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OPERA TOR’S MANUAL CUL TIV A TOR R Y60512 SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Y our cultivator has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . When properly cared for , it will give you years of rugged, tr ouble-free performance. WARNING: T o reduce the risk of injury , the[...]
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2 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 � General Safety Rules ......................................................................................................................................[...]
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3 WARNING! READ AND UNDERST AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Fail- ure to follow all instructions listed below , may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Rea d the oper ator ’s ma nua l care ful ly. Be thor oug hly fam il- iar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the [...]
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4 Do not use near underground electric cables, telephone lines, pipes, or hoses. If in doubt, contact your utility or telephone company to locate underground services. If the unit strikes a foreign object, stop the engine, dis- connect the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and[...]
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5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and lear n their meaning for safe operation of this product. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANA TION Read the Operator’ s Manual T o reduce the risk of injury , user must read and understan d operator’ s manual before using this product. W ear Eye and Hearing Protection W e[...]
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6 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for r epair . When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: T o avo id ser iou s [...]
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7 FEA TURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Engine Size ................................................................................................................................................................... 25.4cc Engine Output ..............................................................................................................[...]
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8 WARNING: T o pr event accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury , always disconnect the engine spark plug wire fr om the spark plug when assembling parts. POSITIONING THE HANDLEBAR See Figure 2. Loosen the two handlebar knobs. Unfold the handlebar into operating position. NOTE: Do not use force. If there is binding, con[...]
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9 Fig. 3 INST ALLING THE WHEEL ASSEMBL Y ACCESSOR Y See Figures 3 - 4. Use the wheel assembly accessory to transport the unit to and from the work ar ea. T o install: Raise the adjustment knob located at the back of the tine shield. Twist slightly to secure in the raised position. Insert the wheel assembly support rod into the opening benea[...]
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10 ASSEMBL Y WARNING: Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explo- si ve. T o pr eve nt ser iou s pers ona l inju ry and pr ope rty dam- age , hand le it with car e. Keep away fro m igni tion sour ces , han dle out door s only , do not smo ke whil e mixi ng gaso lin e and oil together; and wipe up spills immediately . MIXING THE FUEL See[...]
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11 WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you ca re le ss. Re mem ber that a car el ess frac tio n of a sec on d is sufficient to inflict serious injury . WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thr own into your eyes resu[...]
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12 OPERA TION Slowly push the primer bulb seven times. NOTE: If restarting a warm engine, do not push the primer bulb. Set the start lever to the ST ART position. NOTE: If restarting a warm engine, leave the choke in the RUN position. Pull the starter cord until the engine runs. Return the starter cord gently to the starter housing.[...]
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13 T o dig more deeply , lift up on the handlebar . Apply downward pressure on the handlebar for more shallow cultivating. If the machine stays and digs in one spot, try rocking the unit from side to side to start it moving forwar d again. If the soil is very hard, water a few days befor e cultivating. Avoid working the soil when soggy or wet. Wait[...]
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14 ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: T o pr event accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury , always disconnect the spark plug wire when making adjustments. ADJUSTING WHEEL POSITION See Figures 15 - 17. The wheel position of the unit is adjustable. Holes on the wheel support rod offer differ ent heights to choose from in both the A and B posi[...]
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15 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty , also wear a dust mask. WARNING: Bef or e insp ect ing, cle[...]
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16 MAINTENANCE T o replace the spark arr estor: Remove the five screws that hold the cover. NOTE: Removing these screws requires the use of a T20 and T25 torx screwdriver. Remove the cover. Remove the muffler assembly and muffler gasket. It may be necessary to work the muffler assembly free from the muffler gasket. Remove the three [...]
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17 Air Filter: � Clean the air filter as previously described. Cultivator Body: Clean dirt, grass, and other materials from the entire unit. Wipe the tine s with oil or spra y them with silico ne lubri cant to prevent rusting. � Oil the throttle cable and all visible moving parts. Do not remove the engine cover. � Order ne[...]
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18 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine fails to start. Engine switch is in the off position. No fuel in tank. Spark plug shorted or fouled. Spark plug is broken (cracked porcelain or electr odes broken). Ignition lead wire shorted, br oken, or disconnected from spark plug. Ignition inoperative. Move switch to start. Fill tank. Replace spark[...]
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19 W ARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY ST A TEMENT T echtronic Industries North America, Inc., warrants to the original retail purchaser that this R YOBI ® brand outdoor product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or r eplace, at T echtronic Industries North America, Inc.’ s, discretion, any defective product free of char[...]
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20 W ARRANTY THE FOLLOWING CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) ST A TEMENT ONL Y APPLIES TO MODEL NUM- BERS REQUIRED TO MEET THE CARB REQUIREMENTS. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EP A), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and T echtronic Industries North America, Inc., are pleased to explain the Emissions Control System W arrant[...]
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21 W ARRANTY EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTED P ARTS LIST Emissions Parts Inspect Before Clean Every Replace Every Clean Every Each Use 5 Hours 25 Hours or Y early 25 Hours or Y early AIR FIL TER ASSY INCLUDES: FIL TER ................................................................................ X ....................................[...]
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OPERA TOR’S MANUAL CUL TIV A TOR R Y60512 W ARNING: The engine exhaust fr om this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer , birth defects, or other repr oductive harm. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 • SER VICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply conta[...]