Cultivator OPERATOR’S MANUAL 191169 Electric Start 191170 Manual Start CE Compliant
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS and parts Thank You and congratulations! on your purchase of a new Powerhorse™ Cultivator. We have worked to ensure that your Powerhorse Cultivator will be one of the most trouble-free and satisfying pieces of equipment you have ever owned. With proper care, your cultivator will provide many years of service. Please take the time to read this manual carefully to learn how to correctly operate and maintain your equipment. CONTENTS Registration..........................................
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS and parts REGISTRATION Record your model number and serial number in the space provided for easy reference. Fill out and mail the registration card located in your parts packet. Warranty is valid only if the completed registration card is received by within 30 days of purchase.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS and parts General SAFETY rules This symbol points out important safety instructions which if not followed could endanger your personal safety. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this equipment. SPECIAL MESSAGES Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful operating and servicing information.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS and parts Engine Safety Precautions Warning Carbon Monoxide Poisoning All engines contain carbon monoxide in their exhaust. Carbon monoxide is a deadly, colorless, tasteless, odorless gas which may be present even if you do not smell or see any engine exhaust. Levels of carbon monoxide, which can be deadly, can be present for days in an enclosed area that has poor ventilation.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS and parts Prevention of Burns and Fires • Never remove the muffler guard from the engine. • Never touch the muffler guard because it is extremely hot and will cause severe burns. • Never touch parts of the engine that become hot after operation. • Always keep materials and debris away from muffler guard and other hot parts of the engine to avoid fires. This engine is designed to operate using a catalytic converter which contributes to the engine’s compliance with the EPA.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS and parts SAFETY DECALS This cultivator has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge to operate this equipment safely and effectively.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS and parts UNPACKING & ASSEMBLY UNPACK CULTIVATOR 1. Carefully lift the cultivator out of the box, remove any packing material and cut any ties holding the handlebar pieces to the cultivator assembly. ASSEMBLY 1. Stand the cultivator assembly upright with tines and wheels on a level surface. Wheels should be set in the lowest position. DO NOT place the cultivator on a high surface where it can fall and cause property damage or personal injury. 2.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS and parts FOR ITEM# 191169 ELECTRIC START CHARGING THE BATTERY To charge the battery, check that the battery wiring is properly connected and plug the battery charger (4681) into the side of the battery box (4656) with matching three-prong plug. Plug the other end of the battery charger into a standard 120V outlet receptacle. Battery is fully charged when the LED light turns GREEN on the external charger.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS and parts OPERATING YOUR CULTIVATOR Preparing Engine for Starting Gas and Oil Quality To operate the engine, we recommend using a quality brand 2-cycle oil to ensure that the engine operates correctly throughout the life of the engine. Use unleaded regular gas only. Mixture CAUTION Never store engine with fuel in the tank indoors. Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable. Never mix fuel and oil directly in engine fuel tank.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS and parts Normal Operation 1. The clutch will transfer maximum power after about two hours of normal operation. During this break-in period clutch slippage may occur. The clutch should be kept free of oil and other moisture for efficient operation. 2. Cultivate without placing excessive body weight on the unit. The cultivator operates most efficiently with the weight of the unit itself. 3. Never run engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are deadly.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS and parts 3. Move choke lever to CHOKE position. NOTE: choke position is defined by moving the choke lever as far to the CHOKE position as possible. 4. Push rocker switch to the ON position. 5. Squeeze throttle control with right hand. Grasp starter handle with left hand and pull out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. Without letting starter handle retract, pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let it return to its original position very slowly until unit fires or runs.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS and parts Adjusting Wheels and Drag Stake The wheels on the cultivator can be adjusted to one of three positions. The lowest wheel position is used for transporting the cultivator across a smooth level surface while the engine is not running. The two higher positions are used when cultivating in soil and help stabilize the unit when cultivating at different depths. See Figure 6. To adjust wheels up or down, see Figures 4 and 5. 