Page 2 - FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.; INTRODUCTION; CONTENTS OF CARTON
THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. This modernoutdoor power tool will provide many hours of usefulservice. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to-understand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all th...
Page 3 - This unit is factory equipped with a spark arrestor; Accessory Part #180890 Spark Arrestor Screen.; SPARK ARRESTOR
3 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS WARNING NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington. All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law thatcertain internal combustion ...
Page 4 - RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION; DANGER; WARNING; : Failure to obey a safety warning; SYMBOL; Indicates; READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS; BEFORE OPERATING; • IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION •
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 4 DANGER : Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or toothers. Always follow the safety precautionsto reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, andpersonal injury. WARNING : Failure to obey a safety warning can result in injury to yourself ...
Page 5 - OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS; Cleaning and; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 5 • Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator andunit must be in a stable position while starting. SeeStarting/Stopping Instructions. • Use the right tool. Only use this tool for the purpose intended. • Do not forc...
Page 6 - FULL; Stop the engine and allow the tines to stop before installing or
SYMBOL MEANING • KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from the operating area. • PRIMER Push primer bulb, fully and slowly, 5 to 7 times. • UNLEADED FUEL Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel. • OIL Refer to operator's manual for th...
Page 7 - KNOW YOUR UNIT; APPLICATION
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 7 KNOW YOUR UNIT Tine Guard Tines Gearbox Primer Bulb Choke Control Muffler Cover Spark Plug Muffler Fuel Cap On/Off Stop Control STOP/OFF (O) START/ON (I) Throttle Control Throttle Cable and Switch Wires Handlebar Knobs Starter Rope Grip Handlebar Wheel Bracket Assembly Han...
Page 8 - INSTALLING THE WHEEL BRACKET ASSEMBLY; To avoid injury from the tines,; ASSEMBLING THE UNIT; Unpacking; POSITIONING THE HANDLEBARS; ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLING THE WHEEL BRACKET ASSEMBLY WARNING: To avoid injury from the tines, wear heavy gloves and a long sleeve shirtwhen installing the wheel bracket assembly. WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury the wheel bracket assembly shall beinstalled when operating the unit. NOTE: The wheel bracke...
Page 9 - OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION; RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE; RECOMMENDED FUEL TYPE
OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION 9 RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE Using the proper type and weight of oil in thecrankcase is extremely important. Check theoil before each use and change the oil regularly. Failure to use the correct oil, or using dirty oil,can cause premature engine wear and failure. Use a high-qualit...
Page 10 - Using Fuel Additives; FUELING UNIT; STARTING INSTRUCTIONS; Checking the Oil
OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION 10 STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS Using Fuel Additives The use of fuel additives, such as STA-BIL ® Gas Stabilizer or an equivalent, will inhibit corrosion and minimize the formation of gum deposits. Using a fueladditive can keep fuel from forming harmful deposits inthe carb...
Page 11 - STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS; STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
6. Stand between the handlebars and support the unit by placing your left foot on the wheel bracketassembly and gripping the handlebar grip with yourright hand (Fig. 12). NOTE: Tilt the unit back slightly to bring the tines off theground when starting. 7. While squeezing the throttle control to the ...
Page 12 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; Transporting the Unit; To prevent serious personal; OPERATING TIPS; o reduce the risk; ADJUSTING TINE DEPTH
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 12 Transporting the Unit WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, always stop the engine when operation is delayed or when transporting the unit from one location to another. 1. Stop the engine. 2. Slide the wheel bracket assembly all the way down. 3. Tilt the unit back un...
Page 13 - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; To prevent serious injury, never; TINE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT; FREQUENCY
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 13 Clevis Pin Clip Felt Cushion Clevis Pin NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure aboutthese procedures take your unit to an authorizedservice dealer. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE These required maintenance procedures shou...
Page 14 - CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL; To prevent extensive engine wear; CHANGING THE OIL; Wear gloves to prevent injury
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 14 CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL CAUTION: To prevent extensive engine wear and damage to the unit, always maintain theproper oil level in the crankcase. Never operate the unit with the oil level below thebottom of the dipstick. The importance of checking and maintaining ...
Page 15 - AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE; Cleaning the Air Filter
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 15 Fig. 21 Fill Level AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Air Filter WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your unit off and allow it to coolbefore you clean or do any maintenance on it. Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation....
Page 16 - ROCKER ARM CLEARANCE; This unit will need to be running
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 16 Remove Screws Fig. 27 Engine Cover 2. Remove the two (2) screws on top of the engine cover with a phillips screwdriver (Fig. 28). 3. Remove the screw on back of the engine cover (Fig. 29). Fig. 28 Muffler Cover Engine Cover Muffler ROCKER ARM CLEARANCE This req...
Page 17 - Replacing
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 17 4. Disconnect the spark plug wire. 5. Clean dirt from around the spark plug. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head by turning a 5/8 in.socket counterclockwise. 6. Remove the engine cover. NOTE: Pull the starter rope out a little, to give someslack, to ea...
Page 18 - ACCESSORIES/REPLACEMENT PARTS; Rocker Arm
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 18 ACCESSORIES/REPLACEMENT PARTS 4-Cycle Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181786 Oil Fill Plug / Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182378 Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180852 Sp...
Page 19 - CLEANING AND STORAGE; CLEANING THE UNIT; To avoid serious personal; STORAGE; Changing the Oil; TRANSPORTING
Fig. 35 Fig. 36 CLEANING AND STORAGE 19 CLEANING THE UNIT WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn the unit off and allow it to cool before you clean or perform anymaintenance on it. • Use a small brush to clean off the outside of the unitand to keep the air vents free of obstructions....
Page 20 - TROUBLESHOOTING; ENGINE WILL NOT START
C A U S E A C T I O N Ignition switch is OFF Turn switch to ON Empty fuel tank Fill fuel tank Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 5-7 times Engine flooded Use starting procedure with choke lever in the RUN position, Pg. 10 Old Gasoline Drain fuel tank / Add fresh Gas...
Page 21 - SPECIFICATIONS; ENGINE
SPECIFICATIONS 21 Engine Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air-Cooled, 4-CycleDisplacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 22 - NOTES
Page 24 - RYOBI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS; Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6K2 CANADA; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD OR NINETY (90) DAYS FOR PRODUCTSUSED FOR ANY COMMERCIAL PURPOSE. ACCORDINGLY, ANY SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIESINCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE, ARE DISCLAIMED IN THEIR ENTIRETY AFTER...
