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RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC. LIMITED WARRANTY FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION 

CONTROL SYSTEMS NON-ROAD AND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Ryobi Technologies Inc. are pleased to 

explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your non-road or small off-road engine. In California, new small off-road engines must 

be designed, built and equipped to meet the state’s stringent anti-smog standards. In other states, new 2000 and later model year non-

road engines must be designed, built, and equipped, at the time of sale, to meet the U.S. EPA regulations for small non-road engines. 

The non-road engine must be free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause it to fail to conform with U.S. EPA standards 

for the first two years of engine use from the date of sale to the ultimate purchaser. Ryobi Technologies Inc. must warrant the emission 

control system on your non-road or small off-road engine for the period of time listed above provided there has been no abuse, neglect, 

or improper maintenance of your non-road or small off-road engine.
Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel injection system, and the ignition system, the catalytic 

converter. Also included may be hoses, belts and connectors, and other emission related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, Ryobi Technologies Inc. will repair your non-road or small off-road engine at no cost to you, includ-

ing diagnosis (if the diagnostic work is performed at an authorized dealer), parts, and labor.

MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE:

The 1995 and later small off-road engines are warranted for two years in California. In other states, 1997 and later model year non-road  

engines are also warranted for two years. If any emission-related part on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by 

Ryobi Technologies Inc. free of charge.

OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES

(a)  As the non-road or small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of required maintenance listed in your 

operator’s manual.  Ryobi Technologies Inc. recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your non-road or small 

off-road engine, but Ryobi Technologies Inc., cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the per-

formance of all scheduled maintenance. Any replacement part or service that is equivalent in performance and durability may be used 

in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of the engine manufacturer.

(b)  As the non-road or small off-road engine owner, you should be aware, however, that Ryobi Technologies Inc., may deny you warranty 

coverage if your non-road or small off-road engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved 

modifications.

(c)  You are responsible for presenting your non-road or small off-road engine to a Ryobi Technologies Inc., service dealer as soon as a 

problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.

If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact a Ryobi Technologies Inc., Customer 

Representative at 1-800-860-4050.

COVERAGE:

Ryobi Technologies Inc. warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that your non-road or small off-road engine 

will be designed, built, and equipped, at the time of sale, to meet all applicable regulations. Ryobi Technologies Inc. also warrants to 

the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that your non-road or small off-road engine is free from defects in materials and 

workmanship which cause the engine to fail to conform with applicable regulations for a period of two years. The 1995 and later small off 

road engines are warranted for two years in California. In all other states for 1997 and later model years, EPA requires manufacturers to 

warrant non-road engines for two years. These warranty periods will begin on the date the non-road or small off-road engine is purchased 

by the initial purchaser. If any emission-related part on your engine is defective, the part will be replaced by Ryobi Technologies Inc. at no 

cost to the owner.
Ryobi Technologies Inc. shall remedy warranty defects at any authorized Ryobi Technologies Inc. engine dealer or warranty station. Any 

authorized work done at an authorized dealer or warranty station shall be free of charge to the owner if such work determines that a war-

ranted part is defective. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be used for any warranty maintenance or repairs 

on emission-related parts, and must be provided free of charge to the owner if the part is still under warranty.  Ryobi Technologies Inc. is 

liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty.
The California Air Resources Board’s Emission Warranty Parts List specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts. (EPA’s regu-

lations do not include a parts list, but EPA considers emission-related warranted parts to include all the parts listed below.)
These warranted parts are:  Carburetor, Spark Plug, Ignition, Air Filter, and Fuel Filter.

MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

The owner is responsible for the performance of the required maintenance as defined by Ryobi Technologies Inc. in the operator’s 

manual.

LIMITATIONS

The Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the following:
(a)    repair or replacement required because of misuse or neglect, lack of required maintenance, repairs improperly performed, or replace-

ments not conforming to Ryobi Technologies Inc. specifications that adversely affect performance and/or durability, and alterations 

or modifications not recommended or approved in writing by Ryobi Technologies Inc., and

(b)    replacement of parts and other services and adjustments necessary for required maintenance at and after the first scheduled re-

placement point.

The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the 

engine has been shown to meet Federal emission requirements.  Category C=50 hours, B=125 hours, and A=300 hours.

THE FOLLOWING CARB STATEMENT ONLY APPLIES TO MODEL NUMBERS REQUIRED TO 

MEET (CARB) REQUIREMENTS.

WARRANTY

Summary of Contents for RY60511A

Page 1: ...tured to Ryobi s high standard for dependability ease of operation and operator safety When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product Thank you for buying a Ryobi product ...

Page 2: ...ustments 14 n Maintenance 15 16 n Troubleshooting 17 n Warranty 18 20 n Parts Ordering Service 22 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate ...

Page 3: ...s of the machine or its engine GENERAL SAFETY RULES n Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on slippery surfaces n Do not operate the cultivator while under the influence of alcohol or drugs n Do not put hands or feet near or under tines n Exercise caution to ...

Page 4: ...ipment on a slope n Use extreme caution when pulling the machine towards you n Start the engine carefully according to instructions from a normal operating position and with feet well away from the tines REFUELING n Fuel is highly flammable Take precautions when using to reduce the chance of serious personal injury n Store fuel in a cool well ventilated area safely away from spark and or flame pro...

