General Maintenance - Ryobi RCP254G Operator's Manual

ground to dry for one or two days before working on it.
GENERAL CULTIVATING
Shallow cultivating ( less than 5 cm ) can disrupt weeds and
done often to prevent weeds from growing too big and tangling
in the tines of the unit.
The two outer tine blades can be removed from the unit for
a narrower cultivating width. To remove the two outer tines:
Disconnect the spark plug.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
ADJUSTING WHEEL POSITION
See Figures 14 - 16.
wheel support rod offer different heights to choose from in
both the A (29) and B (30) positions.
Install the wheel assembly accessory in position A (29)
to transport the cultivator to and from the work area. This
position is also suitable for shallow cultivating.
For general cultivating, remove the wheel assembly
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement
cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust.
If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut
off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect
spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug. Failure
to follow these instructions can result in serious personal
OPERATION
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ADJUSTMENTS
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MAINTENANCE
Remove the hitch pins (24) from the holes on the ends of
the tine shaft.
Remove the outside tine blades and felt washers from the
tine shaft.
Place hitch pins in the holes that were uncovered when
felt washers were removed.
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.
to allow deep penetration of the tine blades into the
cultivating surface (Fig 15).
The wheel assembly accessory may be installed in position
B (30) to allow use of the drag bar during cultivating.
ADJUSTING DRAG BAR POSITION
The drag bar (18) may be used to help control the cultivator's
speed and depth of operation. It is located in a slot on the
wheel assembly support and is secured with a pull pin (19).
Remove the pull pin.
Shift the drag bar up or down, depending on the depth
you are trying to achieve.
Reinsert the pull pin through the wheel support and drag
bar to secure.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics
are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial
solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths
to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc
WARNING:
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
Only the parts shown on the packing list are intended to be
repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should
be replaced at a Ryobi Authorised Service Centre. Refer
to the "Guarantee" section for our website addresses and
contact numbers.
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
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