Murray 11052x4NC User Manual
CULTIVATOR
INSTRUCTION BOOK
Read and keep this book for future reference.
This book contains important information on
SAFETY, ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
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Model
11052x4NC
CULTIVATEUR
Modèle
11052x4NC
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS
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GARANTIE. Ces informations doivent accompagner la machine pour
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CULTIVADORA
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
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SEGURIDAD, ENSAMBLADO, OPERACIÓN Y MANTENIMIENTO.
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Modelo
11052x4NC
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MURRAY, INC. Two Year Limited Warranty
Murray, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that this unit shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of Two (2) Years from
the date of purchase; however, this warranty does not cover engines, accessories (such as
snow blowers, snow blades, grass baggers and plows), transmissions, batteries and Normal Wear Parts (except as noted below) or transaxles as the companies that manufacture
these items furnish their own warranties and provide service through their authorized field
service facilities. For additional information, see the warranties covering these particular
parts. If you are uncertain whether your unit contains or is equipped with one or more of
these parts, consult your dealer prior to purchase. Subject to the terms and conditions noted
in this Limited Warranty, we shall, at our option, repair or replace at no cost to the original
purchaser any part covered by this Limited Warranty during the applicable warranty period.
In the event the battery proves defective within ninety (90) days from the date of purchase,
we will replace it without charge. If the battery proves defective after (90) days but within one
hundred twenty (120) days from the date of purchase, we will replace it for a charge of one
half (1/2) of the retail price of the battery in effect at the time of return.
Normal Wear Parts are defined as belts, blades, blade adapters, pneumatic tires, headlights
and seat covers. These parts are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship as delivered with the product. Any claim for repair or replacement of Normal Wear
Parts must be made within thirty (30) days of the date of purchase. No claims involving damage caused from material use, abuse or misuse will be honored.
This Murray, Inc. Two (2) Year Limited Warranty is your exclusive remedy; however, this
warranty is void or does not apply to any unit that has been tampered with, altered, misused,
abused or used for rental or other commercial and/or professional (non–homeowner) uses.
Your warranty does not cover minor mechanical adjustments which are not due to any defect in material or workmanship. For assistance in making such adjustments, consult your
Instruction Book.
To make a claim under this Murray, Inc. Two (2) Year Limited Warranty, return the unit (or
if authorized in advance, the defective part) along with your proof of purchase to an Authorized Service Center near you. To locate the nearest Authorized Service Center, call the
Central Parts Distributor for your area shown in the list provided with your unit or check the
Yellow Page listings in your local telephone directory. If you return the entire unit, we will
repair the unit. If we authorize the return of the defective part only, we will either replace or
repair the part. In the case of a defect in a transmission or differential (as distinguished from
a transaxle), the entire transmission or differential must be returned since they do not include user serviceable parts.
This Murray, Inc. Two (2) Year Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This Limited Warranty is given
in lieu of all other expressed and implied warranties including the implied warranty
of merchantability and warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. If you need addi-
tional information on this written warranty or assistance in obtaining service, call or write to
the address below. The model number along with the CUSTOMER CARE Center 1–800
number is on the Model Number Nameplate attached to the unit.
MURRAY, INC.
Outdoor Power Equipment
Customer Service Department
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
P.O. Box 268
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This instruction book is written for a person with some mechanical ability. Like most service books,
not all the steps are described. Steps on how to loosen or tighten fasteners are steps anyone can
follow with some mechanical ability. Read and follow these instructions before you use the unit.
Know your product: If you understand the unit and how the unit operates, you will get the best
performance. As you read this manual, compare the illustrations to the unit. Learn the location and
the function of the controls. To help prevent an accident, follow the operating instructions and the
safety rules. Keep this manual for future reference.
IMPORTANT: Many units are not assembled and are sold in cartons. It is the responsibility of the
owner to make sure the assembly instructions in this manual are exactly followed. Other units are
purchased in an assembled condition. On assembled units, it is the responsibility of the owner to
make sure the unit is correctly assembled. The owner must carefully check the unit according to
the instructions in this manual before it is first used.
