Ryobi Ry60514 Owner S Manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

CULTIVATOR

RY60514

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Your cultivator has been engineered and manufactured to our 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 your purchase.

 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2

 General Safety Rules ....................................................................................................................................................3-4

 Specific Safety Rules ....................................................................................................................................................... 4

Symbols ........................................................................................................................................................................5-6

 Features ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7

 Assembly ....................................................................................................................................................................8-11

 Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................12-14

 Adjustments ................................................................................................................................................................... 15

 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................................16-18

 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................................. 19

 Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................................20-22

 Parts Ordering / Service ................................................................................................................................................ 24

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability

have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.

WARNING!

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Fail-

ure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in

electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Read the operator’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly famil-

iar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.

Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls

quickly.

Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never

allow adults to operate the equipment without proper

instruction.

Wear eye protection that is marked to comply with ANSI

Z87.1 standards as well as hearing protection when op-

erating this unit. Use face mask if operation is dusty.

Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your applica-

tion. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at

the rate for which it is designed.

Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear

loose fitting clothing, short pants, jewelry of any kind, or

go barefoot.

Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent

entanglement in any moving parts.

Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft.

away.

Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly

small children, and pets.

Never operate the cultivator without good visibility or

light.

Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to

be used and remove all foreign objects.

Do not operate the machine without wearing adequate

outer garments. Avoid loose garments or jewelry that

could get caught in moving parts of the machine or its

engine.

Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when

wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear

protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve

your footing on slippery surfaces.

Do not operate the cultivator while under the influence of

alcohol or drugs.

Do not put hands or feet near or under tines.

Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Over-

reaching can result in loss of balance.

Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

Never start or run the engine inside a closed area. Breath-

ing exhaust fumes will kill you.

Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine is

running.

Keep machine in good working condition.

Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals

for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe

working condition.

Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank.

Keep the unit free of grass, leaves, or grease to reduce

the chance of a fire hazard.

Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible

for accidents or hazards occuring to other people, their

property, and themselves.

Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before start-

ing the engine.

Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine

is running (except where specifically recommended by

the manufacturer).

Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing

drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or

traffic. Do not carry passengers.

If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the

engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration

is generally a warning sign of trouble.

Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine

unattended. Disengage the power take-off, lower the at-

tachment, shift into neutral, stop the engine, and remove

the key.

Never operate the machine without proper guards, plates,

or other safety protective devices in place.

Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may

catch in the ground and propel the cultivator forward. If

this occurs, let go of the handlebars and do not restrain

the machine.

Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed

the engine.

Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside

a building where ignition sources are present, such as

hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the

like. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclo-

sure.

Always refer to the operator’s manual for important details

if the cultivator is to be stored for an extended period.

Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for safe loading,

unloading, transport, and storage of machine.

Do not use near underground electric cables, telephone

lines, pipes, or hoses. If in doubt, contact your utility or

telephone company to locate underground services.

If the unit strikes a foreign object, stop the engine, dis-

connect the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the machine

for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting

and operating the machine.

Never leave the operating position when the engine is

running.

Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug before

unclogging the tines and when making any repairs, ad-

justments, or inspections.

Do not overload the machine capacity by cultivating too

deep in a single pass or at too fast a rate.

Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.

Do not operate cultivator when you are tired.

Be aware that the equipment may unexpectedly bounce

upward or jump forward if the tines should strike buried

obstacles such as large stones, roots, or stumps.

Never operate the equipment on a slope.

Use extreme caution when pulling the machine towards

you.

Start the engine carefully according to instructions from

a normal operating position and with feet well away from

the tines. Do not force cultivator. It will do the job better

and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for

which it was designed.

When not in use, cultivator should be stored indoors in

a dry, locked up place — out of the reach of children.

Maintain cultivator with care. Keep tines clean for best

performance and reduce the risk of injury. Follow instruc-

tions for lubrication and changing accessories. Inspect

cultivator cord periodically and, if damaged, have it re-

placed. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from grease

and lubricant.

Check damaged parts. Before further use of this culti-

vator, a guard or other part that is damaged should be

carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly

and perform its intended function. Check for alignment

of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of

parts, mounting, and any other condition that may af-

fect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged

should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized

service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in

this manual.

REFUELING

Fuel is highly flammable. Take precautions when using

to reduce the chance of serious personal injury.

Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away from

spark and/or flame-producing equipment.

Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this

purpose.

Only refuel outdoors and do not smoke while refueling.

Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap

of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running or

when the engine is hot.

If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but

move the machine away from the area of spillage and

avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors

have dissipated.

Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.

When draining the fuel tank, use an approved fuel storage

container while in a well-ventilated area.

Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and

use them to instruct others who may use this cultivator. If

you loan someone this unit, loan them these instructions

also.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

SERVICE

Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the

engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped.

Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away

from the plug to prevent starting.

Service on the cultivator must be performed by qualified

repair personnel only. Service or maintenance performed

by unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user

or damage to the product.

Use only identical replacement parts when servicing the

cultivator. Use of unauthorized parts may create a risk of

serious injury to the user, or damage to the product.

SYMBOLS

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning for safe

operation of this product.

SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION

Read the Operator’s Manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand

operator’s manual before using this product.

Wear Eye and Hearing Protection

Wear eye protection which is marked to comply

with ANSI Z87.1 as well as hearing protection when

operating this equipment.

Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety.

Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away.

Cutting Hazard Keep feet and hands away from rotating tines.

Gasoline and Lubricant

Use unleaded gasoline intended for motor vehicle use

with an octane rating of 87 [(R + M) / 2] or higher. This

product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires

pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle lubricant.

SYMBOLS

SERVICE

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should

be performed only by a qualified service technician. For

service we suggest you return the product to your nearest

AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic-

ing, use only identical replacement parts.

WARNING:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this

product until you read thoroughly and understand com-

pletely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand

the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual,

do not use this product. Call Ryobi customer service for

assistance.

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can

result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or

safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. We recommend Wide Vision Safety

Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection

which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result

in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result

in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in

minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property

damage.

FEATURES

Fig. 1

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Engine Size ...................................................................................................................................................................25.4cc

Engine Output ..............................................................................................................................................................1.2 HP

Sand Tank Capacity .....................................................................................................................................................13 lbs.

KNOW YOUR CULTIVATOR

See Figure 1.

The safe use of this product requires an understanding of

the information on the product and in this operator’s manual

as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting.

Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all

operating features and safety rules.

ENGINE SWITCH

The engine switch controls the ignition system. The switch must

be in the ON ( I ) position for the engine to start and run. To stop,

place the switch in the OFF ( O ) position.

JUST ADD SAND™

Putting sand in the sand tank allows greater stability when oper-

ating the cultivator, and also gives added weight to the machine,

allowing it to cultivate with less effort and vibration.

RECOIL STARTER

The recoil starter is used for starting the engine.

PRIMER BULB

The primer bulb pumps fuel from the fuel tank to the

carburetor. This is necessary only when starting a cold engine

or after refueling an engine that has run out of fuel.

START LEVER

The start lever opens and closes the choke valve in the carbu-

retor. The START position enriches the fuel mixture for start-

ing a cold engine. The RUN position provides the correct fuel

mixture for normal operation after starting, or for restarting a

warm engine.

THROTTLE LEVER

The throttle lever controls the rotation speed of the tines. Com-

pletely engage the throttle lever while cultivating.

ENGINE

SWITCH

THROTTLE

LEVER

FUEL TANK

INNER TINES

JUST ADD SAND™

PRIMER

BULB

START

LEVER

RECOIL

STARTER

OUTER

TINE OUTER

TINE

DRAG BAR

WHEEL

ASSEMBLY

ACCESSORY

HITCH

TINE

SHIELD

WARNING:

To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious

personal injury, always disconnect the engine spark plug

wire from the spark plug when assembling parts.

POSITIONING THE HANDLEBAR

See Figure 2.

 Loosen the two handlebar knobs.

 Unfold the handlebar into operating position.

NOTE: Do not use force. If there is binding, continue to

loosen the knobs. Do not allow throttle cable to become

pinched when raising the handlebar.

Retighten the handlebar knobs.

UNPACKING

This product requires assembly.

 Carefully remove the product and any accessories from

the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list

are included.

 Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage

or damage occurred during shipping.

 Do not discard the packing material until you have care-

fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.

 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call

1-800-860-4050 for assistance.

PACKING LIST

Cultivator

Drag Bar

Pull Pin

Hitch Pins (2)

Felt Washers (2)

Inner Tines (2)

Outer Tines (2)

Ryobi Exact Mix 2-Cycle Lubricant

Wheel Assembly (Accessory)

Operator’s Manual

WARNING:

If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate

this product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed

this warning could result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces-

sories not recommended for use with this product. Any

such alteration or modification is misuse and could result

in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious

personal injury.

ASSEMBLY

Fig. 2

HANDLEBAR

KNOBS

Fig. 3

INSTALLING THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY

ACCESSORY

See Figures 3 - 4.

Use the wheel assembly accessory to transport the unit to

and from the work area. To install:

 Raise the adjustment knob located at the back of the tine

shield. Twist slightly to secure in the raised position.

 Insert the wheel assembly support rod into the opening

beneath the adjustment knob. To place the wheels in a

high position, insert the rod to the first hole. For a lower

wheel position, insert the rod to the second hole.

 Rotate the adjustment knob in the opposite direction to

return it to the seated position, which will secure the wheel

assembly in place.

