Operator's Manual Original Operating Instructions 4-Cycle Cultivator G R Item # 41709 WARNING READ CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE SAFETY RULES AND OTHER BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
Operator's Manual 4-Cycle Cultivator INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a 4-cycle cultivator from Powerhorse™. We have worked to ensure that your Powerhorse Cultivator meets the highest standards for usability and durability. With proper care, your cultivator will provide many years of service. Please read this entire manual before assembly and use. The manufacturer reserves the right to change, alter or improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice. CONTENTS Introduction.....
Operator's Manual 4-Cycle Cultivator WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the machine is the owner’s responsibility. • Read and follow all safety instructions. • Carefully follow all assembly instructions. • Maintain the machine according to directions and schedule included in this Powerhorse operator’s manual. • Ensure that anyone who uses the machine is familiar with all controls and safety precautions.
Operator's Manual 4-Cycle Cultivator GENERAL SAFETY RULES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s). Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting. Use this equipment for its intended purpose only. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating decals on this equipment and on any of its attachments or accessories.
Operator's Manual 4-Cycle Cultivator ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING Warning Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS, COLORLESS, POISONOUS GAS. CARBON MONOXIDE MAY BE PRESENT EVEN IF YOU DO NOT SMELL OR SEE ANY ENGINE EXHAUST. BREATHING CARBON MONOXIDE CAN CAUSE NAUSEA, FAINTING OR DEATH, IN ADDITION TO DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS AND CONFUSION. Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas.
Operator's Manual 4-Cycle Cultivator • • • Always have an adult fill the fuel tank and never allow children to fill the engine. Never allow an adult or anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol to fill engine. When storing gasoline or equipment with fuel in the tank, store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other appliances that have a pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite gasoline vapors.
Operator's Manual 4-Cycle Cultivator 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's Manual 4-Cycle Cultivator FEATURES throttle control lever handlebar on/off switch comfort handle grips easy pull-start location SPECIFICATIONS removable tines adjustable height transport wheels ENGINE DISPLACEMENT 40cc FUEL TANK CAPACITY 0.75 L FUEL TYPE Minimum 92 octane gasoline with 10% or less ethanol content. Not ethanol content preferred. NOTE: If using an ethanol blended fuel, a fuel stabilizer, mixed to manufacturer specifications, is recommended. DO NOT use E85 fuel blend.
Operator's Manual 4-Cycle Cultivator UNPACKING AND 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. upper right handlebar curved washer 2. Find parts packet. Parts packet contains: T-handle nut 4 - T-Handle Nuts (4640) 4 - Curved Washers (4641) 4 - Handle Clamp Bolts (4642) ASSEMBLY 1. Stand the cultivator assembly upright with tines and wheels on a level surface.
Operator's Manual 4-Cycle Cultivator Filling Fuel Tank 1. Shut-off engine and allow engine to completely cool before refilling the fuel tank. CAUTION 3. Clean debris from area around the fuel cap. ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL. YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE. IF ENGINE IS STARTED WITHOUT OIL, ENGINE MAY BE DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR AND WILL NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY. 4. Loosen fuel cap slowly. Prevent the cap from coming in contact with dirt or debris.
Operator's Manual 4-Cycle Cultivator STARTING AND STOPPING ENGINE • Move engine to a well ventilated area, outdoors, to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. • Move to an area away from flames or sparks, to avoid ignition of vapors if present. • Remove all debris from air cleaner holes and gas cap to ensure proper air flow. • If it is the first time starting the cultivator, make sure the included 4-cycle oil has been poured into the oil fill area.
Operator's Manual 4-Cycle Cultivator ADJUSTING WHEELS AND DRAG STAKE The wheels on the cultivator can be adjusted to one of three positions. The LOW wheel position is used for transporting the cultivator across a smooth level surface while the engine is not running. The HIGH and HIGHEST wheel positions are used when cultivating in soil and help stabilize the unit when cultivating at different depths. (SEE FIGURE 5) To adjust wheels up or down (SEE FIGURES 6 AND 7): 1.
Operator's Manual 4-Cycle Cultivator inner tine hub collars outer tine hairpin FIGURE 8 D C tine shaft inner hole B A NOTE: To reduce cultivating width from 10” to 6”, remove both outer tines and reinsert hairpins through the two inner holes on the tine shaft to secure both inner tines in place. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE CAUTION PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO COOL BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR.
Operator's Manual 4-Cycle Cultivator LUBRICATION IMPORTANT Choose engine oil that meets or surpasses the latest API service classification. For temperatures higher than 32º F, use 10W-30 motor oil. Use SAE 5W-30 if temperatures are below 32º F. PROPER POSITION FOR CHECKING OIL LEVEL OR REFILLING OIL IS FACE DOWN, WITH THE GAS TANK OF THE CULTIVATOR DOWN ON A HORIZONTAL SURFACE. SEE OPERATION SECTION FOR CHECKING AND ADDING OIL.
Operator's Manual 4-Cycle Cultivator SPARK PLUG CAUTION The recommended spark plug is a NGK CMR6A. CARBURETOR Never tamper with factory setting of the carburetor. COOLING FINS TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH, NEVER SIPHON FUEL BY MOUTH. NEVER STORE CULTIVATOR WITH FUEL IN THE FUEL TANK INSIDE AN ENCLOSED AREA OR BUILDING. 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.
