Toro 58601 Operator's Manual

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containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

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Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

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Figure1

1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

ModelNo.

SerialNo.

Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe recommendedprecautions.

Introduction

Thiscultivatorisintendedtobeusedbyresidential homeownersorprofessional,hiredoperatorsto cultivateandlevelsoilaswellasblendlandscape materials,compostandfertilizer.Usingthisproduct forpurposesotherthanitsintendedusecouldprove dangeroustoyouandbystanders.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

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Contents

Safety

Safety.......................................................................3

GeneralSafety...................................................3

SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4

Setup........................................................................5

1AssemblingtheHandle....................................5

2RotatingtheDragStake...................................6

ProductOverview.....................................................7

Controls.............................................................7

Specications....................................................8

BeforeOperation...................................................8

BeforeOperationSafety.....................................8

AddingFuel........................................................9

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................10

RemovingandInstallingtheTines....................10

DuringOperation..................................................11

DuringOperationSafety....................................11

StartingtheEngine...........................................12

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................12

AdjustingtheWheels........................................12

AdjustingtheDragStake..................................13

OperatingTips.................................................13

AfterOperation....................................................14

AfterOperationSafety......................................14

HaulingtheMachine.........................................14

Maintenance...........................................................15

MaintenanceSafety..........................................15

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........15

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................15

PreparingforMaintenance...............................15

EngineMaintenance...........................................16

ServicingtheAirFilter.......................................16

ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................16

Storage...................................................................17

StorageSafety..................................................17

CleaningandStoringtheMachine....................17

Troubleshooting......................................................19

Thismachinehasbeendesignedinaccordancewith ANSIB71.8-2016.

GeneralSafety

Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsand feetandofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

•Read,understand,andfollowtheinstructions

andwarningsinthisOperator’sManualandon themachineandattachmentsbeforestartingthe engine.

•Bethoroughlyfamiliarwiththecontrolsandthe

properuseoftheequipment.Knowhowtostop themachineanddisengagethecontrolsquickly .

•Donotputyourhands,feet,otherbodyparts,or

clothingnearorundertherotatingtinesorother movingpartsofthemachine.

•Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallproper

shields,guards,andothersafetyprotective devicesinplaceandfunctioningproperlyonthe machine.

•Keepbystanders,especiallysmallchildren,and

petsoutoftheoperatingarea.

•Donotallowchildrentooperatethemachine.

Allowonlypeoplewhoareresponsible,trained, familiarwiththeinstructions,andphysically capabletooperatethemachine.

•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts

tostopbeforeyouleavetheoperator’sposition. Disconnectthespark-plugwire,keepitawayfrom theplugtopreventaccidentalstarting,andallow themachinetocoolbeforeadjusting,fueling, unclogging,servicing,cleaning,orstoringthe machine.

Improperlyusingormaintainingthismachinecan resultininjury .T oreducethepotentialforinjury, complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalways payattentiontothesafety-alertsymbol meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personalsafety instruction.Failuretocomplywiththeseinstructions mayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

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1.Presstheprimer3times,pushthechokeleverdown,pull therecoil-starthandle,andoncetheengineisrunningpull thechokeleverup.

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1.Squeezethethrottletoengagethetines.

1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.

2.Warning—alloperatorsshouldbetrainedbeforeoperating themachine.

3.Warning—keepbystandersaway.

4.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsand shieldsinplace.

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5.Warning—lookbehindyouwhenoperatingthemachinein reverse.

6.Warning—donotoperateoverburiedlines.

7.Warning—keepfeetawayfrommovingparts.

8.Warning—shutofftheengineanddisconnectthespark plugandreadtheOperator’sManualbeforeperforming maintenance.

Setup

LooseParts

Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.

ProcedureDescription

AssemblingtheHandle

Partsneededforthisprocedure:

4Knobnut

Curvedwasher

Saddlebolt

1Middlehandlebar

Upperlefthandlebar

1Upperrighthandlebar

Knobnut4 Curvedwasher Saddlebolt Middlehandlebar1 Upperlefthandlebar Upperrighthandlebar1

Nopartsrequired

Qty.

Use

4 4

–

Assemblethehandle.

Rotatethedragstake.

Procedure

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface.

