769-07428 P00
(10/11)
IMPORTANT: READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT.
Removing Unit From Carton
Assemble The Unit
Starting The Unit
Slide shield’s
slot
onto
mounting bracket.
Rotate
shield onto shaft. Push
square bolt
through shield
and bracket. Tighten
washer and wing nut
onto bolt.
Remove cap from lower
boom. Push cutting
attachment into coupler.
Turn coupler knob clockwise
to tighten.
Assemble The Unit
Mix thoroughly in separate
fuel can:
– 3.2 fl. oz. of 2-cycle
engine oil
– 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline
NOTE:
Do not mix directly in
fuel tank.
Place unit on a level surface.
Fill fuel tank.
Press
primer bulb
10 times
,
or until fuel is visible
Crouch in starting position.
SQUEEZE
and
HOLD
throttle for
ALL
further
steps.
Pull
rope
5 times
.
Move
choke lever to
Position 2
and squeeze
throttle.
Pull
rope
3-5 times
to start
engine.
Run
unit for
30-60
seconds
to warm up.
Continue to squeeze
throttle.
Move
choke lever
to
Position 3
.
1
1
2
Remove all contents from
carton.
5
6
7
1
9
10
3
Put D-handle on shaft. Move
handle a minimum
6 inches
away from shaft grip. Insert
clamp bolt and tighten the
wing nut.
Move
choke lever to
Position 1
.
Continue to squeeze
throttle.
Run
unit for an
additional 60 seconds
to
complete warm-up. Unit
may be used during this
time.
8
4
Starting The Unit
11
12
13
14
15
Primer
Bulb
10 X
5 X
3-5 X
Choke Lever
Starter Rope
Fuel Cap
Throttle Control
On/ Off Switch
D-Handle
Ez-Link™
Cutting Head Shield
Need Help?
Call 1-800-800-7310
Electric Starter or Power
Start Bit Optional!
THESE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
ARE SOLD SEPARATELY!
This unit has an alternate starting method that
many find easier to use than pulling a rope.
Please contact a local retailer or call
1-800-800-7310
or
1-800-668-1238
in
Canada
for more information. Information may also be
found at
www.mtdproducts.com
or
www.mtdproducts.ca
DIDN’T START?
Repeat these instructions.
IF
engine fails to start after 2 attempts,
move choke lever to position 3 and pull
the starter rope until engine starts
IF
unit still fails to start, refer to the
operator’s manual for additional starting
and troubleshooting information
1 Gallon
3.2 oz
40:1
Choke Lever
Choke Lever
Slot
Bracket
Min. 6"
No Tools Required!
Bump
Knob
Inner
Reel
Outer
Spool
Spring
Top Hole
Bottom Hole
Split Wall
Unscrew the bump knob
counterclockwise.
Remove the inner reel and
spring.
Cut one 6-foot (1.8 m)
length of new 0.095” split
line trimming line. Split each
end about 6 inches (150
mm).
Insert the end of one line
into the top hole and the
end of the other line into the
bottom hole.
Wind the line tightly in the
direction shown on the inner
reel. The split wall will divide
the line. Wind the line until it
is completely divided and
about 6 inches (150 mm) of
line remains.
Insert the two 6-inch
sections into the two .095
holding slots.
1
1
2
Pass the two line ends
through the eyelets. Place
the spring inside the inner
reel. Insert the inner reel into
the outer spool. Push the
inner reel and outer spool
together.
Reloading The Line*
3
4
5
6
7
Hold the inner reel and outer
spool together. Firmly pull
the two line ends to release
them from the holding slots.
Screw the bump knob on
clockwise. Tighten the bump
knob securely.
1
8
Reloading The Line
Holding Slots
Eyelets
For replacement line, call
1–800-800-7310
or go to
an authorized service dealer.
For
single line
installation or
replacement spool
installation instructions, refer to the
Replacing the
Trimming Line
section of this manual.
*This is to assist in the reloading of Splitline® only. These instructions
are NOT part of the fast assembly instructions. Line does not need to
be installed on the initial assembly and start-up.
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NEED HELP?
CALL 1-800-800-7310 IN U.S. OR 1-800-668-1238 IN CANADA
Y2700 EC
Electric Start Capable
2-Cycle Trimmer
Operator’s Manual
