Before Starting Engine:
A
Adding Fuel to Cultivator:
B
1. Stop engine and allow it to cool before refueling.
2. Place the unit upright on the ground or on a sturdy bench and wipe and any debris from around the fuel cap.
3. Remove fuel cap slowly and use a funnel to pour the mixture into the tank, and replace the fuel cap.
4. Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills.
5. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling site before starting engine.
Operation
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Fig. 6
Fig. 9
Fig. 7
COLD START
RUN/WARM
START
Fig. 8
PRIMER BULB
Mixing Fuel / 2-Cycle Oil
WARNING
Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the cultivator.
Mix and pour fuel outdoors WHERE THERE ARE NO
SPARKS OR FLAMES.
The 2-cycle engine on your cultivator requires that fuel and
2-cycle engine oil need to be pre-mixed before adding to
the fuel tank.
WARNING
Always mix the gasoline and 2-cycle oil in a container
approved for gasoline. Never mix fuel directly in the engine
fuel tank.
Use fresh unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or
higher and less than 10% ethanol or methanol.
Use 2-cycle oil that meets or exceeds JASO – FC
specifications and is intended for mixing at a fuel to oil
ratio of 40:1.
CAUTION
Use of incorrect gasoline such as diesel fuel or gasoline
containing more than 10% ethanol or methanol will damage
the cultivator engine and void your warranty.
CAUTION
Use of incorrect oil, such as automotive oil, 2-cycle marine
outboard oil, or any oil other than specified oil will damage
the cultivator engine and void your warranty.
To mix the fuel and 2-cycle oil, follow instructions on 2-cycle
oil container for mixing fuel. Mix gasoline and 2-cycle oil
at a ratio of 40:1. A mixture with a 40:1 ratio is obtained
by mixing 1 gallon (4 liters) of gasoline with 3.2 ounces of
oil (95 ml). After adding oil to gasoline, shake container
momentarily to ensure proper mixing.
IMPORTANT: Mix only enough fuel for your immediate
needs. Do not store pre-mixed fuel.
Starting Engine:
C
Starting a Cold Engine
1. Place the cultivator on a flat surface.
2. Move the ignition switch to the “on” position. (See Figure 6)
3. Move the choke lever to the ‘cold start’ position. (See
Figure 7)
4. Press the primer bulb slowly 6 times. (See Figure 8)
5. Grab the recoil starter handle with your right hand, and
support the cultivator with your left hand. (See Figure 9)
6. Pull the recoil starter handle sharply until the engine
starts and runs
7. After engine starts and runs for 10-15 seconds, move
choke lever to “run/ warm start” position. (See Figure 7)
Starting a Warm Engine
1. Place the cultivator on a flat surface.
2. Move the ignition switch to the “on” position. (See Figure 6)
3. Move the choke lever to the ‘run/ warm start’ position.
(See Figure 7)
4. Grab the recoil starter handle with your right hand, and
support the cultivator with your left hand. (See Figure 9)
5. Pull the recoil starter handle sharply until the engine
starts and runs.
ON/RUN
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