 Insert the drag bar into the open slot in the wheel as-

sembly support rod.

 Insert pull pin through holes in support rod, passing

through desired hole in drag bar, to secure drag bar at

desired height.

INSTALLING THE TINES

See Figure 5.

The cultivator has four tines —two inner tines labeled B and

C, and two outer tines labeled A and D. For correct opera-

tion of the unit, the tines must be installed in the correct

orientation.

 Lean the unit back on its wheels so that the handlebar

rests on the ground.

 Place tine C on the tine shaft to the left of the gear box.

The stamped side of the tine should face away from the

gear box.

 Place tine B on the tine shaft to the right of the gear box.

The stamped side of the tine should face away from the

gear box.

 Place a felt washer on each side of the tine shaft, and

slide to rest against the inner tines.

 Place the outer tine labeled D on the left side of the tine

shaft. The stamped side should face in toward tine C.

 Place the outer tine labeled A on the right side of the tine

shaft. The stamped side should face in toward tine B.

ASSEMBLY

Fig. 4

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

WHEEL

ASSEMBLY

SUPPORT

ROD

OPENING

DRAG

BAR

WHEEL

ASSEMBLY

SUPPORT

ROD

DRAG

BAR

PULL PIN

NOTE: When installed correctly, the angled edge of the

tine blades should face the ground.

 To secure the tines to the tine shaft, insert the hitch pin

into the holes located on either side of the tine shaft.

NOTE: The unit will not operate properly if the tines are in-

stalled incorrectly. If you notice a problem with the cultivating

operation of the unit, check for proper tine positioning.

Fig. 5

TINE D

TINE SHAFT

FELT

WASHER GEAR

BOX

HITCH

PIN HITCH

PINTINE C TINE B

TINE A

FELT

WASHER

ANGLED EDGE

FLAT EDGE

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and ex-

plosive. To prevent serious personal injury and property

damage, handle it with care. Keep away from ignition

sources, handle outdoors only, do not smoke while mix-

ing gasoline and lubricant together; and wipe up spills

immediately.

MIXING THE FUEL

See Figure 6.

The cultivator is powered by a two-stroke, air-cooled engine

and requires a fuel mixture of gasoline and 2-cycle fuel

lubricant.

NOTE: Always mix two-cycle engine lubricant like Ryobi’s

Exact Mix Semi Synthetic Lubricant with gasoline before

fueling the unit. Running the cultivator on gasoline alone

will ruin the engine.

Use a mixture of 50 parts unleaded regular gasoline and

1 part two-stroke engine lubricant (50:1). Use branded 87

octane (R+M+2) unleaded gasoline or gasohol (maximum

10% ethyl alcohol, or 15% MTBE, no methyl alcohol.)

NOTE: Always mix lubricant and gas in the proper proportions:

2.6 ounces of lubricant to one gallon of unleaded gaso-

line.

To mix the lubricant and fuel together for use:

 Pour 1/2 gallon of gasoline into a clean gas can or other

container approved for fuel storage. Do not mix the fuel

and lubricant directly in the cultivator’s fuel tank.

 Add 2.6 ounces of two-cycle engine lubricant to the

gasoline mixture.

 Add the remaining 1/2 gallon of gasoline.

 Close the container holding the gas/lubricant mix and

swirl the can to blend contents together.

Fig. 6

1 gallon + 2.6 oz. = 50:1

OXYGENATED FUELS

Some conventional gasolines are blended with alcohol or an

ether compound. These gasolines are collectively referred

to as oxygenated fuels. To meet clean air standards, some

areas of the United States and Canada use oxygenated fuels

to help reduce emissions.

If using an oxygenated fuel, make sure it is unleaded and

meets the minimum octane rating requirements. Before using

an oxygenated fuel, try to confirm the fuel’s contents. Some

states/provinces require this information to be posted on the

pump. The following are the EPA approved percentages of

oxygenates:

Ethanol (ethyl or grain alcohol) 10% by volume. You

may use gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume.

Gasoline containing ethanol may be marketed under the

name “Gasohol.” Do not use E85 fuel.

MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) 15% by volume. You

may use gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE by volume.

Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) 5% by volume. You

may use gasoline containing up to 5% methanol by volume

as long as it also contains cosolvents and corrosion inhibi-

tors to protect the fuel system. Gasoline containing more

than 5% methanol by volume may cause starting and/or

performance problems. It may also damage metal, rubber,

and plastic parts of the product or your fuel system.

If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another

service station or switch to another brand of gasoline.

NOTE: Fuel system damage or performance problems re-

sulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more

than the percentages of oxygenates stated previously are

not covered under warranty.

WARNING:

Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel to

a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least

30 ft. from refueling site before starting engine. Do not

smoke! Failure to heed this warning could result in seri-

ous personal injury.

ADDING FUEL TO CULTIVATOR

See Figure 7.

