Operator's Manual
MC440 4-Cycle Cultivator
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CHOKE
RUN
FIGURE 4
CAUTION
MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS IN A STABLE POSITION BEFORE
PULLING THE STARTER HANDLE.
WHEN THE UNIT START TO FIRE OR RUN, RETURN BOTH
HANDS TO THE HANDLEBAR POSITION TO MAINTAIN
CONTROL AND STABILITY OF THE UNIT.
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START AFTER FOLLOWING STARTING
PROCEDURES, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE
DEPARTMENT AT 800-345-6007.
STARTER ROPE CAN CAUSE AN UNANTICIPATED JERK
TOWARD 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.
DANGER
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 ENGINE. FLAMMABLE FUEL CAN SPRAY OUT &
IGNITE FROM A SPARK FROM SPARK PLUG.
1. Move choke lever to
CHOKE
position.
SEE FIGURE 4
NOTE: CHOKE position is defined by moving the choke
lever as far to the right, towards gas tank, as possible.
2. Prime unit until primer hose is filled with gas.
NOTE: When using the primer bulb, allow the bulb to
return completely to its original position between pushes.
3. Push
ON/OFF
switch to the
ON
position.
4. Hold handle bar firmly. Grasp starter handle and pull out
slowly until it pulls slightly harder. Without letting the starter
handle retract, pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let it
return to its original position slowly. Repeat this step every
time the starter rope is pulled until unit fires or runs.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after 5-6 pulls, push primer 1
time and pull starter rope again.
5. After engine starts running, move choke lever to
HALF
CHOKE
position until unit runs smoothly.
NOTE: Half choke is defined when the choke lever is
between CHOKE and RUN positions. SEE FIGURE 4
6. Move choke lever to
RUN
position and squeeze throttle to
desired speed.
SEE FIGURE 4
NOTE: Run at full throttle when possible. Do not let unit
idle for extended periods of time.
7. To stop engine, push
ON/OFF
switch to
OFF
position.
HOT/WARM ENGINE START:
1. Begin with Step 3 of Cold Engine Starting.
2. If engine does not fire, refer to Step 1 of Cold Engine Starting.
TO STOP ENGINE:
Push the
ON/OFF
switch to the
OFF
position.
ADJUSTING WHEELS AND DRAG STAKE
The wheels on the cultivator can be adjusted to one of three
positions. The
LOW
wheel position is used for transporting the
cultivator across a smooth level surface while the engine is not
running. The
HIGH
and
HIGHEST
wheel positions are used when
cultivating in soil and help stabilize the unit when cultivating at
different depths.
(SEE FIGURE 5)
To adjust wheels up or down (SEE FIGURES 6 AND 7):
1. Pull the locking metal sleeve against the spring, away from the
vertical guide until it releases from one of the three notched
positions in the vertical guide.
2. Slide the wheel set up or down to the desired position, and
release the locking metal sleeve until it locks into desired
notch in the vertical guide.