Page 5: ...d understand operator s manual before using this product Eye and Hearing Protection Always wear safety goggles safety glasses with side shields or a full face shield as well as hearing protection when operating this product Precautions that involve your safety Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft away Keep feet and hands away from rotating tines Gasoline and Oil Use unleaded gasoline intended for mo...

Page 6: ...entially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage WARNING To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator s manual Save this operator s manual and review frequently for continuing saf...

Page 7: ... STARTER The recoil starter is used for starting the engine PRIMER BULB The primer bulb pumps fuel from the fuel tank to the carburetor This is necessary only when starting a cold en gine or after refueling an engine that has run out of fuel START LEVER The start lever opens and closes the choke valve in the carburetor The START position enriches the fuel mixture for starting a cold engine The RUN...

Page 8: ...eakage or damage occurred during shipping n Do not discard the packing material until you have care fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool n If any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 800 860 4050 for assistance PACKING LIST Cultivator Drag Bar Pull Pin Hitch Pins 2 Felt Washers 2 Inner Tines 2 Outer Tines 2 Ryobi Exact Mix 2 Cycle Oil Wheel Assembly Accessory Operator s Manua...

Page 9: ...nit back on its wheels so that the handlebar rests on the ground n Place tine C on the tine shaft to the left of the gear box The stamped side of the tine should face away from the gear box n 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 n Place a felt washer on each side of the tine shaft and slide to rest against the i...

Page 10: ...r use n Pour 1 2 gallon of gasoline into a clean gas can or other container approved for fuel storage Do not mix the fuel and oil directly in the cultivator s fuel tank n Add 2 6 ounces of two cycle engine oil to the gasoline mixture n Add the remaining 1 2 gallon of gasoline n Close the container holding the gas oil mix and swirl the can to blend contents together NOTE Do not mix more than you wi...

Page 11: ... released Failure to avoid contact could cause serious personal injury ASSEMBLY ADDING SAND See Figure 8 The cultivator is equipped with a Just Add Sand weight system which improves the stability of the unit during op eration The added weight of the sand also helps you work with less effort and vibration To add sand n Lift the lid of the Just Add Sand tank and remove n Pour dry sand into the tank ...

Page 12: ...ag bar has two installation positions to choose from Based on the type of soil being cultivated and soil conditions at the time the appropriate height of the drag bar will vary Adjust the drag bar position using the guidelines in Adjusting Drag Bar Position on page 14 n Start the engine n Stand behind the unit with the tines on the ground and the work area clean and free of obstructions n Complete...

Page 13: ...plant roots It should be done often so that weeds do not grow large and cause tangling in the tines of the unit The two outer tine blades can be removed from the unit to allow a more narrow cultivating width To remove the two outer tines n Disconnect the spark plug n Remove the hitch pins from the holes on the ends of the tine shaft n Remove the outside tine blades and felt washers from the tine s...

Page 14: ...the tine blades into the cultivating surface n The wheel assembly accessory may be installed in posi tion B to allow use of the drag bar during cultivating ADJUSTING DRAG BAR POSITION See Figure 18 The drag bar 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 To adjust the height of the dr...

Page 15: ...Ryobi Authorized Service Center CLEANING THE AIR FILTER See Figure 19 A wet or dirty air filter 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 n Loosen the kn...

Page 16: ...e the spark plug Pour a teaspoon of clean air cooled 2 cycle oil through the spark plug hole into the combustion chamber n Leaving the spark plug out pull the starter cord two or three times to coat the inside of the cylinder wall n Inspect spark plug and clean or replace as necessary n Reinstall the spark plug but leave the spark plug wire disconnected Air Filter n Clean the air filter as previou...

Page 17: ...lace spark plug Replace lead wire or attach to spark plug Contact authorized service center Engine hard to start Water in gasoline or stale fuel mixture Too much oil in fuel mixture Engine is under or over choked Weak spark at spark plug Drain entire system and refill with fresh fuel Drain and refill with correct mixture Adjust choke as necessary Contact authorized service center Engine lacks powe...

Page 18: ...le amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact a Ryobi Technologies Inc Customer Representative at 1 800 860 4050 COVERAGE Ryobi Technologies Inc warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that your non road or small off road engine will be designed built and equipped at the time of sale...

Page 19: ... Yearly 25 Hours or Yearly AIR FILTER ASSY INCLUDES FILTER X X SPARK SCREEN X CARBURETOR ASSY INCLUDES HEAT DAM GASKETS FUEL TANK ASSY INCLUDES FUEL LINES X FUEL CAP X FUEL FILTER IGNITION ASSY INCLUDES SPARK PLUG X ALL EMISSIONS RELATED PARTS ARE WARRANTED FOR TWO YEARS OR FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME PRIOR TO THE PARTS FIRST SCHEDULED REPLACEMENT WHICHEVER COMES FIRST ...

Page 20: ...ult of improper maintenance or to any Ryobi Technologies Inc product that has been altered or modified so as to adversely affect the products operation performance or durability or that has been altered or modified so as to change its intended use The warranty does not extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear or by the use of parts or accessories which are either INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RYOBI...

Page 21: ...21 NOTES ...

Page 22: ...r repair parts or service simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit Please call 1 800 860 4050 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center You can also check our web site at www ryobitools com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers MODEL NO AND SERIAL NO The model number of this tool will be found on a ...

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