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MFT55
Owner's Manual
423832 Rev. 1 02.17.09 CL PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Ro ta ry Tillers • Keep children and pets away. TRAINING • Read the Owner’s Manual care ful ly. Be thor ough ly • Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate. fa mil iar with the controls and the proper use of the equip ment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage • Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery the controls quickly. surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for Gasoline Capacity: 3 Quarts (2.8L) and using your tiller. Unleaded Regular • Follow instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor age” Oil (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (Above 32°F/0°C) sections of this Operator's Manual. (Capacity: 20 oz./0.6L) SAE 5w-30(Below 32°F/0°C) IMPORTANT: THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC COMBUSTIO
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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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY FRONT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) Utility knife (1) Screwdriver (2) 1/2" wrenches LEFT RIGHT OPERAT
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depth_stake_4 ASSEMBLY INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEM BLY UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HANDLE (See Fig. 3) (See Fig. 2) • Loosen nut “A”. CAUTION: Be careful of exposed • Insert stake support between engine brack et halves sta ples when handling or disposing of with stake spring down. cartoning material. • Bolt stake support to engine brackets with bolts, lock washers and nuts. Tight en se curely. Tighten nut “A”. IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEM BLING • Depth stake must move freely. If it
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. 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. REVERSE TINE FORWARD TINE CONTROL CONTROL CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE DEPTH STAKE CONTROL TINE SHIELD RECOIL TINES STAR
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depth_stake_4 engine_art_71 OPERATION 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. HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER TILLING Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and The speed and depth of tilling is regulated by the position oil or attemp
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OPERATION TO TRANSPORT CAUTION: Fill to within 1/2 inch of top of fuel tank to prevent spills and to CAUTION: Before lifting or trans- allow for fuel expansion. If gasoline port ing, allow tiller engine and muffler is ac ci den tal ly spilled, move machine to cool. Disconnect spark plug wire. away from area of spill. Avoid creating Drain gasoline from fuel tank. any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disappeared. AROUND THE YARD Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do n
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engine_art_71 OPERATION NOTE: If at a high altitude (3000 feet) or in cold • Soil conditions are important for proper tilling. Tines will temperatures (below 32°F), the carburetor fuel mixture not readily penetrate dry, hard soil which may con trib ute may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller. See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Hard soil should be mois tened before tilling; however, Adjustments section of thi
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge 2 Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warran
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engine_art_12 MAINTENANCE Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except car bu re tor adjustment) to prevent accidental start ing of engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Re move fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris. Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns. ENGINE LUBRICATION OIL Use only high quality detergent oil rated with AP
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engine_art_71 MAINTENANCE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 14) MUFFLER Your engine is air cooled. For proper engine performance Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with and long life keep your engine clean. exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect pe ri odi cally and re place • Clean air screen frequently using a stiff-bristled- if nec es sary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester brush. screen assembly, re move every 50 ho
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug. MID-WIDTH TILLING - 22" PATH (See Fig. 17) TILLER • Assemble holes “A” in tine hubs to holes “C” in tine shaft. 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 A C A C height will be different when tiller digs into soil. • If a higher handle hei
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE OPERATION CHECK (See Fig. 19) TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 20) • Remove two (2) cap nuts and washers from side of WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire belt guard. from spark plug to prevent starting while • Loosen (do not remove) tine shield nut on underside checking tine operation. of tine shield. • Pull belt guard out and away from unit. For proper tine operation, forward tine control lever must • Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure. Be be agai
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE FORWARD MOTION (INSIDE) V-BELT ENGINE PULLEY TO AD JUST CARBURETOR TRANS MISSION BELT GUIDE PULLEY The carburetor has been preset at the factory and ad just ment should not be necessary. However, engine per for mance can be affected by dif fer enc es in fuel, tem per a ture, al ti tude or load. If the carburetor does need ad just ment, contact your nearest authorized service center/de part ment REVERSE IDLER PULLEY IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE G
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STORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the ENGINE OIL season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of this man ual). WARNING: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a build ing where fumes may reach an open flame CYLINDER(S) or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. • Remove spark plug. • Pour 1 ounce (29 m
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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in the Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Dirty air cleaner. 4. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge. 5. Water in fuel. 5. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, and refill tank with fresh gasoline. 6. Clogged fuel tank. 6. Remove fuel tank and clean. 7. Loose spark plug wire. 7
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FRONT TINE TILLER – MODEL NUMBER MFT55 (MFG. ID. NO. 96081000602) HANDLE ASSEMBLY FT-handle_assy_1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 187820X421 Bracket, Handle 13 180847 Bolt, Carriage, Gr. 5 5/16-18 x 3/4 2 72140512 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 14 181452X421 Panel, Handle 3 165787 Grip, Handle 16 166377 Handle, R.H. 4 166376 Handle, L.H. 19 188562 Tine Control Lever Assembly 5 73680500 Nut, Hex, Crownlock 5/16-18 (Includes Cable) 6 1911111
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FRONT TINE TILLER – MODEL NUMBER MFT55 (MFG. ID. NO. 96081000602) BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY 41 1 2 3 4 17 42 5 8 10 7 6 29 11 11 31 12 30 29 11 12 9 13 11 28 27 14 15 19 26 25 20 24 16 23 22 32 21 18 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 180377 Bracket Assembly, Belt Guard 19 188502 Bolt, Belt Guard 2 9484R Clip, Cable 20 12000036 Ring, Klip 3 86777 Screw, Hex Washer Head, Slotted, 21 73350600 Nut, Hex, Jam 3/8-16 Thread Cutting #10-24 x 1/2 22 161806 Pulley, Idler
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FRONT TINE TILLER – MODEL NUMBER MFT55 (MFG. ID. NO. 96081000602) WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 9194R Pin, Clevis 16 121117X Bolt, Shoulder 2 74760520 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 17 193851X427 Wheel 3 74760512 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4 18 19131311 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 11 Gauge 4 73220500 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 19 9190R Bracket, Wheel 5 10040500 Washer, Lock 5/16 20 73680600 Nut, Hex, Crownlock
