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Operator’s Manual
2-Cycle
MINI-TILLER & CULTIVATOR
Model No. 316.292620
with
• SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Before using
• PARTS LIST
this product, read this
• ESPAÑOL, p. 19
manual and follow all
safety rules and operating
instructions.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
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P/N 769-02194A (1/06)
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INTRODUCTION Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 TABLE OF CONTENTS Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .12 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your SYMBOL MEANING attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by Failure to obey a DANGER: themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or safety warning will warnings they give are not substitutes for proper result in serious injury to yourself or to accident prevention measures. others. Always follow the safety p
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling • Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank, or extremely hot from operation. They remain hot for a add fuel, when the engine is hot. Never operate the unit short time after you turn off the unit. without the fuel cap securely in place. Loosen the fuel • Do not operate the engine faster than the speed tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the t
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL MEANING • THROWN OBJECTS AND • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE Indicates danger, warning, or SEVERE INJURY caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. WARN
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KNOW YOUR UNIT Application • Cultivating sod and light to medium soil • Cultivating in garden areas, around trees, etc. STOP/OFF (O) START/ON (I) Handgrip Throttle Control Handlebar Throttle Cable and Switch Wires On/Off Stop Control Fuel Cap Choke Lever Primer Bulb Starter Rope Grip Handlebar Knob Shaft Tube Grip Tine Guard Wheel Bracket Assembly Gearbox Air Filter/ Muffler Cover Spark Muffler Plug Tines 6
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLING THE UNIT INSTALLING THE WHEEL BRACKET ASSEMBLY Before operating, position the unit’s handlebars. If the wheel bracket assembly is not installed, or if you NOTE: You may also need to reposition the wheel height ever need to remove or reinstall it, follow the ensuing before using the cultivator. Refer to the Adjusting instructions. Tine Depth section. Begin by carefully unpacking the contents and making To avoid injury from sure that nothing is damaged. WARNING: th
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ADJUSTING TINE DEPTH Tine adjustment will vary depending on the type of soil being cultivated and how it will be used. Generally, adjusting the tines to break the soil 4 to 6 inches is recommended for most gardens. Adjust the tines as follows: 1. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. 2. Loosen (do not remove) the two wing nuts on the tine guard (Fig. 5). 3. Slide the roller bracket assembly down for shallower penetration, and up for deeper tine penetration. 4.
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OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS FUEL MIXTURE TABLE Old and/or improperly mixed fuel are the main reasons for the unit not running properly. Be sure to use fresh, clean unleaded fuel. Follow the instructions carefully for the proper fuel/oil mixture. + Definition of Blended Fuels Today's fuels are often a blend of gasoline and oxygenates such as ethanol, methanol, or MTBE (ether). Alcohol-blended fuel absorbs water. As little as 1% UNLEADED GAS 2 CYCLE OIL water in the f
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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS Operate this unit only in a OFF (O) WARNING: well- ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. Avoid accidental starting. WARNING: Make sure you are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 10). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit ON (I) Throttle must be in a stable position while starting. Control Fig. 7 STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Choke Primer Lever 1. Mix petrol (gasoline) with oil. Fill fuel
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING TIPS To prevent serious WARNING: personal injury, use Dress properly to extreme caution when reversing WARNING: reduce the risk of or pulling the unit towards you. injury when operating this unit. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Wear eye TRANSPORTING THE UNIT and ear/hearing protection. Wear heavy long pants, boots and gloves. Do not wear short pants, sandals or operate barefoot. To prevent serious WARNING: personal injury, 1. Move the cultivator to the
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be Perform these required maintenance procedures at the performed by a Sears or other qualified service frequency stated in the table. These procedures should dealer. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for more also be a part of any seasonal tune-up. information. NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require In order to assure peak performance of your engine, spec
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover To avoid serious WARNING: personal injury, always turn the unit off and allow it to cool before you clean or service it. 1. Place the choke lever in Position 2. Air Filter NOTE: The choke lever must be in Position 2 (Fig. 13) to remove the air filter/ muffler cover. 2. Remove the four (4) screws securing the air Inside Muffler filter/muffler cover (Fig. 13). Use a flat blade or T20 Cover Torx bit scr
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Ensure the tines are not in contact with the If the exhaust ground when adjusting the idle. WARNING: deflector assembly 2. Release the throttle control and let the engine idle. If is not tightened securely, it could fall off the engine stops, insert a small phillips or flat blade causing damage to the unit and possible screwdriver into the hole in the muffler cover (Fig. 19). serious personal injury. Turn the idle speed screw clockwise 1/8 of a turn at a
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS Handlebar Do not sand blast, Knobs WARNING: scrape or clean electrodes. Grit in the engine could damage the cylinder. 4. Install a correctly-gapped spark plug in the cylinder head. Turn the 5/8 in. socket clockwise until snug. If using a torque wrench torque to: 110-120 in.•lb. (12.3-13.5 N•m) Do not over tighten. CLEANING THE UNIT To avoid serious Fig. 19 WARNING: personal injury, always turn your unit off and allow it to cool before you clean or service it.
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TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE WILL NOT START CAUSE ACTION Empty fuel tank Fill fuel tank with new fuel Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times Engine is flooded Squeeze the trigger and pull the starter rope Old fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel Fouled spark plug Replace the spark plug Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor The outside temperature is below 40º F Pull the starter rope up to 10-15 times The outside temperature is above 90º F Sque
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SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE* Engine Type........................................................................................................................................... Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle Displacement ........................................................................................................................................................... 31.5 cc Idle Speed RPM ..................................................................................................................
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California / EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The California Air Resources Board, The Environmental Protection Agency and Sears, Roebuck & Co., are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2005 and later small off-road engine. New small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet stringent anti-smog standards. Sears, Roebuck and Co. must warrant the emission control system on your small off-road engine for the p
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INTRODUCCION Instrucciones de operación . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 INDICE DE CONTENIDOS Instrucciones de mantenimiento y reparación . . . 29 Garantía . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Limpieza y almacenamiento . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Llamadas a apoyo al cliente . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Cuadro de solución de problemas . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Normas para una operación segura . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Especificaciones . . . .
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NORMAS PARA UNA OPERACION SEGURA Los símbolos de seguridad se utilizan para llamar su SIMBOLO SIGNIFICADO atención sobre posibles peligros. Los símbolos de seguridad y sus explicaciones merecen toda su atención El no obedecer una y comprensión. Los símbolos de seguridad no eliminan PELIGRO: advertencia de ningún peligro por sí mismos. Las instrucciones o seguridad puede conducir a que usted u advertencias que ofrecen no substituyen las medidas otras personas sufran graves lesiones. Siga adecuada
