User manual MTD MAC5500

[. . . ] 54th Street, Chandler, Arizona 85226-2434. MTD SOUTHWEST INC 550 N. 54TH STREET, CHANDLER, ARIZONA 85226-2434 PRINTED IN U. S. A. 770-10456 (11/00) TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 4 Assembling Your Cultivator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] When using alcoholblended fuel, use fresh fuel (less than 60 days old). Using Blended Fuels If you choose to use a blended fuel, or its use is unavoidable, follow recommended precautions. • • • • Always use fresh fuel mix per your operator's manual. Use the fuel additive STA-BIL® or an equivalent. Always agitate the fuel mix before fueling the unit. Drain the tank and run the engine dry before storing the unit. + UNLEADED GAS ARNOLD 2 CYCLE OIL 2 US. (120 ml) OR + MIXING RATIO - 32:1 Figure 15 Using Fuel Additives The use of fuel additive, such as STA-BIL® Gas Stabilizer or an equivalent, will inhibit corrosion and minimize the formation of gum deposits. Using a fuel additive can keep fuel from forming harmful deposits in the carburetor for up to six (6) months. (23 ml. ) of fuel additive per gallon of fuel according to the instructions on the container. NEVER add fuel additives directly to the unit's fuel tank. CAUTION: For proper engine operation and maximum reliability, pay strict attention to the oil and fuel mixing instructions on the 2-cycle oil container. Fully press and release primer bulb slowly 5 to 7 times. If fuel is not visible, press three (3) more times, or until it is. Place the choke lever in the FULL choke position (A ). With the unit on the ground, squeeze the throttle control and pull starter rope briskly. Continue pulling until the engine sounds as though it wants to run (normally 2 to 5 pulls). NOTE: Squeeze the throttle control until the engine has started and warmed up. Place the choke lever in the PARTIAL choke position (B ). NOTE: The unit will not run in the FULL choke position (A ). Pull starter rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start the engine. If the engine does not start, repeat steps 4 through 7. Full Choke Position (A) Partial Position (B) Run Position (C) Choke Control Primer Bulb Figure 18 NOTE: If the engine floods while trying to start, place the choke lever in the RUN position (C ). The engine should start within three (3) to eight (8) pulls. [. . . ] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Part No. 181573 180942 612831 612021 181503 147501 181574 181504 682035 683295 181811 181812 181813 181814 181815 145569 181575 Part Description Throttle Trigger and Cable Assembly Handle Bar w/Clamp Assemblies (includes 3-5) Grip Tube Closure Clamp Assembly Engine Bracket Mounting Hardware Engine Mount Bracket, R. H. Switch Assembly Handle Bracket Assembly (includes 11-16) Screw Upper Handle Clamp Middle Handle Clamp Lower Handle Clamp Nut Anti-Rotation Screw Grip Ref. 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 * * Part No. [. . . ]