McCulloch MFT55 owner manual Handle Height, Tilling Width, Tine Operation

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ASSEMBLY

UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HANDLE

(See Fig. 2)

CAUTION: Be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material.

IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLE(S).

Cut cable ties securing handles.

Slowly lift handle assembly up, route cable(s) as shown and align handle holes with handle panel hole and slot.

Loosely assemble hardware as shown. Be sure the shorter (3/4" long) hex bolt is assembled in lower hole of handle. Repeat for opposite side. Tighten all hardware securely.

Cut cable ties securing tiller to skid and remove tiller from skid.

Remove screws securing depth stake to skid and discard the screws.

LOCK FLAT

NUT WASHER WASHER

INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY

(See Fig. 3)

Loosen nut “A”.

Insert stake support between engine bracket halves with stake spring down.

Bolt stake support to engine brackets with bolts, lock washers and nuts. Tighten securely. Tighten nut “A”.

Depth stake must move freely. If it does not, loosen support bolt.

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CABLE(S)

TILLER

HANDLES

TILLER

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HEX BOLT 5/16-18X3/4"

 

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PANEL

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LOCK WASHERS,

 

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FIG. 3

HANDLE HEIGHT

Handle height may be adjusted to better suit operator. (See “HANDLE HEIGHT” in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual).

TILLING WIDTH

Tilling width may be adjusted to better handle your tilling conditions (See “TINE ARRANGEMENT” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

TINE OPERATION

Check tine operation before first use. (See “TINE OPERATION CHECK” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

FIG. 2

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Contents MFT55 Maintenance and Storage Safety RulesTraining PreparationTable of Contents OPERATOR’S Position See Fig AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Tine Operation Handle HeightTilling Width Know Your Tiller Meets Ansi Safety RequirementsOperation Stopping See Fig HOW to USE Your TillerTine Operation See Fig TillingTo Transport Before Starting EngineFill Engine with OIL See Fig ADD GasolineCultivating Breaking in Your TillerTilling Hints Lubrication Chart MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETo Change Engine OIL See Figs AIR Cleaner See FigEngine Cooling System See Fig CleaningMuffler Spark PlugTo Adjust Handle Height See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTiller Tine ArrangementTo Replace V-BELTS See Figs Tine Operation Check See FigTo Remove Belt Guard See Fig To Adjust Carburetor Other StorageFuel System 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 KEY Part NO. NO. Description Tine Assembly181716 Decals