MTD 218-402-000 - Manual (Page 2)

INDEX
Safe Operation Practices........................................ 3
Assembiy................................................................... 4
Controis..................................................................... 7
Operation...................................................................8
How To Use Your Tilier............................................. 8
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Adjustments....................................................
Lubrication......................................................
Maintenance...................................................
Off-Season Storage........................................
Trouble Shooting Chart ..................................
lilustrated Parts..................................... 16, 18, 20, 21
Parts List............................................... 17, 19, 20, 21
Parts Information....................................... Bad Cover
Dear Customer,
So often throughout the year we are all In a
rush to meet our daily obligations.
However, we at MTD Products Inc are tak­
ing a quick moment out to s a y . . .
“Thank you for your business.’’
Sincerely,
MTD PRODUCTS INC
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INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN WITH THIS SYM­
BOL ARE FOR PERSONAL SAFETY. BE
SURE TO FOLLOW THEM.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from the date of original retail purchase, MTD PRODUCTS INC will either
repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm, any
part or parts found to be defective ii material or workmanship. Transportation charges for
the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the pur­
chaser. Transportation charges foriimy parts submitted for replacement under this warran­
ty must be paid by the purchaser unless such return is requested by MTD PRODUCTS INC.
This warranty will not apply to any eart which has become inoperative due to misuse, ex­
cessive use, accident, neglect, improper maintenance, alterations, or unless the unit has
been operated and maintained in ac cordance with the instructions furnished. This warran­
ty does not apply to the engine, mot^r, battery, battery charger or component parts thereof.
Please refer to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty on these items.
This warranty will not apply where the unit has been used commercially.
Warranty service is available throuj h your local authorized service dealer or distributor. If
you do not know the dealer or distril)utor in your area, please write to the Customer Service
Department of MTD.
The return of a complete unit will not be accepted by the factory unless prior written per­
mission has been extended by MTD.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
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WARNING: This unit is equipped with an interrial combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unim­
proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass -covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with
a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained
in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws. Federal lav ^s apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available
through your nearest engine authorized service center.