S t o r a g e
Each fall — or before you store your REDMAX Tiller/Cultivator for any long period — be sure to take these measures:
1.Do not store your Tiller/Cultivator with fuel still in it. Even under ideal conditions, stored fuel containing ethanol or MTBE can start to go stale in 30 days. And, since stale fuel has a high gum content, it can clog the carburetor, this, in turn, will restrict fuel flow. So, when you’re ready to store your Tiller/Cultivator, or will not be using it for more than 2 weeks, drain the fuel tank completely.
2.Next, restart the engine to make sure no fuel is left in the carburetor. Then run the engine until it stops. This will prevent gum deposits, forming inside of the carburetor and possible engine damage.
3.Disconnect spark plug wire and remove the spark plug. (Use a 19mm or 3/4"
4.Inspect the spark plug, and, if necessary, clean it. If you need to replace it, buy a Champion RCJ6Y
5.Install the spark plug, but leave the spark plug wire disconnected.
6.Clean the air filter as described on page 17.
7.Clean dirt, grass, and other materials from the entire machine.
8.Wipe the tines with oil or spray them with WD- 40, to prevent rusting.
9.Oil the throttle cable and all visible moving parts. (Do not remove the engine cover.)
10.Check the grease level in the wormgear housing, as described on page 18.
11.Order new parts to replace any that are badly worn or broken. Just contact your local authorized REDMAX dealer. But do it early, so
you’ll have the parts well before the next gardening season starts.
12.Store your Tiller/Cultivator — in an upright position — in a clean, dry place.
13.Do you have fuel left over from last season? Dispose of it properly. Buy fresh oil and gasoline next season.
How to Prepare Your REDMAX Tiller/Cultivator for Restarting
In the Spring, when you take your Tiller/Cultivator out of storage, remove the spark plug. Pull the starter cord three or four times to clean oil from the combustion chamber. Wipe oil from the spark plug. Place the spark plug back into the cylinder. Re- connect the spark plug wire back on the spark plug. Then follow the steps on pages 12 to refuel and restart your Tiller/Cultivator.
Again, Check the Carburetor.
If your Tiller/Cultivator won’t restart in the Spring
—or if it lacks its usual power — the carburetor may need attention.
Check the Spark Plug Too.
If your Tiller/Cultivator won’t restart, or if it lacks full power, the spark plug may be at fault. Check to see if the plug is fouled with oily black deposits. Clean or replace it if it is.
Also, check whether the center electrode is rounded at the end, or if the ground electrode is worn. If either is the case, you should replace it with a Champion RCJ6Y spark plug. Use a 19mm or a 3/4"
.025 in. (0.65 mm)
To Install the spark plug first turn the plug until it is finger tight, then tighten it a quarter turn more with a socket wrench.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
To avoid possible damage to the threads, do not try to remove the plug from a hot aluminum cylinder head.
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