MTD Pro MP425 MP475 4 Cycle Trimmer Owners Manual

Operator’s Manual MP425 & MP475 4-Cycle Gas Trimmers IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY P/N 769-02972 (02/07) INTRODUCTION THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-tounderstand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Service Information .2 Rules for Safe Operation .3 Know Your Unit . .6 Assembly Instructions .7 Oil and Fuel Information . .8 PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS All information, illustrations, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. 2007 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, Starting/Stopping Instructions . .10 Operating Instructions . .11 Maintenance and Repair Instructions .13 Cleaning and Storage .18 Troubleshooting Chart . .19 Specifications .20 Warranty Information .22 Parts List . E22 SERVICE INFORMATION Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be performed only by an authorized and approved service dealer. For service call 1-800-800-7310 to obtain a list of authorized service dealers near you. For more details about your unit, visit our website at www.mtdproducts.com. DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER. PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE. Before beginning, locate the unit’s model plate. It lists the model and serial numbers of your unit. Refer to the sample plate below and copy the information for future reference. SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington. All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law that certain internal combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-covered areas be equipped with a spark arrestor, maintained in effective working order, or the engine be constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire. Check with your state or local authorities for regulations pertaining to these requirements. Failure to follow these requirements could subject you to liability or a fine. This unit is factory equipped with a spark arrestor. If it requires replacement, ask your LOCAL SERVICE DEALER to install the Accessory Part #791180890 Spark Arrestor Kit. MODEL : S/N : ITEM : CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Copy the model and parent part number here: Copy the serial number here: WARNING THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. Make sure you carefully read and understand this manual before starting or operating this equipment. THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE U.S. PATENTS. OTHER PATENTS PENDING. 2 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL MEANING Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. DANGER: Indicates danger, warning or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. SAFETY ALERT: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in injury to yourself and others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. WARNING: NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment. Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders. to obey a CAUTION: Failurewarning may safety result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-800-7310 · IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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