2.Setthewheelstothelowestposition;Adjusting

theWheels(page12).

3.Attachthemiddlehandlebartothelower handlebar.

Note:Youcaninstallitintheupperorlower

holes,dependingonheightpreference.

Important:Donotovertightentheknob

nuts.

1.Middlehandle

2.Lowerhandle

3.Knobnut(2)

4.Attachtheupperrightandupperlefthandlebars tothemiddlehandlebar.

Important:Donotovertightentheknob

nuts.

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Figure3

4.Curvedwasher(2)

5.Saddlebolt(2)

Figure4

1.Knobnut(2)4.Leftupperhandle

2.Curvedwasher(2)

3.Saddlebolt(2)

5.Rightupperhandle

RotatingtheDragStake

NoPartsRequired

Procedure

1.Removethelockpin.

2.Rotatethedragstakesothatitpointsdownward, facingtowardthetines.

3.Installthelockpin.

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Figure5

1.Lockpin2.Dragstake

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ProductOverview

Figure6

1.Engineon/offswitch

2.Chokelever

3.Throttlecontrol8.Tines

4.Handlebar-heightadjustment9.Primerbulb

5.Starterhandle

Controls

EngineOn/OffSwitch

UsetheengineOn/Offswitchtoshuttheengineoff. EnsurethattheswitchisintheONpositionbefore startingtheengine.

6.Engine

7.Fuelcap

10.Wheelverticalguide

ChokeLever

MovethechokeleverontheenginetotheCHOKE positionwheninitiallystartingacoldengine,then moveitintotheRUNpositiononcestarted.

ThrottleControl

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeed,andithasa continuous-variablesetting.

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Operatethemachineusingfullthrottleforbest performance.

Specications

Specicationsanddesignaresubjecttochange withoutnotice.

Height

Length

Width

Weight

Cultivatingwidth15to25cm(6to10inches)

CultivatingdepthUpto20cm(8inches)

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe productwarranty.

97cm(38inches)

89cm(35inches)

46cm(18inches)

15kg(33lb)

Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

BeforeOperation

BeforeOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedadultstooperate

orservicethemachine.Localregulationsmay restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Usingthismachineisstrenuous.Youmustbein

goodphysicalconditionandmentallyalert.Ifyou haveanyconditionthatmightbeaggravatedby strenuouswork,checkwithyourdoctorbefore operatingthemachine.

•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Checkthatallguardsandsafetydevices,suchas

deectors,areinplaceandfunctioningproperly. Donotoperatethemachineunlesstheyare functioningproperly.

•Knowhowtoshutofftheenginequickly.

•Keepbystanders,especiallysmallchildren,and

petsoutoftheoperatingarea.

•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawhereyouwilluse

themachineandremoveallobjectsthatcould interferewiththeoperationofthemachineorthat themachinecouldthrow.

FuelSafety

•Useextremecareinhandlingfuel.Itisextremely

ammableanditsvaporsareexplosive.

•Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andother

sourcesofignition.

•Useonlyanapprovedfuelcontainer.

•Donotremovethefuelcaporaddfueltothetank

whiletheengineisrunningorhot.

•Allowtheenginetocoolbeforellingthefueltank.

•Donotllthefueltankindoors.

•Donotoverllthefueltank.Replacethefuelcap

andtightenitsecurelyafterfueling.Cleanup spilledfuelbeforestartingtheengine.

•Donotllcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruck

ortrailerbedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplace containersontheground,awayfromthevehicle beforelling.

•Removethemachinefromthetruckortrailer

beforellingthefueltank.Ifthisisnotpossible, thenaddfuelfromaportablecontainerratherthan fromafuel-dispensernozzle.

•Keepthefuel-dispensernozzleincontactwith

therimofthefueltankorcontaineropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotusea nozzlelock-opendevice.

•Ifyouspillfuelonyourclothing,changeyour

clothingimmediately.

•Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostarttheengine;

movethemachineawayfromthespillandavoid creatingasourceofignitionuntilthefuelvapors havedissipated.

•Ifyoumustdrainthefueltank,doitoutdoors.

•Storefuelinafuelcontainerandkeepitoutofthe

reachofchildren.

