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Operator's Manual

4-Cycle Cultivator

866-443-2576

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WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY

Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the machine is 

the owner’s responsibility.

•  Read and follow all safety instructions.
•  Carefully follow all assembly instructions.
•  Maintain the machine according to directions and schedule 

included in this Powerhorse operator’s manual.

•  Ensure that anyone who uses the machine is familiar with all 

controls and safety precautions.

SPECIAL MESSAGES

Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to 

potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful 

operating and servicing information. Please read all the infor-

mation carefully to avoid injury and machine damage.

NOTE: General information is given throughout the manual 

that may help the operator in the operation or service of the 

machine.

 

This symbol points out important safety instruc-

tions which if not followed could endanger your 

personal safety. Read and follow all instructions 

in this manual before attempting to operate this 

equipment.

BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE:

Please read this section carefully. Read entire operating and 

maintenance instructions for this product.  Failure to follow 

instructions could result in serious injury or death.   Operate the 

machine according to the safety instructions outlined here and 

inserted throughout the text.  Anyone who uses this machine 

must read the instructions and be familiar with the controls.

 

WARNING

WARNING INDICATES A HAZARD WHICH, IF NOT 

AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS IN-

JURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

 CAUTION

CAUTION INDICATES YOU CAN BE HURT OR YOUR 

EQUIPMENT DAMAGED IF THE SAFETY INSTRUC-

TIONS THAT FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT 

OBEYED.

 WARNING

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS 

CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA 

TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS, OR OTHER RE-

PRODUCTIVE HARM.

 IMPORTANT

INDICATES HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR PROPER AS-

SEMBLY, OPERATION, OR MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 

EQUIPMENT.

 WARNING

YOU MUST READ, UNDERSTAND AND COMPLY WITH 

ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN 

THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SETUP AND 

OPERATE YOUR MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ALL SAFETY AND 

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF 

MACHINE CONTROL, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY TO 

YOU AND/OR BYSTANDERS, AND RISK OF EQUIPMENT 

AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE TRIANGLE IN THE TEXT 

SIGNIFIES IMPORTANT CAUTIONS OR WARNINGS 

WHICH MUST BE FOLLOWED.

Intended Use / Foreseeable Misuse

IMPORTANT:  This is a motorized rotary cultivator that works 

the soil by means of rotating tines.  It is pedestrian-controlled, 

but not self-propelled, with a gasoline-fueled internal combus-

tion engine to power the tines.  It shall not be used for any other 

purpose.

 

DANGER

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Page 1: ...ions 4 Cycle Cultivator G R 5 WARNING READ CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE SAFETY RULES AND OTHER BASIC SAFETY PRE CAUTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY Item 41709 ...

Page 2: ...ts 18 22 15073 Border Edger Kit Installation 23 Warranty 24 26 FEDERAL EMISSIONS INFORMATION The distributor warrants to the retail purchaser that this small off road engine was designed built and equipped to conform at the time of initial sale to all applicable regulations of the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA Read and keep this manual for future reference This manual contains important ...

Page 3: ...machine according to the safety instructions outlined here and inserted throughout the text Anyone who uses this machine must read the instructions and be familiar with the controls WARNING WARNING INDICATES A HAZARD WHICH IF NOT AVOIDED COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS IN JURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE CAUTION CAUTION INDICATES YOU CAN BE HURT OR YOUR EQUIPMENT DAMAGED IF THE SAFETY INSTRUC TIONS TH...

Page 4: ...t or good artificial light Do not operate product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol drugs or other medication which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine safely Never operate machine in wet grass Always be sure of your footing keep a firm hold on the handle and walk never run Watch for traffic when operating cultivator near or when crossing roads Iftheeq...

Page 5: ...FF CARBON MONOXIDE AN ODOR LESS COLORLESS POISONOUS GAS CARBON MON OXIDE MAY BE PRESENT EVEN IF YOU DO NOT SMELL OR SEE ANY ENGINE EXHAUST BREATHING CAR BON MONOXIDE CAN CAUSE NAUSEA FAINTING OR DEATH IN ADDITION TO DROWSINESS DIZZINESS AND CONFUSION IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS SEEK FRESH AIR AND MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY Gasoline Fires and Handling Fuel Safely Use extra care in ha...

Page 6: ...ind and down for small children Never allow children to operate the machine Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision SERVICE Always stop the engine whenever you leave the equipment before cleaning repairing or inspecting the unit Engine should be turned off and cool Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine motor running Flip the ON OFF ...

Page 7: ... reread the complete safety instruction text in this manual or contact your local dealer Should a decal become unreadable because of being worn faded or otherwise damaged during the use of your cultivator please use the part number information provided to order a replacement label These decals are easily applied and will act as a constant visual reminder to you and others who may use the equipment...

