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Simplicity 1695764 Operator's Manual

Mini cultivator 43 cc 2-cycle
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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
Mini Cultivator
Mfg. No.
Description
1695764
Mini Cultivator 43 cc 2-cycle
1695920
Mini Cultivator 43 cc 2-cycle
1695765SIM
Revision B

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Mini Cultivator Mfg. No. Description 1695764 Mini Cultivator 43 cc 2-cycle 1695920 Mini Cultivator 43 cc 2-cycle 1695765SIM Revision B...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS Mini Cultivator CONTENTS Introduction ..................................4 Specifications .................................4 General Safety Rules ..............................5 Unpacking and Assembly ...............................9 Operating Your Mini Cultivator ............................11 Maintenance .................................14 Troubleshooting ................................19 Warranty ..................................22 Page ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS Mini Cultivator INTRODUCTION OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the mini cultivator or mini dethatcher is the owner’s responsibility. • Read and follow all safety instructions. • Carefully follow all assembly instructions. • Ensure that anyone who uses the mini cultivator or mini dethatcher is familiar with all controls and safety precautions.

  • Page 5: General Safety Rules

    OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS Mini Cultivator GENERAL SAFETY RULES This symbol points out important safety instructions which if not followed could SPECIAL MESSAGES endanger your personal safety. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before Your manual contains special messages to bring attention attempting to operate this equipment.
  • Page 6 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS Mini Cultivator ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Always fill fuel tank outside in a well ventilated area. • Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the engine Warning Carbon Monoxide Poisoning running. Stop engine and allow to cool before filling. All engines contain carbon monoxide in their exhaust.
  • Page 7 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS Mini Cultivator Prevention of Burns and Fires CAUTION • Never remove the muffler guard from the engine. hOT GASES ARE A NORMAL BY-PRODUCT OF A • Never touch the muffler guard because it is extremely FUNCTIONING CATALYTIC CONvERTER. FOLLOW ALL hot and will cause severe burns.
  • Page 8 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS Mini Cultivator SAFETY DECAL This mini 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 oper- ate this equipment safely and effectively.

  • Page 9: Unpacking And Assembly

    OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS Mini Cultivator UNPACKING & ASSEMBLY UNPACK MINI CULTIvATOR 1. Carefully lift the mini cultivator out of the box, remove any packing material and cut any ties holding the handlebar pieces to the mini cultivator assembly. ASSEMBLY 1. Stand the mini cultivator assembly upright with tines and wheels on a level surface.
  • Page 10 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS Mini Cultivator FOR MODEL 166 ELECTRIC START WARNING ChARGING ThE BATTERY AvOID ELECTRICAL ShOCK! DO NOT USE BATTERY To charge the battery, check that the battery wiring is ChARGER AROUND WATER OR IN WET CONDITIONS. properly connected and plug the battery charger into the side of the battery box with matching three-prong plug.

  • Page 11: Operating Your Mini Cultivator

    OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS Mini Cultivator OPERATING YOUR MINI CULTIvATOR CAUTION PREPARING ENGINE FOR STARTING NEvER STORE ENGINE WITh FUEL IN ThE TANK INDOORS. GAS AND OIL FUEL AND FUEL vAPORS ARE hIGhLY FLAMMABLE. Quality NEvER MIx FUEL AND OIL DIRECTLY IN ENGINE FUEL TANK.
  • Page 12 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS Mini Cultivator NORMAL OPERATION WARNING 1. The clutch will transfer maximum power after about two MAKE SURE ThE UNIT IS IN A STABLE POSITION BE- hours of normal operation. During this break-in period FORE PULLING ThE STARTER hANDLE. clutch slippage may occur.
  • Page 13 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS Mini Cultivator 3. Move choke lever to ChOKE position. FOR ELECTRIC START NOTE: chOkE position is defined by moving the 1. Check that the battery is connected using the white choke lever as far to the chOkE position as pos- plastic connectors inside the battery box.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS Mini Cultivator MAINTENANCE CAUTION STEPS FOR WORKING ON EQUIPMENT PRACTICE SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ENGINE MUST BE 1. Turn off engine switch. TURNED OFF AND ALLOWED TO COOL, AND SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE DISCONNECTED BEFORE 2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR.
  • Page 15 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS Mini Cultivator Steps for Cleaning Air Filter (Block Style Foam Filter)1. Before removing the air filter cover, move the choke lever to the choke position. (Figure 1) 2. To remove air filter cover, squeeze the latch tabs on both sides of the cover.
  • Page 16 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS Mini Cultivator TINE REMOvAL AND INSTALLATION Spark Plug The recommended spark plug is a NGK BM6A which cross To Remove Tines references to a Champion CJ8. 1. Remove the cotter pins from each end of the tine 1. Check spark plug at the beginning of each season. shaft.
  • Page 17 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS Mini Cultivator Adjusting Wheels and Drag Stake The wheels on the mini cultivator can be adjusted to one of three positions. The lowest wheel position is used for transporting the mini cultivator across a smooth level surface while the engine is not running. The two higher positions are used when cultivating in soil and help stabilize the unit when cultivating at different depths.
  • Page 18 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS Mini Cultivator TRANSPORTING YOUR MINI CULTIvATOR CAUTION 1. After using the mini cultivator and before transporting TO AvOID INjURY OR DEATh, NEvER SIPhON FUEL it in a truck bed, screw the gas cap screw and gas cap BY MOUTh. on (clockwise) tightly.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS Mini Cultivator TROUBLEShOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY/ACTION Engine will not start 1. Power switch off 1. Flip switch to ON position 2. Spark plug wire disconnected 2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug 3. Out of fuel 3.
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  • Page 22: Warranty

    OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS Mini Cultivator BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, L.L.C. OWNER WARRANTY POLICY LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC will repair and/or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the equipment that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Briggs & Stratton Corporation will repair and/or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the Briggs and Stratton engine* (if equipped) that is defective in material or workmanship or both.
  • Page 23 OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS Mini Cultivator CALIFORNIA, U.S. EPA, AND BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS Effective November 2008 Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities: The California Air Resources Board, U.S. EPA, and Briggs & Stratton (B&S) are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your Model •...
  • Page 24 www.simplicitymfg.com Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, L.L.C. Copyright © 2011 Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, WI USA. All Rights Reserved www.BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com...

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