MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
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Tine Removal and Replacement
All 4 tines should be replaced at the same time because
they will wear evenly through normal use. Work on one
side at a time.
WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, always
wear heavy gloves when handling the tines.
1. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the STOP (O) position
and disconnect the spark plug wire.
NOTE: It may be necessary to lay the cultivator back in a
horizontal position on a flat level surface with the
upper handle touching the ground.
2. Remove the click pin (4) from each end of the tine
shaft. Slide the tines off of the shaft (Fig. 11).
3. Clean and oil the shaft.
4. When you are reinstalling tines, lay out the tines and
compare them to those shown in Figure 12. Note
specifics about each tine: its hub, curvature and
lettering (“A” or “B”). This will help make sure that
you are placing the correct tines in the correct order.
NOTE: If you look closely, you can see a slight curvature
in the tine tips. These curves should point toward
the front of the cultivator when the tines are
installed. Figure 12 shows the curve in each tine.
5. Using Figures 11 and 12 for reference, slide on the
new tines with the hubs facing outward.
The tines are stamped “A” or “B.” The tine order
should be “B, A, B, A” from left to right when facing
the cultivator from the front.
6. Secure the new tines to the shaft with click pins (4).
It may be necessary to wash the dirt off the tines and
shaft for ease of removal.
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover
1. Place the choke lever (1) in the position 2 (Fig. 13).
NOTE: The choke lever must be in position 2 to remove
the air filter/muffler cover.
2. Remove the four screws (2) securing the air
filter/muffler cover (Fig. 13). Use a flat blade or T-20
Torx bit screwdriver.
3. Pull the cover from the engine. Do not force.
Cleaning the Air Filter
Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation.
It is an important item to maintain. Failure to maintain
your air filter properly can result in poor performance or
can cause permanent damage to your engine.
1. Remove the air filter/muffler cover. See Removing
the Air filter/Muffler Cover.
2. Remove the air filter (3) from inside the air filter/muffler
cover (Fig. 14).
3. Wash the filter in detergent and water (Fig. 15). Rinse
the filter thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water.
Allow it to dry completely.
4. Apply enough clean oil to lightly coat the filter (Fig. 16).
5. Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil.
6. Replace the air filter inside the air filter/muffler cover
(Fig. 14).
NOTE: Operating the unit without the air filter and air
filter/muffler cover assembly, will VOID the
warranty.
Reinstalling the Air Filter/Muffler Cover
1. Place the air filter/muffler cover over the back of the
carburetor and muffler.
NOTE: The choke lever must be in position 2 to install
the air filter/muffler cover.
2. Insert the four (4) screws into the holes in the air
filter/muffler cover (Fig. 13) and tighten. Use a T-20
Torx bit screwdriver. Do not over tighten. Do not
force.
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