Ryobi RYAC701, Operator'S Manual

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8 — English
ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY
See Figures 2 - 3.

Place the lower handle onto the bar on the cultivator.
NOTE:
The bar should fit inside the grooves in the lower
handle.

Align the holes in the lower handle with the holes in the
bar, and secure using bolts and knobs. Tighten knobs
securely.

Place the upper handle onto the lower handle.
NOTE: The lower handle should fit inside the grooves in
the upper handle.

Align the holes in the lower handle with the holes in the
upper handle, and secure using bolts and knobs. Tighten
knobs securely.
FOLDING/UNFOLDING THE HANDLE
ASSEMBLY
See Figures 4 - 5.
To fold handle assembly:
 Loosen the knobs on the upper handle.

Fold the upper handle down and back onto the lower
handle.
NOTE:
Do not use force. If there is binding, continue to
loosen the knobs. Do not allow the switch trigger cable
to become pinched when lowering the handle.

Loosen the knobs on the lower handle.
 Push the upper and lower handles forward and down
onto the cultivator.
To unfold handle assembly:
 Pull the lower handle up and back until it is aligned with
the bar on the cultivator.
NOTE: The bar should fit inside the grooves in the lower
handle.
 Tighten the knobs on the lower handle, to secure it in
place.

Pull the upper handle up and forward until it is aligned
with the lower handle.
NOTE:
The lower handle should fit inside the grooves in
the upper handle.

Tighten the knobs on the upper handle, to secure it in
place.
WARNING:
Be certain the knobs are fully tightened before operating
equipment; check them periodically for tightness during
use to avoid serious personal injury.
INSTALLING THE TINES
See Figures 6 - 10.
The inner tine assemblies are marked “A”. The right outer
tine is marked “C” and the left outer tine is marked “B”. For
correct operation of the unit, the tines must be installed in
the correct position.

Place the inner tine assemblies on the tine shaft as shown.
 Rotate the tine assemblies until the holes in the assemblies
are aligned with the holes in the tine shaft.
NOTE: If the holes do not align, the tine assemblies may
be installed on the wrong sides. Reverse the position of
the tine assemblies and check for hole alignment. When
installed correctly, the “A” on the right inner tine assembly
should be closer to the gear box than the “A” on the left
inner tine assembly.
 Insert lock pins through the holes in the tine assemblies
and the shaft.

Pull the band on each lock pin around the tine shaft and
connect them to the the bottom of each pin.

Place the outer tine marked “C” on the right side of the
tine shaft and the outer tine marked “B” on the left side
of the shaft.

Rotate the outer tines until the holes in the tines are
aligned with the holes in the tine shaft.

Install lock pins and secure the outer tines in place.
INSTALLING THE WHEELS
See Figure 11.
Wheels are provided to assist in moving the unit to and from
the work area.
To install:

Slide a wheel onto the axle.
 Slide a washer onto the axle until it touches the wheel.

Insert a hitch pin to secure.
NOTE:
The hitch pin should be pushed into the axle until
the center of the pin rests on top of the axle.

Push the end cap into the center of the wheel until it snaps
into place.

Repeat with the second wheel.