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- Page 1 Micro Petrol Rotavator Instructions 8957...
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Page 2: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a new rotavator. We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest rotavators on the market. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. We want to help you get the best results from your rotavator and to operate it safely. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents INTRODUCTION SAFETY INFORMATION PREPARATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ASSEMBLY SAFETY LABEL INFORMATION KNOWING YOUR ROTAVATOR STOPPING TINES STOPPING ENGINE TILLING DEPTH STAKE CULTIVATING TINE REMOVAL TO TRANSPORT ROTAVATOR ADDING PETROL STARTING ENGINE BREAKING IN YOUR ROTAVATOR STORING YOUR ROTAVATOR MAINTENANCE 15 –... -
Page 4: Preparation
PREPARATION OPERATION • The rotavator tines can throw rocks and • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. other objects with enough force to cause • Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing injury. gravel drives, walks or roads. •... -
Page 5: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Keep machine, attachments and accessories in safe • Read and observe the safety rules. working condition. • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for • Look for signs of damage to the tines. Replace any and using your rotavator. -
Page 6: Assembly
ASSEMBLY UNPACK CARTON AND INSTALL HANDLEBAR SYSTEM. (Fig.1) • Position handles A on the lower assembly B. • Install one side at a time. • Insert bolts C and washers D. • Install and tighten handlebar knobs E. INSTALL DEPTH STAKE (WHEEL) ASSEMBLY. (Fig.2) •... -
Page 7: Safety Label Information
SAFETY LABEL INFORMATION This page will show you where to find the safety labels on your rotavator. You will find that some labels warn you of potential hazards. Others will provide important safety and maintenance information. Please read them carefully and do not remove them. (Fig.3) -
Page 8: Knowing Your Rotavator
KNOWING YOUR ROTAVATOR READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND THE SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE OPERATING YOUR ROTAVATOR. Compare the illustrations with your rotavator to familiarise yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save these instructions for future reference. (Fig.4) • Choke Control: A used when starting a cold engine. •... -
Page 9: Stopping Tines
HOW TO USE YOUR ROTAVATOR Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel, oil, or attempting to start engine. STOPPING TINES (Fig. 5) • Release throttle lever A. STARTING & STOPPING ENGINE (Fig.6) •Start switch A. •Stop switch B. CAUTION The operation of any rotavator can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. -
Page 10: Tilling
HOW TO USE YOUR ROTAVATOR TILLING The speed and depth of tilling is regulated by the position of the depth stake and wheel height. The depth stake should always be installed for digging. It serves as a brake to slow the rotavator’s forward motion to enable the tines to penetrate the ground. -
Page 11: Cultivating
HOW TO USE YOUR ROTAVATOR Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel, oil, or attempting to start engine. CULTIVATING Cultivating can be accomplished by removing the drag bar or the wheels and repeatedly moving the rotavator in a forward and reverse direction. This allows the tines to dig in both directions. -
Page 12: To Transport Rotavator
TO TRANSPORT ROTAVATOR CAUTION AROUND THE YARD • Lift and move the tiller by the transport bar A. Fill the fuel tank to within 1/2 inch of top of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow for fuel AROUND TOWN expansion. -
Page 13: Starting Engine
STARTING ENGINE When starting engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will/may take extra pulls of the recoil starter to move fuel from the tank to the engine. • To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the closed position A. -
Page 14: Breaking In Your Rotavator
BREAKING IN YOUR ROTAVATOR STORING YOUR ROTAVATOR Break-in your rotavator belt(s), pulleys, transmission ROTAVATOR and tines (tine control) before you begin using the • Clean entire rotavator. rotavator. • Inspect and replace tines, hoses, belts (if applicable). • Start engine, tip tines off the ground by pressing down on the handles and engage the throttle (tine •... -
Page 15: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Fill in dates as you Before Every Every Every Service Dates complete regular service each use 10 hours 20 hour 50 hours √ Inspect air filter √ Clean air filter √ Replace air filter √ Replace spark plug √ Clean engine cylinder fins √... - Page 16 AIR FILTER Service the air cleaner cartridge every 10 hours. More often if engine is used in very dusty conditions. • Loosen air filter wing nut. • Close the choke lever so dirt does not enter the carburetor. • Remove air filter cover. •...
- Page 17 TRANSMISSION Your transmission is sealed and will not require lubrication if it is serviced. CLEANING Do not clean your rotavator when the engine and transmission are hot. We do not recommend using pressurised water to clean your unit unless the gasket area around the transmission and the engine muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out.
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Page 18: Service And Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE Maintenance, repair or replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customer’s expense, may be performed by any non road engine repair facility or individual. ADJUSTING CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustments should not be necessary. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel 1. Fill fuel tank 2. Engine not CHOKED properly 2. See TO START ENGINE in Operation Section 3. Engine flooded 3. Wait several minutes before starting again 4. Dirty air filter 4. - Page 20 Why not come and visit us today? surplus webbing, a builder’s merchant, a café, a hardware store and of course what it is known as today, Coopers of Stortford. Call Coopers of Stortford In store and through our store’s national mail order catalogue, we pride ourselves on being specialists in selling “function led”...
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