User manual MTD EAGER BEAVER 287

[. . . ] Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. Inside Back Cover PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. copyright© 2003 MTD SOUTHWEST INC All Rights Reserved. [. . . ] FILLING THE FUEL TANK Make sure the cultivator is in a horizontal position when filling or adding fuel to the tank. 5 9 STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Operate this unit only in a wellventilated 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 10 times, slowly, until FUEL IS VISIBLE IN THE PRIMER BULB (Fig. If you can’t see fuel in the bulb, press and release the bulb as many times as it takes before you can see fuel in it. Place the choke lever in the FULL choke position (A ) (Fig. Stand between the handlebars and support the unit by placing your left foot on the wheel bracket assembly and gripping the handlebar grip with your right hand (Fig. NOTE: Tilt the unit back slightly to bring the tines off the ground when starting. While squeezing the throttle control to the wide open (full throttle) position, grasp the starter rope grip with your left hand and pull the starter rope briskly 5 times. WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the unit towards you. Pull the cultivator backwards to improve the depth of cultivation and reduce your effort. If the tines are digging too deep or not deep enough, adjust them according to Adjusting Tine Depth. Up 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 on the tine guard (Fig. Slide the wheel bracket assembly down for shallower penetration, 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. If the tine depth is incorrect, repeat steps 2 to 4. 10 Transporting the Unit WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, always stop the engine when operation is delayed or when transporting the unit from one location to another. [. . . ] € 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. 19 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC (“MTD”) with respect with new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in material or workmanship. [. . . ]