CUlTIVATOR from Ardisam, Inc. We have worked to ensure that your Huskee Cultivator will be one of the most trouble-free and satisfying pieces of equipment you have ever owned. With proper care, your cultivator will provide many years of service.
• Read and follow all safety instructions. • Carefully follow all assembly instructions. • Maintain the cultivator according to directions and schedule included in this Huskee operator’s manual. • Ensure that anyone who uses the cultivator is familiar with all controls and safety precautions.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43ETSC & MC43TSC Cultivator gENERAl SAFETY RUlES This symbol points out important safety instructions which if not followed could SPECIAl mESSAgES endanger your personal safety. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before Your manual contains special messages to bring attention attempting to operate this equipment.
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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43ETSC & MC43TSC Cultivator ENgINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Always fill fuel tank outside in a well ventilated area. • Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the engine Warning Carbon monoxide Poisoning running. Stop engine and allow to cool before filling.
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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43ETSC & MC43TSC Cultivator Prevention of Burns and Fires CAUTION • Never remove the muffler guard from the engine. hOT gASES ARE A NORmAl BY-PROdUCT OF A • Never touch the muffler guard because it is extremely FUNCTIONINg CATAlYTIC CONVERTER.
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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43ETSC & MC43TSC Cultivator SAFETY dECAl This cultivator has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge to oper- ate this equipment safely and effectively.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43ETSC & MC43TSC Cultivator UNPACkINg & ASSEmBlY UNPACk CUlTIVATOR 1. Carefully lift the cultivator out of the box, remove any packing material and cut any ties holding the handlebar pieces to the cultivator assembly. ASSEmBlY 1. Stand the cultivator assembly upright with tines and wheels on a level surface.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43ETSC & MC43TSC Cultivator FOR mOdEl mC4ETSC ElECTRIC START WARNINg ChARgINg ThE BATTERY AVOId ElECTRICAl ShOCk! dO NOT USE BATTERY To charge the battery, check that the battery wiring is ChARgER AROUNd WATER OR IN WET CONdITIONS.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43ETSC & MC43TSC Cultivator OPERATINg YOUR CUlTIVATOR CAUTION PREPARINg ENgINE FOR STARTINg NEVER STORE ENgINE WITh FUEl IN ThE TANk INdOORS. gAS ANd OIl FUEl ANd FUEl VAPORS ARE hIghlY FlAmmABlE. Quality NEVER mIx FUEl ANd OIl dIRECTlY IN ENgINE FUEl TANk.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43ETSC & MC43TSC Cultivator NORmAl OPERATION WARNINg 1. The clutch will transfer maximum power after about two mAkE SURE ThE UNIT IS IN A STABlE POSITION BE- hours of normal operation. During this break-in period FORE PUllINg ThE STARTER hANdlE.
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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43ETSC & MC43TSC Cultivator 3. Move choke lever to ChOkE position. FOR mOdEl mC4ETSC ElECTRIC START NoTE: ChokE position is defined by moving the 1. Check that the battery is connected using the white choke lever as far to the ChokE position as pos- plastic connectors inside the battery box.
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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43ETSC & MC43TSC Cultivator Adjusting Wheels and drag Stake The wheels on the cultivator can be adjusted to one of three positions. The lowest wheel position is used for transporting the cultivator across a smooth level surface while the engine is not running.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43ETSC & MC43TSC Cultivator mAINTENANCE CAUTION STEPS FOR WORkINg ON EQUIPmENT PRACTICE SAFETY AT All TImES. ENgINE mUST BE 1. Turn off engine switch. TURNEd OFF ANd AllOWEd TO COOl, ANd SPARk PlUg WIRE mUST BE dISCONNECTEd BEFORE 2.
