McCulloch MC900 manual

532 43 21-09 MC900 Operator's Manual / 96083000400 / 2009-11[...]

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 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 best pos sible de penda bil ity and per form ance. Should you experience any prob lems you can not easily remedy , please contact your nearest authorized service center . We have com pe tent, well-tra[...]

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 handle column. •. Route cable(s) as shown and slide handle column onto handle mo[...]

6 KNOW Y OUR TILLER READ THIS 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. These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand[...]

7 TINE OPERA TION (See Fig. 6) FORWARD • Squeeze forward tine control to handle. HOW TO USE Y OUR TILLER Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine. The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye[...]

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. AROU[...]

9 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 TION CHECK” in the[...]

10 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points Inspect Air Screen Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug BEFORE EACH USE EVERY 25 HOURS EVERY 5 HOURS EVERY 50 HOURS SERVICE DATES 2 1 - Chang[...]

11 Fig. 11 Fig. 12 MAINTENANCE Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except car bu re tor adjustment) to prevent accidental start ing of engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Re move fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and de[...]

12 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler . Do not tamper with exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect pe ri odi cally and re place if nec es sary . If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly , re move every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection. Re place if dam[...]

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 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 19 Fig. 21 FORWARD TINE CONTROL IN “OFF” (UP) POSITION BODY TINE CONTROL “ON” POSITION ENGINE TO AD JUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and ad just ment should not be necessary . However , engine per for mance can be affected by dif fer enc es in fuel, tem per a ture, al ti tude or l[...]

15 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[...]

16 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[...]

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LIMITED W ARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from de- fects in materials and work man ship. For a period of one (1) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser , we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in repla[...]