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER
The responsibility of the owner is to follow the instructions below.
1. Carefully read and follow the rules for safe operation.
2. Follow all the assembly and preparation instructions.
3. Inspect the unit.
4. Make sure that the operator of the unit knows how to correctly use all standard and accessory
equipment.
5. Operate the unit only with guards, shields, and other safety items in place and working correctly.
6. Correctly adjust the unit.
7. Service the unit only with authorized or approved replacement parts.
8. Complete all maintenance on the unit.
OWNER’S INFORMATION
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Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
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SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Cultivator
WARNING: Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions.
It means: “Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety Is Involved.”
WARNING: To prevent accidental starting when setting–up,
transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark
plug wire and put wire where it cannot
contact the spark plug .
IMPORTANT: Safety standards require opera-
tor presence controls to minimize the risk of injury. Your cultivator is equipped with such
controls. Do not attempt to defeat the function
of the operator presence control under any circumstances.
Before Use
S Read the owner’s manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the cultivator. Know how
to stop the cultivator and disengage the
controls quickly.
S Do not operate the cultivator without wear-
ing adequate outer garments. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery
surfaces.
S Keep the area of operation clear of all per-
sons, particularly small children and pets.
S Thoroughly inspect the area where the cul-
tivator is to be used and remove all foreign
objects.
S Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people, their property, and
themselves.
S Disengage all clutches and shift into neu-
tral before starting the engine (motor).
Fuel Safety
S Handle fuel with care; it is highly flam-
mable.
S Use an approved container.
S Check fuel supply before each use, allow-
ing space for expansion as the heat of the
engine and/or sun can cause fuel to expand.
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S Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
Do not smoke while refueling. Never fill fuel
tank indoors. Replace fuel tank cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel.
S If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from
the area of spillage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.
S Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel
to a running or hot engine.
S Never store fuel or cultivator with fuel in the
tank inside a building where fumes may
reach an open flame.
Operating Safety
S Never allow children or young teenagers to
operate the cultivator. Keep them away
while it is operating. Never allow adults to
operate the cultivator without proper instruction.
S Do not operate this machine if you are tak-
ing drugs or other medication which can
cause drowsiness or affect your ability to
operate this machine.
S Do not use this machine if you are mentally
or physically unable to operate this machine safely.
S Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
during operation or while performing an
adjustment or repair to protect your eyes
from foreign objects that may be thrown
from the cultivator.
S Do not put hands or feet near or under ro-
tating parts.
S Exercise extreme caution when operating
on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or
roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or
traffic.
S Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
S Never operate the cultivator without proper
guards, plates, or other safety protective
devices in place.
S Use only attachments and accessories ap-
proved by the manufacturer of the machine
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(such as wheel weights, counterweights,
SAFETY RULES
and the like.
S Never operate the cultivator at high trans-
port speeds on hard or slippery surfaces.
Look behind and use care when backing.
S Never allow bystanders near the cultivator.
S Keep children and pets away while
operating.
S Never operate the cultivator without good
visibility or light.
S Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The
tines may catch in the ground and propel
the tiller forward. If this occurs, let go of the
handlebars and do not restrain the machine.
S Use extreme care when reversing or pull-
ing the machine towards you.
S Do not change the engine governor set-
tings or overspeed the engine.
S Start the engine or switch on the motor
carefully according to instructions and with
feet well away from the tines.
S Never pick up or carry a machine while the
engine is running.
S Do not run the engine indoors. The ex-
haust fumes are dangerous, containing
CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS
and DEADLY GAS.
S Take all possible precautions when leaving
the cultivator unattended. Stop the engine,
and if equipped, remove the key.
S Do not overload the cultivator capacity by
attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate.
Safe Storage
S Always refer to the owner’s manual instruc-
tions for important details if the cultivator is
to be stored for an extended period.
S Never store the cultivator with fuel in the
fuel tank inside a building where ignition
sources are present such as water and
space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in
any enclosure.
S If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this
outdoors.
S Keep the cultivator in safe working condi-
tion. Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness.
