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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

 

SPECIAL MESSAGES

 

Your manual contains special messages to bring attention 
to potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as 
helpful  operating  and  servicing  information.  Please  read 
all  the  information  carefully  to  avoid  injury  and  machine 
damage. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  General  information  is  given  throughout 
the  manual  that  may  help  the  operator  in  the 
operation or  service of the machine.

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

 

Please read this section carefully. 

Operate the cultivator 

according to the safety instructions and recommendations 
outlined  here  and  inserted  throughout  the  text. Anyone  

who uses this cultivator must read the instructions and be 
familiar  with the controls. 

 

 

WARNING

 

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION  65  WARNING

 

ENGINE 

EXHAUST 

FROM 

THIS 

PRODUCT 

CONTAINS  CHEMICALS  KNOWN  TO  THE  STATE  OF 
CALIFORNIA 

TO 

CAUSE 

CANCER, 

BIRTH 

DEFECTS,  OR  OTHER  REPRODUCTIVE  HARM.

 

This  symbol  points  out  important  safety 
instructions  which  if  not  followed  could 
endanger your personal safety. Read and 
follow all instructions in this manual before 
attempting to operate this equipment.

 

 

Do not transport the cultivator from one place to another 
with the engine running. 

 

The tines of the cultivator should not rotate when the 
engine is idling. If it does rotate when engine is idling, 
contact the distributor for instructions. 

 

Dress  appropriately  when  operating  the  cultivator. 
Always  wear  sturdy  footwear  (e.g.,  steel-toed  boots). 
Never  wear  sandals,  sneakers,  or  open  shoes,  and 
never operate the cultivator with bare feet. Do not wear 
loose  clothing  that  might  get  caught  in  moving  parts. 
Always  wear  ANSI-approved  safety  glasses  for  eye 
protection. 

 

Always keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away 
from any moving parts on engine and cultivator. 

 

Always wear a protective hearing device. 

 

Do not allow children to operate this cultivator. Do not 
allow  adults  to  operate  the  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 spark plug before any repairs 
or adjustments are attempted. 

 

Temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed 
150° F (65° C). Avoid these areas. 

 

Never run engine indoors or in an enclosed area. Engine 
exhaust  contains  carbon  monoxide,  an  odorless  and 
deadly gas. 

 

Carefully inspect the area to be cultivated, and remove 
all foreign objects. Do not cultivate above underground 
utilities, including water lines, gas lines, electric cables, 
or  pipes.  Do  not  operate  the  cultivator  in  soil  with 
large rocks and foreign objects which can damage the 
equipment. 

 

If an object becomes lodged in the tines, turn engine off, 
remove the wire from the spark plug and secure, allow 
to cool before attempting to remove the foreign object.

 

CAUTION  

 

AVOID 

INJURY! 

THIS 

SYMBOL 

AND 

TEXT 

HIGHLIGHT POTENTIAL  HAZARDS  OR  DEATH  TO 
THE  OPERATOR  OR BYSTANDERS THAT MAY OCCUR 
IF THE HAZARDS OR  PROCEDURES ARE  IGNORED.

 

IMPORTANT

 

 

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Страница 1: ...that may occur We reserve the right to change this product at any time without prior notice IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ABOUT A CONDITION BEING SAFE OR UNSAFE DO NOT OPERATE THIS PRODUCT DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE RETAILER If you experience a problem have questions or need parts for this product call Customer Service at 1 888 287 6981 Monday Friday 8 AM 4 PM Central Time A copy of the sales re...

Страница 2: ...2 9888 email address info buffalotools com and you will be instructed on where to take the engine for warranty service Take the generator and proof of purchase your receipt to the repair facility recommended by the Customer Service Representative The warranty does not extend to generators damaged or affected by fuel contamination accidents neglect misuse unauthorized alterations use in an applicat...

Страница 3: ...d follow all safety instructions Carefully follow all assembly instructions Maintain the cultivator according to directions and schedule included in this operator s manual Ensure that anyone who uses the cultivator is familiar with all controls and safety precautions SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE DISPLACEMENT 43cc FUEL TANK CAPACITY 27 ounces GAS OILRATIO 50 1 2 6 ounces oil per gallon of gasoline OIL TYP...

