Operator's Manual\TABLE OF CONTENTSService Information .............................. 1Rules for Safe Operation .......................... 2Oil and Fuel Information ........................... 3Know Your Unit ................................. 4Assembly Instructions ............................ 5Starting/Stopping Instructions ...................... 7Operating Instructions ............................ 8Maintenance and Repair Instructions ................ 9Cleaning and Storage ........................... 12Troubleshooting Chart ........................... 13Specifications ................................. 14Warranty Information ............................ 16Parts List .................................... E18I WARNtNG:When using the unit, you must follow Ithe safety rules. Please read these instructions Ibefore operating the unit in order to ensure the Isafety of the operator and any bystanders. Pleasekeep these nstruct ons for ater use.P/N 769-02908A2-Cycle Gasoline TrimmerYM70SSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSFor service call 1-800-800-7310 in the United States, or1-800-668-1238 in Canada to obtain a list of authorizedservice dealers near you. For more details about your unit, visitour website at www.yardman.com.DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER. PROOFOF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTYSERVICE.THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE U.S.PATENTS. OTHER PATENTS PENDING.Service on this unit both within and after the warranty periodshould be performed only by an authorized and approvedservice dealer.SPARK ARRESTOR NOTENOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states ofCalifornia, Maine, Oregon and Washington. All U.S. ForestLand and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law that certaininternal combustion engines operated on forest brush and/orgrass-covered areas be equipped with a spark arrestor,maintained in effective working order, or the engine beconstructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention offire. Check with your state or local authorities for regulationspertaining to these requirements. Failure to follow theserequirements could subject you to liability or a fine. This unit isfactory equipped with a spark arrestor. If it requiresreplacement, ask your LOCAL SERVICE DEALER to install theAccessory Part #753-05169 Spark Arrestor Kit.CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGTHE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCTCONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OFCALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTSOR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.All information, illustrations, and specifications in this manualare based on the latest product information available at thetime of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at anytime without notice.Copyright© 2007 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, All Rights Reserved.(06/07)