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Cooling Fins 

Cooling fins, air inlets & linkages must be free from any 
debris before each use. 

Air Filter

 

Never  run  engine  without  air  cleaner  properly  installed. 
Added wear and engine failure may occur if air cleaner is 
not installed on engine. 

Service air cleaner every 3 months or after 20 hours of  
operation. Follow Figure A to remove cover and removing 
and replacing filter. 

Clean filter daily in extremely dusty conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   
   
   
   
   
   

                                    Figure   A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spark Plug

 

The recommended spark plug is a BM6A  which cross 
references to a Champion CJ8. 

1.

 

Check spark plug at the beginning of each season. 

2.

 

Disconnect  the  spark  plug  cap,  and  clean  any  debris 
from around the spark plug area. 

3.

 

Remove spark plug and replace if any of the following 
occur;  pitted  electrodes,  burned  electrodes,  cracked 
porcelain, or deposits around electrodes. 

4.

 

After analysis, seat spark plug and tighten with spark 
plug wrench. Reconnect the spark plug wire. 

 

Reinstall original spark plug, tighten additional 1/2 turn. 

 

Installing new spark plug, adjust spark plug gap to  .028in. 
and tighten additional 1/8 – 1/4 turn . 

NOTE:  Loose spark  plug  may  overheat  and  damage 
engine. Over tightened spark plug may damage threads 
in the cylinder head.

 

 

 

 

Carburetor 

      Never tamper with factory setting of the carburetor. 

To Remove Tines

 

1.

 

Remove cotter pins from each end of tine  shaft. 

2.

 

Slide the four tines off the shaft. 

To Install Tines

 

1.

 

Slide  the  inside  tines  onto  each  end  of  the  tine 
shaft. Stamped with a “B” and the  other with a “C”. 

2.

 

Slide the outside tine “A” and tine “D” onto each end 
of the shaft next. The tines should be installed in the 
correct order so that they are positioned left to right 
A, B, C, D, as viewed from the user’s position on the 
cultivator. Make sure that the hub collars on both the 
right and left pairs of tines face each other so that 
there is adequate spacing between the tine blades. 

3.

 

Insert the cotter pins into the holes at each end of the 
tine shaft to lock the tines into place. 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT

 

 

Summary of Contents for MT43CC

Page 1: ...that may occur We reserve the right to change this product at any time without prior notice IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ABOUT A CONDITION BEING SAFE OR UNSAFE DO NOT OPERATE THIS PRODUCT DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE RETAILER If you experience a problem have questions or need parts for this product call Customer Service at 1 888 287 6981 Monday Friday 8 AM 4 PM Central Time A copy of the sales re...

Page 2: ...2 9888 email address info buffalotools com and you will be instructed on where to take the engine for warranty service Take the generator and proof of purchase your receipt to the repair facility recommended by the Customer Service Representative The warranty does not extend to generators damaged or affected by fuel contamination accidents neglect misuse unauthorized alterations use in an applicat...

Page 3: ...d follow all safety instructions Carefully follow all assembly instructions Maintain the cultivator according to directions and schedule included in this operator s manual Ensure that anyone who uses the cultivator is familiar with all controls and safety precautions SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE DISPLACEMENT 43cc FUEL TANK CAPACITY 27 ounces GAS OILRATIO 50 1 2 6 ounces oil per gallon of gasoline OIL TYP...

Page 4: ...dy footwear e g steel toed boots Never wear sandals sneakers or open shoes and never operate the cultivator with bare feet Do not wear loose clothing that might get caught in moving parts Always wear ANSI approved safety glasses for eye protection Always keep hands feet hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and cultivator Always wear a protective hearing device Do not allow ...

Page 5: ...ust and muffler pointed in the direction away from the operator Never point the exhaust muffler towards anyone People should always be many feet away from the operation of the engine and its attachments Gasoline Fires and Handling Fuel Safely Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable Never use fuel where a spark or flame may be present Never use fuel where a potential source of ignition could occu...

