MTD YARD-MAN YM90 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 8

SECTION 3: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Installing and Adjusting the J-handle
1. Place the J-handle between the top and middle
clamp pieces. See Figure 1.
(4) Screws
Top Clamp
Middle Clamp
Bottom Clamp
Figure 1
2. While holding the three pieces together, install the four
(4) screws through the top clamp and into middle clamp.
NOTE: The holes in the top and middle clamp will line up
only when assembled correctly.
3. Place the clamps and the J-handle over the shaft
housing and onto the bottom clamp.
4. Hold each hex nut in the bottom clamp recess with a
finger. Start screws with a large Phillips screwdriver.
Do not tighten until you make the handle adjustment.
5. Slide the J-handle in or out until the arrow/white line on the
decal touches the clamp assembly. See Figure 2. You
must first loosen the screws if the handle is pre-installed.
Decal
Figure 2
6. While holding the unit in the operating position,
arrange the J-handle to the location that provides you
the best grip. See Figure 3.
Figure 3
7. Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the J-handle
is secure.
J-Handle
Nuts
Install the Harness
WARNING: Always use the shoulder
harness when using the cutting blade to
avoid serious personal injury.
1. Push the strap through the center of the buckle.
2. Pull the strap over the cross bar and down through
the slot in the buckle. See Figure 4.
3. Put the harness on over head and onto shoulder.
Snap it on to the support fitting. See Figure 5.
4. Adjust length to fit the operator's size. Pull tab to
lengthen, pull strap to shorten. See Figure 6.
Remove and Install the Cutting Attachment
Shield
Remove the cutting attachment shield when using the
unit as a brushcutter
WARNING: The cutting attachment shield
should NOT be installed when operating the
unit with a blade. Remove the cutting
attachment shield before removing or
installing the blade.
Remove the cutting attachment shield from the shield
mount by removing the three (3) screws with a flat blade
screwdriver. See Figure 7. Store parts for future use.
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Figure 4
Support Fitting
Figure 5
Figure 6