EarthQuake 12802 - Manual (Page 13)

Operator's Manual
MC440 4-Cycle Cultivator
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CAUTION
PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST
BE TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO COOL BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR.
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING:
ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND COOL BEFORE
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING ENGINE OR EQUIPMENT.
TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS
MAY EXCEED 150° F (65° C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
CHECK CULTIVATOR OFTEN FOR LOOSE NUTS AND
BOLTS. KEEP THESE ITEMS TIGHTENED.
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN THE TANK INSIDE
A BUILDING. POTENTIAL SPARKS MAY BE PRESENT
FOR IGNITION OF FUEL AND FUEL VAPORS.
AN ADULT ONLY MUST DO MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR ON ENGINE AND CULTIVATOR.
ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND COOL BEFORE
ANY REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE CAN BE DONE.
FIGURE 8
inner tine
hub collars
tine shaft
inner hole
D C
B
A
hairpin
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Please read the maintenance schedule and observe these
recommendations to extend the life of your engine.
Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-
free operation. It will also help reduce air pollution. To help
you properly care for your engine, the following pages include
a maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures, and
simple maintenance procedures using basic hand tools. Other
service tasks that are more difficult, or require special tools, are
best handled by professionals and are normally performed by a
technician or other qualified mechanic.
Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emissions control
devices and systems may be performed by any non-road
engine repair establishment or individuals. However, items
must be serviced by an authorized dealer to obtain “no charge”
emissions control service.
The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating conditions.
If you operate your engine under unusual conditions, such as
sustained high-load or high-temperature operation, or use in
unusually wet or dusty conditions, consult your servicing dealer
for recommendations applicable to your individual needs and use.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
STEPS FOR WORKING ON EQUIPMENT
1. Flip the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
2. Replace or repair the part on the MC440.
3. Check all parts that were repaired, or removed during repair,
that they are secure and fit correctly.
NOTE: All repair parts must come from the factory. Never
replace parts that are not specifically designed for the cul-
tivator.
MC440 MAINTENANCE
1. The transmission case has grease installed at the factory. It
is recommended that once a year the gear case be split by a
qualified service professional and the grease level checked.
Add a molylithium type grease only if level of grease is below
top of the gears. DO NOT OVERFILL.
2. Keep all screws, nuts, and bolts tight.
3. For cold weather operation, store the unit in a cool environment.
Transferring the unit from a cold to a warm place can cause the
build up of harmful condensation.
NOTE: To reduce cultivating width from 10” to 6”, remove
both outer tines and reinsert hairpins through the two inner
holes on the tine shaft to secure both inner tines in place.
outer tine