Operator's Manual
MC440 4-Cycle Cultivator
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UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
UNPACK CULTIVATOR
1. Carefully lift the cultivator out of the box, remove any packing
material and cut any ties holding the handlebar pieces to the
cultivator assembly.
2. Find parts packet. Parts packet contains:
4 - T-Handle Nuts (4640)
4 - Curved Washers (4641)
4 - Saddle Bolts (4642)
ASSEMBLY
1. Stand the cultivator assembly upright with tines and wheels
on a level surface. Wheels should be set in the lowest position
(See page 12 for wheel adjustment instructions).
DO NOT
place the cultivator on a high surface where it can fall and
cause property damage or personal injury.
2. Using two T-handle nuts, two saddle bolts, and two curved
washers, attach the middle handlebar to the lower handlebar
that is already connected to the cultivator assembly (
SEE
FIGURE 1).
Make sure the pull cord is in the center of the
middle handle bar when attaching. The middle handlebar
can be installed in one of two positions, one high and one
low.
DO NOT
overtighten the T-handle nuts.
3. Attach the upper right and left handlebars to the middle
handlebar using the two remaining T-handle nuts, saddle
bolts, and curved washers (
SEE FIGURE 1).
DO NOT
overtighten the T-handle nuts.
4. The drag stake is shipped with point facing upwards. Before
using, remove lock pin and turn the drag stake around so the
point is directed in the downward position facing towards
the tines. Re-insert lock pin.
SEE FIGURE 2
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 1
OPERATION
PREPARING ENGINE FOR STARTING
GAS AND OIL
NOTE: 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.
Quality
To operate the engine, we recommend using
VIPER
brand 4-cycle
oil (13235), included with each new cultivator, or an equivalent
10W-30 engine oil to ensure that the engine operates correctly
throughout the life of the engine. Use straight unleaded
premium gasoline, low/no ethanol blends recommended.
UPPER RIGHT
HANDLEBAR
CURVED
WASHER
UPPER LEFT
HANDLEBAR
T-HANDLE NUT
MIDDLE
HANDLEBAR
SADDLE BOLT
LOW POSITION
MOUNT HOLES
HIGH POSITION
MOUNT HOLES
LOWER
HANDLEBAR
LOCK PIN
DRAG STAKE
Checking and Adding Oil
Be sure the engine is located on a level surface before checking
or refilling oil. Proper position for checking oil level or refilling
oil is face down, with the gas tank of the cultivator down on a
horizontal surface.
SEE FIGURE 3
NOTICE
ENGINE MUST BE TIPPED FORWARD WITH FUEL TANK
DOWN WHEN CHECKING OIL LEVEL OR FILLING WITH
OIL. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN OVERFILLING
THE ENGINE WITH OIL WHICH WILL IMPAIR THE ENGINE’S
PERFORMANCE. ONLY CHECK OIL AFTER LETTING
MACHINE SIT FOR FIVE MINUTES.
