User manual MTD 3032B

[. . . ] Dear Penney Customer: The product you purchased has been carefully engineered and manufactured to give you dependable operation. However, like all mechanical products, your machine will occasionally require adjustment and maintenance. This handbook should be read before operating or performing any adjustments on your machine. Should you require technical assistance, please contact the nearest JCPenney retailstore, product service center, or catarog center. Full One Year Warranty Within one year of purchase, we will provide home service to repair this JCPenney Riding Lawn Mower, Tractor or Garden Tiller if it is defective in material or workmanship. [. . . ] Use a fine spray to prevent disturbing the soil. Frequent watering is a must. 6 Assembly The tiller. except the handle, throttle control, wheels, tine assemblies and controls, is fully assembled, packed and shipped in one container. Depth Bar 1 Remove the tiller and all parts from the carton. Make certain that all loose parts and literature have been removed before the carton is discarded. 2 Attach the depth bar to the tailpiece with the clevis pin and spring pin. (See fi~ure 1. ) Figure 1 Tine Assembly Place the first outer tine assemb. ly on the tine shaft and fasten with the two hex head cap screws 7/16-20 x 2%" long and two hex locknuts 7 /16-20. (See figure 2. 1 Note: Be sure the tines are assembled so the sharpened edge enters the soil first. . Figure 2 . 1 Assembly Handle Assembly Assemble the handle to the handle brackets with the four hex head cap screws 3/8-16 x 1" long, lockwashers 3/8" and hex locknuts 3/8-16. (See figure 3. )2 Assemble the grips to the handle. (Soaking the grips in hot water will aid assembly. ) Figure 3 Controls Place the control rod throught he control panel on the upper handle and screw the threaded end of the control rod into the ferrule on the "L" bracket on the left side of the chain case. Note: Screw the control rod through the ferrule until it extends approximately 7/8". (See figure 4. 1 2 Place the control lever through the box on the upper handle assembly. Attach the control lever to the control panel with hex head cap screw 5/16 x 1 Y4" long, steel washer 5/16", rubber washer, 5/16" steel washer and hex nut 5/16". (See figure 5. ) Warning: Be sure the attachment holes on the control lever face the rear. If the handle is assembled wrong you will not have a neutral. (See figure 6. ) 4 Place the control rod through the attachment holes on the control lever and secure with a cotter pin. 5 Place the control lever in the Neutral position and pull the recoil start handle several times. If they do, adjust by screwing the control rod in or out of the ferrule. 6 Assemble the control lever grip to the control lever. (Soaking in hot water will aid assembly. ) Figure 4 5 8 Figure 3 1 Assembly Controls Caution: If the belt cover (see page 3) is removed, you will not have any neutral. This belt cover contains the belt trapout around the engine pulley. The control rod must be assembled exactly as shown in the assembly instructions or you will not have a neutral. Note: For ease of assembly place the control lever in the number one position when installing the belt cover. (See figure 7. ) Figure 7 Throttle Control Place the throttle control through the handle panel and fasten with two # 8 self-tapping screws. (See figure 8. ) Figure 8 9 Operation A Read and Heed Safety Rules on page 2. See Engine operating section forspecific engine Instructions. Throttle Control The throttle control is located on the handle panel. This regulates the engine speed and shuts off the engine. Move the lever forward to increase the engine speed. [. . . ] Grasp the starter grip as illustrated and pullout the cord rapidly two or three feet. Repeat if necessary with choke open slightly. When engine starts open choke gradually. 5 Stop Engine Move the throttle control to the stop position. l-1 Engine Operating and Maintenance I nst ructions Engine Maintenance 1 Check Oil Level Regularlyat least after every 5 hours of operation. Check the dip stick and maintain the oil between the ADD and FULL marks. 2 Change oil after first 5 hours of operation. [. . . ]