Repair / Adjustments Safety
S After striking a foreign object, stop the en-
gine. Remove the wire from the spark plug,
and keep the wire away from the plug to
prevent accidental starting. Thoroughly inspect the cultivator for any damage, and
repair the damage before restarting and
operating it.
S If cultivator should start to vibrate abnor-
mally, stop engine and check immediately
for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
S Stop the engine whenever you leave the
operating position. Also, disconnect the
spark plug wire before unclogging the tines
and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
S When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
shut off the engine and make certain all
moving parts have stopped.
S Never attempt to make any adjustments
while the engine is running except when
specifically recommended by the manufacturer.
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SAFETY RULES
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
IMPORTANT: Many of the following symbols are located on your unit or on literature supplied with the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for
each symbol.
Control And Operating Symbols
Slow Fast
Choke OFF
Half Choke
Full Choke
Safety Warning Symbols
WARNING
Thrown Objects.
Keep Bystanders Away.
Disconnect Spark Wire Before
Fuel Oil
Rotating Parts. Stop Engine.
WARNING
Making Adjustments.
WARNING
IMPORTANT
Read Owner’s Manual
Before Operating
This Machine.
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WARNING
Wear Eye Protection
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STOP
ASSEMBLY
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ASSEMBLY
PARTS PACKED SEPARATELY
IN CARTON
1 – Owner’s Manual (not shown)
1 – Upper Handle
1 – Right Lower Handle
1 – Left Lower Handle
1 – Parts Bag
WARNING: Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields while as
sembling the cultivator.
Figure 1 shows the cultivator completely assembled.
References to the right or left side of the cultivator are from the viewpoint of the operator’s position behind the unit.
HOW TO REMOVE THE
CULTIVATOR FROM THE CARTON
1. Remove the parts bag from the carton.
2. Remove the handles from the carton.
3. Remove the packing material positioned
around the unit.
4. Lift the cultivator out of the carton and
place on a hard level surface.
5. Remove the packing material from the
tines.
Figure 1
HOW TO
ASSEMBLE THE HANDLE
The lower handles have a short bend at the
bottom and have been flattened at the top.
1. Unwind the throttle control from around
the engine. Straighten the throttle cable.
Make sure that you do not bend or kink
the cable.
2. Remove the locknuts, washers, and
screws from the tine shield (see
Figure 2).
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Washers
Locknuts
WashersTine Shield
Bolts
Figure 2
3. Insert the right lower handle into the
ASSEMBLY
mounting channel (see Figure 3). Make
sure the flat end at the top of the handle
is facing inward.
4. Mount a washer on each screw. Push
the screws through the tine shield, the
lower handle, and half way through the
engine casting (see Figure 4).
5. Insert the left lower handle into the
mounting channel (see Figure 3). Make
sure the flat end at the top of the handle
is facing inward.
6. Push the screws through the engine
casting, the lower handle, and the tine
shield. Secure with washers and locknuts as shown in Figure 4. Do not tight-
en as this time.
7. Remove the fasteners from the upper
handle (see Figure 5).
8. Assemble the upper handle to the lower
handles with the fasteners.
9. Tighten the knobs.
Right Lower
Handle
Mounting Channel
Washer
Screw
Left Lower
Handle
Figure 3
Washer
Locknut
NOTE: To tighten the knobs, hold the
curved carriage bolt head against the
outside of the lower handle as you
tighten the knobs.
10. Tighten the locknuts that hold the ends
of the lower handles (see Figure 4).
Tighten only enough to firmly hold the
handles.
CAUTION: Over tightening the locknuts can change the shape of the handle and damage the engine casing.
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Curved
Washer
Carriage
Bolt
Flat Washer
Tine Shield
Figure 4
Knob
Upper Handle
Figure 5
11. Remove the shut-off switch, switch
ASSEMBLY
bracket, screw, and wire harness from
the parts bag.
12. Mount the throttle control and shut-off
switch to the right handle. Secure the
eyelet, the shut-off switch, the switch
bracket and the throttle control to the
handle with the screw as shown in
Figure 6.
13. Connect the terminal to the shut-off
switch (see Figure 6).