When adding fuel to the cultivator, make sure the unit is sit-

ting on level ground and that the engine is not hot.

Fuel only with recommended 50:1 mixture of gasoline and

lubricant as described in Mixing the Fuel.

To add fuel to the cultivator:

 Clean area around fuel tank cap, if necessary.

 Remove the fuel tank cap.

 Insert a clean funnel into the fuel tank.

 Slowly pour gasoline/lubricant mixture into fuel tank.

NOTE: Fill tank no higher than 1/2 in. from top to allow

for gasoline expansion.

 Reinstall fuel cap.

 Clean up any spills.

FUEL TANK

CAP

Fig. 7

ASSEMBLY

ADDING SAND

See Figure 8.

The cultivator is equipped with a Just Add Sand™ weight

system, which improves the stability of the unit during op-

eration. The added weight of the sand also helps you work

with less effort and vibration.

To add sand:

 Lift the lid of the Just Add Sand™ tank and remove.

 Pour dry sand into the tank. The tank will hold approxi-

mately 13 pounds of sand.

NOTE: Be careful not to pour sand into or onto the engine

housing.

 Replace Just Add Sand™ lid.

Fig. 8

JUST ADD SAND™

LID

Fig. 10

Fig. 12

Fig. 11

PRIMER

BULB

RECOIL

STARTER

START

LEVER

START

POSITION RUN

POSITION

START

LEVER

WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you

careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is

sufficient to inflict serious injury.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side

shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so

could result in objects being thrown into your eyes

resulting in possible serious injury.

WARNING:

Do not use any attachments or accessories not

recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The

use of attachments or accessories not recommended

can result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not allow hands, feet, or any other part of the body

or clothing near the rotating tines or any other moving

part. The tines begin to rotate forward once the engine is

started and the throttle lever is depressed. The tines con-

tinue to rotate until the throttle lever is released. Failure to

avoid contact could cause serious personal injury.

APPLICATIONS

You may use this product for the purposes listed below:

 Breaking up garden soil to prepare seed bed for planting

 Shallow cultivating to remove weeds

STARTING/STOPPING THE CULTIVATOR

See Figures 9 - 12.

To start an engine that is cold or has run dry:

 Fill the fuel tank, if necessary. Always use the proper

lubricant/gasoline mixture. See Mixing the Fuel on page

10.

 Place the engine switch in the RUN ( | ) position.

NOTE: Do not engage the throttle lever during the start-

ing process.

 Slowly push the primer bulb seven times.

NOTE: If restarting a warm engine, do not push the

primer bulb.

 Set the start lever to the START position.

NOTE: If restarting a warm engine, leave the choke in

the RUN position.

 Pull the starter cord until the engine runs.

OPERATION

Fig. 9

ENGINE

SWITCH

OPERATION

 Return the starter cord gently to the starter housing. Do

not allow the rope to snap back.

 Allow the engine to run for 15 seconds to warm up before

using.

 Engage the throttle lever to operate.

To stop the cultivator:

 Release the throttle lever.

 Move the engine switch to the OFF ( O ) position.

PREPARING THE SEED BED

See Figure 13.

The cultivator can be used to break up garden soil and pre-

pare a seed bed for planting. Plan ahead to leave enough

room between the seed rows to allow for machine cultivating

after the plants have grown.

 With the wheel assembly accessory installed in position

A as described on page 15, roll the machine to the work

area.

 For general cultivating, remove or adjust the wheel assem-

bly accessory using the guidelines in Adjusting Wheel

Position on page 15.

 Based on the type of soil being cultivated and soil condi-

tions at the time, the appropriate height of the drag bar

will vary. Adjust the drag bar position using the guidelines

in Adjusting Drag Bar Position on page 15.

 Start the engine.

 Stand behind the unit with the tines on the ground and

the work area clean and free of obstructions.

 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 rotat-

ing 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.

 Always operate the unit at full throttle when cultivating.

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 as-

sembly accessory.

Fig. 13

To dig more deeply, lift up on the handlebar. Apply downward

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.

OPERATION

GENERAL CULTIVATING

See Figure 14.

Shallow cultivating less than 2 in. 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:

 Disconnect the spark plug.

 Remove the hitch pins from the holes on the ends of the

tine shaft.

 Remove the outside tine blades and felt washers from

the tine shaft.

 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 in-

stalled incorrectly. If you notice a problem with the cultivating

operation of the unit, check for proper tine positioning.

Fig. 14

HITCH PIN

ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING:

To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious

personal injury, always disconnect the spark plug wire

when making adjustments.

ADJUSTING WHEEL POSITION

See Figures 15 - 17.

The wheel position of the unit is adjustable. Holes on the

wheel support rod offer different heights to choose from in

both the A and B positions.

