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•   Keep children and pets away.
•  Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting 

to till too deep at too fast a rate.

• 

Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery 

surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.

•  Never allow bystanders near the unit.
•   Use only attachments and accessories approved by 

the manufacturer of the tiller.

•  Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light.
•   Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may 

catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward.  If this 

occurs, let go of the handlebars and do not restrain the 

machine.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

•  Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safe 

work ing condition.

•  Check shear pins, engine mounting bolts, and other 

bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be 

sure the equip ment is in safe working condition.

•   Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside 

a building where ignition sources are present, such 

as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and 

the like. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any 

enclosure.

•  Always refer to the operator’s guide instructions for 

im por tant details if the tiller is to be stored for an ex-

tended period.

- IMPORTANT -

CAUTIONS, IMPORTANTS, AND NOTES ARE A MEANS OF 

ATTRACTING ATTENTION TO IMPORTANT OR CRIT I CAL 

IN FOR MA TION IN THIS MANUAL. 

IMPORTANT:  

USED TO ALERT YOU THAT THERE IS A 

POS SI BIL I TY OF DAM AG ING THIS EQUIP MENT.

NOTE:  

 Gives essential information that will aid you to 

better un der stand, incorporate, or execute a particular set 

of instructions.

Look for this symbol to point out im-

 por tant safety precautions.  It means

CAUTION!!!  BE COME ALERT!!!  YOUR 

SAFE TY IS INVOLVED.

CAUTION:  Always disconnect spark 

plug wire and place wire where it can-

 not contact spark plug in order to pre-

 vent ac ci den tal starting when setting 

up, trans port ing, adjusting or making 

re pairs.

SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Ro ta ry Tillers

TRAINING

•  Read the Owner’s Manual care ful ly. Be thor ough ly 

fa mil iar with the controls and the proper use of the 

equip ment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage 

the controls quickly.

•   Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never 

allow adults to op er ate the equipment without proper 

instruction.

•   Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, par-

 tic u lar ly small children, and pets.

PREPARATION

•  Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is 

to be used and remove all foreign objects.

•   Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before 

starting the engine (mo tor).

•  Do not operate the equipment with out wearing ad e -

quate outer gar ments. Wear footwear that will im prove 

footing on slippery surfaces.

•   Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable. 
•  Use an approved fuel container. 
•  Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine. 
• 

Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel 

tank indoors.

•  Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled 

fuel before restarting.

•  Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by 

the manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors 

or electric starting motors.

•   Never attempt to make any adjustments while the 

engine (motor) is running (except where specifically 

rec om mend ed by manufacturer).

OPERATION 

•   Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
•   Exercise extreme caution when op er at ing on or cross-

 ing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden 

hazards or traffic. Do not carry pas sen gers.

•   After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor), 

remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly in spect 

the tiller for any damage, and repair the damage before 

restarting and op er at ing the tiller.

•  Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
•  If the unit should start to vibrate ab nor mal ly, stop the 

engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. 

Vi bra tion is generally a warning of trouble.

•  Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the operating 

position.

• 

Take all possible precautions when leav ing the ma chine 

unattended.  Disengage the tines, shift into neutral, and 

stop the engine.

•   Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the 

engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped. 

Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away 

from the plug to prevent accidental starting. Disconnect 

the cord on electric motors.

•   Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are 

dangerous.

•   Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates, 

or other safety protective devices in place.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product con-

 tains chem i cals known to the State of Cal i -

for nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other 

reproductive harm.

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 17: ...17 SERVICE NOTES...

Страница 18: ...18 SERVICE NOTES...

Страница 19: ...19 SERVICE NOTES...

Страница 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...

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