Page 8: ...NK CAPACITY 3 72 ounces OIL TYPE OIL VIPER 4 CYCLE p n 13235 10W 30 SPARK PLUG NGK CMR6A SPARK PLUG GAP 0 6 mm TRANSMISSION GEAR DRIVE GEAR RATIO 32 1 TILLING WIDTH 6 minimum 10 maximum TILLING DEPTH 8 maximum TINE SPEED 288 rpm WHEEL SIZE 7 1 x 1 5 diameter WEIGHT OF UNIT 33 lbs UNIT SIZE L x W x H inches 33 6 x 17 8 x 40 6 For technical questions please call 866 443 2576 SPECIFICATIONS FEATURES ...

Page 9: ... NOT overtighten the T handle nuts 3 Attach the upper right and left handlebars to the middle handlebar using the two remaining T handle nuts handle clamp bolts and curved washers SEE FIGURE 1 DO NOT overtighten the T handle nuts 4 The drag stake is shipped with point facing upwards Before using remove detent pin and turn the drag stake around so the point is directed in the downward position faci...

Page 10: ...ank completely full allow space for fuel to expand 7 Immediately replace fuel cap and tighten Wipe off spilled fuel and allow to dry before starting engine Checking and Adding Oil Be sure the engine is located on a level surface before checking or refilling oil Proper position for checking oil level or refilling oil is face down with the gas tank of the cultivator down on a horizontal surface SEE ...

Page 11: ...ke is defined when the choke lever is between CHOKE and RUN positions SEE FIGURE 4 6 Move choke lever to RUN position and squeeze throttle to desired speed SEE FIGURE 4 NOTE Run at full throttle when possible Do not let unit idle for extended periods of time 8 To stop engine push ON OFF switch to OFF position WARM ENGINE START 1 Move choke lever to CHOKE position SEE FIGURE 4 2 Continue with Step ...

Page 12: ...the drag stake so the pointed tip is directed downward 3 Insert the pin into the hole that achieves desired depth FIGURE 5 HIGHEST position HIGH position LOW position drag stake vertical guide detent pin locking metal sleeve LOCKED position expanded spring FIGURE 7 compressed spring FIGURE 6 locking metal sleeve UNLOCKEDposition TINE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION To Remove Tines SEE FIGURE 8 1 Remove t...

Page 13: ...cement or repair of the emissions control devices and systems may be performed by any non road engine repair establishment or individuals However items mustbeservicedbyanauthorizeddealertoobtain nocharge emissions control warranty service Themaintenancescheduleappliestonormaloperatingconditions If you operate your engine under unusual conditions such as sustained high load or high temperature oper...

Page 14: ...AINTENANCE After the first five hours of operating a new Viper engine the oil should be replaced and every 50 hours of operating time there after The oil should be changed every 25 hours if used under severe conditions such as in high temperatures or under heavy loads Check oil periodically do not overfill CHANGING OIL Be sure the engine is not operating and is located on a level surface before ch...

Page 15: ...eplace with a new fiber filter and a new oiled foam filter SEEFIGURE10 or clean the original foam and fiber filters with warm water and mild soap Remember to thoroughly oil the foam filter with 30 or 40 weight motor oil and squeeze out any excess oil before reinstalling it Make sure to press the foam filter evenly into place over the fiber filter to ensure that the foam is fully seated into its se...

Page 16: ...ta bilizer packaging Run the engine for five minutes to distrib ute the stabilizer mixture throughout the fuel system This will prevent gum varnish and corrosion build up in your fuel system during long term storage for up to 12 months 2 Store 4 cycle cultivator engine in a vertical position 3 Remove all debris from cultivator tines and engine TRANSPORTING YOUR CULTIVATOR 1 After using the cultiva...

Page 17: ...place with fresh Use gas stabilizer at end of season 2 Spark plug wire loose 2 Make sure spark wire is securely attached to spark plug 3 Dirty carburetor 3 Clean carburetor use gas stabilizer new gas can Engine misses or lacks power 1 Clogged gas tank 1 Remove and clean gas tank 2 Clogged air filter 2 Clean or replace air filter 3 Carburetor out of adjustment or bad 3 Call service provider 4 Spark...

Page 18: ...T 4 5 4641 WASHER 4 6 4642 HANDLE CLAMP BOLT 4 7 17431 MIDDLE HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY BLACK 1 8 4814 BOLT 10 24 X 1 1 4 1 9 12633 HANDLEBAR RUBBER PAD 15MM X 28 5MM 1 10 4819 TRIGGER ASSEMBLY LONG 1 11 1021CE ON OFF SWITCH WIRE ASSY 1 12 4667 THROTTLE CABLE 1 13 64131 NUT M6 X 1 0 1 14 10800 CURVED WASHER M6 1 15 400025 EYEBOLT M6 X 12 X 25 1 16 13804 THROTTLE TRIGGER KIT WITH CABLE 1 6 1 1 3 2 11 2 10...

