MTD 21A-120R000 WARNING – YOUR RESPONSIBILITY:, SERVICE, •HOT SURFACE WARNING, •KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY, •WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION, •WARNING

	SERVICE	• Use only replacement parts and accessories
		approved by the manufacturer for this unit. These
	• Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other	are available from your authorized service dealer.
	fuels. They are extremely flammable and the vapors	Use of any non approved parts or accessories
	are explosive.	could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage
	• Store fuel only in containers specifically designed	to the unit, and void your warranty.
	• Store fuel only in containers specifically designed	• This unit has a clutch. The tines remain stationary
	and approved for the storage of such materials.	• This unit has a clutch. The tines remain stationary
	• Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel.	when the engine is idling. If they do not, have the
	• Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel.	unit adjusted by an authorized service technician.
	Do not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.	unit adjusted by an authorized service technician.
	Do not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.	• Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials.
	• Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before	• Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials.
	• Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before	They may become lodged between the tines and
	filling the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the	They may become lodged between the tines and
	filling the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the	gearbox or guard.
	fuel tank, or add fuel, when the engine is hot. Never	gearbox or guard.
	fuel tank, or add fuel, when the engine is hot. Never	• To reduce fire hazard, replace faulty muffler and
	operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in	• To reduce fire hazard, replace faulty muffler and
	place. Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve	spark arrestor, keep the engine and muffler free
	any pressure in the tank.	from grass, leaves, excessive grease or carbon
	• Mix and add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated area	build up.
	• Mix and add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated area	• Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a
	outdoors where there are no sparks or flames.	• Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a
	Slowly remove the fuel cap only after stopping	building where fumes may reach an open flame or
	engine. Do not smoke while fueling or mixing fuel.	spark.
	Wipe up any spilled fuel from the unit immediately.	• Allow the engine to cool before storing or transport-
	• Move the unit at least 30 feet (9.1 m) from the fuel-	ing. Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
	ing source and site before starting the engine. Do	• Store the unit in a dry place, either locked up or up
	not smoke, keep sparks and open flames from the	high to prevent unauthorized use or damage.
	area while adding fuel or operating the unit.	Keep out of the reach of children.
	• Stop the engine for maintenance, repair, to install or	• Clean the tines with a hose and water. Wipe the
	remove the tines. The unit must be stopped and	tines with a light machine oil to prevent rust.
	the tines no longer turning to avoid injury.	• Never douse or squirt the engine with water or any
	• The tines become very sharp from use. Always	other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from
	wear heavy gloves when handling, removing,	debris. Clean after each use, see Off-Season
	installing or cleaning the tines.	Storage.
		• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and
		use them to instruct other users. If you loan some-
		one this unit, also loan them these instructions.

WARNING – YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

•WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions.

Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.

•WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION

Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards and ear protection when operating this unit.

•KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY

Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from the operating area.

• THROWN OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY

Do not operate unit without proper attachments and guards in place.

•HOT SURFACE WARNING

Do not touch a hot muffler, cylinder or gearbox. You may get burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation. When turned off they remain hot for a short time.

•CULTIVATORS – ROTATING TINES CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY

Stop the engine and allow the tines to stop before installing or removing tines, or before cleaning or performing any maintenance. Keep hands and feet away from rotating tines.