McCulloch MFT55 manual

423832 Rev . 1 02.17.09 CL PRINTED IN U.S.A. Owner's Manual MF T55[...]

2 • 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 t[...]

3 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Gasoline Capacity: 3 Quarts (2.8L) Unleaded Regular Oil (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (Above 32°F/0°C) (Capacity: 20 oz./0.6L) SAE 5w-30(Below 32°F/0°C) Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030"/0.76mm) CONGRA TUL A TIONS on your purchase of a new tiller . It has been designed, en gi neered and manu fac tured to give you the [...]

4 AS SEMBL Y OPERA TOR’S POSITION (See Fig. 1) When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (standing behind tiller handles). Y our new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. T o ensure safe and proper operation of your [...]

5 UNP ACK CARTON & INST ALL HANDLE (See Fig. 2) CAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta ples when handling or disposing of cartoning material. IMPORT ANT : WHEN UNP ACKING AND AS SEM BLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLE(S). • Cut cable ties securing handles. • Slowly lift handle as sem bly up, route cable(s) as shown and align h[...]

6 KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. REVERSE TINE CONTROL These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with [...]

7 handles_94 FORWARD TINE CON TROL IN “OFF ” (UP) POSITION REVERSE CONTROL e n g i n e_ a rt _ 7 1 CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL FORWARD TINE CON TROL IN “ON” (DOWN) POSITION TINE OPERA TION (See Fig. 5) FORWARD • Squeeze forward tine control to handle. REVERSE • With forward tine control “OFF ” (up) position, pull back and hold re[...]

8 TO TRANSPORT CAUTION: Before lifting or trans- port ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to cool. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from fuel tank. AROUND THE Y ARD • Tip depth stake forward until it is held by the stake spring. • Push tiller handles down, raising tines off the ground. • Push or pull tiller to desired location. ARO[...]

9 engin e_ar t _71 BREAKING IN YOUR TILLER Break-in your belt(s), pulleys and tine control before you actually begin tilling. • Start engine, tip tines off ground by pressing handles down and engage tine control to start tine rotation. Allow tines to rotate for five minutes. • Check tine operation and adjust if necessary . See “TINE OPERA TIO[...]

10 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE C he c k E ngine O il L evel C hange E ngine O il O il P ivot P oints I nspe c t A ir Sc reen I nspe c t S park A rrester / Muff ler C lean or R epla c e A ir C leaner C artridge C lean E ngine Cy linder F ins R epla c e S park P l u g BEFORE EACH USE EVERY 25 HOURS EVERY 5 HOURS[...]

11 FIG. 11 eng i n e_art_1 2 FIG. 12 OIL DRAIN PLUG OIL FILLER PLUG OIL LEVEL TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NE X T OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES -20 0 3 0 4 0 8 0 1 00 - 3 0 -20 0 20 3 0 4 0 F C 3 2 - 1 0 1 0 6 0 5W- 3 0 SAE 3 0 oil_vis c _ c hart1_e MAINTENANCE AIR CLEANER SCREW COV ER AIR CLEAN ER CAR TRIDGE FIG. 13 Disconnect spark plug[...]

12 MAINTENANCE e n gin e_ a r t _ 7 1 BL OWER HOUSING AIR SCREEN CYLINDER FINS MUF FLER FIG. 14 COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 14) Y our engine is air cooled. For proper engine performance and long life keep your engine clean. • Clean air screen frequently using a stiff -bristled- brush. • Remove blower housing and clean as nec es sary . • Keep cyl[...]

13 TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 15) F actory assembly has provided lowest handle height. Se lect handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil. • If a higher handle height is desired, loosen the four nuts securing handle panel to engine brackets. • Slide handle pane[...]

14 TINE OPERA TION CHECK (See Fig. 19) WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug to prevent starting while checking tine operation. For proper tine operation, forward tine control lever must be against control body and all slack removed from inner wire of control cable when control is in the “OFF” (up) position. If lever and cable are[...]

15 b elts_1 0 FIG. 22 FORWARD MOTION (INSIDE) V -BEL T ENGINE PULLEY REVERSE IDLER ARM REVERSE IDLER PULLEY IDLER ARM PIN FIG. 21 FORWARD IDLER PULLEY REVERSE IDLER PULLEY ENGINE PUL - LEY FRONT VIEW REFERENCE REVERSE (OUTSIDE) V -BEL T FORWARD MOTION (INSIDE) V -BEL T TRANS MIS SION PUL LEY BEL T GUARD BOL T BEL T GUIDE REVERSE IDLER PULLEY IDLER [...]

16 STORAGE ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of this man ual). CYLINDER(S) • Remove spark plug. • Pour 1 ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder . • Pull starter handle slowly several times to distribute oil. • Replace with new spark plug. OTHE[...]

17 Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly . 2. See “TO ST ART ENGINE” in the Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. W ait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Dirty air cleaner . 4. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge. 5. W ater in fuel. 5. Empty fuel tank and carburetor , and refill[...]

18 1 187820X421 Bracket, Handle 2 72140512 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 3 165787 Grip, Handle 4 166376 Handle, L.H. 5 73680500 Nut, Hex, Crownlock 5/16-18 6 19111116 Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Gauge 7 19121414 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge 8 74760520 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 9 74760516 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1 10 10040500 Washer , Lock 5/16 [...]

19 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 19 188502 Bolt, Belt Guard 20 12000036 Ring, Klip 21 73350600 Nut, Hex, Jam 3/8-16 22 161806 Pulley , Idler 23 175377 Arm, Idler 24 74760620 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 25 106968X Shaft, Idler Arm 26 73350500 Nut, Hex, Jam 5/16-18 27 73220400 Nut, Hex 1/4-20 28 10040400 Washer , Lock, HH Spring 1/4 29 109227X P [...]

20 1 9194R Pin, Clevis 2 74760520 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3 74760512 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4 4 73220500 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 5 10040500 Washer , Lock 5/16 6 73800600 Locknut, Washer Insert 3/8-16 7 4921H Clip, Hairpin 8 1952J Support, Depth Stake, R.H. 9 122233X Stake, Depth 10 326J Pin, Clevis 11 74780628 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 13 1[...]

21 FRONT TINE TILLER – MODEL NUMBER MF T55 (MFG. ID. NO . 96081000602) TINE ASSEMBL Y KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 156926 Tine, Outer , R.H. 2 3146R Retainer , Spring 3 156924 Tine, Inner , R.H. 4 156923 Tine, Inner , L.H. 5 156925 Tine, Outer , L.H. 6 4929H Pin, Clevis 3 1 6 4 5 6 2 2[...]

22 FRONT TINE TILLER – MODEL NUMBER MF T55 (MFG. ID. NO . 96081000602) TRANSMISSION KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 16 19091412 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 12 Gauge 17 19092016 Washer 9/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 18 10040400 Washer , Lock 1/4 19 74610412 Bolt, Hex Head, Gr . 5 1/4-28 x 3/4 20 - - - Engine, Briggs & Stratton, Model Number 126302 (Order par[...]

23 KEY P ART NO . NO . DESCRIPTION 1 402297 Decal, Control P anel 2 403745 Decal, Belt Guard 4 189936 Decal, Reverse, Tine Control 5 120431X Decal, Hand Placement 6 417543 Decal, Engine 7 417544 Decal, T ank 8 162215 Decal, Warning 10 411816 Decal, Rewind Starter 11 120075X Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines 13 168869 Decal, Tick Mark - - 423832 Manual[...]

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