User manual MTD 674

[. . . ] Failure to follow these requirements could subject you to liability or a fine. If it requires replacement, ask your LOCAL SERVICE DEALER to install the Accessory Part #180890 Spark Arrestor Kit. cALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER , BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. 2 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. [. . . ] Transport the cultivator by pushing or pulling it along on its wheels. To prevent serious personal injury, never pick-up or carry the unit while the engine is running. With the engine running and the tines off the ground, depress the throttle control to increase the engine speed. While holding the upper handle with both hands, slowly lower the cultivator until the tines make contact with the ground (Fig. As cultivating action begins, tilt the cultivator up slightly using the handle so that the tines can penetrate the ground. Once the ground has been broken, continue at a moderate pace until you are familiar with the controls and the handling of the cultivator. If the tines are digging too deep or not deep enough, adjust the wheel bracket as described in Adjusting Tine Depth. 13 TRANSPORTING THE UNIT To prevent serious personal injury, always stop the engine when operation is delayed or when transporting the unit from one location to another WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the unit towards you. 11 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in the table. NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure about these procedures, take your unit to a Troy-Bilt or other qualified service dealer. Push the tab on the left side of the cover in, swing the air filter cover out and off the air filter housing (Fig. NOTE: If the unit is operated without the air filter, you will VOID the warranty. Position the hooks on the right side of the air filter cover into the slots at the right side of the air filter housing. Swing the cover to the left until the tab on the air filter cover snaps into place in the slot on the left side of the air filter housing (Fig. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Tab Choke Lever Air Filter Cover Air Filter Housing Hooks The idle speed of the engine is adjustable. An idle adjustment screw is reached though a hole in the top of the engine cover (Fig. For carburetor adjustments, take your unit to a Sears or other qualified service dealer. Check Fuel Old fuel is usually the reason for improper unit performance. Drain and refill the tank with fresh fuel prior to making any adjustments. Clean Air Filter The condition of the air filter is important to the operation of the unit. Check the condition of the air filter before adjusting the idle speed screw. [. . . ] € In order to file a claim, go to your nearest Authorized Troy-Bilt Service Center. warranty services or repairs will be provided at all Authorized Troy-Bilt Service Centers. € Any manufacturer approved replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repair of emission related parts and will be provided without charge to the owner. Any replacement part that is equivalent in performance or durability may be used in non-warranty maintenance or repair and will not reduce the warranty obligations of the manufacturer • The following components are included in the emission related warranty of the engine, air filter, carburetor, primer, fuel lines, fuel pick up/ fuel filter, ignition module, spark plug and muffler. [. . . ]