Rover XT143 User manual
Safe Operation Practices Set-Up Operation Maintenance Service Troubleshooting
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
XT143/XT133
Brushcutter
769-07051
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Thank you for purchasing a Brushcutter manufactured by
MTD Asia. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent
performance when properly operated and maintained.
Please read this entire manual prior to operating the
equipment. It instructs you how to safely and easily set up,
operate and maintain your machine. Please be sure that
you, and any other persons who will operate the machine,
carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all
times. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or
property damage.
All information in this manual is relative to the most recent
product information available at the time of printing.
Review this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with
the machine, its features and operation. Please be aware
that this Operator’s Manual may cover a range of product
specications for various models. Characteristics and
features discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may
not be applicable to all models. MTD Asia reserves the right
to change product specications, designs and equipment
without notice and without incurring obligation. If you
have any problems or questions concerning the machine,
phone a authorized MTD service dealer or contact us directly.
MTD’s Customer Support telephone numbers, website
address and mailing address can be found on this page.
We want to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times.
Throughout this manual, all references to right and left of
the machine are observed from the operating position.
Thank You
Safety Instructions 3
Symbols
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Get to know your brush cutter
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Operating Instructions
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Maintenance and Repair
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Fuel and Oil Instructions
Assembly Instructions
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Cleaning and Storage
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Troubleshooting
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Specication
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Record Product Information
Before setting up and operating your new equipment,
please locate the model plate on the equipment and record
the information in the provided area to the right. You can
locate the model plate by standing at the right side of the
brush cutter and looking down at the end of the shaft tube.
This information will be necessary, should you seek technical
support via our web site, Customer Support Department,
or with a local
authorized service dealer.
Customer Support
Please do NOT return the machine to the retailer or dealer without rst contacting our Customer Support
Department.
If you have diculty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or
maintenance of this machine, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:
Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com◊
Call a Customer Support Representative at (512) 6289-1900 Extension 5691◊
Write us at No.18 RuiPu Road EPZ B,Suzhou Industrial Park,Jiang Su Province,PRC 215121◊
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Packing List
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1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before
attempting to assemble and operate. Make sure you are familiar with all controls and their
proper operation.
2. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
3. Never allow children or adults who have not been properly trained to operate this machine.
4. Make sure that you know how to stop the machine and disengage it quickly.
5. Check and inspect the unit before using it. Replace damaged parts. Check whether fuel is
leaking. Ensure that all connections secured.
6. Whenever it is possible, clean the working area from all foreign objects such as stones,
metal wire, or broken glass which could be ejected or become tangled in the rotating parts.
These objects could be dangerous for yourself or bystanders or may cause damage to the
machine.
7. The area around the operator with a radius of 15 meters is considered to be the dangerous
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immediately if anyone enters the dangerous zone.
8. The brush cutter is designed for cutting grass, shrub and small tress only. Never use it for
any other purpose.
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medication.
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goggles, earplugs, gloves, and work shoes.
11. Never start or use this machine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. It is harmful to your health.
12. Before starting the machine, make sure the rotary spool head or blade won’t touch the
ground and/or any obstacles.
13. Working on wet lawn is very dangerous. Slipping while operating this machine may injure
you. Remember to shut down the machine immediately once you feel unstable.
14. Never operate this machine without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing
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immediately. Vibrations are always a warning sign.
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17. After shutting down the machine, do not put it on the ground until the rotary blade is
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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18. The rotary spool head and/or the cutting blade may keep running for a short time just after
your shutting it down. Always be aware of the rotating parts; they are dangerous. If the
cutting attachments cannot stop at idling, you should adjust the carburetor.
19. Never use parts, accessories or attachments which are not authorized for this unit. Otherwise,
the user may be seriously injured and/or the unit damaged and the warranty may be deemed
null and void.
20. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, please contact MTD customer service
department or your nearest local dealer.
Indicates danger,warning or a reason to be cautious.Can be used together with
other symbols or pictograms.