1.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS and parts MAINTENANCE STEPS FOR WORKING ON equipment 1. Turn off engine switch. 2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. 3. Securely place the disconnected spark plug wire away from the spark plug and any metal parts. This must always be done or arcing may occur between spark plug wire and metal parts. 4. Replace or repair the part on the cultivator. 5. Check all parts that were repaired, or removed during repair, that they are secure and fit correctly.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS and parts Cooling Fins Cooling fins, air inlets and linkages must be free from any debris before each use. Air Filter Never run engine without air cleaner properly installed. Added wear and engine failure may occur if air cleaner is not installed on engine. Service air cleaner every 3 months or after 20 hours of operation. Clean filter daily in extremely dusty conditions. IMPORTANT Never twist air filters when cleaning. Always press.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS and parts Spark Plug The recommended spark plug is a NGK BM6A which cross references to a Champion CJ8. 1. Check spark plug at the beginning of each season. 2. Disconnect the spark plug cap, and clean any debris from around the spark plug area. 3. Remove spark plug and replace if any of the following occur; pitted electrodes, burned electrodes, cracked porcelain, or deposits around electrodes. 4. After analysis, seat spark plug and tighten with spark plug wrench.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS and parts TRANSPORTING YOUR CULTIVATOR 1. After using the cultivator and before transporting it in a truck bed, screw the gas cap screw and gas cap on (clockwise) tightly. The gas cap will not leak during transporting if gas cap is tight and the screw at the top is tight. Never transport engine inside an enclosed space within a vehicle. Fuel or fuel vapors may ignite causing serious injury or death. 2.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS and parts TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible cause Remedy/Action Engine will not start 1. Power switch off 1. Flip switch to on position 2. Spark plug wire disconnected 2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug 3. Out of fuel 3. Refuel 4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly gapped 4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug 5. Throttle control not held open 5. Hold throttle control open when pulling recoil handle 6. Fuel line hose not positioned in bottom of gas tank 6.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS and parts ITEM# 191169 HANDLEBAR PARTS 6 24 20 21 22 7 (2) 8 (2) 9 (2) 25 18 27 14 23 7 (2) 8 (2) 9 (2) 10 (2) 8 (2) 12 1 (2) 1 3 4 17 15 16 11 13 5 8 (2) 19 26 2 Page 20 866-433-2576
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS and parts kEY Part # Description Qty. kEY Part # Description Qty. 1 300471 BOLT, M5 X 12MM 3 18 4667 throttle cable 1 2 300523 ground wire 1 19 4669 BOLT, M6 X 1MM X 12MM PAN HD 1 3 46139 key only 1 20 4689 handlebar, upper right 1 4 46140 KEY SWITCH 1 21 4690 handlebar, upper left 1 5 46141 BOLT, hex hd M8 X 1.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS and parts 2 12 8 9 10 3 (2) 4 (2) 5 (2) 13 7 11 3 (2) 4 (2) 5 (2) 6 (2) 4 (2) 1 4 (2) Page 22 866-443-2576
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS and parts ITEM# 191170 HANDLEBAR PARTS LIST kEY Part # Description Qty. 1 46141 BOLT, hex hd M8 X 1.25 X 160MM 2 2 4639 grip, handlebar 2 3 4640 nut, t-handle 4 4 4641 washer 8 5 4642 bolt, handle clamp 4 6 4655 NUT, hex hd M8 X 1.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS and parts HOOD & TINES PARTS 7 10 4 14 1 15 17 6 8 7 10 16 20 18 11 2 23 1 15 17 3 5 9 (2) 22 19 21 24 (2) 25 (2) 12 26 (2) 13 (4) kEY Part # Description Qty. kEY Part # Description Qty. 1 2431 WASHER, 10MM NARROW FLAT 2 15 4634 WHEEL 2 2 4600 Drag Bar 1 16 4650 NUT M6 X 1.
TRANSMISSION PARTS 16 1 9 17 8 22 6 19 4 10 14 11 13 5 15 7 19 4 25 21 20 23 18 20 12 10 24 kEY Part # Description Qty.
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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS and parts ENGINE PARTS LIST kEY Qty. Part # Description Qty.
191169 & 191170 CULTIVATOR Warranty Terms and Conditions Product Warranty: 1-Year Limited Warranty Northern Tool + Equipment warrants this Powerhorse™ CULTIVATOR to be free from defects in the material or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. During the one year warranty of this product, Northern Tool + Equipment will furnish 100% parts and labor to correct any defect caused by faulty material or workmanship.
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS and parts Explanation of Emissions Control Warranty Provisions Viper Engines are designed, built and equipped to meet all EPA requirements. It warrants that it is free from defects in material and workmanship that could cause failure to the warranted part; and that it is identical in all material respects to the engine described in the manufacturer's application for certification.
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