14. Connect the other end of the wire as-
sembly to the two wires at the rear of
the engine (see Figure 7).
NOTE: If the shut-off switch wires are
not properly connected, the shut-off
switch will not stop the engine.
15. Attach the throttle control cable and
the wire assembly to the upper and
lower handle with the tie strap (see
Figure 8). Thread the pointed end of the
tie strap through the other (square) end
of the strap. Pull the tie strap tight
around the throttle cable and the lower
handle.
Shut-off
Switch
Switch
Bracket
Throttle
Control
Screw
Eyelet
Terminal
Figure 6
NOTE: One side of the tie strap is
rough, the other side is smooth. The
rough side must be on the inside of the
loop formed when the ends of the tie
strap are put together.
16. Try to loosen the tie strap. If it will loosen, it is put together with the smooth side
to the inside of the loop. Remove the tie
strap and reverse the direction.
17. Cut off the excess strap.
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Wire Assembly
Figure 7
Tie Strap
Figure 8
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ASSEMBLY
n CHECKLIST
For the best performance and satisfaction
from this quality product, please review the
following checklist before you operate the
cultivator:
n All assembly instructions have been
completed.
n Check carton. Make sure no loose
parts remain in the carton.
n All fasteners have been properly tight-
ened.
As you learn how to use the cultivator, pay
extra attention to the following important
items:
nn Fuel tank is filled with a fresh, clean,
fuel mixture.
nn Become familiar and understand the
function of all controls. Before you
start the engine, operate all controls.
IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and must not be
used on or near any unimproved forest–covered, brush–covered or grass–covered land
unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it must be maintained in
effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands. See an Authorized Service Center for a spark arrester for the muffler.
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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR CULTIVATOR
READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE YOU OPERATE the
cultivator. To familiarize yourself with the location of the controls, compare the illustrations with
your cultivator. Save this manual for future reference.
Shut-off
Switch
Throttle Control
Lever
Upper Handle
Lower Handle
Depth Rod and
Transport Wheels
Assembly
Throttle Control – Controls the engine
speed and the tine rotation. The cultivator is
equipped with a centrifugal clutch that engages the tine drive system when the engine
speed is increased.
Choke Control Lever – Use to assist
when starting a cold engine.
ON / OFF Switch – The ON position al-
lows the engine to start. The OFF position
stops the engine and keeps the engine from
starting.
Recoil Starter Handle
Choke Control
Air Cleaner
Fuel Cap
Tine Shield
Tines
Figure 9
Shut-off Switch – Use to stop the engine.
Recoil Starter Handle – The engine is
equipped with an easy pull recoil starter.
Depth Rod – Mount with the wheels up to
adjust the depth of cut. Also use to help control the direction and speed of the cultivator.
Transport Wheels – Mount with the
wheels down when transporting the cultivator.
EYE PROTECTION
Always wear safety glasses. If you wear eye
glasses, put a Wide Vision Safety Mask over
your eye glasses.
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WARNING: Debris thrown from
the cultivator can result in for-
eign objects being thrown into
the eyes, which can cause severe eye
damage. Always wear safety glasses or
eye shields when operating the cultivator.
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OPERATION
HOW TO USE THE CULTIVATOR
How To Stop The Cultivator
1. Release the throttle control to stop the
tines.
2. Move the ON/OFF switch, on the engine,
to the OFF position.
How To Set The Depth
Use the depth rod to control the tilling depth
and the forward speed. Set the depth rod to
the desired tilling position as follows:
1. Remove the hairpin and the clevis pin
from the depth rod (see Figure 10).
2. Adjust the depth rod upward to dig shallower or downward to dig deeper.
Depth Rod
Clevis Pin
Depth Rod Bracket
3. Reinstall the clevis pin and hairpin.
HOW TO
OPERATE THE CULTIVATOR
1. Start the engine. See “How To Start The
Engine”.
2. Tilt the unit back on the depth stake or
depth rod until the tines are off the
ground. Squeeze the throttle control all
the way up against the hand grip. The
engine is governor controlled and must
be run at full throttle while tilling.