Page 19: ...UIDE 1 14 4684 TUBE WHEEL LOCK 1 15 4685 SPRING WHEEL LOCK 1 KEY PART DESCRIPTION QTY 16 46142 BOLT M6 X 1 0 X 20 2 17 4650 NUT M6 X 1 0 2 18 46145 PIN QUICK RELEASE M8 X 25 1 19 4625 BOLT M6 X 1 0 X 42 FLANGE 4 20 13230 WASHER 21MM X 16MM X 1MM 1 21 17427 LOWER HANDLEBAR BLACK 1 22 46141 BOLT M8 X 1 25 X 160MM 2 23 400023 NUT M8 NYLOCK 2 24 4641 CURVED WASHER M8 4 25 11614 ENGINE 40CC 4 CYCLE OHV...

Page 20: ...20 51 21A 51 45 51 4 51 42 50 60 1 50 13 48 35 48 25 49 52 38 49 52 29 52 30 52 12 53 19 53 13 41 55 3 55 6 13 56 15 56 36 56 60 44 48 28 52 11 52 27 52 7 55 60 10 57 43 57 60 8 13 32 49 52 17 49 52 12 53 37 59 14 12 53 18 22 54 2 54 24 54 47 5 59 34 33 46 26 58 39 58 9 16 58 23 54 40 21B 51 ...

Page 21: ...S TANK HOLDER TOP 1 29 13296 RUBBER TANK HOLDER BOTTOM LEFT 1 30 13297 RUBBER TANK HOLDER BOTTOM RIGHT 1 31 13299 CARBURETOR GASKET 1 KEY NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 32 13307 FUEL LINE CUT TO 195MM 1 33 13320 WASHER M6 X 10MM X 1MM 1 34 13322 ENGINE BLOCK 1 35 13328 CARBURETOR INSULATOR 1 36 13324 GASKET VALVE COVER 1 37 13325 BOLT M4 X 0 7 X 20MM PPH WITH WASHER 2 38 3004103 FUEL FILTER POROUS PLA...

Page 22: ... X 26MM DOUBLE SEALED 1 12 300414 CLUTCH DRUM ASSEMBLY 77 7MM 1 13 46135 MC LOWER TRANSMISSION CASTING RIGHT 1 KEY PART DESCRIPTION QTY 14 46144 DUST CAP 2 15 4648 BOLT M6 X 1 0 X 22 FLANGE 2 16 4647 BOLT M6 X 1 0 X 18 FLANGE 4 17 4633 WHEEL AND DRAG MOUNT 1 18 4649 BOLT M6 X 1 0 X 25 2 19 4650 NUT M6 X 1 0 2 20 4620 NUT M8 X 1 25 1 21 W1200117 FLAT WASHER M6 X 13 X 1 75 2 22 13447 BOLT M6 X 1 0 X...

Page 23: ...o either side of the tine shaft Make sure that the hub collar of the border edger tine faces outward away from the transmission of the cultivator SEE FIGURE 11 6 Take the 2 hairpins saved in Step 4 and insert them through the inner and outer holes in the tine shaft on each side of the border edger tine to secure the tine blade in place on the shaft SEE FIGURE 11 7 Slide the border edger wheel onto...

Page 24: ...apply only to products which have not been subjected to negligent use misuse alteration ac cident unauthorized parts failure to use proper fuel and oil or if repairs have been performed at non authorized service centers These warranties supersede all other warranties either expressed or implied and all other obliga tions or liabilities on our part Powerhorse does not assume and does not authorize ...

Page 25: ...on Control System Warranty ECS Warranty which is provided to you by Powerhorse pursuant to federal law See also the Powerhorse Product Warranty non emission warranties which is enclosed herewith on a separate sheet or located in additional materials accompanying this product The ECS Warranty applies only to the emission control system of your new engine If there is any conflict in terms between th...

Page 26: ...rranty 7 Throughout the ECS Warranty Period Powerhorse shall maintain a supply of warranted emission related parts sufficient to meet the expected demand for such emission related parts 8 Any Powerhorse authorized and approved emission related replacement part may be used in the performance of any ECS Warranty maintenance or repairs and will be provided without charge to the purchaser owner Such u...

Page 27: ...Operator s Manual 4 Cycle Cultivator 866 443 2576 27 NOTES ...

Page 28: ...ville MN 55306 6936 Made in China All weights specifications and features are approximate and are subject to change without notice Due to continuous product improvements product images may not be exact Items used for props not included Some assembly may be required ...

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