SAFETY AND WARNING SYMBOL
Non-compliance with the operating instructions and precautions may result in
serious injuries.Read the operating manual before starting or operating the unit.
READ OPERATING MANUAL
CAUTION: Ejected objects may cause serious eye injuries and excess noise may
cause loss of hearing.When operating the unit,wear eye and ear protection.
WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION
CAUTION: All bystanders,especially children and pets,must be kept at least 15m
from the working area.
KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
Always use clean and fresh lead-free petrol for mixing petrol.
PETROL
Use only authorised oil according to the operating manual for mixing petrol.
OIL
CAUTION: Do not use the unit if the protective housing has not been correctly
positioned for cutting.Keep away from the rotating line coil.
EJECTED OBJECTS AND ROTATING PARTS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES
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SYMBOLS
RUN
START
OFF/STOP
IGNITION SWITCH
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MAXIMUM RPM
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IGNITION SWITCH
IGNITION SWITCH
Gear Case
Cutting Attachment Shield
Shaft Tube
Clamping Bracker For
Cutting Attachment Shield
U-Handle
Hip Pad
Air Filter Cover
Fuel Tank
Choke Lever
Ignition Switch
Throttle Trigger
Throttle Lockout
Throttle Cable
Harness Bracket Starter Handle
Spark Plug Cap
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Throttle Cable Collector
Handle Locking Knob
Trimmer Head
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INSTALL AND ADJUST THE U-HANDLE
2. You can adjust the operating angles of the
handle by loosening the handle locking knob.
Align the two holes on the cutting attachment
shield with the other two holes in the clamping
bracket, and then use the two screws to connect
them together.
1. Put the U-handle between the top and
middle clamps, and then connect the top,
middle and bottom clamps by tightening
the handle locking knob.
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Cutting
Attachment
Shield
Clamping
Bracket
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALL THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD
Handle
Locking
Knob Top Clamp
INSTALL THE TRIMMER HEAD
1. Align the shaft bushing hole with the locking
rod slot in the protective cover and the
notch in the gear case, and then insert the
locking rod into these three holes/slots.
Holding the locking rod to ensure the output
shaft in place.
2. Ensure the threads of the trimmer head and
the center of the output shaft are in line
with each other, and then rotate the trimmer
head anticlockwise until it is securely
tightened.
Shaft Bushing Protective Cover
INSTALL THE CUTTING BLADE
1. Align the shaft bushing hole with the locking
rod slot in the protective cover and the notch
in the gear case, and then insert the locking
rod into these three holes/slots. Holding the
locking rod to ensure the output shaft in
place.
2. Install the blade to the output shaft and
make sure it contacts closely with the shaft
busing.
Shaft Tube
Middle Clamp
Output Shaft
Bottom Clamp
3. Install the blade holder and blade holder
cover one by one.
4. Finally, install the locking nut and tighten
it by the hex wrench.
Protective Cover
Blade Holder Cover
Shaft Bushing
Locking Nut
Blade Holder
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OIL
Fuel
Mixing Ratio
Warnings
1. Only use high quality air cooled 2-stroke engine oil. Never use water cooled engine oil or any
oil for 4-stroke engine.
1. Always use fresh, clean lead-free fuel. Minimum octane number: 90.
1. Recommended mixing ratio of fuel and oil is 25:1.
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the fuel tank with the mixture.
2. Do not mix the fuel and oil directly in the fuel tank; always use the mixing tank to do this job.
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immediately.
4. Move the unit 5 meters away from the fueling source and site before starting the engine.
5. Never use fuel which has been stored for longer than 30 days. That may bring damage to the
unit, especially for the carburetor or the engine.
FUEL AND OIL INSTRUCTIONS
FUEL AND OIL INSTRUCTIONS
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STARTING COLD ENGINE
WARNING : Before starting the
engine, keep the cutting attachment
clear of everything around it.