3. Hold the handle firmly and slowly tilt the
unit forward to begin the tilling action.
4. As the tines begin to make contact with
the ground, hold back on the handles so
Figure 10
that the tines will dig into the soil and not
ride forward over the ground.
5. Avoid tilling soil that is too dry as it will
pulverize and produce a dust that will not
hold water. Also, tilling soil that is too wet
will be hard on the machine and produce
unsatisfactory clods.
6. Lowering the depth stake will slow the
cultivator and make it till deeper. Raising
the depth bar will allow it to move faster
and till more shallow. See “How To Set
The Depth Stake or Depth Rod”.
WARNING: Keep away from the
rotating tines. Rotating tines
can cause injury.
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OPERATION
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
How To Prepare The Engine
WARNING: Always use a safety
fuel container. Do not smoke
when adding the fuel mixture to
the engine. When inside an enclosure,
do not fill the fuel tank. Before you add
the fuel mixture, stop the engine. Let the
engine cool for several minutes.
How To Mix The Fuel Mixture
The two cycle engine, used on this cultivator,
requires a mixture of gasoline and oil for lubrication of the bearings and other moving
parts. The correct fuel mixture ratio is 24:1
(5.3 oz. oil per one gallon of gas – see the
Fuel Mixture Chart). Gasoline and oil must
be pre–mixed in a clean gasoline container.
Always use fresh, clean, unleaded gasoline.
Mix gasoline and oil as follows:
1. Pour one (1) U.S. quart of fresh, clean,
unleaded automotive gasoline into a one
gallon size gasoline container.
2. Add 5.3 ounces of clean, high quality,
two–cycle oil to the gasoline container.
IMPORTANT: Do not use outboard motor oil or multi–viscosity oils,such as
10W–30 or 10W–40.
3. Install the fuel cap onto the gasoline container. Vigorously shake the gasoline
container to mix the oil with the gasoline.
4. Add an additional three (3) U.S. quarts of
gasoline to the gallon container. Again
shake the gasoline container.
5. This completes the gasoline mixing procedure. The gasoline can now be added
to the fuel tank.
FUEL MIXTURE CHART (mixture 24:1)
U.S. SI. (Metric
GAS OIL GAS OIL
1 Gal. 5.3 oz. 4 Liters .167 L
2 Gal. 11 oz. 8 Liters .333 L
5 Gal. 27 oz. 20 Liters .833 L
Do not fill the fuel tank with gasoline that does not have oil mixed in it. Shake the
gasoline container before each filling of the fuel tank.
Add more gas
(3 U. S. Quarts)
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OIl
(5.3 oz)
Gasoline
1U.S.
Quart
1 U.S. Gallon container
Shake Can
1 U.S.
Gallon
Special
Gasoline
OPERATION
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HOW TO START THE ENGINE
Before you start the engine, make sure that
you have read and understand all the instructions on the preceding pages.
1. Fill the fuel tank to 1/2 inch below the
bottom of the fill neck. Reinstall the fuel
tank cap securely. Always use fresh fuel.
Never use fuel that could be stale from
long periods of storage.
2. Move the Shut-off switch to the ON
position (see Figure 11).
3. If the engine is cold, move the choke
control to the Full Choke position (all the
way down).
NOTE: Do not choke a hot or warm
engine.
4. Put the unit firmly on the tines and depth
stake, or wheels, in an open area.
5. Hold the right handle firmly with your left
hand.
6. Hold the rope handle with your right
hand and pull to start the engine. Repeat
if necessary. (It is sometimes necessary
to hold the throttle control lever against
the hand grip with your left hand. As
soon as the engine starts, slowly release
the throttle control. If released too slowly,
the unit will sometimes move forward).
7. When the engine starts, move the choke
lever to the Half Choke position. When
the engine runs smoothly, move the
choke lever to the No Choke position.
NOTE: If the tines do not stop when
the throttle control is released, adjust
the carburetor idle speed. For adjustment of carburator, see the Engine
Manual.
8. To stop the engine, release the throttle
control and move the Shut-off switch to
the OFF position.
