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STARTING AND STOPPING
WARNING:
Tines WILL ROTATE when STARTING . Always stand in starting position with foot on wheel when starting the unit.
WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.
WARNING: Avoid accidentally starting the unit. To avoid serious injury, the operator and the unit must be in a stable position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 8).
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check the oil level. Refer to Checking the Oil Level .
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit .
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in the ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 6).
IF COLD...
For cold weather conditions (below 40°F), flip the Red
Cold Weather Start Lever (Fig. 7) back to the closed position and continue to step 3. DO NOT flip this lever back if the temperature is above 40°F.
NOTE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle control until step 6.
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 7). If fuel cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the primer bulb until fuel is visible.
NOTE: Make sure to always have the unit tilted back slightly to bring the tines off the ground when starting.
4. Hold the handlebar with one hand and grab the starter rope with the other hand, do not squeeze the throttle control (Fig. 8).
Using one foot to hold down the cultivator. Pull the starter rope in a controlled motion until the unit starts.
IF COLD...
For cold weather conditions (below 40°F), flip the Cold
Weather Start Lever forward to the open position after the unit has started and before squeezing the throttle control.
5. Once the unit starts, wait 60 seconds.
6. Squeezing the throttle control for an additional 30 to 60 seconds to let the engine warm up. The unit may be used during this time.
IF...
The engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF...
The engine stops while squeezing the throttle, go back to step 4.
IF...
The engine is hot, go back to step 3.
Throttle Control
On ( I )
/ Start
Red Cold Weather
Start Lever
Primer
Bulb
Starter Rope
Grip
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Off (O)
/ Stop
Starting
Position
OPERATION
OPERATING TIPS
WARNING: Dress properly to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Wear eye and ear/hearing protection. Wear heavy long pants, boots and gloves. Do not wear short pants, sandals or operate barefoot.
1. Move the cultivator to the work area prior to starting the engine. Transport the cultivator by pushing or pulling it along on its wheels.
WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, never pick-up or carry the unit while the engine is running.
2. Start the unit by following the Starting Instructions .
3. With the engine running and the tines off the ground, depress the throttle control to increase the engine speed.
4. While holding the upper handle with both hands, slowly lower the cultivator until the tines make contact with the ground (Fig. 9).
5. As cultivating action begins, tilt the cultivator up slightly using the handle so that the tines can penetrate the ground.
6. Once the ground has been broken, continue at a moderate pace.
WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the unit backwards.
7. If the tines are digging too deep or not deep enough, adjust the wheel bracket as described in
Adjusting Tine Depth .
ADJUSTING THE TINE DEPTH
The tines should penetrate most garden soils approximately 5 to 6 inches. If necessary, adjust the tines as follows:
1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool. Grasp the spark plug wire firmly and pull the cap from the spark plug.
Fig. 9
2. Raise the wheel height for shallower tine penetration or lower the wheel height for deeper tine penetration. Refer to Adjusting the Wheel Assembly in the
Assembly Instructions section.
3. Reconnect the spark plug wire and continue use.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to idle.
2. Press and hold the On/Off switch in the OFF (O) position until the engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 6).
IF USING THE OPTIONAL PLUG-IN POWER START OR POWER BIT START ACCESSORY
NOTE - This Unit Can Use a Plug-In Power Start or Power Bit Start Optional Accessory!
Please refer to the Plug-In Power Start or Power Bit Start operator’s manual for proper use of these features. (Items may be Sold Separately! Please refer to page 6 of this manual for more information about purchasing these accessories.)
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check the oil level. Refer to Checking the Oil Level .
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit .
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in the ON ( I ) position at all times
(Fig. 6).
IF COLD...
For cold weather conditions (below 40°F), flip the Red Cold Weather Start Lever (Fig. 7) down to the start/closed position and continue to step 3. DO NOT flip this lever down if the temperature is above 40°F.
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 7). If fuel cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the primer bulb until fuel is visible.
NOTE: Make sure to always have the unit tilted back slightly to bring the tines off the ground when starting.
4. Hold the handlebar with one hand. Place the Plug-In Power Start or Power Bit Start into the back of the unit. Refer to the Operation section of the Plug-In Power Start or Power Bit Start operator’s manual.
5.
Do Not squeeze the throttle control , press and hold the Plug-In Plug-In Power Start or drill’s ON
(I) button for 2 second intervals until unit starts.
6. Once the unit starts, remove the Plug-In Power Start or drill from the rear of the unit and wait 60 seconds.
IF COLD...
For cold weather conditions (below 40°F), flip the Red Cold Weather Start Lever forward to the open position after the unit has started and before squeezing the throttle control.
7. Squeezing the throttle control for an additional 30 to 60 seconds to let the engine warm up. The unit may be used during this time.
IF...
The engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF...
The engine stops while squeezing the throttle, go back to step 4.
IF...
The engine is hot, go back to step 3.
TRANSPORTING THE UNIT
WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, always stop the engine when operation is delayed or when transporting the unit from one location to another.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Tilt the unit back until the tines clear the ground.
3. Push or pull the unit to the next location to be cultivated.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to idle.
2. Press and hold the On/Off switch in the OFF (O) position until the engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 6).
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