 Install the wheel assembly accessory in position A to

transport the cultivator to and from the work area.

 For general cultivating, remove the wheel assembly to al-

low deep penetration of the tine blades into the cultivating

surface.

 The wheel assembly accessory may be installed in posi-

tion B to allow use of the drag bar during cultivating.

ADJUSTING DRAG BAR POSITION

See Figure 18.

The drag bar may be used to help control the cultivator’s

speed and depth of operation. It is located in a slot on the

wheel assembly support and is secured with a pull pin.

To adjust the height of the drag bar:

 Remove the pull pin.

 Shift the drag bar up or down, depending on the depth

you are trying to achieve.

 Reinsert the pull pin through the wheel support and drag

bar to secure.

Fig. 18

Fig. 17

Fig. 16

Fig. 15

WHEEL

SUPPORT

POSITION A

WHEEL

SUPPORT

POSITION B

DRAG

BAR

PULL PIN

WHEEL ASSEMBLY

ACCESSORY

REMOVED

FOR GENERAL

CULTIVATING

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.

Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause

product damage.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side

shields during power tool operation or when blowing

dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.

WARNING:

Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut

off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and discon-

nect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious

personal injury or property damage.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most

plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of

commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use

clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, lubricant, grease, etc.

WARNING:

Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-

based products, penetrating lubricants, etc., come in con-

tact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or

destroy plastic which may result in serious personal

injury.

Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be

repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should

be replaced at an Authorized Service Center.

CLEANING THE AIR FILTER

See Figure 19.

Clean the air filter as indicated by the maintenance

schedule.

To clean the air filter:

Loosen the air filter cover by turning the knob counter-

clockwise.

Remove the air filter cover.

Remove the air filter.

Lightly tap or blow out dirt particles from filter.

Reinstall the air filter.

NOTE: Make sure the filter is seated properly inside the

cover. Installing the filter incorrectly will allow dirt to enter

the engine, causing rapid engine wear.

Reinstall the cover.

Tighten knob to secure.

NOTE: For best performance, the air filter should be replaced

once each year.

Fig. 19

KNOB

AIR FILTER

COVER

MAINTENANCE

To replace the spark arrestor:

Remove the five screws that hold the cover.

NOTE: Removing these screws requires the use of a T20

and T25 torx screwdriver.

Remove the cover.

Remove the muffler assembly and muffler gasket. It may

be necessary to work the muffler assembly free from the

muffler gasket.

Remove the three screws that hold the plate on the

muffler.

Remove the spark arrester.

Replace the old spark arrester with the new one.

Reassemble the muffler by reinstalling the plate and

tightening the three screws.

Reassemble the muffler and muffler cover and attach to

the muffler gasket with the two screws.

Reinsert the muffler assembly.

Reinstall the cover on the tool and fasten with the five

screws.

NOTE: Do not overtighten screws.

REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG

See Figure 20.

The cultivator uses Champion RCJ-4Y or NGK BPMR7A spark

plug. Use an exact replacement and replace annually.

Remove the spark plug boot.

Loosen the spark plug by turning it counterclockwise with

a socket.

Remove the spark plug.

Hand thread the new spark plug, turning it clockwise.

Tighten with a socket and torque to 170 in. lb. minimum,

190 in. lb. maximum. Do not overtighten.

CAUTION

Be careful not to cross-thread the spark plug. Cross-

threading will seriously damage the product.

SPARK

PLUG

Fig. 20

SPARK

ARRESTER

PLATE

MUFFLER

COVER

MUFFLER

GASKET

SCREW(S)

COVER

SCREW(S)

MUFFLER

REPLACING THE SPARK ARRESTOR

See Figure 21.

The muffler is equipped with a spark arrestor screen inside

muffler body. After extended use the screen can become dirty

and may need to be replaced. If replacement is necessary,

use part number 000998216.

WARNING:

To avoid a fire hazard, never run the cultivator without the

spark arrestor in place.

Fig. 20

Air Filter:

 Clean the air filter as previously described.

Cultivator Body:

 Clean dirt, grass, and other materials from the entire

unit.

 Wipe the tines with lubricant or spray them with silicone

lubricant to prevent rusting.

 Oil the throttle cable and all visible moving parts. Do not

remove the engine cover.

 Order new parts to replace any that are badly worn or

broken.

 Store in an upright position in a clean, dry place. Store with

the handles in the extended position, or loosen handle

knobs and fold handles down. Do not allow throttle cable

to become pinched when lowering the handlebar.

 Properly dispose of any leftover fuel.

PREPARING FOR USE AFTER STORAGE

The following steps should be taken before using the cultiva-

tor after it has been stored.

 Unfold the handles into the upright position and secure

by tightening handlebar knobs. Do not allow throttle cable

to become pinched when raising the handlebar.

 Pull the starter cord three or four times to clean lubricant

from the combustion chamber.