•Donotstorethemachinewithfuelinthefueltank

orfuelcontainerwherethereisanopename, spark,orpilotlight,suchasonawaterheateror otherappliance.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore storingthemachineinanyenclosure.

•Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.Long-term

exposuretovaporscancauseseriousinjuryand illness.

AddingFuel

RecommendedFuel

TypeUnleadedgasoline

Minimumoctanerating

Ethanol

MethanolNone

MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl ether)

Oil

Useonlyclean,fresh(nomorethan30daysold),fuel fromareputablesource.

MixingFuel

Thisproductispoweredbya2-cycleengineand requirespre-mixingfueland2-cycleoil.Pre-mix unleadedgasolineand2-cycleengineoilinaclean containerapprovedforfuel.Donotmixquantities largerthanusableina30-dayperiod.

Important:Topreventenginedamage,donotuse

automotiveoil(suchasSAE30or10W30)orfuel mixedatthewrongfuel-to-oilratio.

50:1Fuel-to-OilRatioMixingChart

Fuel

3.8L(1USgallon)76ml(2.6oz)

7.6L(2USgallons)152ml(5.1oz)

19L(5USgallons)380ml(13oz)

87(US)or91(research octane;outsidetheUS)

Nomorethan10%byvolume

Lessthan15%byvolume

2-cycleoil;mixedin50:1 fuel-to-oilratio

Oil

–Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

–Keepyourhandsandfaceawayfromthe

nozzleandthefuel-tankopening.

–Keepfuelawayfromyoureyesandskin.

1.Pour1.9L(0.5USgallon)fresh,unleadedfuel intoanapprovedfuelcontainer.

2.Add2-cycleoiltothefuelaccordingtothechart.

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Figure7

3.Installthecaponthefuelcontainer.

4.Shakethecontainertomixthefuelandoil thoroughly.

5.Slowlyremovethecapandaddtheremaining amountoffuel.

Note:Donotmixfuelandoilinthefueltank.Oilat

roomtemperaturemixeseasierandmorethoroughly thancoldoil.Oilbelow0°C(32°F)requiresadditional mixing.

UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

Usefuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeep thefuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedbythe fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining

methanolorethanol.

Addtheamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

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Figure9

1.Hairpincotter

FillingtheFuelTank

Fuel-tankcapacity:1.1L(36oz)

Refertoyourengineowner’smanualforadditional information.

FillthefueltankasshowninFigure8.

Figure8

PerformingDaily Maintenance

Beforestartingthemachineeachday ,performthe EachUse/DailyprocedureslistedinMaintenance

(page15).

3.Slidethetinesofftheshaft.

4.Slidetheinnertines(“B”and“C”)ontheshaft.

Note:Thelettersarestampedonthetines.

Slidetine“B”ontheleftsideoftheshaft,and slidetine“C”totherightsideoftheshaft.

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Figure10

RemovingandInstalling theTines

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,shutoffthe engine,andallowtheenginetocool.

2.Removethehairpincotterfromeachendofthe tineshaft.

5.Slidetheoutertines(“A”and“D”)ontheshaft, sothattheorderofthetinesis“A”,“B”,“C”,“D”, whenviewedfromtheoperatingposition.

Note:Ensurethatthehubcollarsonboththe

leftandrightpairsoftinesfaceeachotherto ensureadequatespacingbetweenthetine blades.

Figure11

1.Hubcollar

6.Installahairpincotteroneachendofthetine shaft.

Note:Todigmoreaggressively,reversetheorder

ofthetinessothatthetipsfaceforward(“D”,“C”, “B”,“A”,whenviewedfromtheoperatingposition)as showninFigure12.

Note:Foramorenarrowdiggingwidth,donotinstall

tines“A”and“D”instep5.

•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye

protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant footwear;hearingprotection;andgloves.Tieback longhairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose jewelry.

•Keepyourhands,feet,otherbodyparts,and

clothingawayfromrotatingtinesandmovingparts ofthemachine.Thetinesbeginrotatingwhen youstarttheengineandmaycontinuetorotate momentarilyafteryoushutofftheengine.

•Starttheenginecarefullyaccordingtoinstructions

inthisOperator’sManualandwithyourfeetwell

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awayfromthetines.

