Yard Machines Y26CS, Operator'S Manual

PART NO. 769-05304   P00

(11/09)

Quick Instructions to 
Replace SplitLine

®

Trimmer Line

For replacement line, call
1-800-800-7310 or go to an
authorized service dealer. 

For complete line installation, 
refer to Line Replacement
replacement section of the
unit’s manual. 

Quick Instructions 
to Start Engine

for complete instructions, refer to the 
Starting/ Stopping Instructions of the 
unit’s manual.

Quick Instructions to 
Assemble The Unit

for complete instructions, refer to the 
Assembly Instructions of the unit’s 
manual.

IMPORTANT: READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT.

Read and understand all instruction, warning and danger labels on the unit.

Remove the cap from the 
boom. Push the bottom add-on 
into the coupler.  Turn the knob 
clockwise to tighten.

Put D-handle on shaft. Move 
handle a minimum 

6 inches

away from shaft grip. Insert

clamp bolt and tighten the 
wing nut.

Push the cutting attachment shield 
down to the top of the gearbox 
assembly and rotate the shield to fit into 
the recessed pocket. With all holes lined 
up insert and tighten the screws to 
secure the shield to the gearbox.  

Tip unit so that the back of the engine 
is facing up in a vertical position. 
Remove the oil fill plug from the 
crankcase and pour the entire bottle 
of 4-cycle oil into the oil fill hole.

NOTE:

Do not mix gas and oil

Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.

Press primer bulb 10x

 and move 

choke lever to 

Position 1

.

Continue to squeeze 
throttle control and 
move the choke 
lever to 

Position 3

.

Move choke lever to 

Position 2

.

SQUEEZE

 and 

HOLD

 throttle 

control for 

ALL

 further steps. 

Pull the rope
5 times.

Continue squeezing the 
throttle control and run unit for 
additional 30 to 60 seconds to 
complete warm up. The unit 
may be used during this time.

Pull starter rope 3 to 5 times. 
Making sure to keep throttle 
squeezed, run unit for 30-60 
seconds to warm up.

Crouch in starting 
position.

DIDN’T START?

Repeat these instructions.

If unit still fails to start, refer 

to the operator’s manual for 

additional starting and 

troubleshooting information

5 X

Unleaded

Gasoline

Choke Lever

Primer

Bulb

Choke Lever

Choke Lever

Using 10.5 ft. (3.2 m) of line,
Push or pull the line until the
line is evenly distributed, so
approximately 5 ft. (1.5 m) is
visible from both sides of the
cutting head.

Hold the cutting head knob
and turn the cutting head
clockwise to wind the line
around the spool until 5 in.
(12.7 cm) is protruding from
each side of the cutting head. 

Align the arrows on the

cutting head knob with
the outerspool eyelets,
if they are not already.

Cutting

Head
Knob

Arrow

Eyelet

3 to 5 X

Min. 6"

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Operator’s Manual

DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT

For Assistance please call 1-800-800-7310 (U.S.) or 1-800-668-1238 (Canada)

or visit www.mtdproducts.com or www.mtdproducts.ca

NEED HELP?

CALL 1-800-800-7310 IN U.S. OR 1–800–668–1238 IN CANADA

Y26CS

4-Cycle Trimmer