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Owner’s Manual
MC33 2-CYCLE CULTIVATOR
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M-F 8-5 CST
WARNING
MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS IN A STABLE POSITION BEFORE
PULLING THE STARTER HANDLE.
WHEN THE UNIT STARTS TO FIRE OR RUN, RETURN BOTH
HANDS TO THE HANDLE BAR POSITION TO MAINTAIN
CONTROL AND STABILITY OF THE UNIT.
STARTER ROPE CAN CAUSE AN UNANTICIPATED JERK
TOWARDS ENGINE. PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS TO
AVOID INJURY.
NEVER LEAVE ENGINE RUNNING WHILE UNATTENDED.
TURN OFF AFTER EVERY USE.
NEVER CARRY CULTIVATOR FROM ONE LOCATION TO
ANOTHER WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
ALWAYS WEAR A PROTECTIVE HEARING DEVICE.
DO NOT START ENGINE IF FUEL IS SPILLED. WIPE OFF
EXCESS FUEL AND ALLOW TO DRY.
WARNING
PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST BE
TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO COOL, AND SPARK PLUG
WIRE MUST BE DISCONNECTED BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR.
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING:
•
ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND COOL, AND SPARK
PLUG WIRE MUST BE REMOVED FROM SPARK PLUG
BEFORE CHECKING AND ADJUSTING ENGINE OR
EQUIPMENT.
•
TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS MAY
EXCEED 150° F (65° C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
•
CHECK CULTIVATOR OFTEN FOR LOOSE NUTS AND BOLTS.
KEEP THESE ITEMS TIGHTENED.
•
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN THE TANK INSIDE
A BUILDING. POTENTIAL SPARKS MAY BE PRESENT FOR
IGNITION OF FUEL AND FUEL VAPORS.
•
AN ADULT MUST ALWAYS DO MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
ON ENGINE AND CULTIVATOR.
•
ENGINE MUST BE SHUT-OFF, COOL, AND SPARK PLUG
WIRE REMOVED BEFORE ANY REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE
CAN BE DONE.
WARM/HOT ENGINE START:
1. Begin with Step
6
of Cold Engine Starting.
2. If engine does not fire, refer to Step 1 of Cold Engine
Starting.
Note: If engine fails to start after trying starting
procedures, please contact our customer service
department at 800-345-6007.
DO NOT attempt to start engine in the following ways:
•
DO NOT use starting fluid.
•
DO NOT spray flammable liquids or vapors into air
cleaner, carburetor or spark plug chamber.
•
DO NOT remove spark plug and attempt to start en-
gine. Flammable fuel can spray out & ignite from a
spark from spark plug.
FIGURE 5
RUN
POSITION
FUEL PRIMER
BUTTON
CHOKE
POSITION
PRIMER
BULB
ON/OFF
SWITCH
RECOIL
HANDLE