Columbia 260 series, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ... INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OPERATOR S MANUAL LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LTÉE 10655 BOUL HENRI BOURASSA OUEST ST LAURENT Qc H4S 1A1 MTD LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 0019 769 10351 10 29 15 String Trimmer Mower Model Series 260 ...

Page 2: ...ual frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine its features and operation Please be aware that this Operator s Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models Characteristics and features discussed and or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models The manufacturer reserves the right to change product specifications designs and equipment without no...

Page 3: ...injury stay in operator zone behind handles and keep children bystanders helpers and pets at least 75 feet from string trimmer while it is in operation Stop machine if anyone enters area 9 Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes 10 Wear sturdy r...

Page 4: ... of the body in the trimmer line area until you are sure the spindle has stopped rotating 23 Never operate string trimmer without proper trail shield discharge cover control lever or other safety protective devices in place and working Never operate string trimmer with damaged safety devices Failure to do so can result in personal injury 24 Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn Do not...

Page 5: ...er run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas 2 Before cleaning repairing or inspecting make certain the spindle and all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting 3 Check the spindle and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tight...

Page 6: ...ndary Air Injection SAI and Three Way Catalyst TWC if so equipped Spark Arrestor WARNING This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrestor is used it shoul...

Page 7: ...EYE PROTECTION Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles when operating this machine DANGER BYSTANDERS Do not trim when children or others are around DANGER HAND FOOT CUT Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts DANGER THROWN DEBRIS Remove objects that can be thrown by the machine in any direction Wear safety glasses DANGER SLOPES Use extra caution on slopes Do not trim on slopes greater th...

Page 8: ...ect See Figure 1 and Figure 2 4 Adjust gauge up or down until the left corner touches the slope See Figure 1 and Figure 2 5 If there is a gap below the gauge the slope is too steep for safe operation See Figure 2 above 1 5 d a s h e d l i n e Slope Gauge Figure 2 Figure 1 15 Slope 15 Slope WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to tip over and roll over accidents which can result in severe inju...

Page 9: ...rating your machine Upper Handle 1 Remove the wing knob and carriage bolt from the left lower handle and the right lower handle See Figure 3 1 2 Pivot the upper handle into the operating position See Figure 3 1 Figure 3 1 3 Move the upper handle into one of three positions by pivoting it forward or rearward Secure the upper handle to the lower handle using the carriage bolts and wing knobs removed...

Page 10: ...ve Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running Extinguish cigarettes cigars pipes and any other sources of ignition Starter Rope 1 Disconnected the spark plug boot from the spark plug refer to the seperate Engine Manual 2 Pivot the control handle against the upper handle and pull the rope out of the engine 3 Loop the rope through the eye bolt See Figure 3 3 4 Tighten the e...

Page 11: ...eleasing the control lever stops the engine and trimmer spindle assembly WARNING This control lever is a safety device Never attempt to bypass its operations Spindle The spindle rotates the trimmer line Trimmer Line The trimmer line is attached to the spindle assembly and it is used to trim grass vegetation undergrowth and weeds Flywheel Screen Keep the flywheel screen free of grass clippings and ...

Page 12: ...right side without having to make any adjustments to the machine Operate the string trimmer at a slower walking speed when trimming tall thick weeds or grass Clean the underside of the trimmer after each use to remove any debris build up WARNING Shut the engine off and wait until the trimmer head comes to a complete stop before cleaning the discharge area The trimmer head continues to rotate for a...

Page 13: ...nto the upper part of the engine causing a starting problem 3 Scrape and clean the underside of the machine with a suitable tool Do not spray with water IMPORTANT Do not use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean the machine These may cause damage to the engine The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability 4 Put the trimmer back on its wheels on the ground If you had ...

Page 14: ...n gas cap plugged 4 Water or dirt in fuel system 5 Dirty air cleaner 6 Unit running with CHOKE if equipped applied 1 Connect and tighten spark plug boot 2 Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 3 Clear vent 4 Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel 5 Refer to engine manual 6 Push CHOKE knob in Engine overheats 1 Engine oil level low 2 Air flow restricted 1 Fill crankcase with proper oi...

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Page 16: ...Model Series Séries de modèles 260 44 37 47 46 34 15 20 25 27 1 11 10 28 26 36 32 43 40 2 30 31 14 4 24 22 18 10 15 10 11 42 39 41 46 29 38 11 8 13 40 45 5 19 6 16 23 16 17 33 3 17 9 35 12 12 41 7 21 10 9 ...

Page 17: ... 0 045 20 731 2315 Deflector Déflecteur 21 490 040 M035 Line Trimmer 155 10 pack Fil de coupe de 0 155 po de diamètre 22 748 0278 P M Spacer Entretoise 23 750 1240 Spacer 51 ID x 1 00 OD x 38 Entretoise 0 51 ID x 1 00 OD x 0 38 24 750 1275 Idler Spacer Entretoise 25 754 05077 V Belt Courroie trapézoïdale 26 756 05108 Idler Pulley Poulie de tension 27 781 1020 Keeper Bracket Front Support du guide ...

Page 18: ...rranty does not provide coverage in the following cases a The engine or component parts thereof These items may carry a separate manufacturer s warranty Refer to applicable manufacturer s warranty for terms and conditions The Powermore engine is not excluded under this agreement b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a separate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubrican...

Page 19: ...E RESPECTIVE MANUFACTURERS SERVICE DEALERS Belts light bulbs clutch parts friction wheels grass bags tires seats rider deck wheels and cutting blades are covered by a 60 day limited warranty Batteries are warranted against defect for 90 days at 100 of their value and 50 of their value for the period between the 91st day and the 120th day Fuses shear bolts and blade adapters are considered consumab...