Operator's Manual
MC440 4-Cycle Cultivator
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STARTING AND STOPPING ENGINE
• Move the engine to a well ventilated area, outdoors, to
prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Move to an area away from flames or sparks, to avoid
ignition of vapors if present.
• Remove all debris from air cleaner holes and gas cap to
ensure proper air flow.
• If it is the first time starting the cultivator, make sure the
included 4-cycle oil has been poured into the oil fill area.
COLD ENGINE START:
Starting engine for first time or after engine has cooled off or
after running out of fuel.
OIL DRAIN
SCREW
OIL DIPSTICK
HIGH OIL MARK
LOW OIL MARK
CULTIVATOR TIPPED FORWARD
ON LEVEL, HORIZONTAL SURFACE
FIGURE 3
DANGER
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL. YOU
MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
IF ENGINE IS STARTED WITHOUT OIL, ENGINE MAY BE
DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR AND WILL NOT BE COVERED BY
WARRANTY.
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN THE TANK INDOORS.
FUEL AND FUEL VAPORS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.
ONLY AN ADULT MUST ALWAYS HANDLE AND FILL THE
ENGINE WITH FUEL.
ALWAYS HANDLE GAS IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA,
OUTDOORS, AWAY FROM FLAMES OR SPARKS.
DO NOT START ENGINE IF FUEL IS SPILLED. WIPE OF
EXCESS FUEL AND ALLOW TO DRY. REMOVE ENGINE FROM
AREA TO AVOID SPARKS.
NOTICE
DO NOT SPRAY WATER ON OR NEAR THE ELECTRONICS OF
THE CULTIVATOR AS THIS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS.
1. Clean around oil fill area.
2. Unscrew dipstick and wipe clean with cloth.
3. Reinsert dipstick (must be fully threaded for accurate reading).
4. Unscrew and check dipstick. If no oil shows on the dipstick,
refill so that the oil level appears between the low and high
marks on the dipstick.
SEE FIGURE 3
5. Change oil if contaminated.
OPERATION TIPS
1. The clutch will transfer maximum power after about two
hours of normal operation. During this break-in period clutch
slippage may occur. The clutch should be kept free of oil and
other moisture for efficient operation.
2. Cultivate without placing excessive body weight on the unit.
The cultivator operates most efficiently with the weight of the
unit itself.
3. Never run engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are deadly.
Filling Fuel Tank
1. Shut-off engine and allow engine to completely cool before
refilling the fuel tank.
2. Move to a well ventilated area, outdoors, away from flames
and sparks.
3. Clean debris from area around the fuel cap.
4. Loosen fuel cap slowly. Prevent the cap from coming in
contact with dirt or debris.
5. Carefully add fuel without spilling.
6. Do not fill fuel tank completely full, allow space for fuel to
expand.
7. Immediately replace fuel cap and tighten. Wipe off spilled
fuel and allow to dry before starting engine.
