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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Always stop unit and dis-
connect spark plug wire (or disconnect pow-
erhead from power source) before performing
maintenance.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service center for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
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Tine Guard -- Discontinue use of cultivator if
tine guard is damaged.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
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Clevis pins
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Hitch pin clips
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
DECALS
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After each use, inspect complete unit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter-
gent.
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Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
TINE MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
The tines will continue to
spin after the engine stops or after the throttle
trigger has been released. To avoid serious
injury, make sure the tines have stopped
coasting and disconnect the spark plug (or
disconnect powerhead from power source)
before performing work on the tines.
WARNING:
Always replace tines
that are bent, warped, cracked, broken, or
damaged in any other way. Never attempt to
straighten and reuse a damaged tine. Use
only specified replacement tines. Wear pro-
tective gloves when handling or performing
maintenance on the tines to help avoid injury.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TINE REPLACEMENT
WARNING:
The tines will continue to
spin after the engine stops or after the throttle
trigger has been released. To avoid serious
injury, make sure the tines have stopped
coasting and disconnect the spark plug (or
disconnect powerhead from power source)
before performing work on the tines.
WARNING:
Wear protective gloves
when handling or performing maintenance on
the tines to avoid injury. The tines become very
sharp from use.
1. Remove the hitch pin clips and clevis pins.
Hitch Pin Clip
Clevis Pin
2. Remove the tines and felt cushions from
the shaft.
3. Clean and oil the shaft.
4. Replace the tines and the felt cushions.
5. Repeat previous steps on opposite side.
6. Reinstall clevis pins and hitch pin clips.
NOTE:
When installed correctly, the hubs
on the tines will face each other. The letters
“R” stamped on the tines will be on the right
side of the cultivator and the letters “L” will be
on the left side.