 Remove spark plug from the cylinder. Wipe lubricant from

the spark plug and return it to the cylinder.

 Reconnect spark plug wire.

 Follow the steps on pages 10-12 to refuel and restart

the cultivator.

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND

MUFFLER

Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and amount

of lubricant used, and/or your operating conditions, the

exhaust port and muffler may become blocked with carbon

deposits. If you notice a power loss with your gas powered

tool, a qualified service technician will need to remove these

deposits to restore performance.

STORING THE PRODUCT

The following steps should be taken before storing the cul-

tivator for the season.

Fuel Tank:

 Drain the fuel tank completely. Even under ideal condi-

tions, stored fuel containing ethanol or MTBE can start

to go stale in 30 days. Stale fuel has a high gum content

and can clog the carburetor and restrict fuel flow. The

fuel tank should also be drained if the cultivator will not

be used for more than two weeks.

 Restart the engine to make sure no fuel is left in the car-

buretor. Run the engine until it stops. This helps prevent

gum deposits from forming inside the carburetor and

possible engine damage.

Spark Plug:

 Disconnect spark plug wire and remove the spark plug.

Pour a teaspoon of clean, air-cooled, 2-cycle lubricant

through the spark-plug hole into the combustion cham-

ber.

 Leaving the spark plug out, pull the starter cord two or

three times to coat the inside of the cylinder wall.

 Inspect spark plug and clean or replace, as necessary.

 Reinstall the spark plug, but leave the spark plug wire

disconnected.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY

Engine fails to start. Engine switch is in the off position.

No fuel in tank.

Spark plug shorted or fouled.

Spark plug is broken (cracked

porcelain or electrodes broken).

Ignition lead wire shorted, broken, or

disconnected from spark plug.

Ignition inoperative.

Move switch to start.

Fill tank.

Replace spark plug.

Replace lead wire or attach to spark

plug.

Contact authorized service center.

Engine hard to start. Water in gasoline or stale fuel mixture.

Too much lubricant in fuel mixture.

Engine is under or over choked.

Weak spark at spark plug.

Drain entire system and refill with fresh

fuel.

Drain and refill with correct mixture.

Adjust choke as necessary.

Contact authorized service center.

Engine lacks power. Air filter clogged. Clean or replace air filter.

Engine overheats. Insufficient lubricant in fuel mixture. Mix fuel as described in starting

instructions.

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Your product has been fully tested prior to shipment

to ensure your complete satisfaction.

For any questions about operating or maintaining

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to: Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., Attn. Ryobi Registration, 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson,

SC 29625. To receive information on our company and products, please include the following statement on

your registration card: “Send me information on your products and company using the contact information I am

providing with this product registration.”

WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., warrants to the

original retail purchaser that this RYOBI® brand outdoor

product is free from defect in material and workmanship

and agrees to repair or replace, at Techtronic Industries

North America, Inc.’s, discretion, any defective product

free of charge within these time periods from the date of

purchase.

 Two years if the product is used for personal, family or

household use;

 90 days, if used for any other purpose, such as

commercial or rental.

This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser

only and commences on the date of the original retail

purchase.

Any part of this product found in the reasonable judgment

of Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. to be defective

in material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced

without charge for parts and labor by an authorized service

center for RYOBI® brand outdoor products (Authorized

Ryobi Service Center).

The product, including any defective part, must be returned

to an authorized RYOBI service center within the warranty

period. The expense of delivering the product to the service

center for warranty work and the expense of returning it

back to the owner after repair or replacement will be paid

by the owner. Techtronic Industries North America, Inc.’s,

responsibility in respect to claims is limited to making the

required repairs or replacements and no claim of breach of

warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission of the

contract of sale of any RYOBI® brand outdoor product. Proof

of purchase will be required by the dealer to substantiate

any warranty claim. All warranty work must be performed

by an authorized service dealer.

This warranty is limited to ninety (90) days from the date

of original retail purchase for any RYOBI® brand outdoor

product that is used for rental or commercial purposes, or

any other income-producing purpose.

This warranty does not cover any product that has been

subject to misuse, neglect, negligence, or accident, or that

has been operated in any way contrary to the operating

instructions as specified in this operator’s manual. This

warranty does not apply to any damage to the product that

is the result of improper maintenance or to any product

that has been altered or modified. The warranty does not

extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear or by the

use of parts or accessories which are either incompatible

with the RYOBI® brand outdoor product or adversely affect

its operation, performance, or durability. In addition, this

warranty does not cover:

A. Tune-ups – Spark Plugs, Carburetor, Carburetor

Adjustments, Ignition, Filters

B. Wear items – Bump Knobs, Outer Spools, Cutting

Lines, Inner Reels, Starter Pulleys, Starter Ropes, Drive

Belts, Tines, Felt Washers, Hitch Pins, Mulching Blades,

Blower Fans, Blower and Vacuum Tubes, Vacuum Bag

and Straps, Guide Bars, Saw Chains

Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., reserves the

right to change or improve the design of any RYOBI® brand

outdoor product without assuming any obligation to modify

any product previously manufactured.

