Powermate PCV43.2, Operator'S Manual

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Starting a Flooded Engine

1 .  Place the cultivator on a flat surface .

2 .  Move the ignition switch to the ON position .

3.  Move the choke lever to the ‘run/ warm start’ position.  

  (see Figure 7)

4 .  Hold the throttle trigger fully depressed in fast position .  

  (See Figure 10)  

5 .  Pull the recoil starter handle repeatedly until engine  

  starts and runs . This could require pulling the recoil  

  starter handle many times, depending on how badly the  

  unit is flooded .

6 .  If the engine still does not start, allow the unit to sit for  

  about 15 minutes, and repeat steps 1-5 .

NOTE: 

This cultivator is equipped with a centrifugal clutch, so the tines will not turn until the engine speed is increased .

To increase the engine speed, lift up on the throttle trigger . (See Figure 10) To slow the engine down, slowly release the 

throttle trigger . Completely releasing the throttle lever will return the engine to idle and will stop the tines from rotating .

1 .  Release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to idle  

  for a few moments . (See Figure 10)

Fig. 10

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Fig. 11

Drag stake

Detent Pin

Holes

Support Bracket

Fig. 12

Knob

Wheels

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Adjusting Engine Speed

D

Stopping the Engine

E

Adjusting the Drag Stake Position

F

The drag stake adds resistance when cultivating which 

makes the unit easier to control . It also can be adjusted to 

change the depth of cultivating . To adjust the drag stake 

position, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 11:

1 .  Remove the detent pin

2 .  Slide the stake to the desired position, aligning the hole  

  in the stake with the holes in the support bracket

3 .  Insert the detent pin through the holes to secure the  

  drag stake .

NOTE: 

For the deepest cultivating depth, set the drag stake in 

its lowest position .  This will give the greatest resistance and 

allow for the deepest depth .

Adjusting the Wheel Height

G

1 .  Loosen knob .

2 .  Move the wheels up or down .

NOTE:

 The upper position is for cultivating, the lower position 

is for transport

3 .  Tighten knob securely after adjusting the wheels to the  

  desired height .

NOTE: 

If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to the 

TROUBLESHOOTING section of this manual or: If you 

need assistance or have any questions, CALL TOLL FREE: 

1-800–737-2112

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2.  Move the ignition switch to the ‘stop’ position. 

  (See Figure 6)