MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
STORAGE
• Check unit before storage to be sure the equipment is
in safe working condition.
• Stop the engine or motor.
• Store the unit indoors, in a dry and locked place, out of
the reach of children.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
For gas powerhead units:
• Allow the unit to cool before storing in any enclosure.
• Drain fuel from unit. Never store the unit with fuel in the
fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are
present such as hot water and space heaters, clothes
dryers, etc.
TRANSPORTING
• Allow the unit to cool before transporting.
• Secure the unit while transporting.
For gas powerhead units:
• Drain fuel from unit.
• Tighten fuel cap before transporting.
CUTTING HEAD
Attachment Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.625 lbs (2.10 kg)
Cutting Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dual Action
Blade Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 inches (40.64 cm)
Drive Shaft Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steel Tube
ACCESSORIES/REPLACEMENT PARTS
Replacement Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .791-
Blade Screws (4 required) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .791-
Loop Handle Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .791-
Handle Mounting Hardware
(4 screws, 4 nuts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .791-
Bottom Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .791-
Bottom Plate Screws (2 required) . . . . . . . . .791-
Use only original MTD replacement parts.
SPECIFICATIONS
181660
181827
180869
180870
181849
181827
11