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Throttle Lever
STARTING THE CULTIVATOR
The controls required to start and run the cultivator are located on the engine and are marked with
the icons for choke, prime, and engine on/stop.
Pre-Start Inspection
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Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts and bolts are secure.
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Inspect air cleaner for cleanliness.
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Check the fuel supply. Use fresh unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 89 or higher mixed at 50:1 with
high quality 2-cycle oil. Do not use gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol. Use of non-ethanol fuel is
best. We recommend the continuous use of a fuel additive/stabilizer to counteract the effects of ethanol.
These additives also prolong the shelf life of gasoline. Fill the fuel tank no closer than 1 inch from top of tank
to provide space for expansion.
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Be sure spark plug wire is attached and spark plug is tightened securely.
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Check position of wheels, and ensure unit is level and in a stable position.
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Check depth regulator lever position.
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Examine underneath and around engine for signs of leaks.
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Inspect fuel hoses for tightness and fuel seepage.
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Look for signs of engine damage.
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Remove any debris from muffler area and recoil starter.
Starting a Cold Engine
1) Place the cultivator on a flat surface and ensure it is stable.
2) Turn the engine s
witch to the “on” position.
3) Push the primer 6 times, slowly.
4) Close the choke lever
, the “start” position.
5) Pull starter cord rapidly, and allow rope to return normally, maintaining control of the starter cord at all times,
do not allow it to “snap back”. Repeat until the engine starts.
6) When the engine starts, after 10-15 seconds of running,
gradually move the choke lever to the “run” position.
Restarting a Warm Engine
1) Normally a warm engine will not require the use of the choke.
2) Turn the engine switch t
o the “on” position, leave the choke in the “run” position.
3) Pull starter cord rapidly, and allow rope to return normally, maintaining control of the starter cord at all times,
do not allow it to “snap back”. Repeat until the engine starts.
Starting a Flooded Engine
If you suspect the engine has been flooded (too much gasoline):
1) Place the cultivator on a flat surface and ensure it is stable.
2)
Turn the engine switch to the “on” position.
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