Murray 11052x4D Instruction Book page 5

(such as wheel weights, counterweights,
and the like.
S Never operate the cultivator at high trans-
port speeds on hard or slippery surfaces.
Look behind and use care when backing.
S Never allow bystanders near the cultivator.
S Keep children and pets away while
operating.
S Never operate the cultivator without good
visibility or light.
S Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The
tines may catch in the ground and propel
the tiller forward. If this occurs, let go of the
handlebars and do not restrain the ma-
chine.
S Use extreme care when reversing or pull-
ing the machine towards you.
S Do not change the engine governor set-
tings or overspeed the engine.
S Start the engine or switch on the motor
carefully according to instructions and with
feet well away from the tines.
S Never pick up or carry a machine while the
engine is running.
S Do not run the engine indoors. The ex-
haust fumes are dangerous, containing
CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS
and DEADLY GAS.
S Take all possible precautions when leaving
the cultivator unattended. Stop the engine,
and if equipped, remove the key.
S Do not overload the cultivator capacity by
attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate.
Safe Storage
S Always refer to the owner's manual instruc-
tions for important details if the cultivator is
to be stored for an extended period.
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SAFETY RULES
S Never store the cultivator with fuel in the
S If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this
S Keep the cultivator in safe working condi-
Repair / Adjustments Safety
S After striking a foreign object, stop the en-
S If cultivator should start to vibrate abnor-
S Stop the engine whenever you leave the
S When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
S Never attempt to make any adjustments
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fuel tank inside a building where ignition
sources are present such as water and
space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in
any enclosure.
outdoors.
tion. Check all fasteners at frequent inter-
vals for proper tightness.
gine. Remove the wire from the spark plug,
and keep the wire away from the plug to
prevent accidental starting. Thoroughly in-
spect the cultivator for any damage, and
repair the damage before restarting and
operating it.
mally, stop engine and check immediately
for the cause. Vibration is generally a warn-
ing of trouble.
operating position. Also, disconnect the
spark plug wire before unclogging the tines
and when making any repairs, adjust-
ments, or inspections.
shut off the engine and make certain all
moving parts have stopped.
while the engine is running except when
specifically recommended by the manufac-
turer.