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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS

Mini Cultivator

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Page 1: ...1695765SIM Revision B OPERATOR S MANUAL Mini Cultivator Mfg No Description 1695764 Mini Cultivator 43 cc 2 cycle 1695920 Mini Cultivator 43 cc 2 cycle N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

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Page 3: ...ini Cultivator Page CONTENTS Introduction 4 Specifications 4 General Safety Rules 5 Unpacking and Assembly 9 Operating Your Mini Cultivator 11 Maintenance 14 Troubleshooting 19 Warranty 22 N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n ...

Page 4: ...cautions Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people their property and themselves SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE DISPLACEMENT 43cc FUEL TANK CAPACITY 36 ounces OIL GAS RATIO 50 1 2 6 ounces per gallon Oil TYPE 2 CYCLE ENGINE OIL GAS TYPE UNLEADED REGULAR GAS SPARK PLUG BM6A SPARK PLUG GAP 028 transmission GEAR DRIVE GEAR RATIO 32 1 tilling width...

Page 5: ... any moving parts on engine and cultivator Always wear a protective hearing device Do not allow children to operate this mini cultivator Do not allow adults to operate the mini cultivator without proper instruction Do not operate any power equipment under the influence of alcohol or drugs Keep all screws nuts and bolts tight Engine should be turned off and cool spark plug wire must be removed from...

Page 6: ...ive Prevention of Gasoline Fires Never fill your fuel tank with fuel indoors Examples include basement garage barn shed house porch etc Always fill fuel tank outside in a well ventilated area Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running Stop engine and allow to cool before filling Never drain fuel from engine in an enclosed area Always wipe up excess spilled fuel from engine befor...

Page 7: ...gine or mini cultivator 5 Check all parts that were repaired or removed during repair that they are secure and fit correctly NOTE All repair parts must come from the factory Never replace parts that are not specifically designed for the engine or mini cultivator 6 Replace spark plug wire CAUTION Hot gases are a normal by product of a functioning catalytic converter Follow all safety instructions t...

Page 8: ... the location and content of the safety messages you will see as you perform normal cultivating operations Please review this decal now and if you have any questions regarding its meaning or how to comply with these instructions reread the complete safety instruc tion text in this manual or contact your local dealer Should this decal become unreadable because of being worn faded or otherwise damag...

Page 9: ...ddle handlebar can be installed in two positions one high and one low DO NOT overtighten the tee handle nuts 3 Attach the upper right and left handlebars to the middle handlebar using the two remaining tee handle nuts bolts and curved washers See Figure 1 DO NOT overtighten the tee handle nuts 4 The drag stake is shipped with point facing upwards Before using remove detent pin and turn the drag st...

Page 10: ... the original charge level of the battery Note For long term storage protection be sure that the battery is fully charged and the white plastic battery connector is disconnected Place the battery box cover onto the battery box and store in a dry place out of direct sunlight Note Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced Battery life and nu...

Page 11: ...flammable Never mix fuel and oil directly in engine fuel tank Use only nonmetal portable fuel containers approved by the Underwriter s Laboratory U L or the American Society for Testing Materials ASTM An adult must always handle and fill the engine with fuel Always handle gas in a well ventilated area outdoors away from flames or sparks DO NOT start engine if fuel is spilled Wipe off excess fuel a...

Page 12: ...ning out of fuel 1 Move choke lever to RUN position NOTE Choke must be in the RUN position when pushing or using the primer bulb 2 Prime unit until primer hose is filled with gas NOTE When using the primer bulb allow the bulb to return completely to its original position between pushes CAUTION If engine fails to start after TRYING STARTING PROCEDURES please contact YOUR dealer Starter rope can cau...

Page 13: ...M engine Start 1 Move choke lever to CHOKE position NOTE choke position is defined by moving the choke lever as far to the CHOKE position as pos sible 2 Continue with Step 4 of Cold Engine Starting hot engine Start 1 Continue with Step 4 of Cold Engine Starting 2 If engine does not fire refer to Step 1 of Warm Engine Starting For Electric Start 1 Check that the battery is connected using the white...

Page 14: ...fins air inlets and linkages must be free from any debris before each use Air Filter Never run engine without air cleaner properly installed Added wear and engine failure may occur if air cleaner is not installed on engine Service air cleaner every 3 months or after 20 hours of operation Clean filter daily in extremely dusty condi tions CAUTION Practice safety at all times Engine must be turned of...

Page 15: ...filter or clean the original foam filter with warm water and mild soap by following the previous steps for Cleaning Air Filter Remember to thoroughly oil the foam filter with 30 or 40 weight motor oil and squeeze out any excess oil 5 Reinstall the foam filter pressing it evenly in place to ensure that the foam is fully seated into its sealed position Figure 5 6 Replace the air filter cover so that...

Page 16: ...er pins into the holes at each end of the tine shaft to lock the tines into place Figure 3 Frontal View Spark Plug The recommended spark plug is a NGK BM6A which cross references to a Champion CJ8 1 Check spark plug at the beginning of each season 2 Disconnect the spark plug cap and clean any debris from around the spark plug area 3 Remove spark plug and replace if any of the following occur pitte...

Page 17: ...ases from one of the three holes in the vertical guide 2 Slide the wheel set up or down to the desired position and release the locking metal sleeve until it locks into one of the three holes in the vertical guide The drag stake is used to help regulate cultivating depth and control the mini cultivator from leaping forward during operation Resistance to forward motion is greatest when the drag sta...

Page 18: ...cultivator will not be used for more than one month prepare it for long term storage Steps for Long Term Storage 1 Remove the remainder of the fuel from the gas tank into an approved fuel container 2 Store mini cultivator engine in a vertical position 3 Remove all debris from cultivator tines and engine SERVICE INFORMATION We build quality and durability into the design of our prod ucts but no amo...

Page 19: ...d 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 4 Throttle control not held open 4 Prime unit 3 more times then hold throttle open when pulling recoil handle 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 ...

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Page 22: ...ase date at the time warranty service is requested the manufacturing date of the product will be used to determine warranty eligibility ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY We welcome warranty repair and apologize to you for being inconvenienced Warranty service is available only through servicing dealers authorized by Briggs Stratton or BSPPG LLC Most warranty repairs are handled routinely but sometimes requests ...

Page 23: ...y policy B S is not liable for warranty coverage of failures of emissions parts caused by the use of add on or modified parts LOOK FOR RELEVANT EMISSIONS DURABILITY PERIOD AND AIR INDEX INFORMATION ON YOUR ENGINE EMISSIONS LABEL The California Air Resources Board U S EPA and Briggs Stratton B S are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your Model Year 2008 and later engine eq...

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