Husqvarna CT20, Instruction Book

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 en-

closed, 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

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Completely clean the cultivator.

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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 Ad-

justments section.

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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.

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The cross piece of the upper handle (be-

tween the lower handles) can now be

used as a carry handle. To store the cul-

tivator up off the floor and out of the way,

the cross piece can also be hooked over

a wall hook.

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Put the cultivator in a building that has

good ventilation.

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Cover the cultivator with a suitable pro-

tective cover that does not retain mois-

ture. Do not use plastic.

IMPORTANT: Never cover the cultivator

while the engine and exhaust areas are

still warm.

NOTE:  A yearly checkup or tune

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up by a

Authorized Service Center is a good way

to make sure that your cultivator will pro-

vide maximum performance for the next

season.

Engine

WARNING: Store gasoline in a

clean, approved container, and

keep the cap in place on the

container. Keep gasoline in a cool, well

ventilated place; never in the house.

Never buy more than a 30 day supply of

gasoline to assure volatility. Gasoline is

intended to be used as a fuel for internal

combustion engines; therefore, do not

use gasoline for any other purpose.

Since many children like the smell of

gasoline, keep it out of their reach be-

cause the fumes are dangerous to in-

hale, as well as being explosive.

CAUTION: Experience indicates that alco-

hol 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 avoid engine prob-

lems, the fuel system should be emptied

before storage for 30 days or longer.

Drain the gas tank, start the engine and

let it run until the fuel lines and carbure-

tor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.

See Storage Instructions for additional

information. Never use engine or carbure-

tor cleaner products in the fuel tank or

permanent damage can occur.

To prevent engine damage when the cultiva-

tor is in storage for 30 days or more, follow

the steps below:

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Let the engine run until it is out of gaso-

line.

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Slowly pull the starter handle until you

feel resistance due to compression in

the cylinder, then stop.

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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.