9. If the engine becomes flooded remove
and dry the spark plug. See “Spark Plug
Maintenance” in the Maintenance section of this manual. Then, pull the starter
rope with the choke lever in the No Cho-
ke position.
WARNING: The muffler and sur
rounding areas become hot after running the engine. Avoid
these areas.
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Shut-Off Switch
Recoil Starter Handle
Air Cleaner
No Choke
Half Choke
Full Choke
Choke Control
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Figure 11
OPERATION
CULTIVATING TIPS
S Tilling is digging in, turning over and
breaking up packed soil before planting.
Loose unpacked soil helps root growth.
Best tilling depth is 4 to 6 inches. A tiller
will also clear the soil of unwanted vegetation. The decomposition of this vegetation matter enriches the soil. Depending
on the climate (rainfall and wind), it may
be advisable to till the soil at the end of
the growing season to further condition
the soil.
S Avoid tilling soil that is too dry as it will
pulverize and produce a dust that will not
hold water. Also, tilling soil that is too wet
will produce unsatisfactory clods.
S Better growth will be obtained if an area
is tilled properly and used soon after tilling to preserve the moisture content.
S The depth stake (on the back of the culti-
vator) serves a dual purpose. It helps
regulate the depth of the cut and also
acts as a brake to help the operator control the speed of the cultivator.
S Lowering the depth stake will slow the
cultivator and make it till deeper. Raising
the depth stake will allow it to move faster and till more shallow.
S If the cultivator stops forward motion and
tries to dig deeper than necessary, move
the handles from side to side to start forward motion.
S Cultivating is loosening or digging
around growing plants which allows the
plants to flourish.
S When using the cultivator to remove
weeds, it is best to cultivate no deeper
than 1–1/2 inches. Cultivating deeper will
only pull to the surface ungerminated
weed seeds. Raising the depth stake will
allow it to move faster and till more shallow.
S When cultivating around plants or close
areas, you may want to remove the outside tines. See “Tine Replacement” in
the Service/Adjustments section.
S For better control when cultivation
around delicate plants, turn over the
stake and support the cultivator with the
wheels.
WARNING: Read the Owner’s
manual. Know location and
functions of all controls. Keep
all safety devices and shields in place.
Never allow children or uninstructed
adults to operate cultivator. Shut off engine before unclogging tines or making
repairs. Keep bystanders away from machine. Keep away from rotating parts
and tines. They can cause injury.
HINTS FOR DEPTH STAKE OR
WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
Light cultivation with moderate
growth
(1 to 2 inches depth)
Adjust the wheels upward to their highest or
next to their highest position. Make sure the
handles are at a comfortable height for operating the cultivator.
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Seed bed preparation
(4 to 6 inches depth)
Use the depth stake. Adjust the depth stake
downward for deeper cultivation.
Heavy soil (4 inch depth or greater)
Remove the depth stake and work the tines
down with a back and forth motion to at least
a depth of 4 inches. Slowly pull the cultivator
backward allowing the soil to feed forward
over the tines.
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MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
SERVICE RECORDS
Fill in dates as you
complete regular
service.
Tighten All Screws and
Nuts
Lubricate Tine Shaft
Lubricate Transmission
Check Spark Plug
Clean and Oil Air Cleaner
Filter
Clean Cylinder Exhaust
Ports
Drain Fuel
Before
Each
Use
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Model No.: See Nameplate
Date Of Purchase:
Horse Power: 2
Displacement: 3.0 cu. in.
Gasoline Capacity: 20 oz.
Fuel/Oil Mix Ratio: 24:1 Oil To Gas
Spark Plug: Champion
Spark Plug Gap: 0.035 inch
Idle RPM: 1700–3000
(49.2 cc.)
(5.3 oz. oil to 1 gal. gas)
(use unleaded regular)
RCJ–8Y
After
First
2
Hours
Every
Hours
Every
25
Hours
Before
75
Storage
Before
Each
Season
SERVICE
DATES
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this cultivator does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value
from the warranty, the operator must maintain the cultivator as instructed in this
manual.
