Yard-man 21A-144R401 - Manuals

Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3 Assembling Your Cultivator................................................................................ 5 Know Your Cultivator ...................................

Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; DANGER; Training

3 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. ...

Page 4 - Maintenance And Storage

4 4. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at least 50 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. 5. Be careful when cultivating in hard ground. The tines may catch in the ground and propel the cultivator forward. If this occurs, let go of the hand...

Page 5 - SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR CULTIVATOR; Removing Unit From Carton; SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR CULTIVATOR; Starter Handle

5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR CULTIVATOR IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your mower. NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of thecultivator is ob...

Page 6 - Stopping Engine; SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR CULTIVATOR

6 On/Off Switch The On/Off switch is located on the upper handle. The switch must be in the On (I) to start engine and Off (O) to stop engine. Handle Connectors The handle connectors are on each side between lower and upper handle. They are used to lock the upper handle in a set position. Front Hand...

Page 7 - Fuel Additives; Starting Engine; Starting A Warm Engine

7 • Remove the oil plug/dipstick from the crankcase and pour the entire bottle of oil into the oil fill hole. See Figure 3. • Wipe up any oil that may have spilled and reinstall the oil fill plug/dipstick. Figure 3 Gas Fill-Up Old fuel is the primary reason for the unit not running properly. Be sure...

Page 8 - Attaching the Edger Wheel And Blade; SECTION 5: MAINTAINING YOUR CULTIVATOR; Tine Removal and Replacement

8 • With one hand grasping the starter handle, the other hand should grasp the front handle on the cultivator for a brace. • Pull the starter rope briskly 3 to 5 times or until engine starts. • Move choke lever to Open (C) position. • With tines off the ground, depress the throttle lever against the...

Page 9 - Engine Maintenance; Changing Oil; Customer Responsibilities

9 • 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 upper handle touching the ground. • Remove the click pin from eac...

Page 10 - Air Filter Maintenance; Carburetor Adjustment

10 • Refill the crankcase with 3.4 fl.oz. (100 ml.) of SAE 30 SF, SG, or SH oil. • Replace the oil fill plug/dipstick. Air Filter Maintenance • Open the air filter cover on side of engine by pushing the tab on the left side in and swinging the air filter cover out and off. See Figure 9. • Remove the...

Page 11 - Engine; SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING

11 • Wipe equipment with a oiled rag to prevent rust. • Never store the unit with fuel in the tank where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Engine If the unit will be stored for longer than 60 days: • Drain all gasoline from the gas tank into a container and dispose in accordance with federal, ...

Page 16 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandisepurchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period o...