User manual MTD YMAC121

[. . . ] Operator’s Manual 2-Cycle Garden Cultivator SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS P/N 769-01401 (1/05) DO NOT THROW AWAY INTRODUCTION THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. 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-tounderstand operating instructions. [. . . ] Release the throttle control to the idle position and begin operation. The engine does not start, go back to step 3. The engine fails to start after a few attempts, place the blue choke lever in Position 3 and squeeze the throttle control. pull the starter rope briskly 3 to 8 times. If the engine is already warm, make sure the On/Off Stop control is in the ON position and start the unit with the blue choke lever in Position 2. After the unit starts, move the blue choke lever to Position 3. Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the engine to cool down by idling. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the STOP (O) position. 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING TIPS Dress properly to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. Wear heavy long pants, boots and gloves. Do not wear short pants, sandals or operate barefoot. 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. Move the cultivator to the work area prior to starting the engine. 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. [. . . ] This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation or use of any accessory or attachment not approved by MTD for use with the product(s) covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage. This warranty is limited to ninety (90) days from the date of original retail purchase for any MTD product that is used for rental or commercial purposes, or any other income-producing purpose. hOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available , WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE THROUGH YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. [. . . ]