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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43ETSC & MC43TSC Cultivator Cooling Fins Cooling fins, air inlets and linkages must be free from any debris before each use. Air Filter Never run engine without air cleaner properly installed. Added wear and engine failure may occur if air cleaner is not installed on engine.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43ETSC & MC43TSC Cultivator TINE REmOVAl ANd INSTAllATION Spark Plug The recommended spark plug is a NGK BM6A which cross To Remove Tines references to a Champion CJ8. 1. Remove the cotter pins from each end of the tine 1.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43ETSC & MC43TSC Cultivator TRANSPORTINg YOUR CUlTIVATOR CAUTION 1. After using the cultivator and before transporting it in TO AVOId INjURY OR dEATh, NEVER SIPhON FUEl a truck bed, screw the gas cap screw and gas cap on BY mOUTh.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43ETSC & MC43TSC Cultivator TROUBlEShOOTINg PROBlEm POSSIBlE CAUSE REmEdY/ACTION Engine will not start 1. Power switch off 1. Flip switch to ON position 2. Spark plug wire disconnected 2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug 3.
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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43ETSC & MC43TSC Cultivator mC4ETSC hANdlEBAR PARTS lIST kEY PART # dESCRIPTION QTY. kEY PART # dESCRIPTION QTY. 300471 BOLT, M5 X 12MM 4667 THROTTLE CABLE 300523 GROUND WIRE 4669 BOLT, M6 X 1MM X 12MM PAN HD...
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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43ETSC & MC43TSC Cultivator mC4TSC hANdlEBAR PARTS lIST kEY PART # dESCRIPTION QTY. 46141 BOLT, HEX HD M8 X 1.25 X 160MM 4639 GRIP, HANDLEBAR 4640 NUT, T-HANDLE 4641 WASHER 4642 BOLT, HANDLE CLAMP 4655 NUT, HEX HD M8 X 1.25...
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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43ETSC & MC43TSC Cultivator hOOd & TINES PARTS 9 (2) 24 (2) 25 (2) 26 (2) 13 (4) PART # dESCRIPTION QTY. PART # dESCRIPTION QTY. 2431 WASHER, 10MM NARROW FLAT 4634 WHEEL 4600 DRAG BAR 4650 NUT M6 X 1.0 FLANGED HEX HD...
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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43ETSC & MC43TSC Cultivator ENgINE PARTS lIST PART # dESCRIPTION QTY. 56105 BRACKET, GAS TANK PART # dESCRIPTION QTY. 300331 GAS TANK 300484 FLYWHEEL, MAGNETO 300401 GAS CAP, MANUAL VENTING 300337 NUT, FLANGE M8 300332 SHROUD, GAS TANK...
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43ETSC & MC43TSC Cultivator Ek4 BORdER-EdgER kIT INSTAllATION (OPTIONAl ACCESSORY) The Border-Edger Kit is a useful tool for making clean cuts in the lawn along the borders of gardens, flower beds, walkways, and driveways for a well manicured look. To install the Border-Edger Kit, do the following: 1.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43ETSC & MC43TSC Cultivator dk4 dEThATChER kIT INSTAllATION (OPTIONAl ACCESSORY) The Dethatcher Kit is very effective for lifting away the excessive matted layers of thatch that can prevent moisture, oxygen and nutrients from penetrating the soil and can harbor disease and insects. Use in Spring, Summer, and Fall to bring life and color back to your lawn.
PROdUCT WARRANTY: 1-YEAR lImITEd WARRANTY Ardisam, Inc., a manufacturing company, warrants this hUSkEE® CUlTIVATOR to be free from defects in the material or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. During the one year warranty of this product, Ardisam will furnish 100% parts and labor to correct any defect caused by faulty material or workmanship.
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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS MC43ETSC & MC43TSC Cultivator Explanation of Emissions Control These items will be covered for a period of two years from the date of the original purchase. Viper warrants that: the compo- Warranty Provisions nents are designed, built and equipped so as to conform with all Viper Engines are designed, built and equipped to meet all EPA applicable regulations adopted by the EPA;...
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