User manual MTD HM90

[. . . ] 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© 2005 MTD SOUTHWEST INC , All Rights Reserved. [. . . ] 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. Make sure the On/Off Stop Control in the ON [I] position (Fig. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly. Some amount of fuel should be visible in the primer bulb and fuel lines (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. 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. Pull the starter rope out a short distance, until you feel some resistance. Then pull the rope smoothly and briskly. Transport the cultivator by pushing it on its wheels. 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. Up 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. TRANSPORTING THE UNIT To prevent serious personal injury, always stop the engine when operation is delayed or when transporting the unit from one location to another WARNING: 1. [. . . ] € 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 to 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. [. . . ]