User manual MTD T120

[. . . ] Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. €¢ Never allow children to operate the unit. Never allow any one but adults to operate the unit without proper instruction. [. . . ] Do not operate unit without proper attachments and guards in place. €¢ WEAR HEAD PROTECTION WARNING: Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head protection when operatin this unit. €¢ THROWN OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 15 meters (50 ft. €¢ UNLEADED PETROL Always use clean, fresh unleaded petrol. 13 • OIL Refer to operator's manual for the proper type of oil. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil. In order to avoid damage to the unit, refer to Oil and Fuel Information to put oil and gas in the crankcase before attempting to start it. NOTE: Before setting up your cultivator, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. Adjusting Tine Depth Tine adjustment will vary depending on the type of soil being cultivated and how it will be used. Generally, adjusting the tines to break the soil 4 to 6 inches is recommended for most gardens. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Loosen (do not remove) the two wing nuts (5) on the tine guard (4) (Fig. Slide the wheel down for shallower and up for deeper tine penetration. Once the tines are in the desired position, tighten the wing nuts, making sure that the carriage bolts are seated properly through the bracket (Fig. If the tine depth is not correct, repeat steps 2 to 4. Loosen the two knobs on the inside of the handlebars (Fig. With the unit upright, swing the handlebars up into the operating position (Fig. NOTE: Take care not to pinch the throttle cable or switch wires when positioning the handlebar. Tighten the knobs to secure the handlebars in place. OIL AND FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE Use high quality oil formulated for use in 2-cycle, aircooled engines. Mix the oil according to the instructions on the 2-cycle engine oil container, 40:1 (2. [. . . ] NOTE: The tines should not rotate when the engine idles. If the tines rotate when the engine idles, turn the idle speed adjuster counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn at a time (as needed), to reduce idle speed. Checking the fuel mixture, cleaning the air filter, and adjusting the idle speed screw should solve most engine problems. CLEANING Use a small brush to clean off the outside of the unit. [. . . ]