Page 6: ...emely hot during the operation of the engine These parts remain extremely hot after the engine has stopped Do not touch Prevention of Burns and Fires Never remove the muffler guard from the engine Never touch the muffler guard because it is extremely hot and will cause severe burns Never the engine that becomes hot after operation Always keep materials and debris away from muffler guard and other ...

Page 7: ...nt to follow the safety instructions necessary for safe effective operation of your cultivator UNPACKING ASSEMBLY UNPACK CULTIVATOR 1 Carefully lift the cultivator out of the box remove any packing material and cut any ties holding the handlebar pieces to the cultivator assembly ASSEMBLY 1 Stand the cultivator assembly upright with tines and wheels on a level surface Wheels should be set in the lo...

Page 8: ...hut off engine and allow engine to completely cool before refilling the fuel tank 2 Move to a well ventilated area outdoors away from flames and sparks 3 Clean debris from area around the fuel cap 4 Loosen fuel cap slowly Place the cap on a clean dry surface 5 Carefully add fuel without spilling 6 Do not fill gas tank completely full allow space for fuel to expand 7 Immediately replace fuel cap an...

Page 9: ...crew and gas cap on clockwise tightly This will prevent gas from leaking during storage The gas cap will not leak during storage if gas cap is tight and the screw at the top is tight STARTING AND STOPPING ENGINE Move engine to a well ventilated area outdoors to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning Move to an area away from flames or sparks to avoid ignition of vapors if present Remove all debris from...

Page 10: ...he CHOKE position as possible 2 Continue with Step 4 of Cold Engine Starting HOT ENGINE START 1 Continue with Step 4 of Cold Engine Starting 2 If engine does not fire refer to Step 1 of Warm Engine Starting Adjusting Wheels and Drag Stake The wheels on the cultivator can be adjusted to one of three positions The lowest wheel position is used for transporting the cultivator across a smooth level su...

Page 11: ... cool environment Transferring the unit from a cold to a warm place can cause the build up of harmful condensation ENGINE MAINTENANCE Read the maintenance schedule and observe these recommendations to extend the life of your engine To help you properly care for your engine the following pages include a maintenance schedule routine inspection procedures and simple maintenance procedures using basic...

Page 12: ... wrench Reconnect the spark plug wire Reinstall original spark plug tighten additional 1 2 turn Installing new spark plug adjust spark plug gap to 028in and tighten additional 1 8 1 4 turn NOTE Loose spark plug may overheat and damage engine Over tightened spark plug may damage threads in the cylinder head Carburetor Never tamper with factory setting of the carburetor To Remove Tines 1 Remove cott...

Page 13: ... cap vent screw should be turned down tightly before transporting cultivator in a vehicle LONG TERM STORAGE If your cultivator will not be used for more than one month prepare it for long term storage Steps for long Term Storage 1 Remove the remainder of the fuel from the gas tank into an approved fuel container 2 Store cultivator engine in a vertical position 3 Remove all debris from cultivator t...

Page 14: ...nd of season 2 Spark plug wire loose 2 Make sure spark wire is securely attached to spark plug 3 Dirty carburetor 3 Clean carburetor use gas stabilizer new gas can 4 Throttle control not held open 4 Prime unit 3 more times then pull recoil handle Engine misses or lacks power 1 Clogged gas tank 1 Remove and clean gas tank 2 Clogged air filter 2 Clean or replace air filter 3 Carburetor out of adjust...

Page 15: ... 15 ENGINE PARTS EXPLOSION ...

Page 16: ... 16 ENGINE PARTS LIST ...

Page 17: ... 17 17 HOOD TINES PARTS EXPLOSION ...

Page 18: ... 18 HANDLEBAR PARTS EXPLOSION ...

Page 19: ...d parts is as follows 1 Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in your Owner s Manual is warranted for the warranty period stated above If the part fails during the period of warranty coverage the part will be repaired or replace by Buffalo Corp according to Subsection 4 below Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the rema...

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