MTD 692, 693 User Manual
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• ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE •
LEAF
BLOWERS
Model Numbers
692 and 693
IMPORTANT!
Record the Model No. and Mfg. Code which
appear on your unit in the space below. You
must have these numbers, along with the date
of purchase, in order to receive warranty or ser
vice.
MEETS ANSI SAFETY STANDARDS
Important:
Read Safety Rules
and Instructions Carefully
WARNING: This unit 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 arrester meeting applicable local or state
laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by
the operator.
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Made ^
in
AMERICA
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public
Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.
A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service
dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368022, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
MODEL NO. MFG. CODE
FORM NO. 770-8585J
IMPORTANT
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFE'Y INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE
PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YC URSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS
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MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR POWER LEAF BLOWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INv URY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL- ^ HEED ITS WARNING.
Your power leaf blower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this
DANGER: manuai. As with any typ; of power equipment, careiessness or error on the part of the operator can
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result in serious injury. I f you vioiate any of these ruies, you may cause serious injury to yourseif or
others.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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1. Read this operating and service instruction manual carefu
oughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the
blower.
2. Never allow children to operate this power leaf blower.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, partici
children and pets.
4. Check fuel before starting engine. Do not fill fuel tank inc
engine is running, or while engine is hot. Wipe off any
before starting engine.
5. Do not change engine governor settings.
6. Do not put hands near rotating parts for any reason.
7. If the power leaf blower should start to vibrate abnormal
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is
warning of trouble.
8. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain
parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark pli
keep wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting,
throttle control lever in the stop position.
9. If the power leaf blower should become blocked with de
ly. Be thor- point, shut engine off and wait until the impeller comes to a complete
power leaf stop before attempting to remove the obstruction. Disconnect spark
plug wire to prevent accidental starting.
10. Check all bolts for tightness at frequent periods.
ilarly small 11. Never store this power leaf blower with fuel in the tank. Allow engine
to cool before storing in any enclosure.
oors, when 12. Keep bag and equipment free of debris when not in use.
spilled fuel .¡3 Never operate this power leaf blower unless impeller guard and
guard assembly are properly affixed in their places.
14. Never change inlet nozzle or auxiliary hose attachment when engine
is running.
y, stop the 15. The manufacturer recommends that the operator wear safety glass^enerallya es or some other suitable eye protection when operating this
machine.
all moving 16. Exercise caution whenever operating leaf blower. Do not allow disg wire and charge to be pointed in the direction of persons.
Also keep ^7 no one should operate this unit while intoxicated or while taking
medication that impairs the senses or reactions.
aris at any
UNPACKING
Remove the leaf blower, hardware pack, loos« parts and all literature from the carton before discarding carton.
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK
(See Figure 1)
A (2) Carriage Bolts
B (2) Hand Knobs
C (2) Hex Sems Bolts
PARTS IN CARTON
(See Figure 2)
D (1) Upper Handle
E (1) Directional Discharge
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FIGURE 1.
Carriage
Bolt (A),
FIGURE 3.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT
GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, service engine
Use This
Hole
with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your unit.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the
leaf blower is observed from behind the unit in the
operating position.
ATTACHING THE UPPER HANDLE
Place the upper handle (D) over the lower handle, lin
ing up the holes in the upper handle with the middle
holes in lower handle. Secure with carriage bolts (A)
-and hand knobs (B). See figure 3.
Directional
Discharge
(E)
FIGURE 4.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Service engine with gas and oil. See engine manu
al packed with leaf blower for complete instructions
for care and maintenance of engine. Read directions
carefully.
WARNING: Revolving blades — keep
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hands away from all openings.
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TO START ENGINE
After the engine has been properly fueled and oiled
(refer to engine operating and maintenance instruc
tions), start engine as follows.
ATTACHING THE DIRECTIONAL DISCHARGE
Slip end of directional discharge (E) over chute open
ing. Secure in position with hex sems bolts (C). See
-figure 4.
OPERATION
1. Move choke lever on engine to CHOKE position.
(A warm engine may not require choking.)
2. Move throttle control lever on engine to FAST
position.
3. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until
engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope
will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope
rewind slowly.
4. Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke.
Keep a firm grip on starter handie. Let rope
rewind slowly. Do not let starter handle snap back
against starter.
5. Repeat instructions 3 and 4 until engine fires.
When engine starts, move choke control gradual
ly to RUN position.
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