McCulloch MFT55 owner manual Tine Operation Check See Fig, To Remove Belt Guard See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TINE OPERATION CHECK (See Fig. 19)

WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire fromsparkplugtopreventstartingwhile checking tine operation.

For proper tine operation, forward tine control lever must be against control body and all slack removed from inner wire of control cable when control is in the “OFF” (up) position.

If lever and cable are loose, loosen cable clip at lower end of cable. Pull up on cable to remove slack, without extending spring on end of cable, and retighten cable clip.

FINAL CHECK “OFF” POSITION

With tine control “OFF” (up), push down on handle to raise tines off the ground.

Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines. Tines should not rotate.

If tines rotate, inner wire of control cable is too tight which is extending lower spring and engaging tines. Loosen cable clip and push down on cable only enough to relieve spring tension. Tighten cable clip.

Recheck in “OFF” position and adjust if necessary.

FINAL CHECK “ON” POSITION

With tine control “ON” (held down to handle) push down 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 of control cable is too loose. Loosen cable clip and pull cable up to remove slack and retighten clip.

Recheck in “ON” position and adjust if necessary. NOTE: If “ON” position check required adjustment, recheck “OFF” position adjustment to insure tines do not rotate

 

 

FORWARD TINE

 

 

CONTROL IN “OFF”

 

 

(UP) POSITION

 

 

TINE CONTROL

 

BODY

“ON” POSITION

 

 

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CABLE

TINE

 

CLIP

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

CABLE

FIG. 19

TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 20)

Remove two (2) cap nuts and washers from side of belt guard.

Loosen (do not remove) tine shield nut on underside of tine shield.

Pull belt guard out and away from unit.

Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure. Be sure slot in bottom of belt guard is under head of tine shield bolt and all nuts are tightened securely.

CAP NUTS

AND WASHERS

BELT

GUARD

TINE

SHIELD

NUT

FIG. 20

TO REPLACE V-BELTS (See Figs. 21 and 22)

Replace V-belts if they have stretched considerably or if they show cracks or frayed edges. There are two (2) V- belts - forward (inside) and reverse (outside).

Belt guard must be removed to service belts. See “TO REMOVE BELT GUARD” in this section of manual.

NOTE: Observe carefully routing of both belts and location of all belt guides before removing belts.

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

Wrap V-belt around reverse idler pulley and reassemble 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

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Contents MFT55 Training Safety RulesMaintenance and Storage PreparationTable of Contents OPERATOR’S Position See Fig AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Tine Operation Handle HeightTilling Width Know Your Tiller Meets Ansi Safety RequirementsOperation Tine Operation See Fig HOW to USE Your TillerStopping See Fig TillingFill Engine with OIL See Fig Before Starting EngineTo Transport ADD GasolineCultivating Breaking in Your TillerTilling Hints General Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USETo Change Engine OIL See Figs AIR Cleaner See FigEngine Muffler CleaningCooling System See Fig Spark PlugTiller Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Handle Height See Fig Tine ArrangementTo Replace V-BELTS See Figs Tine Operation Check See FigTo Remove Belt Guard See Fig To Adjust Carburetor Fuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points KEY Part Description Handle AssemblyFront Tine Tiller Model Number MFT55 MFG. ID. no Belt Guard and Pulley Assembly 19171416 Wheel and Depth Stake Assembly193851X427 Tine Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. Description181716 Decals