Qualcast HQ-MT 3336, Original Operating Instructions

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Check the fuel and engine oil levels and  

refill or top up if required.

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Make sure that the ignition cable is    

secured to the spark plug.

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Check the area immediately around the  

petrol tiller.

 
6. Operation 

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Set the depth stop (4) to the desired   

depth and secure with the split pin.

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Swing the transport wheel up and make  

sure that the bolt is engaged in the notch  

in the mount at the front.

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Push the petrol fuel tap (Fig. 1/Item A) to 
the “ON” position. (Push the lever towards 
the engine).

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Push the starter lever down to the “Choke”

position (Fig. 19/Item A). 

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Pull the start cable (7) gently until you 
feel resistance, then pull vigorously. If the 
engine does not start up immediately, 
repeat the above steps. 

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Move the starter lever to the position in the

middle (Fig. 19/Item B) = working position

(Engine speed: fast(

)/slow(

).

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Starter lever position (Fig.19/Item C) = 
stop engine (‘0’).

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Depending on how tall you are you can 
adjust the complete holder for the steering 
handles to the top position. To do so, 
loosen the screws (Fig. 14/Item A), adjust 
the bracket and retighten the screws.

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To start the star-type tiller blades, rotate

the clutch handle lock (27)    

counterclockwise and press the clutch  

handle (8) down and hold in this position  

(See Fig. 18 / Fig. 18b). Releasing the  

clutch handle brings the star type tiller  

blades to a stop (if they do not stop,   

readjust the clutch cable).

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If the engine is to be stopped for some 
time, then pull the fuel tap lever to the 
‘OFF’ position (Lever pointing away from 
the engine). (Fig. 1/Item A).

7. Cleaning, maintenance, storage  
  and ordering of spare parts

Pull off the spark plug boot (fig.23) before doing 

any cleaning and maintenance work. Also pull 
the fuel tap lever to the ‘OFF’ position (Lever 
pointing away from the engine). (Fig.1/Item A).

 
7.1 Cleaning

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Keep all safety devices, air vents and the 

motor housing free of dirt and dust as much 
as possible. Wipe the equipment with a clean 
cloth or blow it with compressed air at low 
pressure..

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We recommend that you clean the   

device immediately each time you have  

finished using it.

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Clean the equipment regularly with a    

moist cloth and some soft soap. Do not use  

cleaning agents or solvents; these could  

attack the plastic parts of the equipment.  

Ensure that no water can seep into the   

device.

7.2 Maintenance

Please note: Switch off the unit immediately 
and contact the UK helpline 0151 649 1500

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In the event of unusual vibrations or noise.

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If the engine appears to be overloaded  

or misfires.

7.2.1 Air filter maintenance

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Check and clean the air filter before  

every use, and replace it if necessary.

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Undo the screw on the air filter cover (Fig.  

20) and remove the cover (Fig. 21).

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Remove the filter element (Fig. 22).

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Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or  

petrol to clean the element.

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Clean the element by tapping it on a flat  

surface.

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Assemble in reverse order.

7.2.2 Spark plug maintenance

Check the spark plug for dirt and grime 
after 10 hours of operation and if necessary 
clean it with a copper wire brush. Thereafter 
service the spark plug after every 50 hours 
of operation.

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Pull off the spark plug boot (Fig. 23) with a twist.

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Remove the spark plug (Fig. 23/Item A with 
the supplied spark plug wrench and bar.

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Assemble in reverse order.

Helpline No. UK 0151 649 1500 / IRE 189 094 6244