McCulloch MFT55 owner manual Table of Contents

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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, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tiller properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

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 “Storage” sections of this Operator's Manual.

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 WORKING 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

2

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

3

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

3

ASSEMBLY

4-5

OPERATION

6-9

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

10

MAINTENANCE

10-12

SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS

13-15

STORAGE

16

TROUBLESHOOTING

17

REPAIR PARTS

18-23

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Contents MFT55 Preparation Safety RulesMaintenance and Storage TrainingTable of Contents Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyOPERATOR’S Position See Fig Handle Height Tilling WidthTine Operation Meets Ansi Safety Requirements OperationKnow Your Tiller Tilling HOW to USE Your TillerStopping See Fig Tine Operation See FigADD Gasoline Before Starting EngineTo Transport Fill Engine with OIL See FigBreaking in Your Tiller Tilling HintsCultivating Before Each USE MaintenanceLubrication Chart General RecommendationsAIR Cleaner See Fig EngineTo Change Engine OIL See Figs Spark Plug CleaningCooling System See Fig MufflerTine Arrangement Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Handle Height See Fig TillerTine Operation Check See Fig To Remove Belt Guard See FigTo Replace V-BELTS See Figs To Adjust Carburetor Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting 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 KEY Part NO. NO. Description Tine Assembly181716 Decals