Some adjustments must be made periodically to properly maintain your cultivator.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual must be
checked at least once each season.
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MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION
Every 25 hours and/or at the beginning of
each season, make sure the gear box is
filled with lubricant (see Figure 12). Tubes of
gear lubricant are available from most automotive supply stores. Use portable tool
grease such as Lubriplate 630AA (Product
No. 06787, 1–3/4 oz. tube) or Lubriplate
GR–132 (Product No. 15892, 10 oz. tube).
After cleaning and before storage, apply oil
to the tine shaft (see Figure 12).
WARNING: Allow the transmission to cool before filling with
grease.
1. Remove both left side tines. See “How
To Replace The Tines” in the Service
and Adjustments section.
2. Remove the air vent screw (see
Figure 12).
3. Mount a grease gun onto the grease fit-
ting. Fill the transmission until the
grease begins to come out of the air vent
screw hole.
4. Reinstall the air vent screw.
5. Check the condition of the felt washer
(see Figure 12). Replace the felt wash-
er if it is damaged (see the Repair Parts
section in this manual).
6. Clean and lubricate the tine shaft with a
few drops of oil.
7. Reinstall the left side tines.
8. Remove the right side tines. Check the
felt washer for damage. Clean and oil
the tine shaft. Reinstall the right side
tines.
Air Vent Screw
Tine
Shaft
Felt
Washer
Grease Fitting
Figure 12
HOW TO CLEAN THE TINES
Always remove dirt and debris from the cultivator after each use. Remove any string,
wire or vegetation that may become lodged
in the mechanism and stop the tines from
rotating.
1. Release the throttle control and move
the on–off switch to the OFF position.
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the
spark plug.
2. While wearing gloves, remove the hair-
pins and clevis pins that secure the tine
assemblies to the shaft (see Figure 13).
Remove the tines from the shaft.
3. Remove any lodged debris from the
shaft and tines. Clean and lubricate the
tine shaft with a few drops of oil.
4. Reassemble the tines on the shaft and
secure with a clevis pin and hairpin.
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5. Connect the spark plug wire to the spark
plug.
Clevis
Pins
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Hair Pins
Tines
Figure 13
MAINTENANCE
SPARK PLUG
Check the spark plug every 25 hours. Replace the spark plug if the electrodes are
pitted or burned or if the porcelain is
cracked.
1. Make sure the spark plug is clean.
Clean the spark plug by carefully scraping the electrodes (do not sand blast or
use a wire brush).
2. Check the spark plug gap with a feeler
gauge. See “Product Specifications” for
the correct spark plug gap and replacement spark plug.
3. Before installing the spark plug, coat
the threads lightly with oil for easy removal. Tighten the spark plug to a torque
of 15 foot–pounds.
Feeler Gauge
0.035”
Spark Plug
Figure 14
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE TINES
References to the right or left side of the cultivator are from the viewpoint of the operator’s position behind the unit.
All four tines are different and cannot be interchanged. The tines must be correctly
installed or the cultivator will not function
properly.
To till around plants or in small areas, the
outside tines can be removed to reduce the
tilling width to approximately 7 inches.
WARNING: The tines are self
sharpening and will become
carefully.
The tines will all wear evenly. If the tines are
being replaced because of wear, we recommend that all four tines be replaced at the
same time. To replace the tines, do the following:
quite sharp from use. Handle
Tine Removal
1. Put the on–off switch in the OFF position.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the
spark plug.
3. While wearing gloves, remove the hair-
pins and clevis pins that secure the tine
assemblies to the shaft (see Figure 15).
Remove the tines from one side of the
unit.
Clevis
Pins
Tine Installation
1. Clean and lubricate the tine shaft with a
few drops of oil.
2. Place the inside tine on the tine shaft
and reinstall the clevis pin and hairpin.
3. When the tines are properly installed, the
letter R will be visible on the outside of
the right tine (see Figure 16). The letter
L will be visible on the outside of the left
tine.
R
Figure 16
4. Mount the outside tine on the tine shaft
and fasten with the clevis pin and hair-
pin (see Figure 15).
