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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Cultivator
Model Number
21A-144R401
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the ope
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Assembling Your Cultivator................................................................................ 5 Know Your Cultivator ......................................................................................... 5 Operating Your Cultivator .................................................................................. 6 Maintaining Your Cultivator.....
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol - heed its warning. WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the S
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4. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at 18. Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is least 50 feet from the machine while it is in running. operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. 19. Use only attachments and accessories approved 5. Be careful when cultivating in hard ground. The by the manufacturer. Failure to do so, can result in tines may catch in the ground and propel the personal injury. cultivator forward. If this occurs, let go of the handle 20. If situa
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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR CULTIVATOR IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil Position the connectors aligning the marked line on in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline the upper connector with the middle marked line on and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual the lower connector. before operating your mower. To secure the upper and lower handle, tighten the wing nuts and washers (carriage bolts must be NOTE: Reference to right or left ha
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On/Off Switch Wheel Support Bracket The On/Off switch is located on the upper handle. The The wheel support bracket is attached to the tailpiece switch must be in the On (I) to start engine and Off (O) bracket behind the cultivator. It is used to adjust the to stop engine. wheels to a higher or lower resting position. Handle Connectors Edger Wheel and Blade The handle connectors are on each side between lower The edger wheel and blade are separate parts that do and upper handle. They are used
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Remove the oil plug/dipstick from the crankcase Starting Engine and pour the entire bottle of oil into the oil fill hole. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain See Figure 3. the metal cap on the end of the spark plug is Wipe up any oil that may have spilled and reinstall fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark the oil fill plug/dipstick. plug. Push On/Off switch on upper handle to On (I). Place choke lever in Close (A) position. DipStick See Figure 4. F
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With one hand grasping the starter handle, the Clevis Pin other hand should grasp the front handle on the cultivator for a brace. Cotter Pin Pull the starter rope briskly 3 to 5 times or until engine starts. Move choke lever to Open (C) position. Wheel Support Bracket With tines off the ground, depress the throttle lever against the upper handle to increase engine speed and rotate tines. Tailpiece Bracket Using Your Cultivator Figure 5 WARNING: Never pick-up or carry the unit Atta
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Push the On/Off switch to Off (O) position to stop engine and tines and disconnect spark plug to avoid accidental starting. It may be necessary to lay the cultivator back in a horizontal position on a flat level surface with the A Tine upper handle touching the ground. Remove the click pin from each end of the tine shaft and slide the tines off the shaft. Slide new tines on with hubs facing out. The four tines are marked with letters A and B and an A and Click Pin B Tine a B tine
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Refill the crankcase with 3.4 fl.oz. (100 ml.) of SAE Stop the engine and allow it to cool. Grasp the plug 30 SF, SG, or SH oil. wire firmly and pull the cap from the spark plug. Replace the oil fill plug/dipstick. Clean dirt from around the spark plug and remove the spark plug from the cylinder head by turning counterclockwise using a socket. Air Filter Maintenance Set the air gap at 0.025 in (0.655 mm.) using a Open the air filter cover on side of engine by feeler gauge. See F
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Wipe equipment with a oiled rag to prevent rust. cylinder. Pull the starter rope slowly to distribute the Never store the unit with fuel in the tank where oil and reinstall the spark plug. fumes may reach an open flame or spark. NOTE: Remove the spark plug and drain all of the oil Engine from the cylinder before attempting to start the unit after If the unit will be stored for longer than 60 days: storage. Drain all gasoline from the gas tank into a container Change oil. Refer to Eng
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Model 21A-144R401 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 1. 747-1320 Throttle Control 20. 711-1017 Clevis Pin 2. 732-1038 Torsion Spring 21. 710-3013 Hex Cap Screw 1/4-20 x .50 3. 725-2009 On/Off Switch 22. 712-3027 Hex Lock Nut 1/4-20 4. 720-0294 Foam Grip 23. 726-0299 Cap Push 5. 746-1147 Throttle Cable 24. 686-0182 Wheel Support Bracket Assembly 6. 749-1294A Upper Handle 25. 734-2025 Wheel 5.0 7. 731-1268 Upper Handle Connector 26. 710-0106 Hex Cap Screw 1/4-20
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Model 21A-144R401 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 1. 182339 Engine Cover Screws 49. 182360 Muffler Shield 2. 182651 Starter Rope Eyelet 50. 182361 Muffler Mounting Screw 3. 182650 Engine Cover 51. 182362 Muffler Cover 4. 182652 Eyelet Nut 52. 182749 Pulley Retainer Assembly 5. 181025 Valve Cover Screw 53. 181597 Recoil Pulley 6. 182098 Valve Cover 54. 613102 Recoil Spring 7. 182099 Valve Cover Gasket 55. 182366 Nut Clip 8. 182340 Rocker Adjustment Nut 56.
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such PRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck purchased and used in the United States, its possessions adjustments; and normal deterioration of the exterior and territories. finish due to use or exposure. d.MTD does not extend any warranty for p
