Installing The Tines; Mixing The Fuel - Ryobi RCP254G Operator's Manual

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:
tine shield. Twist slightly to secure in the raised position.
Insert the wheel assembly support rod (17) into the
For a low wheel position, insert the rod to the second hole.
return it to the seated position, which will secure the wheel
assembly in place.
Insert the drag bar (18) into the open slot in the wheel
assembly support rod.
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.
Lean the unit back on its wheels so that the handlebar
(13) rests on the ground.
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.
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.
Place a felt washer (22) on each side of the tine shaft,
and slide to rest against the inner tines.
Place the outer tine labeled D on the left side of the tine
shaft. The stamped side should face in toward tine C.
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.
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.
WARNING:
explosion from petrol will burn you and others. Always shut
off engine before fuelling. Never add fuel to a machine with
a running or hot engine. Move at least 10m from refuelling
site before starting engine. Do not smoke and stay away
ASSEMBLY
( Fig 5 ).

MIXING THE FUEL

This product is powered by a 2-Stroke engine and requires
to operate on unleaded petrol intended for automotive use
with an octane rating of 91 ([R + M] / 2) or higher.
NOTE: We recommend you use Ryobi synthetic 2-Stroke
lubricant. Only use a quality synthetic 2-Stroke lubricant in
your cultivator to ensure top performance and engine longevity.
NOTE: Do not use automotive lubricant or 2-stroke outboard
lubricant. A synthetic 2-stroke lubricant containing a fuel
stabiliser is recommended.
NOTE: Do not use any type of pre-mixed petrol/lubricant
from fuel service stations, ethanol fuels or fuels containing
ethanol to avoid damage to your engine.
a clean container approved for petrol.
50:1 ratio.
the amount to use in a 30-day period.
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.
Clean area around fuel tank cap (25), if necessary.
Remove the fuel tank cap.
Insert a clean funnel into the fuel tank.
Slowly pour petrol/oil mixture into fuel tank.
NOTE: Fill tank no higher than 1.3 cm from top to allow
room for petrol expansion.
Reinstall the fuel cap. Clean up any spills.
ADDING SAND
( Fig 7 ).
The cultivator is equipped with a Just Add Sand
system, which improves the stability of the unit during operation
and helps you work with less effort and vibration.
Lift the lid (26) of the Just Add Sand
Pour dry sand into the tank. The tank will hold approximately
6 kgs of sand.
NOTE: Do not pour sand into or onto the engine housing.
Replace Just Add Sand
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( Fig 6 ).
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