McCulloch MFT55 owner manual Cleaning, Cooling System See Fig, Muffler, Spark Plug, Transmission

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MAINTENANCE

COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 14)

Your engine is air cooled. For proper engine performance and long life keep your engine clean.

Clean air screen frequently using a stiff-bristled- brush.

Remove blower housing and clean as necessary.

Keep cylinder fins free of dirt and chaff.

CYLINDER FINS

MUFFLER

BLOWER

HOUSING

AIR

SCREEN

FIG. 14

MUFFLER

Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection. Replace if damaged.

SPARK PLUG

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling sea- 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 will not require lubrication unless serviced.

CLEANING

Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are hot. We do not recommend using pressurized water (garden hose, etc.) to clean your unit unless the gasket area around the transmission and the engine muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine will shorten the useful life of your tiller.

Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. of all foreign mat- ter.

Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

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Contents MFT55 Safety Rules Maintenance and StorageTraining PreparationTable of Contents Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyOPERATOR’S Position See Fig Handle Height Tilling WidthTine Operation Meets Ansi Safety Requirements OperationKnow Your Tiller HOW to USE Your Tiller Stopping See FigTine Operation See Fig TillingBefore Starting Engine To TransportFill Engine with OIL See Fig ADD GasolineBreaking in Your Tiller Tilling HintsCultivating Maintenance Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEAIR Cleaner See Fig EngineTo Change Engine OIL See Figs Cleaning Cooling System See FigMuffler Spark PlugService and Adjustments To Adjust Handle Height See FigTiller Tine ArrangementTine Operation Check See Fig To Remove Belt Guard See FigTo Replace V-BELTS See Figs To Adjust Carburetor Storage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Handle Assembly Front Tine Tiller Model Number MFT55 MFG. ID. noKEY Part Description Belt Guard and Pulley Assembly Wheel and Depth Stake Assembly 193851X42719171416 Tine Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description181716 Decals