•Useextremecautionwhenreversingorpulling

themachinetowardyou.T oavoidgettingpinned againstastructure,allowenoughdistanceto reversedirectionnearawallorfence.

•Keepbystandersoutoftheoperatingarea.Keep

smallchildrenoutoftheoperatingareaandunder thewatchfulcareofaresponsibleadultwhois notoperatingthemachine.Stopthemachineif anyoneentersthearea.

•Beforeyoustarttheengine,ensurethatalldrives

areinneutralandyouareintheoperatingposition.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand

appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.

Figure12

Tineorderformoreaggressivedigging

DuringOperation

DuringOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty damagemayoccur.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Donotattempttoadjustthemachinewhilethe

engineisrunning.

•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate

abnormally,immediatelyshutofftheengine,wait forallmovingpartstostop,anddisconnectthe wirefromthesparkplugbeforeexaminingthe machinefordamage.Vibrationisoftenawarning signoftrouble.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore

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resumingoperation.

•Donotoperatethemachineathightransport

speedsonhardorslipperysurfaces.

•Lookbehindanddownandusecarewhen

reversing.

•Donotoverloadthemachinecapacityby

attemptingtotillorcultivatetoodeepandattoo fastarate.

•Donotpickuporcarryamachinewhiletheengine

isrunning.

•Exercisecautionandbesureofyourfooting,

especiallywhenbackingup,toavoidslippingor falling.

•Becarefulwhenoperatingthemachineinhard

ground.Thetinescancatchinthegroundand propelthemachineforward.Ifthisoccurs,letgo ofthemachine;donottrytorestrainit.

•Exerciseextremecautionwhencrossinggravel

surfaces.Stayalertforhiddenhazardsortrafc.

•Donotleavearunningmachineunattended.

•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts

•Operatetheengineonlyinwell-ventilatedareas.

Exhaustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,whichis anodorless,deadlypoison.

•Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved

byTheT oro®Company.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor

overspeedtheengine.

•Alwaysbesureofyourfooting;keeparmholdon

thehandleandwalk,neverrun.

•Allowthemuferandengineareatocoolbefore

touchingthem.

•Thetinesshouldnotrotatewhentheengineis

idling;iftheydorotate,contactyourAuthorized ServiceDealer.

•Ifanobjectbecomeslodgedinthetines,shutoff

theengine,disconnectthewirefromthespark plug,andallowtheenginetocoolbeforeremoving theobject.

•Donotoperatethemachineonsteepslopes.T o

preventoverturning,operatethemachineupand downtheslope.

6.Oncetheengineisrunning,movethechoke levermidwaybetweentheCHOKEandRUN positions.

7.Whentheenginerunssmoothly,movethechoke levertotheRUNposition.

8.Squeezethethrottlelevertothedesiredspeed.

Note:Usefullthrottlewhenpossible.Donotlet

themachineidleforextendedperiodsoftime.

ShuttingOfftheEngine

1.Releasethethrottlelever.

2.Remainintheoperatingpositionandgrabthe handlebarwith1hand.

3.MovetheengineOn/OffswitchtotheOFF position.

4.Waitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleaving theoperatingposition.

AdjustingtheWheels

Adjustthewheelsto1of3positions.Usethelow positionwhentransportingthecultivatoroverlevel surfaceswhiletheengineisoff.Usethemiddleand highpositionstohelpstabilizethemachinewhen cultivatingatdifferentdepths.

StartingtheEngine

1.Presstheprimerbulbuntiltheprimerhoseis lledwithgas.

Note:Allowthebulbtoreturntoitsoriginal

positionbetweenpresses.

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire

priming.

2.MovethechokelevertotheCHOKEposition.

Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire

choking.

3.PresstheengineOn/OffswitchtotheON position.

4.Standintheoperatingpositionandgrabthe handlebarwith1hand.

5.Withyourotherhand,pullthestarterhandle lightlyuntilyoufeelresistance,thenpullthe handlebriskly.Returnthestarterhandlegently.

Note:Iftheenginedoesnotstartafter5or6

pulls,presstheprimerbulbonceandpullthe starterhandleagain.

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Figure13

1.Highposition3.Lowposition

2.Middleposition

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface,shutoffthe engine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Pullthelockingsleeveawayoutofthevertical guidetotheunlockedposition(Figure14).