1. Use the mixing tank to mix the fuel and oil.
Fill fuel tank with the mixture. See “Fuel and
Oil Instructions”.
2. Press and hold the throttle trigger and
throttle lockout at the same time, meanwhile
use the other hand to push the ignition
switch to the “START” position.
3. Release throttle lockout, throttle trigger and
ignition switch one by one.
4. Fully press and release the primmer bulb for
10 times. Some amount of fuel should be
visible in the primer bulb and fuel lines.
5. Move choke lever to the “CLOSE” position.
6. Hold the unit with your left hand and press
it against the ground.
8. Repeat several times until the engine starts.
Note : Unit is properly warmed up when engine
accelerates without hesitation.
9. Move choke lever to “HALF OPEN” position.
Allow the engine to run for 1-2 minutes to
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temperatures.
Once the engine is warmed up, place the choke
lever to the “Full Open” position. Press throttle
trigger to release throttle lock out. The ignition
switch will automatically switch to normal
running position, and the engine will run at
idling speed.
7. While holding the starter handle in right
hand. Gently pull the starter rope out until
you feel that the pawls hook onto the
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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STARTING WARM ENGINE
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Push the ignition switch to the “START”
position
2. Move the choke lever to the“HALF OPEN”
position.
3. Hold the unit in left hand and press it against
the ground.
4. While holding the starter handle in right
hand. Gently pull the starter rope out until
you feel that the pawls hook onto the
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5. Repeat several times until the engine starts.
6. Move the choke level to the“Full Open”
position.
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the idling engine to cool down.
2. Move the ignition switch to the “OFF”
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WARNING : Move the choke lever
to the “CLOSE” position if the engine
can not be shut down by the two
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after the machine becomes cold or
contact the authorized dealer for help.
SHOULDER HARNESS
1. Wear the harness on the shoulder then
your stature until you feel comfortable with
it on.
2. Attach harness hook to a suitable suspension
point on the harness bracket according to
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unit gets a good balance before operating.
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mechanism on the harness to free
of emergency.
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which automatically removes any excess
line that is released.
SETTING THE LENGTH OF THE CUTTING LINE
1. The trimmer head releases the line without
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tap the trimmer head on the ground while
operating the unit at high speed．
2. The cutting line should always have the max.
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which automatically removes any excess
line that is released.
Choke
Lever
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Half open
Full open
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FUEL FILTER
AIR FILTER
CARBURETOR
1. Empty the fuel tank.
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fuel tank.
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
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3. Every unit had been run and tested at the
factory to ensure that the carburetor works
at its best condition. But after a period of
use, if trimmer head or cutting blade
continues to rotate at idling or the engine
stops when you fully release the throttle
trigger, make adjustment to idle-speed screw.
WARNING :Improper adjustment
may cause damage to the unit. If
engine does not run well after
carburetor adjustment, please
contact the authorized dealer where
you bought the product.
SPARK PLUG
After every 25 operating hours take out the
spark plug and check its condition.
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down.
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the spark plug.
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4. Unscrew spark plug in counterclockwise
direction with the attached spark plug
wrench.
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6. Check and adjust spark plug gap to 0.6-0.7
mm.
7. Screw in the spark plug and tighten to a
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8. Re-attach the spark plug cap.
9. If spark plug is damaged or the unit still
cannot work well after cleaning, replace
with a new one.
10. To ensure the machine work well Please use
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2. Adjusting the idle-speed screw clockwise
will increase the idling speed and adjusting
it counterclockwise will decrease the idling
speed. You should use a tachometer to
measure the speed while adjusting. Make
sure the idling speed within the
recommended range 2800~3200 rpm.
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1. Stop the engine to check if there is enough
lubricating grease in the gear case after
every 25 hours of use.
2. Remove the oiling bolt on the gear case.
3. Replenish good quality lithium grease as
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4. Screw and tighten the bolt.
