INTRODUCTIONTHANK YOU

Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to- understand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition.

PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Copyright© 2003 MTD SOUTHWEST INC All Rights Reserved.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be performed only by an authorized and approved service dealer.

Call 1-800-345-8746in the United States, or

1-800-668-1238in Canada, to obtain a list of authorized service dealers near you

Or

Go to www.RyobiOutdoor.com on the World Wide Web for a list of authorized service dealers

DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER.

NOTE: PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.

Make sure you carefully read and understand this manual before starting or operating this equipment.

THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE US PATENTS, OTHER PATENTS PENDING.

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

I.

California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 3

II.

Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-7

 

A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 4

 

B. Safety and International Symbols . . . . . . . . . .

. . 6

 

C. Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 7

III.

Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 8

 

A. Assembling the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. .8

 

B. Positioning the Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 8

 

C. Installing the Wheel Bracket Assembly . . . . . .

. .8

IV. Oil and Fuel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 9

V. Starting/Stopping Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

VI. Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

A. Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

B. Adjusting Tine Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

VII. Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . . . . . . 12-15 A. Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 B. Tine Removal and Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 12 C. Air Filter Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 D. Spark Arrestor Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 E. Carburetor Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 F. Replacing the Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 G. Cleaning the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 H. Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 I. Long Term Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 J. Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 K. Moving the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 L. Accessories/Replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . 15

VIII.Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

IX. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

X. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

XI. Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover

CONTENTS OF CARTON

Model 410r Garden Cultivator with Handlebars and Wheel Bracket Assembly

Bottle of 2-Cycle Oil

Operator's Manual

Product Registration Card

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