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION

TO THE STATED WARRANTY PERIOD. ACCORDINGLY,

ANY SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING

MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE, ARE DISCLAIMED IN

THEIR ENTIRETY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE

APPROPRIATE TWO-YEAR, ONE-YEAR, OR NINETY-

DAY WARRANTY PERIOD. TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES

NORTH AMERICA, INC.’S, OBLIGATION UNDER THIS

WARRANTY IS STRICTLY AND EXCLUSIVELY LIMITED TO

THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS

AND TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA,

INC., DOES NOT ASSUME OR AUTHORIZE ANYONE

TO ASSUME FOR THEM ANY OTHER OBLIGATION.

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW

LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE

LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. TECHTRONIC

INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC., ASSUMES NO

RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,

OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED

TO, EXPENSE OF RETURNING THE PRODUCT TO AN

AUTHORIZED RYOBI SERVICE CENTER AND EXPENSE

OF DELIVERING IT BACK TO THE OWNER, MECHANIC’S

TRAVEL TIME, TELEPHONE OR TELEGRAM CHARGES,

RENTAL OF A LIKE PRODUCT DURING THE TIME

WARRANTY SERVICE IS BEING PERFORMED, TRAVEL,

LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY, LOSS

OF REVENUE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT,

LOSS OF TIME, OR INCONVENIENCE. SOME STATES

DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF

INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE

ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY

TO YOU.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may

also have other rights which vary from state to state.

This warranty applies to all RYOBI® brand outdoor products

manufactured by or for Techtronic Industries North America,

Inc., and sold in the United States and Canada.

To locate your nearest Authorized Ryobi Service Center,

dial 1-800-860-4050.

WARRANTY

THE FOLLOWING CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) STATEMENT ONLY APPLIES TO MODEL NUM-

BERS REQUIRED TO MEET THE CARB REQUIREMENTS.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board

(CARB), and Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., are pleased to explain the

Emissions Control System Warranty on your 2008 model year non-road or small off-

road engine. In California, new equipment that uses small off-road engines must be

designed, built, and equipped to meet the state’s stringent anti-smog standards. In

other states, new 2000 and later model year non-road engines must be designed,

built, and equipped at the time of sale to meet the U.S. EPA regulations for small

non-road engines. The non-road engine must be free from defects in materials and

workmanship which cause it to fail to conform with U.S. EPA standards for the first

two years of engine use from the date of sale to the ultimate purchaser. Techtronic

Industries North America, Inc., must warrant the emission control system on your

non-road or small off-road engine for the period of time listed above provided there

has been no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your non-road or small

off-road engine.

Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel injection

system, the ignition system, catalytic converters, fuel tanks, valves, filters, clamps,

connectors, and other associated components. Also included may be hoses, belts

and connectors, and other emission-related assemblies.

Where a warrantable condition exists, Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., will

repair your non-road or small off-road engine at no cost to you, including diagno-

sis, parts, and labor performed at an authorized service center for RYOBI® brand

outdoor products.

MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE:

This product’s emissions control system is warranted for two years. If any emis-

sion-related part on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by

Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., free of charge.

OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES

(a) As the non-road or small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for

the performance of the required maintenance listed in your operator’s manual.

Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., recommends that you retain all re-

ceipts covering maintenance on your non-road or small off-road engine, but

Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., cannot deny warranty solely for the

lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled

maintenance. Any replacement part or service that is equivalent in performance

and durability may be used in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and shall

not reduce the warranty obligations of Techtronic Industries North America, Inc.

(b) As the non-road or small off-road engine owner, you should be aware, however,

that Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., may deny you warranty coverage if

your non-road or small off-road engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect,

improper maintenance, or unapproved modifications.

authorized service dealer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should

be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.

If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you

should contact a Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., Customer Representa-

tive at 1-800-860-4050.

DEFECT WARRANTY COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS:

(a) The warranty period begins on the date the engine or equipment is delivered to

an ultimate purchaser.

