Ryobi RY60514 - Manual (Page 18)

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Air Filter:
 Clean the air filter as previously described.
cultivator Body:

Clean dirt, grass, and other materials from the entire
unit.
 Wipe the tines with lubricant or spray them with silicone
lubricant to prevent rusting.
 Oil the throttle cable and all visible moving parts. Do not
remove the engine cover.
 Order new parts to replace any that are badly worn or
broken.
 Store in an upright position in a clean, dry place. Store with
the handles in the extended position, or loosen handle
knobs and fold handles down. Do not allow throttle cable
to become pinched when lowering the handlebar.
 Properly dispose of any leftover fuel.
PREPARiNG FOR USE AFTER STORAGE
The following steps should be taken before using the cultiva-
tor after it has been stored.
 Unfold the handles into the upright position and secure
by tightening handlebar knobs. Do not allow throttle cable
to become pinched when raising the handlebar.
 Pull the starter cord three or four times to clean lubricant
from the combustion chamber.
 Remove spark plug from the cylinder. Wipe lubricant from
the spark plug and return it to the cylinder.
 Reconnect spark plug wire.
 Follow the steps on pages 10-1 to refuel and restart
the cultivator.
MAiNTENANcE
cLEANiNG THE EXHAUST PORT AND
MUFFLER
Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and amount
of lubricant used, and/or your operating conditions, the
exhaust port and muffler may become blocked with carbon
deposits. If you notice a power loss with your gas powered
tool, a qualified service technician will need to remove these
deposits to restore performance.
STORiNG THE PRODUcT
The following steps should be taken before storing the cul-
tivator for the season.
Fuel Tank:

Drain the fuel tank completely. Even under ideal condi-
tions, stored fuel containing ethanol or MTBE can start
to go stale in 30 days. Stale fuel has a high gum content
and can clog the carburetor and restrict fuel flow. The
fuel tank should also be drained if the cultivator will not
be used for more than two weeks.
 Restart the engine to make sure no fuel is left in the car-
buretor. Run the engine until it stops. This helps prevent
gum deposits from forming inside the carburetor and
possible engine damage.
Spark Plug:
 Disconnect spark plug wire and remove the spark plug.
Pour a teaspoon of clean, air-cooled, -cycle lubricant
through the spark-plug hole into the combustion cham-
ber.
 Leaving the spark plug out, pull the starter cord two or
three times to coat the inside of the cylinder wall.
 Inspect spark plug and clean or replace, as necessary.
 Reinstall the spark plug, but leave the spark plug wire
disconnected.