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Komatsu RedMax CV225 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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0210
Tiller/Cultivator
CV225
WARNING
WARNING
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Before using our products, please
The engine exhaust from this product
read this manual carefully to
contains chemicals known to the State
understand the proper use of
of California to cause cancer, birth
your unit.
defects or other reproductive harm.
Owner/ Operator Manual
Engine Unit: 108000 and up

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  • Page 1 0210 Tiller/Cultivator CV225 WARNING WARNING Before using our products, please The engine exhaust from this product read this manual carefully to contains chemicals known to the State understand the proper use of of California to cause cancer, birth your unit.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Welcome to the World of KOMATSU/REDMAX Gardening The KOMATSU/REDMAX Tiller/Cultivator tills and weeds precisely “to handle” your most difficult jobs. It handles smoothly while the “bolo-tine” tines churn soil to ten inches deep. It creates a soft smooth seed bed, even in problem stony soil.

  • Page 3: Specifications

    Model ........

  • Page 4: Safety Rules And Warnings

    Safety Rules and Warnings You will notice throughout this Owners Manual Safety Rules and Important Notes. Make sure you understand and obey these warnings for your own protection. Special Safety Information Safety Decal Information An important part of the safety system incorporated WARNING DANGER in this trimmer are the warning and information...
  • Page 5 Safety Decal Information cont. CUTTING HAZARD; KEEP DO NOT CARRY THE READ OWNER’S MANUAL DON’T FUEL, REFUEL, OR FEET AND HANDS AWAY TILLER/CULTIVATOR IN BEFORE USING CHECK FUEL WHILE FROM ROTATING TINES. THIS POSITION. TILLER/CULTIVATOR, OR SMOKING, OR NEAR AN PERFORMING ANY REPAIR OPEN FLAME OR OTHER OR MAINTENANCE.
  • Page 6 Warnings - Do’s cont. 19. Always store Tiller/Cultivator in a sheltered area (a dry place), not accessible to children. The 4. Always keep area clear of children, pets, and Tiller/Cultivator as well as fuel should not be bystanders. stored in a house. 5.
  • Page 7 WARNING DANGER WARNING DANGER HANDLE FUEL WITH CARE, IT IS HIGHLY DO NOT MODIFY YOUR TILLER/CULTIVATOR . FLAMMABLE. FUELING A HOT ENGINE OR NEAR WARRANTY WILL BE VOIDED IF YOU AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN CAUSE A FIRE AND USE THE REMODELED TILLER/CULTIVATOR RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR IF YOU DO NOT OBSERVE THE PROPER AND/ OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

  • Page 8: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly Instructions Your KOMATSU/REDMAX Precision Tiller/Cultivator comes partially assembled. You must install only the handlebars, the carrying handle, and the tines. This will take just a few minutes if you follow the directions. First, take all items out of the carton.
  • Page 9 II. How to Assemble Lower Handles To identify part numbers, see page 8. 1. Use the protective cardboard sleeve to stabilize your Tiller/Cultivator. Stand the engine assembly up. 2. Lay the handle parts within easy reach. You’ll need the transmission bracket (#47) and one of the lower handles (#6).
  • Page 10 (To switch to the cultivating position, see page 16.) 4. To secure each tine to the axle, insert a tine retaining pin. IMPORTANT NOTE: Before you use your KOMATSU/REDMAX Tiller/Cultivator, read the Safety Rules & Warnings on pages 4-7.

  • Page 11: Fuel Mix

    Fuel Mix Your KOMATSU/REDMAX Tiller/Cultivator is gasoline only, use proper fuel mixture. powered by a commercial two stroke, air cooled Need pre-measured engine oil? Contact your local engine which requires a fuel mixture of gasoline and authorized REDMAX dealer. lubricating oil.

  • Page 12: Starting Instructions

    Starting Instructions Starting Your Tiller/Cultivator for the First Time 1. Fill the fuel tank with the proper oil/gasoline mixture. (See previous section.) 2. Hand tighten the gasoline cap just until it’s snug. 3. Move start/stop lever into the “start” position. (Picture 1) Picture 1 4.

  • Page 13: Additional Information

    Starting a Warm Engine 1. Slide ignition switch to START position. 2. Move the choke lever to the Open (Run) position. 3. If there is no fuel in the clear return line, push WARNING DANGER primer bulb 3-4 times or until fuel is visible in the line.

  • Page 14: What To Do Just In Case

    What to do Just in Case If you follow the normal starting procedure, you cap. Next, put the switch in the start position and should have no problem starting your pull the choke button out. Pull the starter cord Tiller/Cultivator. But, just in case you do have three or four times until the engine coughs or problems, here’s what to do.