3.Slidethewheelstothedesiredposition.

4.Releasethelockingsleeveandensureitlocks intoanotchintheverticalguide.

OperatingTips

•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethecultivator

andremoveallobjectssuchaslargerocks, trash,andbranchesbeforecultivatingtoprevent equipmentdamage.

•Theclutchtransfersmaximumpowerafterabout

2hoursofnormaloperation.Duringthisbreak-in period,theclutchmayslip.Keeptheclutchfreeof oilandothermoistureforefcientoperation.

•Alwaysbegincultivatingwiththeslowestground

speedpossible.Increasethespeedifconditions permit.

Figure14

1.Lockingsleeve—locked position

2.Lockingsleeve—unlocked position

AdjustingtheDragStake

Thedragstakehelpsregulatecultivatingdepthand preventsthecultivatorfromjerkingforwardduring operation.Setthedragstakeinthelowestposition toincreaseresistancetoforwardmotionandtodig deeper.

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface,shutoffthe engine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Removethelockpin.

3.Positionthedragstaketothedesireddepthwith thetippointingdownward.

4.Securethedragstakewiththelockpin.

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cultivator.Usetheweightofthemachineto cultivatemoreefciently.

•Donotplaceexcessivebodyweightonthe

Figure15

1.Lockpin2.Dragstake

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AfterOperation

AfterOperationSafety

GeneralSafety

•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts

•Cleandebrisfromthemachinetohelpprevent

res.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

HaulingSafety

•Disconnectthewirefromthesparkplugbefore

loadingthemachineforhauling.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine.

HaulingtheMachine

DANGER

Whentransportingthemachineinsidean enclosedspaceinsideavehicle,fuelandfuel vaporsmayigniteandcauseseriousinjury ordeath.

Transportthemachineinanuprightposition inanopenvehicleorremovefuelfromthe machine.

Ensurethatthefuelcapistightandtransportthe machineinanuprightpositioninanopenvehicle. Securethemachinefrommovement.

Iffuelispresentinthefueltankandyoumusttransport themachineinanenclosedvehicle,continueas follows:

1.Drainthefuelintoanapprovedfuelcontainer.

2.Startthemachineandrunituntilitshutsoff.

3.Wipeawayanyfuelspillsandallowthemachine todry .

4.Tightlyscrewonthefuelcap.

5.Securethemachinefrommovement.

Maintenance

MaintenanceSafety

•Inspectthemachinefrequentlytoensurethatit

isinsafeworkingconditionandthatshearbolts, engine-mountingbolts,andotherfastenersare properlytightened.

•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts

•Wearglovesandeyeprotectionwhenservicing

themachine.

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir

properoperationregularly.

•Toensureoptimumperformanceofthemachine,

useonlygenuineT ororeplacementpartsand accessories.Replacementpartsandaccessories madebyothermanufacturerscouldbedangerous, andsuchusecouldvoidtheproductwarranty.

•Replacetinesthatarebent,damaged,orloose;do

notrepairoralterthem.

•Keepthemachine,attachments,andaccessories

insafeworkingcondition.

•Donotattempttorepairthemachineunless

youhavethepropertoolsandinstructionsfor disassembling,assembling,andrepairingthe machine.

MaintenanceService

Interval

Beforeeachuseordaily

Every20hours

Yearly

MaintenanceProcedure

•Checktheairlter.

•Cleandebrisfromcoolingns,airinletsandlinkages.

•Cleantheairlter.(Cleandailyinextremelydustyconditions.)

•Replacetheairlter .

•Check,clean,andgapthesparkplug.

•Replacetheairlter .

•Replacethesparkplug.

Pre-Maintenance Procedures

PreparingforMaintenance

1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface,shutoffthe engine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop.

2.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark plug.

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Figure16

1.Spark-plugwire

3.Afterperformingthemaintenanceprocedure(s), connectthespark-plugwiretothesparkplug.

Important:Beforetippingthemachineto

replacetheblade,allowthefueltanktorun drythroughnormalusage.Ifyoumusttip themachinepriortorunningoutoffuel,use ahandfuelpumptoremovethefuel.

