Mixing The Fuel - Ryobi RCP254 Operator's Manual

n Retighten the handlebar knobs.
InSTALLIng ThE WhEEL ASSEMBLY
ACCESSORY
( Fig 3 - 4 ).
Use the wheel assembly accessory to transport the unit to
and from the work area. To install:
n Raise the adjustment knob (15) located at the back
of the tine shield. Twist slightly to secure in the raised
position.
n Insert the wheel assembly support rod (17) into the
opening (16) 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.
n Rotate the adjustment knob in the opposite direction to
return it to the seated position, which will secure the wheel
assembly in place.
n Insert the drag bar (18) into the open slot in the wheel
assembly support rod.
n Insert pull pin (19) through holes in support rod, passing
through desired hole in drag bar, to secure drag bar at
desired height.
InSTALLIng ThE TInES
The cultivator has four tines (12) —two inner tines labeled
B and C, and two outer tines labeled A and D. For correct
operation of the unit, the tines must be installed in the correct
orientation.
n Lean the unit back on its wheels so that the handlebar
(13) rests on the ground.
n Place tine C on the tine shaft (20) to the left of the gear
box (21). The stamped side of the tine should face away
from the gear box.
n 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.
n Place a felt washer (22) on each side of the tine shaft,
and slide to rest against the inner tines.
n Place the outer tine labeled D on the left side of the tine
shaft. The stamped side should face in toward tine C.
n Place the outer tine labeled A on the right side of the tine
shaft. The stamped side should face in toward tine B.
nOTE: When installed correctly, the angled edge (23) of
the tine blades should face the ground.
n To secure the tines to the tine shaft, insert the hitch pin (24)
into the holes located on either side of the tine shaft.
nOTE: The unit will not operate properly if the tines are
installed incorrectly. If you notice a problem with the cultivating
operation of the unit, check for proper tine positioning.
ASSEMBLY
( Fig 5 ).
WARnIng:
Petrol and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive.
To prevent serious personal injury and property damage,
handle it with care. Keep away from ignition sources,
handle outdoors only, do not smoke while mixing petrol
and oil together; and wipe up spills immediately.

MIXIng ThE FUEL

The cultivator is powered by a two-stroke, air-cooled
engine and requires a fuel mixture of petrol and 2-stroke
fuel oil.
nOTE: Use a mixture of 50 parts unleaded regular petrol
and 1 part two-stroke engine oil (50:1).
nOTE: Do not mix more than you will use in a month, and
shake the container to blend thoroughly before each use.
Using an old fuel mixture can cause starting difficulty or
engine damage.
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AddIng FUEL TO CULTIVATOR
When adding fuel to the cultivator, make sure the unit is sitting
on level ground and that the engine is not hot.
Fuel only with recommended 50:1 mixture of petrol and oil
as described in "Mixing the Fuel."
To add fuel to the cultivator:
n Clean area around fuel tank cap (25), if necessary.
n Remove the fuel tank cap.
n Insert a clean funnel into the fuel tank.
n Slowly pour petrol/oil mixture into fuel tank.
nOTE: Fill tank no higher than 1.3 cm. from top to allow
for petrol expansion.
n Reinstall fuel cap.
n Clean up any spills.
AddIng SAnd
( Fig 7 ).
The cultivator is equipped with a Just Add Sand
weight system, which improves the stability of the unit during
operation. The added weight of the sand also helps you work
with less effort and vibration.
To add sand:
n Lift the lid (26) of the Just Add Sand
n Pour dry sand into the tank. The tank will hold approximately
6 kgs of sand.
nOTE: Be careful not to pour sand into or onto the engine
housing.
n Replace Just Add Sand
9
=
20ml 50:1
( Fig 6 ).
tank and remove.
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