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Manual
Operator's
YMGBV3100
2-Cycle Gas
Mulching
Blower/Vacuum
MTD
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT THROW AWAY
P/N 769-01408 (1/05)
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THANK YOU TABLE OF CONTENTS Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern Service Information ......................... 2 outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. Rules for Safe Operation ..................... 3 This operator's manual provides you with easy-to- understand operating instructions. Read the whole Know Your Unit ............................ 7 manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outd
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SYMBOL MEANING The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention DANGER" Failureto obey a and understanding. The safety warnings do not by [] safety warning will themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or result in serious injury to yourself or to warnings they give are not substitutes for proper others. Always follow the safety precautions accident prevention measures. to reduce th
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WHILE OPERATING Always hold the unit with a firm grip when operating. Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the impeller when it is building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area. rotating. Do not operate without guards in place. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with To reduce the risk of injury associated with thrown objec
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Theunitisdesigned to pickupdrymaterial suchas Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other leaves, grass,smalltwigs,andbitsof paper.Donot liquid. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from debris. attempttovacuum wetdebrisand/orstanding water Clean after each use, see Cleaning and ,Storage instructions. asthismayresultindamage totheblower/vacuum. Toavoidsevere damage totheimpeller, donot . Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use vacuummetal,brokenglass, etc. them to instruct o
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SAFETY AND iNTERNATiONAL 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. SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL MEANING • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL i • ON/OFF STOP CONTROL ON / START / RUN Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. OFF or STOP O • ON/OFF STOP CONTROL • WARNING - RE
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APPLICATION Throttle Control As a blower: . Gleaning yards, garages, driveways, porches, patios, around walls, fences and more As a vacuum: , Picking up leaves and other light debris Fuel Cap Starter Rope Grip On/Off Stop Control Blower/Vacuum Tube Vacuum Inlet Blower Outlet Vacuum Bag \ Spark Plug Blower/Vacuum Mode Change-Over Lever / / Vacuum Bag \ --Vacuum Bag Zipper Blue Choke Lever Primer Air filter/muffler cover Muffler
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ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE Removing BLOWER/VACUUM TUBE NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the blower/vacuum tube to clear a blocked tube or WARNING" To avoid serious impeller. [] personal injury, the blower/vacuum tube and vacuum bag must be used when operating this unit. WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, stop the engine and allow the impeller to stop Attaching before attaching or removing tubes. NOTE: The blower/vacuum tube comes unassembled on this unit. Installation is required to
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ATTACHING ANDREMOVING THEVACUUMBAG INSTALLING THE SHOULDER HARNESS (Optional) Attaching WARNING: To avoid serious 1. Attachthevacuumbagto thevacuumbaghookon personal injury, theblower/vacuum tube(Fig.3). never attempt to start the unit when standing, when the unit is clipped to the shoulder strap. Always follow the starting procedures as described in the ,Starting/ ,Stopping Instructions section. The shoulder strap is an optional accessory. 1. Push the strap through the center of the buckle. Vac
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OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil with unleaded gasoline in a separate fuel can. Use a 40:1 Old and/or improperly mixed fuel are the main reasons fuel/oil ratio. Do not mix them directly in the engine fuel for the unit not running properly. Be sure to use fresh, tank. See the table below for specific gas and oil mixing clean unleaded fuel. Follow the instructions carefully for ratios. the proper fuel/oil mixture. NOTE: One gallon (3.8 liters)
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Throttle Control WARNING" Operate this unit only in a Idle Fast [] well- ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. WARNING" Avoid accidental starting. [] Make sure you are in the startinq position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 11). To avoTd serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard On/Off Stop Control area while starting. Debris such as gravel, sand, /
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HOLDING THE BLOWER/VACUUM Operate power equipment only at reasonable hours-- not early in the morning or late at night when people Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position. might be disturbed. Comply with times listed in local (Fig. 12). Check for the following: ordinances. Usual recommendations are 9:00 am to Operator is wearing proper clothing, such as boots, 5:00 pm, Monday through Saturday. safety glasses or goggles, ear/hearing protection, gloves, long pants and long sleev
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OPERATING AS A VACUUM Blower Operating Procedures Hold the blower as shown in Figures 14, 15, and 16. Converting to Vacuum Sweep from side to side with the nozzle several inches 1. Start engine. See Starting/Stopping Instructions. above the ground or floor. Slowly advance the unit, keeping the accumulated pile of debris in front of you. 2. Set the blower/vacuum mode change-over lever to the down position (Vacuum Mode) (Fig. 17). Most dry blowing operations are better suited to low speeds, rather
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PATIO HEAD NOTE: To use the patio head, the unit must be operated as a vacuum. See the Operating as a Vacuum // section of your manual. installation f 1. Turn the unit so that the blower/vacuum tube openings point straight up (Fig. 19). Fig. 18 [] personal injury, WARNIN G. To avoidserious never unzip the vacuum bag without / /' stopping the unit first. .fo --- WARNING: As a vacuum, the unit is designed to pick up dry material such as leaves, grass, Fig. 19 small twigs and bits of paper. To avoi
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EMPTYING THE VACUUM BAG When the bag is full, suction will noticeably decrease. Turn off the unit before removing the bag. Unzip the bag and empty the contents before continuing. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, Removal never unzip or remove the vacuum bag 1. Turn the unit so that the blower/vacuum tube without first turning the unit off. openings are straight up (Fig. 19). NOTE: Empty the bag after each use to avoid 2. Place one hand on the blower part of the tube and deterioration an
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be Perform these required maintenance procedures at the performed by any non-road engine repair frequency stated in the table. These procedures should establishment, individual or authorized service also be a part of any seasonal tune-up. dealer. NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require In order to assure peak performance of your engine, special tools or skills. If you are unsure ab
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, Clean the spark arrestor screen with a wire brush. Replace it if it is damaged, or if you are unable to clean it thoroughly. , Reinstall the spark arrestor screen by putting the "raised" portion of the screen inside the recessed hole of the muffler. Make sure that the spark arrestor screen fits flat against the muffler. , Place the spark arrestor plate on top of the spark arrestor with the "raised" side up and the opening facing towards the engine (Fig. 28). Place the spark arrestor hood on to
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CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT If not and all of the following are true: , the engine will not idle The idle speed of the engine is adjustable through the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 29). , the engine hesitates or stalls on acceleration NOTE: Careless adjustments can seriously damage your , there is a loss of engine power unit. An authorized service dealer should make Have the carburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer. carburetor adjustments. Check Fuel Mixture Idle Speed Screw Old and/or im
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CLEANING THE UNIT LONG TERM STORAGE If you plan on storing the unit for an extended time, use the following storage procedure: WARNING" To ovoid serious [] personal injury, 1. Drain all fuel from the fuel tank into a container with always turn your unit off and unplug it the same 2-cycle fuel mixture. Do not use fuel that before you clean or service it, has been stored for more than 60 days. Dispose of the old fuel/oil mix in accordance to Federal, State Use a small brush to clean off the outsid
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CAUSE ACTION Throttle lever is in the incorrect position Refer to the Starting/Stopping instructions Empty fuel tank Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times Engine flooded Flip throttle level to FAST and pull starter rope Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture Fouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plug Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor CAUSE ACTION Air filter is