Страница 4: ...dy footwear e g steel toed boots Never wear sandals sneakers or open shoes and never operate the cultivator with bare feet Do not wear loose clothing that might get caught in moving parts Always wear ANSI approved safety glasses for eye protection Always keep hands feet hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and cultivator Always wear a protective hearing device Do not allow ...

Страница 5: ...ust and muffler pointed in the direction away from the operator Never point the exhaust muffler towards anyone People should always be many feet away from the operation of the engine and its attachments Gasoline Fires and Handling Fuel Safely Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable Never use fuel where a spark or flame may be present Never use fuel where a potential source of ignition could occu...

Страница 6: ...emely hot during the operation of the engine These parts remain extremely hot after the engine has stopped Do not touch Prevention of Burns and Fires Never remove the muffler guard from the engine Never touch the muffler guard because it is extremely hot and will cause severe burns Never the engine that becomes hot after operation Always keep materials and debris away from muffler guard and other ...

Страница 7: ...nt to follow the safety instructions necessary for safe effective operation of your cultivator UNPACKING ASSEMBLY UNPACK CULTIVATOR 1 Carefully lift the cultivator out of the box remove any packing material and cut any ties holding the handlebar pieces to the cultivator assembly ASSEMBLY 1 Stand the cultivator assembly upright with tines and wheels on a level surface Wheels should be set in the lo...

Страница 8: ...hut off engine and allow engine to completely cool before refilling the fuel tank 2 Move to a well ventilated area outdoors away from flames and sparks 3 Clean debris from area around the fuel cap 4 Loosen fuel cap slowly Place the cap on a clean dry surface 5 Carefully add fuel without spilling 6 Do not fill gas tank completely full allow space for fuel to expand 7 Immediately replace fuel cap an...

Страница 9: ...crew and gas cap on clockwise tightly This will prevent gas from leaking during storage The gas cap will not leak during storage if gas cap is tight and the screw at the top is tight STARTING AND STOPPING ENGINE Move engine to a well ventilated area outdoors to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning Move to an area away from flames or sparks to avoid ignition of vapors if present Remove all debris from...

Страница 10: ...he CHOKE position as possible 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 Adjusting Wheels and Drag Stake The wheels on the cultivator can be adjusted to one of three positions The lowest wheel position is used for transporting the cultivator across a smooth level su...

Страница 11: ... cool environment Transferring the unit from a cold to a warm place can cause the build up of harmful condensation ENGINE MAINTENANCE Read the maintenance schedule and observe these recommendations to extend the life of your engine To help you properly care for your engine the following pages include a maintenance schedule routine inspection procedures and simple maintenance procedures using basic...

Страница 12: ... wrench Reconnect the spark plug wire Reinstall original spark plug tighten additional 1 2 turn Installing new spark plug adjust spark plug gap to 028in and tighten additional 1 8 1 4 turn NOTE Loose spark plug may overheat and damage engine Over tightened spark plug may damage threads in the cylinder head Carburetor Never tamper with factory setting of the carburetor To Remove Tines 1 Remove cott...

Страница 13: ... cap vent screw should be turned down tightly before transporting cultivator in a vehicle LONG TERM STORAGE If your 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 cultivator engine in a vertical position 3 Remove all debris from cultivator t...

Страница 14: ...nd 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 pull 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 3 Carburetor out of adjust...

Страница 15: ... 15 ENGINE PARTS EXPLOSION ...

Страница 16: ... 16 ENGINE PARTS LIST ...

Страница 17: ... 17 17 HOOD TINES PARTS EXPLOSION ...

Страница 18: ... 18 HANDLEBAR PARTS EXPLOSION ...

Страница 19: ...d parts is as follows 1 Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in your Owner s Manual is warranted for the warranty period stated above If the part fails during the period of warranty coverage the part will be repaired or replace by Buffalo Corp according to Subsection 4 below Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the rema...

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