MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Always stop unit and dis- connect spark plug wire (or disconnect pow- erhead from power source) before performing maintenance.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service center for re- placement of damaged or worn parts.
STine Guard
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
SClevis pins
SHitch pin clips
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS
S After each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter- gent.
SWipe 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
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: Wear protective gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the tines to avoid injury. The tines become very sharp from use.
1. Remove the hitch pin clips and clevis pins.
2.Remove the tines and felt cushions from the shaft.
3.Clean and oil the shaft.
4.Replace the tines and the felt cushions.
Clevis Pin |
| 5. | Repeat previous steps on opposite side. |
| 6. | Reinstall clevis pins and hitch pin clips. | |
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| NOTE: When installed correctly, the hubs | |
| Hitch Pin Clip | on the tines will face each other. The letters | |
| “R” stamped on the tines will be on the right | ||
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| side of the cultivator and the letters “L” will be | |
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| on the left side. | |
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