MTD 242-692A User Manual

OWNER’S

MANUAL

LEAF

BLOWERS

.75

Model Numbers

242-692A 242-693A

24695A

Important:

Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully

Thank you for purchasing an

American built product.

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PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 770-1795

(R810807)

INDEX

Safe Operation Practices Assembly Instructions

Operation.......................................................................... 5

Adjustments

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LIMITED WARRANTY

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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 in material or workmanship. Transportation charges for

the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the pur chaser. Transportation charges for any 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 part 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 accordance with the instructions furnished. This warran

ty does not apply to the engine, motor, battery, battery chargeror component parts thereof.

Please refer to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty on these items.

Maintenance and Lubrication.................................................

Off-Season Storage Illustrated Parts

Parts Information.....................................................Back Cover

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8, 9, 10, 11

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The equipment which you have just purchased does not have a spark arrester. If this equipment is used on any forest covered land, brush covered land, or grass covered unimproved land in the State of California, before using on such land, the California law requires that a spark arrester be provided. In addition, spark arrester is required by law to be in effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the exhaust system and comply with Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code.

This warranty wiii not apply where the unit has been used commercially.

Warranty service is available through your local authorized service dealer or distributor. If you do not know the dealer or distributor in your area, please write to the Customer Service Department of MTD.

The return of a complete unit wiil 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.

I WARNING \

TO PURCHASERS

OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE EQUIPPED

MACHINERY OR DEVICES IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

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IMPORTANT

It is suggested that this manual be read in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference and for ordering replacement parts.

This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see operating section of this manual for proper fuel amount.

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR LEAF BLOWERS

1. Read this operating and service instructing manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the power leaf blower.

2. Never allow children to operate this power

leaf blower.

3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,

particularly small children and pets.

4. Check fuel before starting engine. Do Not fill fuel tank indoors, when enigne is running, or while engine is hot. Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting engine.

5. Do Not change engine governor settings.

^ Do Not put hands near rotating parts for any

reason.

7. If the power leaf blower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediate

ly for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning

of trouble.

8. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting make certain all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting. Also keep throttle control lever in the stop position.

9. If the power leaf blower should become blocked with debris at any point, shut engine off and wait until the impeller comes to a complete stop before attempting to remove the obstruction. Disconnect spark plug wire to prevent accidental starting.

10. Check ail bolts for tightness at frequent periods.

11. Never store this power leaf blower with fuel in the tank. Allow engine to cool before starting in

any enclosure.

12. Keep equipment free of debris when not in use.

13. Never operate this leaf blower unless impeller guard and guard assembly are properly affixed in their place.

14. Never change inlet nozzle or auxiliary hose attachment when engine is running.

15. The manufacturer recommends that the operator

wear safety glasses or some other suitable eye protection when operating this machine.

16. Exercise caution whenever operating leaf blower. Do Not allow exaust to be pointed in the

direction of persons.

FIGURE 1.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK:

(See Figure 1.)

A (2) Carriage Bolts

B (2) Hand Knobs C (1) Hex Sems Bolt

FIGURE 2.

USE THIS HOLE ONLY

PARTS IN CARTON (See Figure 2):

D(1) Upper Handle E(1) Directional Discharge

NOTE

The right and left side of your leaf

blower is determined from operator's position.

1. Remove the leaf blower, hardware pack and all literature from the carton before discarding carton.

2. Figure 3 shows lower handle. Upper handle mounts in center hole only.

FIGURE 3.

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