5. The cutting tips on the outside tines all
bend in toward the inside tine. When assembled correctly, the letter R on the
right side, or L on the left side, will be
visible from the outside of the unit.
Hair Pins
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Tines
6. Repeat the above steps on the opposite
side of the unit.
NOTE: Make sure the tines are installed
on the correct side of the unit.
Figure 15
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
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STORAGE
WARNING: Never store the cul
tivator indoors with fuel in the
fuel tank. Never store in an enclosed, poorly ventilated area where
fumes could reach an open flame, a
spark or a pilot light as on a furnace, wa
ter heater or clothes dryer.
WARNING: Do not remove gas
oline while inside a building,
near a fire, or while you smoke.
Gasoline fumes can cause an explosion
or a fire.
When the cultivator is put in storage for thirty
days or more, follow the steps below to
make sure the cultivator is in good condition
the following season.
Cultivator
S Completely clean the cultivator.
S Remove the tines. Clean and apply oil to
the tine shafts. Mount the tines onto the
tine shafts. See “How To Remove And
Install The Tines” in the Service And Adjustments section.
S Loosen the knobs that secure the upper
handle to the lower handle. Carefully fold
the upper handle. Make sure the throttle
cable is not bent. Tighten the knobs.
S The cross piece of the upper handle (be-
tween the lower handles) can now be
used as a carry handle. To store the cultivator up off the floor and out of the way,
the cross piece can also be hooked over
a wall hook.
S Put the cultivator in a building that has
good ventilation.
S Cover the cultivator with a suitable pro-
tective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic.
IMPORTANT: Never cover the cultivator
while the engine and exhaust areas are
still warm.
NOTE: A yearly checkup or tune–up by a
Authorized Service Center is a good way
to make sure that your cultivator will provide maximum performance for the next
season.
Engine
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent
gum deposits from forming in fuel system
parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter,
fuel hose, and tank during storage. Also,
using alcohol–blended fuels (called gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.
To prevent engine damage when the cultivator is in storage for 30 days or more, follow
the steps below:
S Let the engine run until it is out of gaso-
line.
S Slowly pull the starter handle until you
feel resistance due to compression in
the cylinder, then stop.
S Slowly release the starter rope. This
position will close both the intake and the
exhaust ports and help prevent corrosion
of the piston and cylinder.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
Engine runs erratically
or
TROUBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine difficult to start
or
Engine runs erratically
Engine will not run at full
speed
Engine speed does not
increase properly
Engine smokes
excessively
Tines continue to rotate
when throttle control is
released
Tines will not turn Debris lodged in tine Remove debris. See “How
Unit does not till properly Incorrect tine installation Check the tines for proper
Stale fuel mixture Drain fuel tank. Fill with fresh
Too much oil in fuel mixture Check fuel mixture chart and
Dirt in fuel tank or out of fuel Clean fuel tank.
Carburetor out of adjustment See your engine manual for
Fouled spark plug Clean and set spark plug
Dirty air filter Clean and oil air filter.
Debris interfering with throttle
linkage
Plugged air filter
Too much oil in fuel mixture
Carburetor out of adjustment Adjust carburetor idle speed.
fuel mixture.
mix fresh fuel.
adjusting the carburator.
gap.
Clean dirt and debris of top
of carburetor.
Clean and oil air filter.
Check fuel mix chart and mix
fresh fuel.
See your engine manual for
adjusting the carburetor.
To Clean The Tines” in the
Maintenance section.
installation. See “How To
Remove And Install The
Tines” in the Service And
Adjustments section.
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THROTTLE
17
REF.
MOUNT SCREW
MODEL 11052x4NC
REF.
UPPER HANDLES
REF.
LOWER HANDLES
10
KEY
PART NO. DESCRIPTION
NO.
10 2.0HP Engine
11 56694 Flat washer
12 335350 Rotor
13 120380 Washer, Reg
REF.
TINE SHIELD
KEY
11
12
13
PART NO. DESCRIPTION
NO.
14
323392C
14 001x90 Screw
17 319306 Cable, Throttle
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