OPERATING HINTS

Always pull in the clutch lever before engaging any gear, digging unit or changing Forward/Reverse.

The clutch lever must be fully released when working. D o not operate the machine with the clutch lever partially engaged as serious damage may occur.

DO NOT WORK ON SLOPES MORE THAN 25°

If working on a slope, work across the slope pointing the machine slightly uphill.

DO NOT ATTEMPT CULTIVATION ON:

(i) Frozen or waterlogged ground as this will destroy the soil structure resulting in poor future drainage.

(ii) Ground that is covered with thick foliage or high grass.

Remove it by burning or cutting down.

MAINTENANCE GUIDE

After every hour of operation:

Stop engine. Remove the spark plug cap

Check engine oil level. (Recommended oil SAE 10w/40).

Remove all foreign matter from the digging knives assembly e.g. wire, string, grass etc.

Do not turn the machine on its side for cleaning.

When the machine is not in use always leave the clutch lever pulled in and secured with locking clip.

Refit the spark plug cap

C8 Rotavator

Noise emissions up to 77.7dB(A)

Ear defenders to be worn to BS EN352-1: 1993

Vibrations transmitted - 5.12m/sec sq (Amber)

C10 / C12 Rotavators

Noise emissions up to 84.9dB(A)

Ear defenders to be worn to BS EN352-1: 1993

Vibrations transmitted - 5.79m/sec sq (Amber)

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Tel: 01444 247689 Fax: 01444 871612

Website: www.tracmaster.co.uk E-mail: [email protected]

C8

Throttle lever

Clutch lever

Red cut out lever

Wheel speed lever

Digging knives lever

Depth adjuster

Handlebar adjuster

Gearbox oil level

Petrol cap

Digging unit oil level

Fuel tap

Choke lever

Engine oil level

Recoil starter

C10 & C12

Throttle lever

Clutch lever

Fwd/rev lever

Diff lock lever

Digging knives lever

Red cut out lever

Wheel speed lever

Handlebar adjuster

Depth adjuster

Digging unit oil level

Gearbox oil level

Petrol cap

Fuel tap

Choke lever

Engine oil level

Recoil starter

C81012/0805

CAMON

ROTAVATORS

C8 C10 C12

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

&

SAFETY NOTES

IMPORTANT

PLEASE READ

CAREFULLY

No liability will be accepted for any damage caused to persons or property through failure to observe the operating and safety instructions.

Wear ear protectors

S A F E T Y

ALWAYS start the engine in the open air

DO NOT smoke when refuelling

DO NOT mix OIL with the fuel

ALWAYS stop the engine before making any adjustments, refuelling, moving or cleaning, or when the unit is unattended

DO NOT remove any safety guards that are fitted

DO NOT touch any moving parts or attempt any maintenance whilst the machine is running - KEEP HANDS

AND FEET AWAY

BEFORE starting work clear the work area of any objects that could damage the machine

DO NOT allow children or anyone uninstructed to operate the machine -

KEEP ANIMALS AWAY

DO NOT use on slopes or banks of more than 25 o

ALWAYS wear suitable clothing to give p e r s o n a l p r o t e c t i o n i n c l u d i n g footwear that offers a good grip

AVOID wearing loose garments that may catch in moving parts

KNOW how to stop the machine in an emergency

NEVER interfere with any control settings on the engine

NEVER select reverse gear with your back to a wall or fence or other immovable object

IF A FAULT develops DO NOT attempt any repair - immediately contact the supplier from whom the machine was obtained

TO START PETROL

ENGINE

Check the engine oil level. Top up with 10w/40 oil if necessary.

Check fuel level. Only use unleaded petrol from a clean container. Never re-fuel when the engine is hot or running.

Leave 1” air space in the fuel tank.

Depress the engine stop lever (the red lever on the left handlebar) then pull up the clutch lever and secure with locking clip.

Ensure the wheel speed lever is in neutral ‘O’ position.

Apply half throttle (the lever on the right handlebar).

Turn the fuel tap to ‘on’ position, if the engine is cold set the choke lever to ‘on’ position.

Pull the recoil start handle gently until it engages then give it a good strong pull to start the engine.

When the engine has started, release the choke lever after a few seconds and return the throttle lever to idle position.

TO START DIESEL

ENGINE

(C10 only)

Check fuel level. O nly use diesel from a clean container.

Never re-fuel when the engine is hot or running.

Depress the engine stop lever (the red lever on the handlebar) then pull in the clutch lever and secure with locking clip.

Ensure the wheel speed lever is in neutral ‘O’ position.

Apply half throttle (the lever on the right handlebar).

Press and hold the decompression lever on top of the engine.

Pull recoil start handle gently until it engages then slowly pull the engine over 2-3 times to prime the engine.

Release the decompression lever and gently pull over the engine until compression is felt.

Press, but do not hold, the decompression lever and give the starter handle a good strong pull to start the engine.

Once the engine has started return the throttle to idle position.

OPERATION

Use handlebar adjuster to set handlebar height.

Pull up clutch lever (located on left-hand handlebar). This will automatically release stop lever locking clip.

Ensure forward/reverse lever is in forward position.

Select working speed one. NEVER select a higher wheel speed for work.

Engage drive to the digging knives by pushing the lever forward.

Release clutch lever slowly and fully, keeping the red engine stop lever depressed as engine will stop if released.

Commence work.

TO STOP ENGINE

Close the throttle.

Engage clutch lever.

Locate gear lever in neutral position.

Disengage drive to the digging knives.

Release clutch lever.

Release engine stop lever completely.

WARNING: THE EXHAUST COVER MAY BE

HOT - DO NOT TOUCH

OPERATING HINTS

LET THE MACHINE DO THE WORK.

Excessive downward pressure on the handlebars may cause the machine to jump. Apply gentle pressure and the machine will find its own digging depth according to the type of ground. If the ground is hard, position the depth adjuster centre knife on the top hole and make several passes until the desired depth is achieved.

If the speed or digging knives lever does not engage immediately, release clutch lever slightly and 'feel in' with the engine on tick-over. DO NOT ‘RIDE’ THE CLUTCH.

C10 and C12 only - if one wheel begins to lose traction engage the differential lock by pulling the black lever on top of the right hand handlebar towards you to engage drive to both wheels.