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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 cor-
rectly throughout the life of the engine. Use unleaded
regular gas only.
Mixture
Run engine with a 50:1 ratio.
MIXING FUEL AND FILLING FUEL TANK
Mixing Fuel
1. Fuel must be mixed in a container outside in a well
ventilated area.
3. Add recommended amount of 2 cycle oil.
4. Screw container cap on straight and tight.
5. Shake the container to mix fuel and oil.
6. Unscrew gas cap slowly to vent, add the remainder of
fuel requirements.
7. Wipe away any spilled fuel or oil and allow to evaporate
before moving or transporting.
Filling Fuel Tank
1. Shut off engine and allow engine to completely cool
2. Move to a well-ventilated area, outdoors, away from
3. Clean debris from area around the fuel cap.
4. Loosen fuel cap slowly. Place the cap on a clean, dry
surface.
5. Carefully add fuel without spilling.
to expand.
7. Immediately replace fuel cap and tighten. Wipe off
spilled fuel and allow to dry before starting engine.
GAS OIL RATIO
1 gallon 2.6 ounces 50:1
2 gallons 5.1 ounces 50:1
5 gallons 13 ounces 50:1
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. USE ONLY NONMETAL, PORTABLE FUEL
CONTAINERS APPROVED BY THE UNDERWRITER’S
LABORATORY (U.L.) OR THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR
TESTING & MATERIALS (ASTM).
AN ADULT MUST ALWAYS HANDLE AND FILL THE
ENGINE WITH FUEL.
ALWAYS HANDLE GAS IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA,
OUTDOORS, AWAY FROM FLAMES OR SPARKS.
DO NOT START ENGINE IF FUEL IS SPILLED. WIPE OFF
EXCESS FUEL AND ALLOW TO DRY. REMOVE ENGINE
FROM AREA TO AVOID SPARKS.
IMPORTANT
THIS ENGINE USES A GAS/OIL MIXTURE. DO NOT RUN
ON STRAIGHT GAS ONLY, ENGINE DAMAGE WILL
RESULT.
DO NOT START ENGINE WITH BATTERY CHARGER
CONNECTED TO BATTERY. THIS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE
TO THE CULTIVATOR.