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• Remove the oil plug/dipstick from the crankcase
and pour the entire bottle of oil into the oil fill hole.
See Figure 3.
• Wipe up any oil that may have spilled and reinstall
the oil fill plug/dipstick.
Figure 3
Gas Fill-Up
Old fuel is the primary reason for the unit not running
properly. Be sure to use fresh, clean, and unleaded
gasoline. Use fresh fuel (less than 60 days old), when
using alcohol-blended fuel.
NOTE: This is a 4-cycle engine. In order to avoid
damage to the unit, do not mix oil with gasoline.
Fuel Additives
The use of fuel additives or gas stabilizer will inhibit cor-
rosion and minimize the formation of gum deposits.
Using a fuel additive can keep fuel from forming harmful
deposits in the carburetor for up to six (6) months. Add
0.8 oz. (23ml) of fuel additive per gallon of fuel accord-
ing to the instructions on the container. Never add fuel
additives directly to the unit’s gas tank.
• Lay the cultivator back in a horizontal position on a
flat level surface with the upper handle touching the
ground.
• Remove fuel cap and remove the tag from the fuel
tank neck. Refer to Figure 3.
WARNING: Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
• Place spout of gas container into the fill hole on the
fuel tank and fill tank.
• Wipe up any gasoline that my have spilled and
reinstalled the fuel cap.
• Move the unit at least 30 ft. (9.1m) from the fueling
source and site before starting the engine.
Starting Engine
• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal cap on the end of the spark plug is
fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark
plug.
• Push On/Off switch on upper handle to On (I).
• Place choke lever in Close (A) position.
See Figure 4.
• Fully press and release the primer bulb slowly 5 to
7 times. Gasoline should be felt and visible in the
bulb. Press primer a few more time, if gasoline is
not noticed. See Figure 4.
Figure 4
• With one hand grasping the starter handle, the
other hand should grasp the front handle on the
cultivator for a brace.
• Pull the starter rope briskly 3 to 5 times or until
engine attempts to run.
• Move the choke to Partial (B) position.
NOTE: The engine will not operate in the Open (A)
position.
• Pull the starter rope again 1 to 3 times until engine
starts.
• Move choke lever to Open (C) position.
• With tines off the ground, depress the throttle lever
against the upper handle to increase engine speed
and rotate tines.
WARNING: Never run the engine indoors
or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands,
feet, hair, and loose clothing away from
rotating tines.
Starting A Warm Engine
• Push On/Off switch on upper handle to On (I).
• Move the choke to Partial (B) position.
• Fully press and release the primer bulb slowly 5 to
7 times. Gasoline should be felt and visible in the
bulb. Press primer a few more time, if gasoline is
not noticed. See Figure 4.
DipStick
Fuel Cap
Choke Lever
Primer Bulb