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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS
MC43ETSC & MC43TSC Cultivator
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800-45-6007
TRANSPORTINg YOUR CUlTIVATOR
1. After using the cultivator and before transporting it in
a truck bed, screw the gas cap screw and gas cap on
(clockwise) tightly. The gas cap will not leak during
transporting if gas cap is tight and the screw at the top
is tight. Never transport engine inside an enclosed space
within a vehicle. Fuel or fuel vapors may ignite causing
serious injury or death.
2. If fuel is present in the fuel tank, transport in an open
vehicle in an upright position.
3. If an enclosed vehicle must be used, remove gas into
an approved red fuel container.
dO NOT siphon by
mouth.
4. Run engine to use up the fuel in the carburetor and fuel
tank. Always run engine in a well ventilated area.
5. Wipe away any spilled fuel from engine and cultivator.
Allow to dry.
6. Gas cap and gas 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 tines and engine.
SERVICE INFORmATION
At Ardisam, we build quality and durability into the design
of our products; but no amount of careful design by us, and
careful maintenance by you, can guarantee a repair-free
life for your machine. Most repairs will be minor, and easily
fixed by following the suggestions in the troubleshooting
guide in this section.
The guide will help you pinpoint the causes of common
problems and identify remedies.
For more complicated repairs, contact your place of pur-
chase or Ardisam, Inc. for an authorized service center in
your area. Ardisam will make the necessary repairs if a
service center is not available. A parts catalog is included
in this section.
We will always be glad to answer any questions you have,
or help you find suitable assistance. To order parts or inquire
about warranty, call, write or e-mail us at the address found
below, under the section ordering repair parts.
CAUTION
TO AVOId INjURY OR dEATh, NEVER SIPhON FUEl
BY mOUTh.
NEVER STORE CUlTIVATOR WITh FUEl IN ThE FUEl
TANk INSIdE AN ENClOSEd AREA OR BUIldINg.
PRACTICE SAFETY AT All TImES. ENgINE mUST BE
TURNEd OFF ANd AllOWEd TO COOl, ANd SPARk
PlUg WIRE mUST BE dISCONNECTEd BEFORE AT-
TEmPTINg ANY mAINTENANCE OR REPAIR.
ORdERINg REPAIR PARTS
Parts can be obtained from the store where your cultivator
was purchased, direct from the manufacturer or online. To
order from the manufacturer, call, write or email:
Ardisam, Inc.
1160 Eighth Avenue, Cumberland, Wisconsin 5482
1-800-45-6007 • 1-715-822-2415
E-mail: [email protected]
Please include the following information with your order:
1. Part numbers
2. Part description
3. Quantity
4. Model number and serial number
NOTE: When ordering from the manufacturer, there
is a $10.00 minimum order.