  • Page 15: Tilling

    IMPORTANT NOTE: 5. If the engine does not start, then move the choke Before you use your KOMATSU/REDMAX lever to close the choke. Pull the starter cord four Tiller/Cultivator, read the Safety Rules & Warnings to five times.

  • Page 16: Cultivating

    Cultivating How to Switch From Tilling to Cultivating Position 1. Make sure your Tiller/Cultivator is off. 2. Remove the retaining pins from the tines. 3. Remove the tines from the axle. 4. Place the right-side tine onto the left-side axle. Place the left side tine onto the right-side axle.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Maintenance How to Check, Clean and Change the Air Filter Check the air filter every 25 hours of use or more frequently if used under dusty conditions. A clogged air filter may increase fuel consumption while cutting down the engine power. Never operate the blower without the air filter or with a deformed filter element because unfiltered dusty air will quickly ruin the engine.
  • Page 18 How to Check the Grease Level Inside the Worm-Gear Housing Picture 2 When we built your KOMATSU/REDMAX Tiller/Cultivator, we lubricated the worm-gear housing thoroughly. It is imperative that you inspect the grease level once a year. Simply remove the cover plate on the worm-gear housing. (Picture 1) Then check to make sure the grease comes almost to the top of the housing.
  • Page 19 Maintenance cont. Muffler • Inspect periodically, the muffler for loose fasteners, any damage or corrosion. If any sign of exhaust leakage is found, stop using the machine and have it repaired immediately. • Note that failing to do so may result in the engine catching on fire.
  • Page 20 Maintenance cont. System/ Component Procedure Before Every 25 Every 50 Every 100 Note Hours Hours Hours ✔ Fuel Leaks, Fuel Wipe out Spillage ✔ ✔ Fuel Tank, Air Filter, Inspect, clean Replace if Fuel Filter necessary ✔ Idle Adjusting Screw see Adjusting Replace Idling Speed...

  • Page 21: Storage

    Storage Each fall — or before you store your you’ll have the parts well before the next KOMATSU/REDMAX Tiller/Cultivator for any long gardening season starts. period — be sure to take these measures: 12. Store your Tiller/Cultivator — in an upright 1.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Case 1. Starting failure Check Probable Causes Action Fuel Tank Incorrect fuel Drain it and fill with correct fuel Fuel Filter Fuel filter is clogged Clean Carburetor Adjustment Screw Out of normal range Adjust to normal range Sparking (no spark) Spark plug is fouled/ wet Clean/ dry Plug gap is incorrect...

  • Page 23: Parts List

    1. Use KOMATSU ZENOAH genuine parts as specified in the parts list for repair and/or replacement. 2. KOMATSU ZENOAH does not warrant the machines, which have been damaged by the use of any parts other than those specified by the company.

  • Page 24: Cultivator Assembly

    RedMax Cultivator Assembly 50-A 50-O 50-P 50-Q 50-B 50-M 50-O 50-N 50-P 50-C 50-D 50-F 50-H 50-G 50-L 50-Q 50-I 50-E 50-R 50-J 50-K...
  • Page 25 400210 Tine Assembly - LT 400211 Tine Assembly - RT 418-1 Tine Retaining Hair Pin 400214 Carrying Handle 4043 Tine Label 400615 Komatsu/RedMax Label 400010 Transmission w/ Drive Shaft 50-A Drive Shaft 50-B Worm Gear Housing 50-C Gasket 50-D 437A...

  • Page 26: Engine Assembly

    Engine Unit CV225 (S/N 108000 and up)
  • Page 27 Engine Unit CV225 (S/N 108000 and up) Key# Description Part Number Q'ty Key# Description Part Number Q'ty CYLINDER 5580-12110 • HOUSING 1918-82130 GASKET, base 5500-12213 • PLATE 1918-82140 BOLT 1850-12130 • CHOKE VALVE 1918-82150 PLUG RCJ-6Y 5602-73110 • WASHER 1918-82160...

  • Page 28: Warranty

    IMPORTANT: You will receive a warranty registration card at time of purchase. Pease fill out the card and send it to RedMax / Komatsu Zenoah America Inc. within seven (7) days. Be sure to keep a copy for your records.
  • Page 29 (2) ans à compter de la date initiale de livraison d’une unité du modèle CV225. Les pièces en rapport avec les émissions de gaz d'échappement sont: l'assemblage carburateur, l'assemblage bobine, le rotor, la bougie, le filtre à...

  • Page 30: Emissions Statement

    THE 1995 AND LATER UTILITY AND LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT ENGINES ARE WARRANTED FOR TWO YEARS. IF ANY EMISSION-RELATED PART ON YOUR ENGINE IS DEFECTIVE, THE PART WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED BY KOMATSU ZENOAH Co. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: — AS THE LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT ENGINE OWNER, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THE REQUIRED MAINTENANCE LISTED IN YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL.

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