Page 3 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; GENERAL SAFETY RULES; SERVICE
3 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 eq...
Page 4 - REFUELING; SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
4 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...
Page 5 - SYMBOLS
5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta-tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Read The Operator’s Manual Safety Alert Keep Bystanders Away Cutting Hazard SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATIO...
Page 7 - FEATURES
7 FEATURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Engine Size .................................................................................................................................................................. 25.4 ccEngine Output ..................................................................
Page 8 - ASSEMBLY
8 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: ...
Page 9 - INSTALLING THE TINES
9 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 as...
Page 10 - MIXING THE FUEL; ADDING FUEL TO CULTIVATOR
10 ASSEMBLY WARNING: Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explo-sive. To prevent serious personal injury and property dam-age, handle it with care. Keep away from ignition sources, handle outdoors only, do not smoke while mixing gasoline and oil together; and wipe up spills immediately. ...
Page 11 - ADDING SAND; OPERATION; APPLICATIONS
11 WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care-less. 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 tools. Failure to do so could re-sult in objects being ...
Page 12 - PREPARING THE SEED BED
12 OPERATION Fig. 10 Fig. 12 Fig. 11 PRIMER BULB 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 unt...
Page 13 - GENERAL CULTIVATING
13 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 aft...
Page 14 - ADJUSTMENTS; ADJUSTING WHEEL POSITION
14 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 h...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL MAINTENANCE
15 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...
Page 16 - REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG
16 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...
Page 17 - PREPARING FOR USE AFTER STORAGE; STORING THE CULTIVATOR
17 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 oil or spray them with silicone lubricant to prevent rusting. Oil the throttle cable and all visible moving parts. Do not remove the ...
Page 18 - TROUBLESHOOTING; CALL US FIRST; For any questions about operating or maintaining your product,
18 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. Mov...
Page 19 - WARRANTY; LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
19 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, discret...
Page 20 - TO MODEL NUMBERS REQUIRED TO MEET THE CARB REQUIREMENTS.
20 WARRANTY THE FOLLOWING CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) STATEMENT ONLY APPLIES TO MODEL NUMBERS REQUIRED TO MEET THE CARB REQUIREMENTS. TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS NON-ROAD AND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES The U.S. Env...
Page 22 - OPERATOR’S MANUAL; CULTIVATOR; • SERVICE; • MODEL NUMBER; TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
OPERATOR’S MANUAL CULTIVATOR RY60511B 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 r...