Operator's Manual 4-Cycle Cultivator TRANSPORTING YOUR CULTIVATOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR 1. After using the cultivator, and before transporting it in a truck bed, check that the gas cap is screwed on (clockwise) tightly. The gas cap will not leak during transporting if gas cap 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's Manual 4-Cycle Cultivator TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY/ACTION Engine will not start 1. Power switch in off position 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. Fuel line hose not positioned in bottom of gas 5.
Operator's Manual 4-Cycle Cultivator HANDLEBAR PARTS EXPLOSION 2, 3 2, 8 2, 9 2, 10, 16 2 2, 11 7, 14 7, 13 1, 3 7, 15 4 5 1 2, 12, 16 6 7 4 5 KEY PART # DESCRIPTION 6 18 1 QTY.
Operator's Manual 4-Cycle Cultivator HOOD & TINES PARTS EXPLOSION 25 7 5 24 23 6 24 22 13 18 4 2 17 3 12 11 16 10 8 21 5 20 9 14 27 15 1 29 26 11 28 19 KEY PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. KEY PART # DESCRIPTION 1 46146PH TINE SHIELD 2 16 46142 BOLT M6 X 1.0 X 20 2 2 46138 TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY 1 17 4650 NUT M6 X 1.0 2 3 4602 TINE -C- ASSEMBLY 1 18 46145 PIN QUICK-RELEASE M8 X 25 1 4 4604 TINE -D- ASSEMBLY 1 19 4625 BOLT M6 X 1.
13, 51 21A, 51 20, 51 45, 51 21B, 51 4, 51 42, 50, 60 32, 49, 52 13, 48 31, 50, 60 1, 50 19, 53 17, 49, 52 38, 49, 52 12, 53 23, 54 14 37, 59 16, 58 9 40 13 36, 56, 60 15, 56 13, 56 39, 58 26, 58 44, 48 25, 49, 52 35, 48 12, 53 8 6 12, 53 18 22, 54 24, 54 29, 52 46 7, 55, 60 33 10, 57 2, 54 47 5, 59 34 43, 57, 60 13 30, 52 27, 52 3, 55 11, 52 28, 52 41, 55 4-Cycle Cultivator Operator's Manual ENGINE PARTS EXPLOSION 866-443-2576
Operator's Manual 4-Cycle Cultivator ENGINE PARTS LIST KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. KEY NO. PART NO. 1 13192 CARBURETOR 1 32 13307 FUEL LINE CUT TO 195MM 1 2 300413 ASSY CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH ROTOR VIPER 1 33 13320 WASHER M6 X 10MM X 1MM 1 34 13322 ENGINE BLOCK 1 3 13200* MUFFLER 1 35 13328 CARBURETOR INSULATOR 1 4 13238 INTAKE BASE ASSEMBLY 1 36 13324* GASKET VALVE COVER 1 5 13242* IGNITION COIL 1 37 13325 13194 RECOIL ASSEMBLY 1 BOLT M4 X 0.
Operator's Manual 4-Cycle Cultivator TRANSMISSION PARTS EXPLOSION 26 20 12 11 10 15 1, 26 6 13, 26 9 3 7 4 25 24 16 8 22 5 23 6 14 2 KEY PART # 1 46136* 2 4646 3 4 21 16 18 19 DESCRIPTION 17 QTY. KEY MC LOWER TRANSMISSION CASTING LEFT 1 14 46144 DUST CAP 2 SEAL SHAFT 19MM SHAFT 32MM BORE 2 15 4648 BOLT M6 X 1.0 X 22 FLANGE 2 4645 BUSHING M19 ID X 25.5OD D-PROFILE FLANGE 2 16 4647 BOLT M6 X 1.
Operator's Manual 4-Cycle Cultivator 15073 BORDER-EDGER KIT INSTALLATION The Border-Edger Kit is a useful tool for making clean cuts in the lawn along the borders of gardens, flower beds, walkways, and driveways for a well manicured look. To install the BorderEdger Kit, do the following: INSTALLATION 1. Make sure the cultivator is not running by flipping the ON/ OFF switch to the OFF position.
Operator's Manual 4-Cycle Cultivator 4-CYCLE CULTIVATOR Warranty Terms and Conditions PRODUCT WARRANTY: 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The distributor, warrants this POWERHORSE™ 4-CYCLE 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, the distributor will furnish, at their discretion, parts and labor to correct any defect caused by faulty material or workmanship.
Operator's Manual 4-Cycle Cultivator FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), together with Powerhorse, are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your small off-road engine (SORE). New small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet stringent antismog standards the federal government.
Operator's Manual 4-Cycle Cultivator (2) Any warranted, emissions-related part that is scheduled only for regular inspection as specified in the Maintenance Schedule (located in the section of the Manual(s) pertaining to maintenance) shall be warranted for the ECS Warranty Period. A statement in such written instructions to the effect of “repair or replace as necessary” shall not reduce the ECS Warranty Period.
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