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AdJUSTMEnTS
WARnIng:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always disconnect the spark plug wire
when making adjustments.
AdJUSTIng WhEEL POSITIOn
See Figures 14 - 16.
The wheel position of the unit is adjustable. Holes on the
wheel support rod offer different heights to choose from in
both the A (29) and B (30) positions.
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Install the wheel assembly accessory in position A (29)
to transport the cultivator to and from the work area (Fig
14).
n
For general cultivating, remove the wheel assembly
to allow deep penetration of the tine blades into the
cultivating surface (Fig 15).
n
The wheel assembly accessory may be installed in position
B (30) to allow use of the drag bar during cultivating
(Fig16).
AdJUSTIng dRAg BAR POSITIOn
( Fig 4).
The drag bar (18) may be used to help control the cultivator’s
speed and depth of operation. It is located in a slot on the wheel
assembly support and is secured with a pull pin (19).
To adjust the height of the drag bar:
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Remove the pull pin.
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Shift the drag bar up or down, depending on the depth
you are trying to achieve.
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Reinsert the pull pin through the wheel support and drag
bar to secure.
MAInTEnAnCE
WARnIng:
When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or
cause product damage.
WARnIng:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust.
If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
WARnIng:
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut
off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect
spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug. Failure
to follow these instructions can result in serious personal
injury or property damage.
gEnERAL MAInTEnAnCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics
are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial
solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths
to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARnIng:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, petrol, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal
injury.
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be
repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should
be replaced at a Ryobi Authorised Service Centre.
CLEAnIng ThE AIR FILTER
( Fig 17 ).
A wet or dirty air filter (32) can affect the way the engine starts,
performs, and wears.
The air filter should be checked and
cleaned after 8 hours of operation.
If working in dusty soil,
check the air filter after each refueling.
For best performance, the air filter should be replaced once
each year.
To clean the air filter:
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Loosen the knob (33) on the air filter cover (31).
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Remove the cover.
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Lift the edge of the air filter carefully and peel it out.
OPERATIOn
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Disconnect the spark plug.
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Remove the hitch pins (24) from the holes on the ends of
the tine shaft.
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Remove the outside tine blades and felt washers from the
tine shaft.
n
Place hitch pins in the holes that were uncovered when
felt washers were removed.
nOTE:
The unit will not operate properly if the tines are
installed incorrectly. If you notice a problem with the cultivating
operation of the unit, check for proper tine positioning.
Summary of Contents for RCP254
Page 1: ...PETROL CULTIVATOR OPERATOR S MANUAL RCP254...
Page 2: ...Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Fig 4 1 2 3 10 11 5 7 4 6 8 9 13 14 15 16 17 18 18 19 12...
Page 3: ...25 Fig 6 26 7 Fig 8 2 Fig 7 Fig 9 D 22 24 23 C 20 21 22 B A 24 Fig 5 Fig 10 4 27 28...
Page 4: ...3 Fig 13 24 Fig 16 Fig 15 Fig 14 29 30 Fig 12 Fig 11...
Page 5: ...Fig 17 33 32 31 Fig 18 34...
