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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS
MC43ETSC & MC43TSC Cultivator
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Cooling Fins
Cooling fins, air inlets and 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 op-
eration.
Clean filter daily in extremely dusty conditions.
Steps for Cleaning Air Filter (Ring Style Foam Filter)
- See parts explosion on page 26.
1. Wash in warm water with liquid detergent and water until
dirt and debris are removed. Press filter when washing,
do not twist.
2. Rinse in warm water until soap and dirt are removed.
3. Dry filter by wrapping in a clean cloth and pressing filter
until it is dry.
4. Apply a lightweight motor oil or thin based machine oil
to the entire filter.
5. Remove excess oil.
6. Attach the filter and air cleaner cover to the engine
.
ImPORTANT
NEVER TWIST AIR FIlTERS WhEN ClEANINg.
AlWAYS PRESS.
Steps for Cleaning Air Filter (Block Style Foam Filter)
- See parts explosion on page 26.
1. Before removing the air filter cover, move the choke
lever to the choke position.
(Figure 1)
2. To remove air filter cover, squeeze the latch tabs on
both sides of the cover.
(Figure 2)
3. Once the latch tabs are released, remove the air filter
cover by rotating the cover away from the engine.
(Figure )
4. Remove the foam filter element
(Figure 4)
and re-
place with a new oiled filter, or clean the original foam
filter with warm water and mild soap by following the
previous steps for Cleaning Air Filter. Remember to
thoroughly oil the foam filter with 30 or 40 weight mo-
tor oil and squeeze out any excess oil.
5. Reinstall the foam filter, pressing it evenly in place
to ensure that the foam is fully seated into its sealed
position.
(Figure 5)
6. Replace the air filter cover so that it fully snaps into
place and is secured by the latch tabs. Check that the
cover is securely attached by pulling slightly on the cov-
er. If the cover doesn’t move when pulled, it is secure.
Figure 1
Figure
Figure 5
Figure 2
Figure 4
