OPERATOR'S MANUAL CULTIVATOR RY60511A Your 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, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. Thank you for buying a Ryobi product. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 n General Safety Rules ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 n Specific Safety Rules....................................................................................................................................................... 4 n Symbols........................................................................................................................................................................ 5-6 n Features........................................................................................................................................................................... 7 n Assembly .................................................................................................................................................................... 8-11 n Operation.................................................................................................................................................................. 11-13 n Adjustments................................................................................................................................................................... 14 n Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................. 15-16 n Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................................. 17 n Warranty ................................................................................................................................................................... 18-20 n Parts Ordering / Service ................................................................................................................................................ 22 INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate. 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. n Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on slippery surfaces. n Do not operate the cultivator while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. n Do not put hands or feet near or under tines. n Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. n Never start or run the engine inside a closed area. Breathing exhaust fumes will kill you. n Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine is running. n Keep machine in good working condition. n Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. n Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank. n Keep the unit free of grass, leaves, or grease to reduce the chance of a fire hazard. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS n Read the operator's manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. n Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction. n Wear eye protection that is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 standards as well as hearing protection when operating this unit. n Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, jewelry of any kind, or go barefoot. n Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any moving parts. n Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. away. n Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and pets. n Never operate the cultivator without good visibility. n Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects. n Do not operate the machine without wearing adequate outer garments. Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could get caught in moving parts of the machine or its engine. SERVICE n Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent starting. n Service on the cultivator must be performed by qualified repair personnel only. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user or damage to the product. n Use only identical replacement parts when servicing the cultivator. Use of unauthorized parts may create a risk of serious injury to the user, or damage to the product. 3 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 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. n If the unit strikes a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the machine. n Never leave the operating position when the engine is running. n Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug before unclogging the tines and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections. n Do not overload the machine capacity by cultivating too deep in a single pass or at too fast a rate. n Be aware that the equipment may unexpectedly bounce upward or jump forward if the tines should strike buried obstacles such as large stones, roots, or stumps. n Never operate the equipment on a slope. n Use extreme caution when pulling the machine towards you. n Start the engine carefully according to instructions from a normal operating position and with feet well away from the tines. REFUELING n Fuel is highly flammable. Take precautions when using to reduce the chance of serious personal injury. n Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away from spark and/or flame-producing equipment. n Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose. n Only refuel outdoors and do not smoke while refueling. n Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot. n If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated. n Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely. n When draining the fuel tank, use an approved fuel storage container while in a well-ventilated area. 4 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME Read The Operator's Manual DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual before using this product. Always wear safety goggles, safety glasses with side shields, or a full face shield, as well as hearing protection when operating this product. Precautions that involve your safety. Eye and Hearing Protection Safety Alert 50' 15m Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away. Cutting Hazard Keep feet and hands away from rotating tines. Use unleaded gasoline intended for motor vehicle use with an octane rating of 87 [(R + M)/2] or higher. This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil. Gasoline and Oil 5 SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property damage. DANGER: WARNING: CAUTION: CAUTION: 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 repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator's manual. Save this operator's manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this product. WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles, safety glasses with side shields, or a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6 FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Engine Size.................................................................................................................................................................. 25.4 cc Engine Output ..............................................................................................................................................................1.2 HP Sand Tank Capacity ..................................................................................................................................................... 13 lbs. THROTTLE LEVER ENGINE SWITCH RECOIL STARTER START LEVER FUEL TANK PRIMER BULB TINE SHIELD JUST ADD SANDTM DRAG BAR HITCH PIN OUTER TINE INNER TINES OUTER TINE WHEEL ASSEMBLY ACCESSORY Fig. 1 KNOW YOUR CULTIVATOR See Figure 1. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. PRIMER BULB The primer bulb pumps fuel from the fuel tank to the carburetor. This is necessary only when starting a cold engine or after refueling an engine that has run out of fuel. ENGINE SWITCH The engine switch controls the ignition system. The switch must be in the ON ( I ) position for the engine to start and run. To stop, place the switch in the OFF ( O ) position. START LEVER The start lever opens and closes the choke valve in the carburetor. The START position enriches the fuel mixture for starting a cold engine. The RUN position provides the correct fuel mixture for normal operation after starting, or for restarting a warm engine. JUST ADD SANDTM Putting sand in the sand tank allows greater stability when operating the cultivator, and also gives added weight to the machine, allowing it to cultivate with less effort and vibration. THROTTLE LEVER The throttle lever controls the rotation speed of the tines. Completely engage the throttle lever while cultivating. RECOIL STARTER The recoil starter is used for starting the engine. 7 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly. n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. n Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool. n If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-860-4050 for assistance. WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always disconnect the engine spark plug wire from 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. NOTE: Do not use force. If there is binding, continue to loosen the knobs. Do not allow throttle cable to become pinched when ...