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
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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
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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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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
stopped.
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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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