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McCulloch MFT55 Owner's Manual

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MFT55
Owner's Manual
423832 Rev. 1 02.17.09 CL
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 MFT55 Owner's Manual 423832 Rev. 1 02.17.09 CL PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. • Always refer to the operator’s guide instructions for im por tant details if the tiller is to be stored for an ex- tended period. - IMPORTANT - CAUTIONS, IMPORTANTS, AND NOTES ARE A MEANS OF ATTRACTING ATTENTION TO IMPORTANT OR CRIT I CAL IN FOR MA TION IN THIS MANUAL.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    We have com pe tent, well-trained tech ni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. Please read and retain this manual. The in struc tions will enable you to assemble and main tain your tiller prop erly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”. TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ...

  • Page 4: Assembly

    Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

  • Page 5: Assembly

    (3/4" long) hex bolt is assembled in lower hole of handle. Repeat for opposite side. Tight en all hardware se cure ly. • Cut cable ties securing tiller to skid and remove tiller from skid. • Remove screws securing depth stake to skid and discard the screws.

  • Page 6: Operation

    Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing.
  • Page 7 The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 8 Move choke control to choke position. • Grasp recoil starter handle with one hand and grasp tiller handle with other hand. Pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of com pres sion cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point).

  • Page 9: Operation

    To slow down the tiller, press down on handles. If you are straining or tiller is shaking, the wheels and depth stake are not set properly in the soil being tilled. The proper setting of the wheels and depth stake is through trial and error and depends upon the soil con di tion.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must main tain tiller as instructed in this manual.

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tiller is not used for 25 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use.
  • Page 12 Wa ter in en gine will short en the useful life of your tiller. •...

  • Page 13: Service & Adjustments

    TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 15) Factory assembly has provided lowest handle height. Se lect handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil. • If a higher handle height is desired, loosen the four nuts securing handle panel to engine brackets.

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE OPERATION CHECK (See Fig. 19) WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug to prevent starting while checking tine operation. For proper tine operation, forward tine control lever must be against control body and all slack removed from inner wire of control cable when control is in the “OFF”...

  • Page 15: Service & Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FORWARD MOTION (INSIDE) V-BELT ENGINE PULLEY BELT GUIDE REVERSE IDLER PULLEY BELT GUIDE FORWARD IDLER PULLEY REVERSE (OUTSIDE) V-BELT REVERSE IDLER PULLEY ENGINE PUL- FORWARD IDLER PULLEY FRONT VIEW REFERENCE REVERSE IDLER PULLEY FIG. 21 REVERSE IDLER ARM REVERSE IDLER PULLEY IDLER...

  • Page 16: Storage

    Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. WARNING: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a build ing where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Ground too dry and hard. difficult handling Wheels and depth stake incorrectly adjusted. Soil balls up or clumps Ground too wet. Engine runs but tiller Tine control is not engaged. won’t move V-belt not correctly adjusted. V-belt is off pulley(s).

  • Page 18: Repair Parts

    HANDLE ASSEMBLY FT-handle_assy_1 PART DESCRIPTION 187820X421 Bracket, Handle 72140512 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 165787 Grip, Handle 166376 Handle, L.H. 73680500 Nut, Hex, Crownlock 5/16-18 19111116 Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Gauge 19121414 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge 74760520 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 74760516...
  • Page 19 BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 180377 Bracket Assembly, Belt Guard 9484R Clip, Cable 86777 Screw, Hex Washer Head, Slotted, Thread Cutting #10-24 x 1/2 74610812 Bolt, Hex Head 1/2-20 x 3/4 73680600 Locknut, Hex 3/8-16 19131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Gauge 2009J Pulley, Idler, Reverse 180323...
  • Page 20 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 9194R Pin, Clevis 74760520 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 74760512 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4 73220500 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 10040500 Washer, Lock 5/16 73800600 Locknut, Washer Insert 3/8-16 4921H Clip, Hairpin 1952J Support, Depth Stake, R.H.
  • Page 21 TINE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 156926 Tine, Outer, R.H. 3146R Retainer, Spring 156924 Tine, Inner, R.H. 156923 Tine, Inner, L.H. 156925 Tine, Outer, L.H. 4929H Pin, Clevis...
  • Page 22 TRANSMISSION PART DESCRIPTION 74760524 Bolt, Hex Head, Gr. 25/16-18 x 1-1/2 74780652 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 3-1/4 19131311 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 11 73900600 Nut, Hex, Flangelock 3/8-16 9057R421 Shield, Tine 188195 Bracket, Engine, R.H. 165834 Bracket, Engine, L.H. 73970500 Nut, Hex, Flangelock 187912...
  • Page 23 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 402297 Decal, Control Panel 403745 Decal, Belt Guard 189936 Decal, Reverse, Tine Control 120431X Decal, Hand Placement 417543 Decal, Engine 417544 Decal, Tank 162215 Decal, Warning 411816 Decal, Rewind Starter 120075X Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines 168869 Decal, Tick Mark 423832 Manual, Owner's, English...
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