ADJUSTING THE TINE DEPTH
The tines should penetrate most garden soils approximately 5 to 6
inches. If necessary, adjust the tines as follows:
1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool. Grasp the spark plug wire
firmly and pull the cap from the spark plug.
2. Raise the wheel height for shallower tine penetration or lower
the wheel height for deeper tine penetration. Refer to
Adjusting the Wheel Assembly
in the
Assembly Instructions
section.
3. Reconnect the spark plug wire and continue use.
OPERATION
OPERATING TIPS
1. Move the cultivator to the work area prior to starting the engine. Transport the cultivator by
pushing or pulling it along on its wheels.
2. Start the unit by following the
Starting Instructions
.
3. With the engine running and the tines off the ground, depress the throttle control to increase the
engine speed.
4. While holding the upper handle with both hands, slowly lower the cultivator until the tines make
contact with the ground (Fig. 9).
5. As cultivating action begins, tilt the cultivator up slightly using the handle so that the tines can
penetrate the ground.
6. Once the ground has been broken, continue at a moderate pace.
7. If the tines are digging too deep or not deep enough, adjust the wheel bracket as described in
Adjusting Tine Depth
.
WARNING:
Dress properly to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. Do not
wear loose clothing or jewelry. Wear eye and ear/hearing protection. Wear heavy long
pants, boots and gloves. Do not wear short pants, sandals or operate barefoot.
WARNING:
To prevent serious personal injury, never pick-up or carry the unit while the
engine is running.
WARNING:
To prevent serious personal injury, use extreme caution when reversing or
pulling the unit backwards.
4
IF USING THE OPTIONAL PLUG-IN POWER START OR POWER BIT START ACCESSORY
STARTING AND STOPPING
WARNING:
Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide
exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.
WARNING:
Avoid accidentally starting the unit. To avoid serious injury, the operator and
the unit must be in a stable position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 8).
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check the oil level. Refer to
Checking the Oil Level
.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to
Fueling the Unit
.
NOTE:
There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in
the ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 6).
IF COLD...
For cold weather conditions (below 40°F), flip the Red
Cold Weather Start Lever (Fig. 7) back to the closed position
and continue to step 3.
DO NOT
flip this lever back if the
temperature is above 40°F.
NOTE: DO NOT
squeeze the throttle control until step 6.
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 7). If
fuel cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the
primer bulb until fuel is visible.
NOTE:
Make sure to always have the unit tilted back slightly to
bring the tines off the ground when starting.
4. Hold the handlebar with one hand and grab the starter rope with
the other hand,
do not squeeze the throttle control
(Fig. 8).
Using one foot to hold down the cultivator. Pull the starter rope
in a controlled motion until the unit starts.
IF COLD...
For cold weather conditions (below 40°F), flip the Cold
Weather Start Lever forward to the open position after the unit
has started and before squeezing the throttle control.
5. Once the unit starts, wait 60 seconds.
6. Squeezing the throttle control for an additional 30 to 60
seconds to let the engine warm up. The unit may be used
during this time.
IF...
The engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF...
The engine stops while squeezing the throttle, go back to step 4.
IF...
The engine is hot, go back to step 3.
NOTE - This Unit Can Use a Plug-In Power Start or Power Bit Start Optional Accessory!
Please refer to the Plug-In Power Start or Power Bit Start operator’s manual for proper use of
these features. (Items may be Sold Separately! Please refer to page 6 of this manual for more
information about purchasing these accessories.)
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check the oil level. Refer to
Checking the Oil Level
.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to
Fueling the Unit
.
NOTE:
There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in the ON ( I ) position at all times
(Fig. 6).
IF COLD...
For cold weather conditions (below 40°F), flip the Red Cold Weather Start Lever (Fig. 7)
down to the start/closed position and continue to step 3.
DO NOT
flip this lever down if the
temperature is above 40°F.
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 7). If fuel cannot be seen in the primer
bulb, press and release the primer bulb until fuel is visible.
NOTE:
Make sure to always have the unit tilted back slightly to bring the tines off the ground when
starting.
4. Hold the handlebar with one hand. Place the Plug-In Power Start or Power Bit Start into the back
of the unit. Refer to the
Operation
section of the Plug-In Power Start or Power Bit Start operator’s
manual.
5.
Do Not squeeze the throttle control
, press and hold the Plug-In Plug-In Power Start or drill’s ON
(I) button for 2 second intervals until unit starts.
6. Once the unit starts, remove the Plug-In Power Start or drill from the rear of the unit and wait 60
seconds.
IF COLD...
For cold weather conditions (below 40°F), flip the Red Cold Weather Start Lever forward to
the open position after the unit has started and before squeezing the throttle control.
7. Squeezing the throttle control for an additional 30 to 60 seconds to let the engine warm up. The
unit may be used during this time.
IF...
The engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF...
The engine stops while squeezing the throttle, go back to step 4.
IF...
The engine is hot, go back to step 3.
WARNING:
Tines
WILL ROTATE
when
STARTING
. Always stand in starting position
with foot on wheel when starting the unit.
Fig. 9
TRANSPORTING THE UNIT
1. Stop the engine.
2. Tilt the unit back until the tines clear the ground.
3. Push or pull the unit to the next location to be cultivated.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to idle.
2. Press and hold the On/Off switch in the OFF (O) position until the engine comes to a complete
stop (Fig. 6).
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to idle.
2. Press and hold the On/Off switch in the OFF (O) position until the engine comes to a complete
stop (Fig. 6).
Fig. 6
Throttle Control
Off (O)
/ Stop
On ( I )
/ Start
Fig. 7
Red Cold Weather
Start Lever
Primer
Bulb
Fig. 8
Starter Rope
Grip
Starting
Position
WARNING:
To prevent serious personal injury, always stop the engine when operation is
delayed or when transporting the unit from one location to another.
