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ASSEMBLY

INSTALLING THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY 
ACCESSORY 

( Fig 3 - 4 ).

Use the wheel assembly accessory to transport the unit to 
and from the work area. To install:

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tine shield. Twist slightly to secure in the raised position.

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Insert the wheel assembly support rod (17) into the 

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For a low wheel position, insert the rod to the second hole. 

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return it to the seated position, which will secure the wheel 
assembly in place.

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Insert the drag bar (18) into the open slot in the wheel 
assembly support rod. 

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Insert pull pin (19) through holes in support rod, passing 
through desired hole in drag bar, to secure drag bar at 
desired height.

INSTALLING THE TINES 

( Fig 5 ).

The cultivator has four tines (12) —two inner tines labeled B 
and C, and two outer tines labeled A and D. 

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Lean the unit back on its wheels so that the handlebar 
(13) rests on the ground.

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Place tine C on the tine shaft (20) to the left of the gear 
box (21). The stamped side of the tine should face away 
from the gear box. 

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Place tine B on the tine shaft to the right of the gear box. 
The stamped side of the tine should face away from the 
gear box.

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Place a felt washer (22) on each side of the tine shaft, 
and slide to rest against the inner tines.

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Place the outer tine labeled D on the left side of the tine 
shaft. The stamped side should face in toward tine C.

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Place the outer tine labeled A on the right side of the tine 
shaft. The stamped side should face in toward tine B.

 

NOTE:

  When installed correctly, the angled edge (23) of 

the tine blades should face the ground.

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To secure the tines to the tine shaft, insert the hitch pin 
(24)  into the holes located on either side of the tine shaft.

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.

 

WARNING:

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explosion from petrol will burn you and others. Always shut 

off engine before fuelling. Never add fuel to a machine with 

a running or hot engine. Move at least 10m from refuelling 

site before starting engine. Do not smoke and stay away 

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MIXING THE FUEL

This product is powered by a 2-Stroke engine and requires 

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to operate on unleaded petrol intended for automotive use 
with an octane rating of 91 ([R + M] / 2) or higher.

NOTE:

  We recommend you use Ryobi synthetic 2-Stroke 

lubricant. Only use a quality synthetic 2-Stroke lubricant in 
your cultivator to ensure top performance and engine longevity.

NOTE:

  Do not use automotive lubricant or 2-stroke outboard 

lubricant. A synthetic 2-stroke lubricant containing a fuel 
stabiliser is recommended.

NOTE:

 Do not use any type of pre-mixed petrol/lubricant 

from fuel service stations, ethanol fuels or fuels containing 
ethanol to avoid damage to your engine.

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a clean container approved for petrol.

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50:1 ratio.

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the amount to use in a 30-day period.

ADDING FUEL TO CULTIVATOR 

( Fig 6 ).

When adding fuel to the cultivator, make sure the unit is sitting 
on level ground and that the engine is not hot. 

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Clean area around fuel tank cap (25), if necessary.

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Remove the fuel tank cap.

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Insert a clean funnel into the fuel tank.

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Slowly pour petrol/oil mixture into fuel tank. 

 

NOTE:

  Fill tank no higher than 1.3 cm from top to allow 

room for petrol expansion.

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Reinstall the fuel cap. Clean up any spills.

ADDING SAND

 ( Fig 7 ).

The cultivator is equipped with a Just Add Sand

™ 

weight 

system, which improves the stability of the unit during operation 
and helps you work with less effort and vibration.

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Lift the lid (26) of the Just Add Sand

 tank and remove.

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Pour dry sand into the tank. The tank will hold approximately 
6 kgs of sand.

 

NOTE:

  Do not pour sand into or onto the engine housing.

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Replace Just Add Sand

 lid.

Summary of Contents for RCP254G

Page 1: ...PETROL CULTIVATOR OPERATOR S MANUAL RCP254G WARNING It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before operating this machine...

Page 2: ...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: ...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 COLD START RUN COLD START RUN 4 27 28...

Page 4: ...4 3 Fig 13 24 Fig 16 Fig 15 Fig 14 29 30 Fig 12 Fig 11 Wheel Position A For transportation cultivating at shallow depths Wheel Position B For deeper cultivating with the aid of the drag bar...

Page 5: ...5 Fig 17 33 32 31 Fig 18 34...

Page 6: ...nd keep the wire away from the plug to prevent starting 6HUYLFH RQ WKH FXOWLYDWRU PXVW EH SHUIRUPHG E TXDOL HG repair personnel only Service or maintenance performed E XQTXDOL HG SHUVRQQHO FRXOG UHVXO...

Page 7: ...ng tines Use unleaded petrol intended for motor vehicle use with an octane rating of 91 R M 2 or higher This product is powered by a 2 stroke engine and requires pre mixing of petrol and 2 stroke lubr...

Page 8: ...hrottle lever 1 controls the rotation speed of the tines Completely engage the throttle lever while cultivating WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are re...

Page 9: ...3HWURO LV H WUHPHO DPPDEOH DQG H SORVLYH UH RU explosion from petrol will burn you and others Always shut off engine before fuelling Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine Move at le...

Page 10: ...Do not VTXHH H WKH WKURWWOH WULJJHU ZKLOVW SXOOLQJ WKH VWDUWHU URSH When the engine starts allow it to run for 10 seconds then VTXHH H WKH WKURWWOH WULJJHU NOTE If the engine does not start return to...

Page 11: ...ing 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 LQMXU RU SURSHUW GDPDJH GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoidu...

Page 12: ...ating conditions the exhaust port DQG PXI HU PD EHFRPH EORFNHG ZLWK FDUERQ GHSRVLWV I RX notice a power loss with your petrol powered tool request D TXDOL HG VHUYLFH WHFKQLFLDQ WR UHPRYH WKHVH GHSRVLW...

Page 13: ...spark plug from the cylinder Wipe oil from the spark plug and return it to the cylinder Reconnect spark plug wire Follow the steps on the guidelines in Assembly and Operation sections to refuel and r...

Page 14: ...e spark plug Replace spark plug Replace lead wire or attach to spark plug Contact authorised service centre Engine hard to start Water in petrol or stale fuel mixture Too much oil in fuel mixture Engi...

Page 15: ...Industries Australia Pty Ltd Level 1 660 Doncaster Road Doncaster VIC 3108 Australia Techtronic Industries New Zealand Ltd 18 26 Amelia Earhart Avenue Mangere Auckland 2022 New Zealand 960475005 02 2...

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