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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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Fig. 22

FORWARD MOTION

(INSIDE) V-BELT

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-BELT

FORWARD MOTION (INSIDE) V-BELT

TRANS MIS SION

PUL LEY

BELT GUARD

BOLT

BELT

GUIDE

REVERSE

IDLER PULLEY

IDLER

ARM PIN

ENGINE

PULLEY

REVERSE (OUTSIDE)

V-BELT

FORWARD IDLER

PUL LEY

REVERSE

IDLER PULLEY

ENGINE PULLEY

BELT GUIDE

TRANS MIS SION

PULLEY

BELT GUIDE

FORWARD

IDLER PULLEY

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 load.  If the carburetor does need ad just ment, contact 

your nearest authorized service center/de part ment

IMPORTANT:

  NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR, 

WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED.  

OVER SPEED ING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH 

SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS.  IF YOU THINK THE 

ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, 

CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/

DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS THE PROPER EQUIP MENT AND 

EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NEC ES SARY ADJUSTMENTS.

BELT REMOVAL

•  Remove reverse idler pulley from idler arm.
•  Remove reverse (outside) V-belt.
• 

Remove forward (inside) V-belt from transmission pul ley 

first and then from engine pulley.

BELT REPLACEMENT 

• 

Install new forward (inside) V-belt to engine pulley first 

then to transmission pulley.  Be sure belt is positioned 

on inside groove of both pulleys, inside all belt guides 

and rests on idler pulley.

• 

Before installing reverse (outside) V-belt, turn belt “in side 

out”.  Twist so wide, flat surface of belt is to inside.

• 

Wrap V-belt around reverse idler pulley and re as semble 

idler to idler arm.  Tighten securely.  Be sure belt is 

between reverse idler pulley and idler arm pin.

• 

Install belt to outside groove of transmission pulley.  Be 

sure belt is inside all belt guides and rests on outside 

groove of engine pulley.

CHECK TINE OPERATION

•  See “TINE OPERATION CHECK” in this section of 

manual.

REPLACE BELT GUARD

Summary of Contents for 532 43 36-95

Page 1: ...532 43 36 95 MHDF800 Operator s Manual...

Page 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...

Page 3: ...AND SHOULD NOT BE USED ON OR NEAR ANY UNIMPROVED FOREST COVERED BRUSH COVERED OR GRASS COVERED LAND UNLESS THE ENGINE S EXHAUST SYSTEM IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPARK ARRESTER MEETING APPLICABLE LOCAL LAWS...

Page 4: ...proper operation 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...

Page 5: ...UT A ENGINE BRACKET HALVES Fig 3 STAKE SPRING TILLER HANDLES 02 05 1 CABLE S Fig 2 4 ANDLE 0ANEL HANDLE PANEL BOLTS FLAT WASHER HEX BOLT 5 16 18X1 TILLER HANDLE HANDLE PANEL NUT LOCK WASHER HEX BOLT 5...

Page 6: ...mean ing RECOIL STARTER HANDLE DEPTH STAKE TINE SHIELD CHOKE CONTROL FORWARD TINE CONTROL TINES THROTTLE CONTROL Fig 4 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the...

Page 7: ...ase reverse tine control to stop reverse move ment ENGINE Move throttle control to STOP position Never use choke to stop engine TILLING The speed and depth of tilling is regulated by the position of t...

Page 8: ...rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle rope will pull slightly harder at this point Pull recoil starter handle quickly Do not let starter handle snap back against starter If e...

Page 9: ...rdsoilwhichmaycontribute to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller Hard soil should be moistened before tilling however extremely wet soil will ball up or clump during tilling Wait unt...

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

Page 11: ...alent Tighten oil filler plug securely each time you 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 cl...

Page 12: ...ea son or after every 50 hours of use whichever comes first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual TRANSMISSION Your transmission is sealed and wi...

Page 13: ...htinecontrol ON helddowntohandle pushdown on handle to raise tines off the ground Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines Tines should rotate forward If tines do not rotate inner wire...

Page 14: ...NGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING CONTACTYOURNEARESTAUTHORIZEDSERVICECENTER DEPARTMENT WHICH HAS THE PROPER EQUIPM...

Page 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...

Page 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...

Page 17: ...17 SERVICE NOTES...

Page 18: ...bled adjusted operated and main tained in accordance with the instructions furnished This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly o...

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