EngineMaintenance

ServicingtheAirFilter

ServiceInterval:Beforeeachuseordaily—Check

theairlter.

Every20hours—Cleantheairlter.(Clean dailyinextremelydustyconditions.)

Every20hours—Replacetheairlter.

Yearly—Replacetheairlter.

1.MovethechokelevertotheCHOKEposition.

2.Squeezethelatchtabsandrotatetheairlter coveroffthemachine.

ServicingtheSparkPlug

ServiceInterval:Every20hours—Check,clean,and

gapthesparkplug.

Yearly—Replacethesparkplug.

Ensurethattheairgapbetweenthecenterandside electrodesiscorrectbeforeinstallingthesparkplug.

Useasparkplugwrenchforremovingandinstalling thesparkplug(s)andagappingtool/feelergaugeto checkandadjusttheairgap.Installanewspark plug(s)ifnecessary.

Type:T orchL7RTC,ChampionRCJ8Y,orequivalent

Airgap:0.71mm(0.028inch)

RemovingtheSparkPlug

1.Disconnectthespark-plugwirefromthespark plug.

Figure17

1.Airltercover3.Filter-reinforcementplate

2.Foamlterelement4.Latchtab(2)

3.Removeandinspectthefoamlterelement.

Important:Replacethefoamelementifit

istornorworn.

4.Washthefoamelementinliquidsoapand warmwater.Whentheelementisclean,rinse itthoroughly.

Important:Donottwistthefoamelement

whilecleaningit.

5.Drytheelementbysqueezingitinacleancloth.

6.Dipthefoamelementincleanengineoil(30or 40weight),thensqueezeouttheexcessoil.

7.Installthelteroverthelter-reinforcement plate.Pressthefoamlterevenlyovertheplate toensureitisfullyseatedintoitssealedposition.

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Figure18

1.Spark-plugwire

2.Cleanaroundthesparkplugstopreventdirt fromenteringtheengineandpotentiallycausing damage.

3.Removethesparkplug.

8.Installtheairltercover.Ensurethatitsnaps intoplaceandissecuredbythelatchtabs.

CheckingtheSparkPlug

Important:Donotcleanthesparkplug(s).

Alwaysreplacethesparkplug(s)whenithasa blackcoating,wornelectrodes,anoilylm,or cracks.

Ifyouseelightbrownorgrayontheinsulator,the engineisoperatingproperly.Ablackcoatingonthe insulatorusuallymeanstheaircleanerisdirty .

Setthegapto0.71mm(0.028inch).

Figure19

InstallingtheSparkPlug

1.Threadthesparkplugclockwiseintothe spark-plugholebyhand.

2.Rotatethesparkplugclockwiseusinga spark-plugwrenchuntiltheplugandsealing washerareseated.

3.Tightenthesparkplugasfollows:

•Wheninstallingtheoriginalsparkplug,

tightenthepluganadditional1/2turn.

•Wheninstallinganewsparkplug,tightenthe

pluganadditional1/8to1/4turn.

Important:Aloosesparkplugmaycause

thecylindertooverheat.Anover-tightspark plugmaydamagethethreadsinthecylinder head.

4.Connectthespark-plugwiretothesparkplug.

Storage

StorageSafety

•Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingparts

•Runtheenginedryorremovethefuelwithahand

pump;neversiphonthefuel.Ifyoumustdrainthe fueltank,doitoutdoors.

•FollowtheinstructionsinthisOperator’sManual

tosafelyunload,transport,andstorethemachine.

•Donotstorethemachinewithfuelinthefuel

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tankinsideabuildingwhereignitionsourcesare present,suchashotwaterandspaceheatersand clothesdryers.Allowtheenginetocoolbefore storingthemachineinanenclosure.

•AlwaysrefertotheOperator’sManualfor

importantdetailsifthemachineistobestoredfor anextendedperiod.

CleaningandStoringthe Machine

1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,shutoff theengine,andwaitforallmovingpartstostop beforeleavingtheoperatingposition.

2.Removedebrisfromthecultivatortinesand engine.

Important:Youcanwashthemachine

withmilddetergentandwater.Donot pressure-washthemachine.Avoid excessiveuseofwater,especiallynearthe engineandtransmission.

