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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

 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)

CONGRATULATIONS 

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-trained tech ni cians and 

the proper tools to service or repair this unit.
Please read and retain this manual. The in struc tions will 

enable you to assemble and main tain your tiller prop erly. 

Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

IMPORTANT:  

THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL 

COMBUSTION ENGINE 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 (IF ANY).  

IF A SPARK ARRESTER IS USED, IT SHOULD BE MAINTAINED 

IN EFFECTIVE WORK ING ORDER BY THE OPERATOR.
IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, A SPARK ARRESTER IS 

REQUIRED BY LAW (SECTION 4442 OF THE CALIFORNIA 

PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE).  OTHER STATES MAY HAVE 

SIMILAR LAWS.  FEDERAL LAWS APPLY ON FEDERAL LANDS.  

SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT  

FOR SPARK ARRESTER.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Read and observe the safety rules.
•  Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for 

and using your tiller.

• 

Follow instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor age” 

sections of this Manual.

MAINTENANCE  ..................................................... 10-12

SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS ................................. 12-14

STORAGE .................................................................... 15

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 16

WARRANTY ............................................. BACK COVER

SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 3

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 3

ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 4-5

OPERATION ............................................................... 6-9

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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