Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RY60511A Ryobi
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OPERA TOR’S MANUAL CUL TIV A TOR R Y60511A SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Y our cultivator has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’ s high standard for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . When properly cared for , it will give you years of rugged, tr ouble-free performance.
2 3 n Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 � n General Safety Rules .....................................
2 3 WARNING! READ AND UNDERST AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Fail- ure to follow all instructions listed below , may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS n Rea d the oper ator ’s ma nua l care ful ly. Be thor oug hly fam il- iar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
4 5 n Do not use near underground electric cables, telephone lines, pipes, or hoses. If in doubt, contact your utility or telephone company to locate underground services.
4 5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Pr oper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer .
6 7 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for r epair . When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts.
6 7 FEA TURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Engine Size .................................................................................................................................................................. 25.4 cc Engine Output .........
8 9 WARNING: T o prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury , always disconnect the engine spark plug wire fr om the spark plug when assembling parts. POSITIONING THE HANDLEBAR See Figure 2. n Loosen the two handlebar knobs. n Unfold the handlebar into operating position.
8 9 Fig. 3 INST ALLING THE WHEEL ASSEMBL Y ACCESSOR Y See Figures 3 - 4. Use the wheel assembly accessory to transport the unit to and from the work ar ea. T o install: n Raise the adjustment knob located at the back of the tine shield. Twist slightly to secure in the raised position.
10 11 ASSEMBL Y WARNING: Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explo- si ve. T o pr eve nt ser iou s pers ona l inju ry and pr ope rty dam- age , hand le it with car e. Keep away fro m igni tion sour ces , han dle out door s only , do not smo ke whil e mixi ng gaso lin e and oil together; and wipe up spills immediately .
10 11 WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care- less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury . WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools.
12 13 OPERA TION Fig. 10 Fig. 12 Fig. 11 PRIMER BULB n Slowly push the primer bulb seven times. NO TE: If res tar tin g a wa rm engi ne, do not pus h the pri mer bulb. n Set the start lever to the START position. NOTE: If restarting a warm engine, leave the choke in the RUN position.
12 13 pressure on the handlebar for more shallow cultivating. If the machine stays and digs in one spot, try rocking the unit from side to side to start it moving forwar d again. If the soil is very hard, water a few days befor e cultivating. Avoid working the soil when soggy or wet.
14 15 ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: T o prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury , always disconnect the spark plug wire when making adjustments. ADJUSTING WHEEL POSITION See Figures 15 - 17. The wheel position of the unit is adjustable.
14 15 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust.
16 17 MAINTENANCE SP ARK ARRESTOR The muffler is equipped with a spark arrestor scr een inside muffler body . After extended use the screen can become dirty and may need to have the muf fler replaced by an au- thorized servicing dealer . WARNING: T o avoid a fire hazar d, never run the cultiv ator withou t the spark arrestor in place.
16 17 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine fails to start. Engine switch is in the off position. No fuel in tank. Spark plug shorted or fouled. Spark plug is broken (cracked porcelain or electr odes broken). Ignition lead wire shorted, br oken, or disconnected from spark plug.
18 19 R YOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC. LIMITED WARRANTY FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS NON-ROAD AND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES The U.S. Environmental Pr otection Agency (EP A), the Califor nia Air Resources Boar d (CARB), and Ryobi T echnologies Inc.
18 19 W ARRANTY EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTED P ARTS LIST Emissions Parts Inspect Before Clean Every Replace Every Clean Every Each Use 5 Hours 25 Hours or Y early 25 Hours or Y early AIR FIL TER ASSY INCLUDES: FIL TER..................
20 21 LIMITED WARRANTY ST A TEMENT Ryobi T echnologies, Inc. warrants to the original retail purchaser that this Ryobi T echnologies, Inc. product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at Ryobi T echnologies, Inc.
20 21 NOTES.
983000-580 2-05 OPERA TOR’S MANUAL CUL TIV A TOR R Y60511A WARNING: The engine exhaust fr om this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer , birth defects, or other repr oductive harm. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 R YOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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