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5. Once theground hasbeen broken, contin-
ueatamoderate paceuntil you arefamiliar
with the controls and the handling of the
cultivator.
6. Pull the cultivator backwards to improve
the depth ofcultivation and reduce youref-
fort.
7. To cultivate in confined areas or narrow
rows, remove the left and right outer tines
(see TINE REPLACEMENT).
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Always stopunit anddis-
connect spark plug wire (or disconnect pow-
erhead frompowersource)before performing
maintenance.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service center for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
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Tine Cover --Discontinue use ofcultivator if
tine cover is damaged.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
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Clevis pins
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Hitch pin clips
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
DECALS
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After each use, inspect complete unit for
loose ordamaged parts. Clean the unit and
decals using adamp cloth with amild deter-
gent.
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Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
TINE MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
The tines will continue to
spin after the engine stops or after the throttle
trigger has been released. To avoid serious
injury, make sure the tines have stopped
coasting and disconnect the spark plug (or
disconnect powerhead from power source)
before performing work on the tines.
WARNING:
Always replace tines
that are bent, warped, cracked, broken, or
damaged in any other way. Never attempt to
straighten and reuse a damaged tine. Use
only specified replacement tines. Wear pro-
tective gloves when handling or performing
maintenance on the tines to help avoid injury.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TINE REPLACEMENT
W ARNING:
The tines will continue to
spin after the engine stops or after the throttle
trigger has been released. To avoid serious
injury, make sure the tines have stopped
coasting and disconnect the spark plug (or
disconnect powerhead from power source)
before performing work on the tines.
W ARNING:
Wear protective gl oves
when handl ing o r per form ing maintenance on
the tines to avoid
injury. T he tines become very sharp from use.
1. Remove the hitch pin clips and clevis pins.
Hitch Pin Clip
Clevis Pin
2. Remove the tines and felt cushions from
the shaft.
3. Clean and oil the shaft.
4. Replace the tines and the felt cushions.