Operator's Manual
MC25 2-Cycle Cultivator
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Starting and Stopping the Engine
• Move engine to a well ventilated area, outdoors, to
prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Move to an area away from ames or sparks, to avoid
ignition of vapors if present.
• Remove all debris from air cleaner holes and gas cap
to ensure proper air ow.
Cold Engine Start:
Starting engine for rst time or after engine has cooled o or
after running out of fuel.
1. Move choke lever to RUN position. SEE FIGURE 5
NOTE: Choke lever must be in the RUN position when
pushing or using the primer bulb.
2. Prime unit with primer bulb until primer hose is lled
with gas.
NOTE: When using the primer bulb, allow the bulb to
return completely to its original position between
pushes.
3. Move choke lever to CHOKE position. SEE FIGURE 5
NOTE: CHOKE position is dened by moving the choke
lever as far to the CHOKE position as possible.
4. With the fuel primer button depressed, press the primer
bulb ONCE. SEE FIGURE 5
5. Push ON/OFF switch to the ON or RUN position.
6. Hold handle bar rmly. Grasp recoil handle with other
hand and pull out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder.
Without letting recoil handle retract, pull rope with a
rapid full arm stroke. Let it return to its original position
very slowly. Repeat this step every time the recoil rope is
pulled until unit res or runs.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after 5-6 pulls, push primer 1
time and pull recoil rope again.
FIGURE 5
WARNING
MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS IN A STABLE POSITION
BEFORE PULLING THE STARTER HANDLE.
WHEN THE UNIT STARTS TO FIRE OR RUN, RETURN
BOTH HANDS TO THE HANDLE BAR POSITION TO
MAINTAIN CONTROL AND STABILITY OF THE UNIT.
STARTER ROPE CAN CAUSE AN UNANTICIPATED
JERK TOWARDS ENGINE. PLEASE FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS TO AVOID INJURY.
NEVER LEAVE ENGINE RUNNING WHILE
UNATTENDED. TURN OFF AFTER EVERY USE.
NEVER CARRY CULTIVATOR FROM ONE LOCATION
TO ANOTHER WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
ALWAYS WEAR A PROTECTIVE HEARING DEVICE.
DO NOT START ENGINE IF FUEL IS SPILLED. WIPE
OFF EXCESS FUEL AND ALLOW TO DRY.
7. After engine starts running, move choke lever to HALF
CHOKE position until unit runs smoothly.
NOTE: Half choke is dened when the choke lever is
positioned between CHOKE and RUN.
8. Move choke lever to RUN position and squeeze throttle
lever to desired speed. SEE FIGURE 5
NOTE: Run at full throttle when possible. Do not let unit
idle for extended periods of time.
9. To stop engine, push ON/OFF switch to OFF or STOP
position.
Warm/Hot Engine Start:
1. Begin with Step 5 of Cold Engine Starting.
2. If engine does not re, refer to Step 1 of Cold Engine
Starting.
Note: If engine fails to start after trying starting
procedures, please contact our customer service
department at 800-345-6007.
DO NOT attempt to start engine in the following ways:
• DO NOT use starting uid.
• DO NOT spray ammable liquids or vapors into air
cleaner, carburetor or spark plug chamber.
• DO NOT remove spark plug and attempt to start
engine. Flammable fuel can spray out & ignite from a
spark from spark plug.
PRIMER BULB
FUEL PRIMER BUTTON
RUN
POSITION
CHOKE
POSITION
ON/OFF SWITCH
RECOIL
HANDLE
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