On/Off Switch The On/Off switch is located on the upper handle. The switch must be in the On (I) to start engine and Close Partial Open A B C Off (O) to stop engine. Handle Connectors The handle connectors are on each side between lower and upper handle. They are used to lock the upper handle in a set position. Front Handle The front handle can be used when transporting the unit. Tines The tines are used to cultivate, furrow, and prepare your garden for seeding. Wheel Support Bracket The wheel support bracket is attached to the tailpiece bracket behind the cultivator / edger. It is used to adjust the wheels to a higher or lower resting position. Edger Wheel and Blade The edger wheel and blade are separate parts that do not come attached on the cultivator / edger. They are to be used instead of the cultivator tines for vertical edging. Stopping Engine • Push the On/Off switch to Off (O) position to stop engine and tines. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine. OPERATION Throttle Control On/Off Switch Handle Connectors Primer Starter Handle Front Handle Cultivator Choke Lever Edger Wheel Edger Blade Tines Figure 2 7 Oil Fill-Up Using the proper type and weight of oil in the crankcase is extremely important. Check the oil before each use and change the oil regularly. Failure to use the correct oil or using dirty oil can cause premature engine wear and failure. Refer to Maintenance Section. Use a high-quality SAE 30 weight oil of API (American Petroleum Institute) service class SF, SG, or SH. NOTE: This unit is shipped without oil in the engine. In order to avoid damage to the unit, put the recommended oil in the crankcase before attempting to start unit. This unit is shipped with one 3.4 fluid oz. (100ml) bottle of SAE 30 SF, SG, or SH oil. NOTE: For cold weather operation, temperatures below 40°F (4°C) use a high-quality SAE 10W30 weight oil of API (American Petroleum Institute) service class SF, SG, or SH. • When adding oil, the unit must be laid back in the horizontal position on a flat surface with the upper handle touching the ground. See Figure 3. Figure 3 • Remove the oil plug/dipstick from the crankcase and pour 3.4 fl. oz. (100ml.) bottle of oil into the oil fill hole. Save bottle for refill. See Figure 4. Figure 4 IMPORTANT: The importance of checking and maintaining the proper oil level in the crankcase cannot be overemphasized. DO NOT OVERFILL. NOTE: This is a 4-cycle engine. In order to avoid damage to the unit, do not mix oil with gasoline. Add Oil Add Fuel DipStick Fuel Cap • Wipe up any oil that may have spilled and reinstall the oil fill plug/dipstick. Gas Fill-Up Old fuel is the primary reason for the unit not running properly. Be sure to use fresh, clean, and unleaded gasoline. Use fresh fuel (less than 60 days old), when using alcohol-blended fuel. • When adding fuel, unit must be laid back in the horizontal position on a flat surface. • Remove fuel cap and remove the tag from the fuel tank neck. Refer to Figure 4. WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition. • Place spout of gas container into the fill hole on the fuel tank and fill tank. • Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled and reinstall the fuel cap. • Move the unit at least 30 ft. (9.1m) from the fueling source and site before starting the engine. Starting Engine • Before starting make sure spark plug wire is attached to spark plug. • Check oil level and fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. • Push On/Off switch on upper handle to On (I). • Place choke lever in Close (A) position. See Figure 5. • Fully press and release the primer bulb slowly 5 to 7 times. Gasoline should be felt and visible in the bulb. Press primer a few more times, if gasoline is not noticed. See Figure 5. Figure 5 • Squeeze the throttle control to the wide open position. Refer to Figure 2. • Place right foot on the right side of cultivator wheel. • Pull the starter rope briskly 3 to 5 times or until engine attempts to run. • Move the choke to Partial (B) position. Choke Lever Primer Bulb 8 NOTE: The engine will not operate in the Close (A) position. • Pull the starter rope again 1 to 3 times until engine starts. • Move choke lever to Open (C) position and run at full throttle for 30 seconds.Release throttle lever. • With tines off the ground, depress the throttle lever against the upper handle to increase engine speed and rotate tines. WARNING: Never run the engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair, and loose clothing away from rotating tines. Starting A Warm Engine • Push On/Off switch on upper handle to On (I). • Move the choke to Partial (B) position. • Fully press and release the primer bulb slowly 5 to 7 times. Gasoline should be...