(b) General Emissions Warranty Coverage. Techtronic Industries North America,

Inc., warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that your

non-road or small off-road engine is designed, built, and equipped at the time of sale

to conform with all applicable regulations adopted by the California Air Resources

Board or the United States Environmental Protection Agency; and that it is free from

defects in materials and workmanship which cause the engine to fail to conform with

applicable regulations for a period of two years from the date the non-road or small

off-road engine is purchased by the initial purchaser.

warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required in the Emissions

Maintenance Schedule and Warranty Parts List set forth below is warranted for two

years. If any such part (including any part that is scheduled only for regular inspection)

fails during the period of warranty coverage, it will be repaired or replaced at any

RYOBI® Authorized Service Center at no charge. Any such part repaired or replaced

under warranty will be warranted for the remaining warranty period. A statement to

the effect of “repair or replace as necessary” would not reduce the period of war-

ranty coverage. Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required

maintenance in the Emissions Maintenance Schedule and Warranty Parts List is

warranted for the period of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for

that part. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty is warranted for the

remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point, and will be

repaired or replaced at any RYOBI® Authorized Service Center for no charge until

that replacement point is reached.

Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., shall remedy warranty defects at any

authorized RYOBI® Authorized Service Center, including any distribution center

that may be franchised to service the subject engines. Any diagnostic work done

at a RYOBI® Authorized Service Center shall be free of charge to the owner if such

work determines that a warranted part is defective. Any manufacturer-approved or

equivalent replacement part may be used for any warranty maintenance or repairs

on emission-related parts, and must be provided free of charge to the owner if the

part is still under warranty. Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., is liable for

damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part

still under warranty.

Add-on or modified parts that are not exempted by the California Air Resource Board

may not be used. The use of any non-exempted add-on or modified parts will be

grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. Techtronic Industries North America, Inc.,

will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a non-

exempted add-on or modified part.

The California Air Resources Board’s Emission Warranty Parts List specifically defines

the emission-related warranted parts. (EPA’s regulations do not include a parts list,

but the EPA considers emission-related warranted parts to include all the parts listed

below.) Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., will provide any documents that

describe its warranty procedures or policies within five days upon request by the

California Air Resources Board.

EMISSIONS PARTS LIST

Emissions parts vary from product to product. Your emissions control system warranty

applies to any of the following components that may be included on your product:

(1) Fuel Metering System

(i) Carburetor and internal parts (and/or pressure regulator or fuel injection

system).

(ii) Air/fuel ratio feedback and control system.

(iii) Cold start enrichment system.

(iv) Fuel Tank.

(2) Air Induction System

(i) Controlled hot air intake system.

(ii) Intake manifold.

(iii) Air filter.

(3) Ignition System

(i) Spark Plugs.

(ii) Magneto or electronic ignition system.

(iii) Spark advance/retard system.

(4) Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System

(i) EGR valve body and carburetor spacer, if applicable.

(ii) EGR rate feedback and control system.

(5) Air Injection System

(i) Air pump or pulse valve.

(ii) Valves affecting distribution of flow.

(iii) Distribution manifold.

(6) Catalyst or Thermal Reactor System

(i) Catalytic converter.

(ii) Thermal reactor.

(iii) Exhaust manifold.

(7) Particulate Controls

(i) Traps, filters, precipitators, and any other device used to capture particulate

emissions.

(8) Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems

(i) Electronic controls.

(ii) Vacuum, temperature, and time sensitive valves and switches.

(iii) Hoses, belts, connectors, and assemblies.

Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., will furnish with each new engine written

instructions for its maintenance and use by the owner.

The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance label

indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to

meet Federal emission requirements. Category C=50 hours, B=125 hours, and

A=300 hours.

TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR FEDERAL

AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS NON-ROAD AND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

WARRANTY

EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTED PARTS LIST

Emissions Parts Inspect Before Clean Every Replace Every Clean Every

Each Use 5 Hours 25 Hours or Yearly 25 Hours or Yearly

AIR FILTER ASSY

INCLUDES:

FILTER ................................................................................ X ........................................... X

SPARK SCREEN ................................................................................................................................................................X

CARBURETOR ASSY

INCLUDES:

HEAT DAM ............................... X

GASKETS ................................. X

FUEL TANK ASSY

INCLUDES:

FUEL LINES ............................. X

FUEL CAP ................................ X

FUEL FILTER ............................ X

IGNITION ASSY

INCLUDES:

SPARK PLUG .................................................................................................................................................................X

ALL EMISSIONS-RELATED PARTS ARE WARRANTED FOR TWO YEARS, OR FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME PRIOR TO THE PARTS’ FIRST

SCHEDULED REPLACEMENT, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

NOTES

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

CULTIVATOR

RY60514

WARNING:

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause

cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

• SERVICE

Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service,

simply contact your nearest Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent

facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-860-4050 for your nearest Authorized

Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.com for a complete

list of Authorized Service Centers.

• MODEL NO. AND SERIAL NO.

The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing.

Please record the model number and serial number in the space provided below.

• HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS

When ordering repair parts, always give the following information:

• MODEL NUMBER

• SERIAL NUMBER

RY65014

987000-248

10-18-07 (REV:00)

TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC.

1428 Pearman Dairy Road

Anderson, SC 29625

Phone 1-800-860-4050

www.ryobitools.com

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