GEAR CASE
WARNING :Improper adjustment
may cause damage to the unit. If
engine does not run well after
carburetor adjustment, please
contact the authorized dealer where
you bought the product.
MUFFLER
2. Make sure the unit is cool before any
inspection or cleaning, otherwise you may
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bolt.
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carbon deposits or other stain. Clear away
with applicable tools.
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CLEANING
LONG-TERM STORAGE
TRANSPORTATION
STORAGE
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Problem Cause Remedy
Engine does not start
1. Spark plug wire disconnected.
2. Ignition switch set to OFF.
3. Fuel tank empty.
4. Stale or improperly mixed fuel
mixture.
5. Dir ty air Ƥlter/oil Ƥlter.
6. Incorrectly gapped or dirty spark
plug.
7. Primer bulb not depressed
adequately.
8. Flooded engine.
1. Reconnect wire.
2. Set switch to ON.
3. Add fuel.
4. Empty the tank and Ƥll with fresh fuel
mixture.
5. Clean or replace Ƥ
lter.
6. Clean or adjust the gap.
7. Slowly and fully depress the primer
bulb 10 times.
8. Squeeze the throttle and pull the
starter rope with the choke lever in the
operating position.
Engine does not run
constantly at no load
1. Dirty air/oil Ƥlter.
2. Stale or improperly mixed fuel
mixture.
3. Incorrectly gapped or dirty spark
plug.
1. Clean or replace Ƥlter.
2. Empty the tank and Ƥll with fresh fuel
mixture.
3. Clean or adjust the gap.
Engine does not idle Improper carburetor adjustment Adjust ac cording to the manual or turn to
an authorized service dealer for help.
Engine does not
accelerate
1. Dirty air/oil Ƥlter.
2. Throttle wire disconne cted.
3. Defective throttle control lever.
4. Incorrectly gapped or dirty spark
plug.
5. Improper carburet or adjustment
1. Clean or replace Ƥlter.
2. Reconnect throttle wire.
3. Replace the throttle control lever.
4. Clean or adjust the gap.
5. Adjust according to the manual or
turn to an authorized service dealer for
help.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING
TROUBLE-SHOOTING
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Problem Cause Remedy
Engine has no power
or stops duri
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cutting
1. Spool head or blade entangled with
grass.
2. Dirty air/oil filter.
3. Stale or improperly mixed fuel
mixture.
4. Improper carburetor adjustment
1. Stop the engine and clean the cutting
attachment.
2. Clean or replace the filter.
3. Empty the
tank and fill with fresh fuel
mixture.
4. Adjust according to the manual or turn
to an authorized service dealer for help.
If further assistance is required, pleasecontact your authorized service dealer.
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SPECIFICATION
Specication XT143 XT133
Engine: Air cooled 2-stroke engine Air cooled 2-stroke engine
Displacement: 42.7cc 32.6cc
Carburator: DiaphragmDiaphragm
Clutch Type: Centrifugal Centrifugal
Starter: Recoil Recoil
Max. Power: 1200W 1050W
Reduction Ratio: 4:3 4:3
Mixing Ratio(Fuel/Oil): 25:1 25:1
Idel Speed: 2800~3200RPM 2800~3200RPM
Speed at Max. Torque: 6500RPM 6500RPM
Speed at Max. Power: 7500RPM 7500RPM
Max. Cutting Speed: 9000RPM 9000RPM
Trimmer Head Cutting Diameter: Ø 420mm Ø 420mm
Diameter/Length of Cutting Line: Ø 3mm/3mØ 3mm/3m
Blade Cutting Diameter: Ø 255mm Ø 255mm
Thickness of Blade: 2mm 2mm
Diameter of Shaft Tube: Ø 28mm Ø 28mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 1.1L 0.9L
Harness: Deluxe/Loop Deluxe/Loop
Net Weight: 8.4Kg 7.7Kg
Pakage Size: 183x29x30/11cm183x27x28.5/11cm
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