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To prevent accidental starting:
Avoid injury! Engine must be turned off and cool,
and spark plug wire must be removed from spark plug
before checking and adjusting engine or equipment.
CAUTION
Avoid injury! Engine must be shut-off, cool, and spark
plug wire removed before any repair or maintenance
can be done.
CAUTION
Avoid injury! Temperature of muffler and nearby
areas may exceed 150° F (65° C). Avoid these areas.
CAUTION
Avoid injury! Check mini cultivator often for loose
nuts and bolts. Keep these items tightened.
CAUTION
Cooling Fins
•
Cooling fins, air inlets and linkages must be free from
any debris before each use.
Air Filters
•
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 of operation. Clean
and oil filter daily in extremely dusty conditions.
Steps for Cleaning Air Filters
1.
Wash in warm water with mild soap until dirt and debris
are removed. Press filter when washing, do not twist.
2.
Rinse in warm water until soap and dirt are removed.
3.
Dry filter by wrapping in a clean cloth and pressing filter
until it is dry.
4.
Apply oil to the entire filter.
5.
Remove excess oil by squeezing filter.
6.
Attach the filter and filter cover to the engine.
Spark Plug
•
Check spark plug at the beginning of each season.
1.
Remove dirt and debris around the spark plug before
removing.
2.
Remove spark plug and replace if any of the following
have occurred: pitted electrodes, burned electrodes,
cracked porcelain, or deposits around the electrodes.
3.
Check spark plug for proper gap (.025” to .030”).
4.
After analysis of the spark plug, install original or a new
spark plug and tighten securely.
NOTE: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!
NOTE: SPARK PLUG IS NGK BM6A OR CHAMPION CJ8.
Carburetor
•
Never tamper with factory setting of the carburetor.
MAINTENANCE AND ST
MAINTENANCE AND ST
MAINTENANCE AND ST
MAINTENANCE AND ST
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
ORAGE
ORAGE
ORAGE
ORAGE
Mini Cultivator Maintenance
Mini Cultivator Maintenance
Mini Cultivator Maintenance
Mini Cultivator Maintenance
Mini Cultivator Maintenance
1.
The transmission case has 1.5 oz. or (3 tbsp.) of
grease installed at the factory. It is recommended that once
a year the transmission case be split and the grease level
checked. A high quality lithium grease is recommended,
which can be purchased at most automotive and hardware
stores. DO NOT overfill.
2.
Keep all screws, nuts, and bolts tight.
3.
For cold weather operation, store the unit in a cool
environment. Transferring the unit from a warm to a cold
place can cause the build up of harmful condensation.
Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance
Avoid injury! Never store engine with fuel in the tank
inside a building. Potential sparks may be present
for ignition of fuel and fuel vapors.
CAUTION
Avoid injury! An adult must always do maintenance
and repair on engine and mini cultivator.
CAUTION
Never twist air filters when cleaning. Always press.
