Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product LT31CS, LT31C, LT31 MTD
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Operator’ s Manual IMPORT ANT : Read safety rules and instructions carefully befor e operating equipment. PRINTED IN U.S.A. PART NO. 769-01389 (12/04) L T31, L T31C 2-Cycle Petr ol T rimmers L T31CS.
2 INTRODUCTION T ABLE OF CONTENTS Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Assembly Instructions .
3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERA TING • Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit. • Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
4 • Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the feul tank. Never remove the feul tank cap or add fuel when the engine is hot. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place. Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank.
5 • Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade when it is rotating. •A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to spin after the engine is stopped or the throttle trigger is released. Maintain proper control until the blade has completely stopped rotating.
6 SAFETY AND INTERNA TIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
7 KNOW YOUR UNIT APPLICA TIONS As a trimmer: • Cutting grass and light weeds • Edging • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. Fuel Cap Throttle Control D-Handle Shaft Grip Primer Bulb B.
8 APPLICA TIONS As a trimmer: • Cutting grass and light weeds • Edging • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. Cutting Attachment Shield Fuel Cap Throttle Control D-Handle Cutting Attac.
9 KNOW YOUR UNIT APPLICA TIONS As a trimmer: • Cutting grass and light weeds • Edging • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. As a brushcutter: • Cutting weeds and light bush of up to.
10 ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS L T31CS: J-handle 1. Place the J-handle between the top and middle clamp pieces (Fig. 3). (4) Screws Top Clamp J-Handle Middle Clamp Bottom Clamp Nuts 2. While holding the three pieces together, install the four (4) screws through the top clamp and into middle clamp.
11 ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS INST ALL CUTTING A TT ACHMENT SHIELD Use the following instructions if the cutting attachment shield on your unit is not installed. Use only the instructions that apply to the type of shaft and shield that your unit is equipped with.
12 Install the cutting attachment shield when using the unit as a grass trimmer Install the cutting attachment shield on the shield mount by inserting the three (3) screws into the shield mount. Tighten securely with a flat blade screwdriver (Fig. 14).
13 BRUSHCUTTER ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS Cutting Attachment Locking Rod Slot Locking Rod Shaft Bushing Hole Locking Rod Slot Output Shaft Bushing Locking Rod Output Shaft 2. Hold the locking rod in place by grasping it next to the boom of the unit (Fig. 16).
14 Fig. 22 L T31CS ONL Y : REMOVE THE CUTTING BLADE AND INST ALL THE CUTTING AT T ACHMENT Remove the Cutting Blade 1. Align the shaft bushing hole with the locking rod slot and insert the locking rod into the bushing hole (Fig. 15). Fig. 20 9. Remove the locking rod from the locking rod slot.
15 OIL AND PETROL INFORMA TION NOTE: Dispose of the old petrol/oil mix in accordance to Federal, State and Local regulations. OIL AND PETROL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS Old and/or improperly mixed fuel are the main reasons for the unit not running properly. Be sure to use fresh, clean unleaded petrol.
16 ST ARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS Operate this unit only in a well- ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. W ARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure you are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig.
17 HOLDING THE TRIMMER Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Fig. 27). Check for the following: • The operator is wearing eye protection and proper clothing • With a slightly.
18 Fig. 29 Fig. 30 DECORA TIVE TRIMMING Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around trees, posts, fences and more. Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at a 30° angle to the ground (Fig.
19 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in the table. These procedures should also be a part of any seasonal tune-up.
20 3. Remove spring from the inner reel (Fig. 32). 4. Use a clean cloth to clean the the inner reel, spring, shaft, and inner surface of the outer spool. 5. Check the indexing teeth on the inner reel and outer spool for wear (Fig. 33). If necessary, remove burrs or replace the reel and spool.
21 NOTE: The spring must be assembled on the inner reel before reassembling the cutting attachment. 14. Hold the inner reel in place and install the bump knob by turning clockwise. Tighten securely. Spring Fig. 39 INST ALLING A PREWOUND REEL 1. Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the bump knob counterclockwise (Fig.
22 Line Locking Hole Trimming Line Line Loading Hole Eyelet 5. Insert the line into the locking hole (Fig. 42). Do not push the line more than a 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) into the line locking hole. The line will form a small loop (Fig. 42) when it is inserted correctly.
23 MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 4. Hold the inner reel in place and install the bump knob, spring and foam seal. Press down and turn the bump knob clockwise. Grasp the ends and pull firmly to release the line from the holding slots in the inner reel (Fig.
24 MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 55 Fig. 54 NOTE: SplitLine™ can only be used with the inner reel with the slotted holes. Single line can be used on either type of inner reel. Use Figure 54 to identify the inner reel you have. NOTE: Always use the correct line length when installing trimming line on the unit.
25 Fig. 59 Spring 13. Insert the ends of the line through the eyelets in the outer spool and place inner reel with spring inside the outer spool (Fig. 59). Push the inner reel and outer spool together. While holding the inner reel and outer spool, grasp the ends and pull firmly to release the line from the holding slots in the reel.
26 MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 61 Fig. 62 Fig. 63 Fig. 64 6. Replace the air filter inside the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 61). NOTE: Operating the unit without the air filter and air filter/muffler cover assembly will VOID the warranty.
27 MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT The idle speed of the engine is adjustable through the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 66). NOTE: Careless adjustments can seriously damage your unit. An authorized service dealer should make carburetor adjustments.
28 Adjust Idle Speed Screw If, after checking the fuel mixture and cleaning the air filter, the engine still will not idle, adjust the idle speed screw as follows: 1. Start the engine and let it run at a high idle for a minute to warm up. Refer to Starting/Stopping Instructions .
29 MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS CLEANING Use a small brush to clean off the outside of the unit. Do not use strong detergents. Household cleaners that contain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon, and solvents such as kerosene, can damage plastic housing or handle.
30 TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE ACTION Cutting attachment bound with grass Stop the engine and clean cutting attachment Cutting attachment out of line Refill with new line Inner reel bound up Replace the inn.
31 SPECIFICA TIONS *All specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. ENGINE* Engine Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32 NOTES.
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