Owner's manual

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MODEL Y4007
MINI CULTIVATOR AND DETHATHER
NORMAL OPERATION
1. The clutch transfer maximum power to the unit nes a er approximately 2 hours of normal opera on.
During this break-in period clutch slippage may occur. The unit's clutch should be kept free of oil and
other moisture to ensure efficient opera
on
2. When cul
va ng, do not place excessive body weight on the unit. The unit will operate most efficiently
with the use of its own weight
3. Exhaust fumes can be deadly. Never run unit indoors or in an unven
lated area
STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, always start unit outdoors in a well ven
lated area
2. Always be aware of gas vapors. Before star ng, make sure is well ven lated area
3. Make sure all air filter holes as well as fuel tank area are free of all debris
COLD ENGINE STARTING
Star
ng the engine for the first me or a er running out of fuel or if engine has cooled off
1. Move choke lever to the RUN posi
on
NOTE: Choke must be in the RUN position when engaging the primer bulb
2. Use the primer blub to prime unit un l primer hose is full of gas mixture
NOTE: When using primer bulb, allow the primer bulb to completely return to its original po n er each pump
3. Move choke lever to choke posi on
NOTE: In the choke posi
on, always move the lever to the Farthest choke posion possible
4. Push rocker switch to the ON posi
on
5. Squeeze the thro
le control with the right hand. Grasp the starter rope handle and pull out slowly un l
the tension becomes slightly harder. Without le
ng the rope retract, pull the starter rope with a rapid,
forearm stroke. Allow rope to return to its original posi
on. Repeat step un l unit engages and allow
rope to return to original posi
on each me it is engaged
NOTE: If the engine fails to engage a
er trying for 5 to 6 pulls, press the primer bulb 1 me and repeat
process
6. Once the engine is engaged and has started running, move the choke lever to the half-choke posi
on un l
engine runs smoothly
NOTE: Half-Choke posi
on is defined as being half-way between Choke and Run
7. Once unit is running smoothly, move lever to the RUN posi
on and engage thro le to the desired speed
NOTE: Do not let the unit idle for extended periods. Always run at FULL throle speed when possible
8. In order to stop unit, move rocker switch to the OFF posi
on
IMPORTANT!
FUEL AND FUEL VAPORS ARE HAZORDOUS AND HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. NEVER STORE UNIT INDOORS WITH THE
FUEL STILL IN TANK FOR SATETY REASONS!
ALWAYS USE A CERTIFIED GAS CONTAINER APPROVED BY UNDERWRITERS LABORATORY (UL) OR THE AMERICAN
SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)
WHEN FILLING THE UNIT WITH FUEL, IT SHOULD ALWAYS BE DONE BY AN ADULT
ALWAYS HANDLE FUEL OUTSIDE IN A WELL VENTALATED AREA AWAY FROM FLAME OR SPARKS
DO NOT START ENGINE IF THERE IS FUEL SPILLAGE. ALWAYS CLEAN SPILLAGE FROM UNIT. WIPE CLEAN AND
ALLOW TO DRY BEFORE STARTING UNIT