Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MHDF800 McCulloch
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532 43 36-95 MHDF800 Operator's Manual.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
6 KNOW YOUR 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. REVERSE TINE CONTROL These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product.
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.
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.
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.
10 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Ch e ck E ngine O i l L e v e l Ch ange E ngine O i l O i l P i vot Po in t s I ns p e ct A ir Sc reen I ns p e ct Sp ar k A rres .
11 Fig. 11 e ngine_ar t_ 12 Fig. 12 OIL DRAIN PLUG OIL FILLER PLUG OIL LEVEL TE M PE RA TU R E RAN GE AN TICIP A TED BEFO R E N EXT OIL CH AN GE SA E VI S CO S ITY G RA DE S -20 0 3 0 40 80 100 - 3 0 -20 0 20 3 0 40 F C 3 2 -10 10 60 5W-30 SAE 30 oil_visc_chart1_e MAINTENANCE AIR CLEANER SCREW COV ER AIR CLEAN ER CAR TRIDGE Fig.
12 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.
13 Fig. 18 NARROW TILLING/CUL TIVA TING - 12-3/4" P A TH (See Fig. 18) • Remove outer tines. tine_6 INNER TINES ONL Y NOTE: When reassembling outer tines, be sure right tine assembly (marked “R”) and left tine assembly (marked “L ”) are mounted to correct side of tine shaft.
14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS b elts_10 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 ENGIN.
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.
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.
17 SERVICE NOTES.
01.07.10 CL Printed in U.S.A. www .mcculloch.biz 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.
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