Yard-Man 21A-144R401 manual Operating Your Cultivator, Stopping Engine, Oil Fill-Up

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On/Off Switch

The On/Off switch is located on the upper handle. The switch must be in the On (I) to start engine and Off (O) to stop engine.

Wheel Support Bracket

The wheel support bracket is attached to the tailpiece bracket behind the cultivator. It is used to adjust the wheels to a higher or lower resting position.

Handle Connectors

The handle connectors are on each side between lower and upper handle. They are used to lock the upper handle in a set position.

Edger Wheel and Blade

The edger wheel and blade are separate parts that do not come attached on the cultivator. The are to be used instead of the cultivator tines for vertical edging.

Front Handle

The front handle is used as support when grasping the starter handle during starting.

Tines

The tines are used to cultivate, furrow, and prepare your garden for seeding.

Stopping Engine

•Push the On/Off switch to Off (O) position to stop engine and tines.

•Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine.

 

On/Off Switch

 

Throttle Lever

 

Handle

 

Connectors

 

Primer

Starter Handle

 

 

Edger Wheel

Front Handle

Edger Blade

 

 

Choke Lever

Cultivator

 

Tines

 

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SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR CULTIVATOR

Oil Fill-Up

Using the proper type and weight of oil in the crankcase is extremely important. Check the oil before each use and change the oil regularly. Failure to use the correct oil or using dirty oil can cause premature engine wear and failure.

Use a high-quality SAE 30 weight oil of API (American Petroleum Institute) service class SF, SG, or SH.

NOTE: This unit is shipped without oil in the engine. In order to avoid damage to the unit, put the recommended oil in the crankcase before attempting to start unit.

This unit is shipped with one 3.4 fluid oz. (100ml) bottle of SAE 30 SF, SG, or SH oil.

NOTE: This cultivator is shipped for operation in conditions above 40°F (4°C). For cold weather operation, temperatures below 40°F (4°C) use a high- quality SAE 10W30 weight oil of API (American Petroleum Institute) service class SF, SG, or SH.

•Lay the cultivator back in a horizontal position on a flat level surface with the upper handle touching the ground.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents Important Safe Operation Practices TrainingMaintenance And Storage Assembling Your Cultivator Disconnecting Spark Plug WireSetting Up Your Cultivator Know Your CultivatorOperating Your Cultivator Stopping EngineOil Fill-Up Fuel Additives Gas Fill-UpStarting Engine Starting a Warm EngineMaintaining Your Cultivator Using Your CultivatorTine Removal and Replacement Attaching the Edger Wheel And BladeEngine Maintenance Checking OilChanging Oil Spark Arrestor Maintenance Air Filter MaintenanceCarburetor Adjustment Replacing The Spark PlugTroubleshooting EngineModel 21A-144R401 Part Description Model 21A-144R401 Model 21A-144R401 MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

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