5. Once the ground has been broken, contin- ue at a moderatepace until you are familiar with the controls and the handling of the cultivator.

6. Pull the cultivator backwards to improve the depth of cultivation and reduce your ef- fort.

7. To cultivate in confined areas or narrow rows, remove the left and right outer tines (see TINE REPLACEMENT).

WARNING: Always stop unit anddis-

TINE MAINTENANCE

WARNING: The tines will continue to

connect spark plug wire (or disconnect pow-

erheadfrom power source) beforeperforming

spin after the engine stops or after the throttle

maintenance.

trigger has been released. To avoid serious

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR

injury, make sure the tines have stopped

WORN PARTS

coasting and disconnect the spark plug (or

Contact an authorized service center for re-

disconnect powerhead from power source)

placement of damaged or worn parts.

before performing work on the tines.

S Tine Cover -- Discontinue use of cultivator if

WARNING: Always replace tines

tine cover is damaged.

CHECK FOR LOOSE

that are bent, warped, cracked, broken, or

FASTENERS AND PARTS

damaged in any other way. Never attempt to

S Clevis pins

straighten and reuse a damaged tine. Use

only specified replacement tines. Wear pro-

S Hitch pin clips

tective gloves when handling or performing

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND

maintenance on the tines to help avoid injury.

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.

 

 

S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Clevis Pin

Hitch Pin Clip

2.Remove the tines and felt cushions from the shaft.

3.Clean and oil the shaft.

4.Replace the tines and the felt cushions.

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