User manual RYOBI RY60511A

[. . . ] 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] n Completely engage the throttle lever to begin tine rotation. NOTE: If the machine moves forward too quickly and wheels are in position A or B with drag bar installed, push down on the handlebar to allow the drag bar to penetrate the soil and slow the forward motion of the unit. The rotating tines help to pull the machine forward, so use slower speeds and a shallow depth setting when learning to use the unit and when cultivating on hard, rough, or uneven ground. n Always operate the unit at full throttle when cultivating. RUN POSITION Fig. 12 NOTE: Several passes over the same path may be required to reach the desired depth. Do not try to dig too deeply in the first pass. If the machine jumps or bucks, allow the unit to move forward at a slightly faster rate or install wheel assembly accessory. To dig more deeply, lift up on the handlebar. Apply downward 12 OPERATION 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 forward again. If the soil is very hard, water a few days before cultivating. Avoid working the soil when soggy or wet. Wait a day or two after heavy rain for the ground to dry. GENERAL CULTIVATING See Figure 14. deep can be used to disrupt weeds and aerate soil, without injuring nearby plant roots. It should be done often so that weeds do not grow large and cause tangling in the tines of the unit. The two outer tine blades can be removed from the unit to allow a more narrow cultivating width. To remove the two outer tines: n Disconnect the spark plug. n Remove the hitch pins from the holes on the ends of the tine shaft. n Remove the outside tine blades and felt washers from the tine shaft. n Place hitch pins in the holes that were uncovered when felt washers were removed. NOTE: The unit will not operate properly if the tines are installed incorrectly. If you notice a problem with the cultivating operation of the unit, check for proper tine positioning. HITCH PIN Fig. [. . . ] product or adversely affect its operation, performance or durability. In addition, this warranty does not cover: A. Tune-ups ­ Spark Plugs, Carburetor Adjustments, Filters B. Wear items ­ Bump Knobs, Outer Spools, Cutting Lines, Inner Reels, Starter Pulley, Starter Ropes, Drive Belts, Tines, Felt Washers, Hitch Pins Ryobi Technologies, Inc. [. . . ]