Operator's Manual
MC25 2-Cycle Cultivator
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DANGER
ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE, AN
ODORLESS, COLORLESS, POISONOUS GAS.
CARBON MONOXIDE MAY BE PRESENT EVEN IF
YOU DO NOT SMELL OR SEE ANY ENGINE EXHAUST.
BREATHING CARBON MONOXIDE CAN CAUSE
NAUSEA, FAINTING OR DEATH, IN ADDITION TO
DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS AND CONFUSION.
IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS,
SEEK FRESH AIR AND MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY.
CAUTION
HOT GASES ARE A NORMAL BY-PRODUCT OF A
FUNCTIONING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE.
FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT
BURNS AND FIRES.
WARNING
NEVER ALTER OR MODIFY THE ENGINE FROM
THE FACTORY. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY
OCCUR IF ENGINE IS MODIFIED OR ALTERED.
WHEN WORKING ON OR REPLACING PARTS FOR
THE ENGINE OR PRODUCT, YOU MUST ALWAYS
FLIP THE ON/OFF SWITCH TO THE OFF OR STOP
POSITION.
Engine Safety Precautions
If your product comes with a separate engine manual, be
sure to read and follow all safety and warning precautions
outlined there, in addition to any in this manual.
Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
•
Always start and run engine outdoors. Do not start
or run engine in an enclosed area, even if doors or
windows are open.
•
Never try to ventilate engine exhaust indoors. Carbon
monoxide can reach dangerous levels very quickly.
•
Never run engine outdoors where exhaust fumes may
be pulled into a building.
•
Never run engine outdoors in a poorly ventilated area
where the exhaust fumes may be trapped and not
easily taken away. (Examples include: in a large hole
or areas where hills surround your working area.)
•
Never run engine in an enclosed or partially enclosed
area. (Examples include: buildings that are enclosed
on one or more sides, under tents, car ports or
basements.)
•
Always run the engine with the exhaust 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.
•
Do not change the engine governor settings or over-
speed the engine.
Gasoline Fires and Handling Fuel Safely
Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are
flammable and vapors are explosive.
•
When storing extra fuel be sure that it is in an
appropriate container and away from any fire hazards.
•
Prevent fire and explosion caused by static electric
discharge. Use only nonmetal, portable fuel
containers approved by the Underwriter’s Laboratory
(U.L.) or the American Society for Testing & Materials
(ASTM).
•
Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the engine
running. Stop engine and allow to cool before filling.
•
Never drain fuel from engine in an enclosed area.
•
Always fill fuel tank outside in a well ventilated area.
Never fill your fuel tank with fuel indoors. (Examples
include: basement, garage, barn, shed, house, porch,
etc.) Never fill tank near appliances with pilot lights,
heaters, or other ignition sources. If the fuel has to be
drained, this should be done outdoors. The drained
fuel should be stored in a container specifically
designed for fuel storage or it should be disposed of
carefully.
•
Always wipe up excess (spilled) fuel from engine
before starting. Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
If fuel is spilled, do not start the engine but move
product and fuel container from area. Clean up spilled
fuel and allow to evaporate and dry after wiping and
before starting.
•
Allow fuel fumes/vapors to escape from the area
before starting engine.
•
Test the fuel cap for proper installation before starting
and using engine.
•
Always run the engine with fuel cap properly installed
on the engine.
•
Never smoke while refilling engine fuel tank.
•
Do not store engine with fuel in fuel tank indoors. Fuel
and fuel vapors are highly explosive.
Preparation
•
Dress appropriately when operating the cultivator.
Always wear sturdy footwear. 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.
•
Carefully inspect the area to be cultivated and
remove all foreign objects. Do not cultivate above
underground water lines, gas lines, electric cables, or
pipes. Do not operate the cultivator in soil with large
rocks and foreign objects which can damage the
equipment.
•
Disengage all clutches and leave control lever in the
neutral position before starting the engine.
