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Cleaning the Machine
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Remove all dirt, leaves, debris, grease, etc. from the cultivator - including cylinder cooling fins, recoil starter
cover holes, under fuel tank, and under the muffler.
➢
A bucket with mild soapy water may be used to clean the cultivator. Keep water away from the air filter and
air intake.
Do not soak, wash and rinse by hand! Do not use a pressure washer to clean the unit!
If
water is used, start the engine and allow to warm up to help dry the unit completely.
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Check the cultivator for worn or damaged parts.
➢
Have damaged parts replaced if necessary.
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Tighten any loose hardware found during cleaning and inspection.
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Lubricate as directed in Maintenance section.
STORAGE PROCEDURES
Any time the machine will be stored for 30 days or more, the following procedure should be followed.
➢
Clean the cultivator prior to storage.
➢
Store the unit in a sheltered location, protected from the elements. Be
sure
the storage area
is
free
of
excessive
humidity, and
dust.
o
Keep heat
,
sp
ar
ks
,
and
flames
away from the machine.
o
Handle fuel
only
outdoors
.
o
W
ipe up
spills
im
med
iate
l
y.
o
Kee
p out of
reach of
children and pets
.
➢
D
r
ain the
fuel:
o
Turn the engine switch to “Off” and allow the engine to cool completely.
o
Drain
a
ll
gasol
in
e
from
the
fu
e
l
ta
n
k
into an approved container.
o
When
all the fuel
is
dra
i
ned
,
follow the starting procedures and allow the unit to run until it quits to
use up any fuel in the carburetor.
o
To maintain the fuel while in storage, it is beneficial to use a fuel stabilizer formulated for ethanol
fuels. Follow the stabilizer manufacturer’s instructions for use.
➢
Rem
ove the spa
r
k p
l
ug
a
nd
add a few drops
of clean 2 cycle engine oil
i
nt
o
t
he cy
linder
.
Crank the
engine
slowly through seve
r
al revolutions
to d
i
str
ibut
e the
oi
l
,
then
re
insta
ll
the
spark
plug
.
➢
Inspect the spark plug and replace as necessary. Reinstall the spa
rk
plug
cap
on the
spark plug.
Never store the cultivator indoors with fuel in the fuel tank. Never store in an enclosed, poorly ventilated area where fumes
could reach an open flame, a spark, or a pilot light like those on a furnace or water heater. Allow engine to cool before storing
unit.
