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the machine with it raised. Earth and stones may be thrown
back at dangerous speeds.

At the end 

of a strip,

disengage the tines 

and

turn the

cultivator round 

for the next strip.

For deep cultivation

first dig the plot over to a depth of

about 75mm, then repeat gradually increasing the
depth.

Never push the equipment beyond its design limits.  

If it

will not do what you want with reasonable ease and speed,
assume you have the wrong tool for the job. Contact your
local HSS Hire Shop for advice.

Keep the equipment clean

- you will find this less of a chore

if you clean it regularly, rather than wait until the end of the
hire period. 

Regularly check the fuel level and top up as necessary

with unleaded petrol

.

Regularly check the oil level 

- when the engine is cold and

on level ground. Withdraw the dipstick, wipe it clean, then
replace it, remove it a second time and verify that the oil level
is between the min and max lines, 

top up as necessary.

Suitable oils are available on sale or return from your local HSS
Hire Shop.

Keep the engine upright. 

If it should tip over, mop up any

spilled oil and fuel and contact your nearest HSS Hire Shop
before restarting.

Watch for oil leaks 

as they may indicate a cracked crankcase,

so switch OFF immediately and contact your local HSS Hire
Shop.
When not in use

, store the equipment somewhere clean,

dry and safe 

from thieves. 

Select neutral 

gear,

disengage the tines 

and 

release the

OPL 

and

set the throttle to idle. Close off the fuel tap.

Hose the equipment down to get it as clean as possible
ready for return, 

to your local HSS Hire Shop.

Code 62526

Cultivator

Petrol driven cultivators for preparation 

of ground prior to sowing or planting

Operating & Safety Guide 571

571/02

©HSS Hire Service Group Plc 2003 No. 571/02

Group Office: 25 Willow Lane, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4TS

Web Site: http://www.hss.com

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If you have any suggestions to enable us to improve

the information within this guide please fax your

comments or write to the Product Manager at the

address below

Fax: 020 8687 5001

EQUIPMENT CARE

FINISHING OFF

cultivator will move forward. 

If you release the OPL when

the drive lever is engaged, the engine will STOP.

To change gear, disengage the drive, 

and 

set the

throttle to idle. Select 

the required

gear and 

prepare

to

move off as already described.
To STOP in an emergency, release the OPL.
To engage the tines, 

disengage the drive, and set the

throttle to idle. 

Select tine drive 

by moving the tine selection

lever back (to the right if viewed from the side).

NOTE, this machine does not have a reverse gear.
All Models...

Fuel Tap

Throttle

Operator

Presence Lever

Operator

Presence Lever

Tine

Pull Start

Choke

Lever

Gear

Selection

Lever

Depth

Adjuster

Drive
Lever

Fast

Slow

Disengage

Engage

Bolens Horse

Stone Alert

Keep a constant look lookout or large stones, bits of

wood, wire or rubble. Running into debris could

damage the equipment and cause personal injury.

If the soil is naturally stony, ask our shop staff for

advice.

Drive to the start of the strip to be cultivated 

then

engage the tines. 

Keep clear of the rear flap, and never use

Tine Selection

Lever

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