EarthQuake 12802 - Manual (Page 11)

Operator's Manual
MC440 4-Cycle Cultivator
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STARTING AND STOPPING ENGINE
• Move engine to a well ventilated area, outdoors, to prevent
carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Move to an area away from flames or sparks, to avoid
ignition of vapors if present.
• Remove all debris from air cleaner holes and gas cap to
ensure proper air flow.
• If it is the first time starting the MC440, make sure the in-
cluded 4-cycle oil has been poured into the oil fill area.
COLD ENGINE START:
Starting engine for first time or after engine has cooled off or
after running out of fuel.
1. Move choke lever to CHOKE position. SEE FIGURE 4
NOTE: CHOKE position is defined by moving the choke le-
ver as far to the right, towards gas tank, as possible.
2. Prime unit until primer hose is filled with gas.
NOTE: When using the primer bulb, allow the bulb to
return completely to its original position between pushes.
3. Push ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
4. Hold handle bar firmly. Grasp starter handle and pull out
slowly until it pulls slightly harder. Without letting starter
handle retract, pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let it
return to its original position slowly. Repeat this step every
time the starter rope is pulled until unit fires or runs.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after 5-6 pulls, push primer 1
time and pull starter rope again.
5. After engine starts running, move choke lever to HALF
CHOKE position until unit runs smoothly.
NOTE: Half choke is defined when the choke lever is
between CHOKE and RUN positions. SEE FIGURE 4
6. Move choke lever to RUN position and squeeze throttle to
desired speed. SEE FIGURE 4
NOTE: Run at full throttle when possible. Do not let unit
idle for extended periods of time.
8. To stop engine, push ON/OFF switch to OFF position.
WARM ENGINE START:
1. Move choke lever to CHOKE position. SEE FIGURE 4
2. Continue with Step 3 of Cold Engine Starting.
HOT ENGINE START:
1. Begin with Step 3 of Cold Engine Starting.
2. If engine does not fire, refer to Step 1 of Warm Engine Starting.
CAUTION
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START AFTER FOLLOWING START-
ING PROCEDURES, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER
SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 800-345-6007.
STARTER ROPE CAN CAUSE AN UNANTICIPATED JERK
TOWARDS ENGINE. PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
TO AVOID INJURY.
NEVER LEAVE ENGINE RUNNING WHILE UNATTEND-
ED. TURN OFF AFTER EVERY USE.
NEVER CARRY CULTIVATOR FROM ONE LOCATION TO
ANOTHER WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
ALWAYS WEAR A PROTECTIVE HEARING DEVICE.
DO NOT START ENGINE IF FUEL IS SPILLED. WIPE OFF
EXCESS FUEL AND ALLOW TO DRY.
WARNING
MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS IN A STABLE POSITION BE-
FORE PULLING THE STARTER HANDLE.
WHEN THE UNIT STARTS TO FIRE OR RUN, RELEASE
THE THROTTLE CONTROL MOMENTARILY WITH YOUR
RIGHT HAND AND RETURN YOUR LEFT HAND TO THE
HANDLEBAR POSITION TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND
STABILITY OF THE UNIT WITH BOTH HANDS.
DO NOT attempt to start engine in the following ways:
• DO NOT use starting fluid.
• DO NOT spray flammable liquids or vapors into air cleaner,
carburetor or spark plug chamber.
• DO NOT remove spark plug and attempt to start engine.
Flammable fuel can spray out & ignite from a spark from spark
plug.
TO STOP ENGINE:
Push the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
CHOKE
RUN
FIGURE 4