3.Servicetheairlter;refertoServicingtheAir

Filter(page16).

4.Preparethemachineforstorageforover 30daysasfollows:

A.Addfuelstabilizer/conditionertofreshfuel

inthetank.Followmixinginstructionsfrom thefuelstabilizermanufacturer.Donot useanalcohol-basedstabilizer(ethanolor methanol).

B.Runtheenginetodistributeconditionedfuel

throughthefuelsystemfor5minutes.

C.Shutofftheengine,allowittocool,and

drainthefueltank.

D.Starttheengineandrunituntilitshutsoff.

E.Disposeoffuelproperly.Recyclethefuel

accordingtolocalcodes.

Important:Donotstorefuelcontaining

stabilizer/conditionerlongerthan thedurationrecommendedbythe fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

5.Removeandchecktheconditionofthespark plug;refertoServicingtheSparkPlug(page16). Withthesparkplugremovedfromtheengine, pour15ml(1tablespoon)ofengineoilintothe sparkplughole.Installthesparkplugandpull therecoilrope3timestocoatthecylinderwith oil.Donotinstallthewireonthesparkplug.

6.Checkandtightenallfasteners.Repairor replaceanypartthatisdamaged.

7.Paintallscratchedorbaremetalsurfaces.Paint isavailablefromyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.

8.Storethemachineinanuprightpositionina clean,drygarageorstoragearea.Keepitout ofreachofchildrenorotherunauthorizedusers. Coverthemachinetoprotectitandkeepitclean.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Theenginedoesnotstart.

Theenginerunsroughoroodsduring operation.

Theengineisdifculttostart.

Theenginedoesnotstart,startshard,or failstokeeprunning.

PossibleCauseCorrectiveAction

1.TheengineswitchisintheOFF position.

2.Thespark-plugwireislooseor disconnected.

3.Thesparkplugiswet,pitted,fouled,or thegapisincorrect.

4.Thefuel-linehoseisnotpositionedat thebottomofthefueltank.

1.Theairlterisdirty.1.Cleanorreplacetheairlter.

2.Thechokeispartiallyengaged.2.MovethechokelevertotheRUN

3.Thecarburetorisoutofadjustment.3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer

1.Stalefuelisinthefuelsystem.1.Drainthefueltankandaddfreshfuel.

2.Thespark-plugwireislooseor disconnected.

3.Thecarburetorisdirty .

4.Thefuelisnotsufcientlyprimed.

1.Thefueltankisempty.1.Fillthefueltank.

2.Thechokeisnotengaged.

3.Theairlterisdirty.3.Cleanorreplacetheairlter.

4.Dirt,water,orstalefuelisinfuel system.

5.Thereisincorrectfuelinthefueltank.

1.MovetheswitchtotheONposition.

2.Installthewireonthesparkplug.

3.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug.

4.Pushthefuel-linehoseintothefuelin thefueltank.

position.

2.Installthewireonthesparkplug.

3.Cleanthecarburetor,usefuel stabilizer,anduseanewfuelcan.

4.Presstheprimerbulb3times,thenpull recoilhandle.

2.MovethechokelevertotheCHOKE position.

4.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.

5.Drainthetankandreplacethefuelwith thepropertype.

Theenginemissesorlackspower.

Theenginerunsandthenstops.

Theenginespeedistoohigh.

1.Thefuellterisclogged.

2.Theaircleanerisdirtyordamaged.

3.Thecarburetorisoutofadjustment.3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer

4.Thesparkplugiswet,pitted,fouled,or thegapisincorrect.

1.Thegascapisnotventing.

2.Thefuellterisplugged.2.Cleanorreplacethefuellter.

3.Thecarburetorisoutofadjustment.3.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer

1.Thecarburetorisoutofadjustment.1.ContactanAuthorizedServiceDealer

1.Theidlespeedistoohigh.1.Lowertheidlespeed. Thetinesturnwhenthemachineidles.

2.Theclutchspringisbroken.2.Replacetheclutch.

1.Cleanthefueltankandreplacethe fuellter .

2.Cleanorreplacetheair-cleaner element.

4.Installanew,correctlygappedspark plug.

1.Cleanorreplacethegascap;check thevent.

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