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3)
Open the choke, the “run” position.
4) Lean the machine back slightly so the tines are clear of the ground.
5) Squeeze the throttle trigger completely to the handlebar (fast position).
6) Pull the recoil starter handle rapidly and repeatedly until the machine starts.
7) This could require multiple pulls depending upon how badly the unit is flooded.
8)
If the engine still doesn’t start, allow the unit to sit for at least 15 minutes, then try steps 1-5 again.
Please do not start your cultivator until you have read this manual in its entirety, especially the sections regarding operator
safety. Always perform the pre-start checklist before starting the engine.
Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care. Never fill the tank when the engine is hot or running. Always move
outdoors to fill the fuel tank.
The cultivator must be in a stable position when the engine is running. Never start the machine on uneven terrain, or where it
will not rest solidly on its own.
The depth regulator should be adjusted properly before starting the machine. Keep hands and feet away from all rotating parts
when starting the machine.
USING THE MACHINE
Engine Speed Adjustment
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This cultivator is equipped with a centrifugal clutch, so the tines will not turn until the engine speed is
increased. To increase the engine speed, lift up on/squeeze the throttle trigger. To slow the engine
down, slowly release the throttle trigger. Completely releasing the throttle lever will return the engine to
idle and will stop the tines from rotating.
Cultivating
1) Adjust the depth regulator to the desired height.
2) Remove the securing pin and rotate the transport wheels upward. Resecure with the pin.
3) Lift up/squeeze the throttle trigger. This will start the tines moving and the cultivator will begin to turn
the dirt.
4) You can stop the cultivator
’s movement at any time by releasing the throttle lever.
5) The depth regulator provides resistance and helps control the machines forward movement and the
cultivating depth.
6) You can also typically slow the forward movement when cultivating by applying slight downward
pressure on the handlebars.
7) Adjust the depth regulator one step at a time to till more deeply. It is always best to make multiple
passes adjusting the depth regulator one step at a time.
8) The throttle control lever is non-locking for safety.
9) Do not lock the throttle control lever in place by any means, doing so is extremely dangerous! The lever
is designed to release automatically without input from the Operator. Releasing the lever stops the tines
from rotating and brings the machine to a complete stop.
