background image

10

MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE

Check Engine Oil Level

Change Engine Oil

Oil Pivot Points

Inspect Air Screen

Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler

Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge

Clean Engine Cylinder Fins

Replace Spark Plug

BEFORE EACH USEEVERY 25 HOURS

EVERY 5 HOURS EVERY 50 HOURS

SERVICE DATES

2

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. 

MAINTENANCE

c

SAE 30 OR 10W-30 MOTOR OIL 

d

REFER TO MAINTENANCE “ENGINE” SECTION

LUBRICATION CHART

d

 EN GINE

c

 TINE CON TROL

c

 IDLER

  ARM

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that  have 

been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.  To receive 

full value from the warranty, the operator must main tain tiller 

as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to 

properly maintain your tiller.
At least once a season, check to see if you should make 

any of the adjustments described in the Service and Ad-

justments section of this manual.
•  Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean 

or replace air filter, and check tines and belts for wear.  

A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper 

air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and 

last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

•  Check engine oil level.
•  Check tine operation.
•  Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See “LUBRICATION CHART”). 

Summary of Contents for 532 43 21-09

Page 1: ...532 43 21 09 MC900 Operator s Manual 96083000400 2009 11...

Page 2: ...ever allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction Keep the area of operation clear of all persons par ticularly small children and pets PREPARATION Thoroughly inspect the area wher...

Page 3: ...EETING APPLICABLE LOCAL LAWS IF ANY IFASPARKARRESTERISUSED ITSHOULDBEMAINTAINED IN EFFECTIVE WORKING ORDER BY THE OPERATOR IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA A SPARK ARRESTER IS REQUIRED BY LAW SECTION 4442 O...

Page 4: ...n of your tiller all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make...

Page 5: ...h_stake_4 DEPTH STAKE SUPPORT BOLT HEX BOLTS LOCK WASHERS AND HEX NUTS DEPTH STAKE SUPPORT NUT A ENGINE BRACKET HALVES Fig 3 STAKE SPRING ASSEMBLY HANDLE HEIGHT Handle height may be adjusted to better...

Page 6: ...rds of the American National Standards Institute OPERATION CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine DEPTH STAKE Controls forward speed and the depth at which tiller will dig ENGINE ON OFF SWITCH...

Page 7: ...Fig 6 Adjust depth stake by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin Change depth stake to desired position Replace the clevis pin and hairpin clip For normal tilling set depth stake at the second or...

Page 8: ...flame IMPORTANT WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW32 F 0 C USE FRESH CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using etha...

Page 9: ...the soil Soilconditionsareimportantforpropertilling Tineswill notreadilypenetratedry hardsoilwhichmaycontribute to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller Hard soil should be moistened...

Page 10: ...CONTROL c IDLER ARM GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive fullvaluefromthewarranty theoperatormustmainta...

Page 11: ...ou check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 11 and 12 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL Be sure tiller is on level surf...

Page 12: ...erviced CLEANING Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are hot We do not recommend using pressurized water garden hose etc to clean your unit unless the gasket area around the tran...

Page 13: ...Fig 16 Assemble holes A in tine hubs to holes B in tine shaft Fig 18 NARROW TILLING CULTIVATING 12 3 4 PATH See Fig 18 Remove outer tines tine_6 INNER TINES ONLY NOTE When reassembling outer tines be...

Page 14: ...e belt guard by reversing above procedure Be sure slot in bottom of belt guard is under head of tine shield bolt and all nuts are tightened securely TO REPLACE V BELT See Fig 21 Replace V belt if it h...

Page 15: ...eplace belts if necessary See belt re placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual Be sure that all nuts bo...

Page 16: ...6 Stale or dirty fuel 6 Empty fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 7 Water in fuel 7 Empty fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline 8 Clogged fuel tank 8 Remove fuel tank and...

Page 17: ...17 SERVICE NOTES...

Page 18: ...18 SERVICE NOTES...

Page 19: ...19 SERVICE NOTES...

Page 20: ...his Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or to normal wear of the product 5 Exclusions Excluded...

Reviews: