User manual MTD 7111

[. . . ] This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to-understand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. [. . . ] Keep sparks and open flames at a distance from the area. WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury from fuel spray. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place. WARNING Add fuel in a clean, well ventilated area outdoors. Do not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate NOTE: Dispose of the old fuel/oil mix in accordance to Federal, state, and local regulations. (118 ml) 31 ml MIXING RATIO = 32 : 1 FILLING THE FUEL TANK Make sure the cultivator is in a horizontal position when filling or adding fuel to the tank. 5 8 STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well- ventilated outdoor area. Make sure you are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. Put the Start/Stop Control in the START (I) position (Fig. Fully press and release the primer bulb 5 to 7 times, slowly, until FUEL IS VISIBLE IN THE PRIMER BULB (Fig. WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, never pick-up or carry the unit while the engine is running. Start the unit as described in the Starting Instructions. With the engine running and the tines off the ground, depress the throttle control to increase the engine speed. Holding both of the handlebar grips firmly, slowly lower the cultivator until the tines make contact with the ground (Fig. As cultivating action begins, pull back on the cultivator so that the tines can penetrate the ground. Once the ground has been broken, continue at a moderate pace until you are familiar with the controls and the handling of the cultivator. Pull the cultivator backwards to improve the depth of cultivation and reduce your effort. WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the unit towards you. If the tines are digging too deep or not deep enough, adjust them according to Adjusting Tine Depth. 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. [. . . ] € In order to file a claim, go to your nearest Authorized MTD Service Center. warranty services or repairs will be provided at all Authorized MTD Service Centers. € Any manufacturer approved replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repair of emission related parts and will be provided without charge to the owner. Any replacement part that is equivalent in performance or durability may be used in non-warranty maintenance or repair and will not reduce the warranty obligations of the manufacturer • The following components are included in the emission related warranty of the engine, air filter, carburetor, primer, fuel lines, fuel pick up/ fuel filter, ignition module, spark plug and muffler. [. . . ]