Ryobi RY64400 - Manual (Page 12)

8 - English
OPERATION
Always use a 4-stroke motor lubricant that meets or exceeds
the requirements for API service classification SJ. Check
lubricant level before each use.
NOTE: Non-detergent or 2-stroke engine lubricants will
damage the engine and should not be used.
To add engine lubricant:

Remove the cap and seal from lubricant bottle
provided.
 Unscrew the oil cap/dipstick and remove.
 Using a funnel add entire bottle of engine lubricant
through oil fill hole.
 Reinstall the oil cap/dipstick and secure.
To check engine lubricant level:

Set cultivator in upright position with the wheel assembly
connected for stability.
 Wipe dipstick clean and re-seat in hole; do not rethread.
 Remove dipstick again and check lubricant level. Lubricant
level should fall within the hatched area on the dipstick.
 If level is low, add engine lubricant until the fluid level rises
to the upper portion of the hatched area on the dipstick.
 Replace and secure the oil cap/dipstick.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill. Overfilling the crankcase may cause
excessive smoke, oil loss, and engine damage.
WARNING:
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and ex-
plosive. To prevent serious personal injury and property
damage, handle it with care. Keep away from ignition
sources and open flames, handle outdoors only, do not
smoke while mixing gasoline and lubricant together; and
wipe up spills immediately.
FUELING AND REFUELING THE CULTIVATOR
See figure 7.

Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent
contamination.
 Loosen fuel cap slowly. Rest the cap on a clean surface.
 Carefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage.
 Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the
gasket.
 Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten. Wipe
up any fuel spillage.
NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine after first use.
WARNING:
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel to a
machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least 30 ft.
from refueling site before starting engine. Do not smoke and
stay away from open flames and sparks! Failure to follow
these instructions could result in serious personal injury.
OXYGENATED FUELS
DO NOT USE E85 FUEL. IT WILL VOID YOUR
WARRANTY.
NOTE: Fuel system damage or performance problems re-
sulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more
than the percentages of oxygenates stated below
are not
covered under warranty.
Ethanol. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume
(commonly referred to as E10) is acceptable.
E85 is not.
APPLICATIONS
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc.
Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate
this product until all missing or damaged parts are replaced.
Please call 1-800-860-4050 or contact an authorized service
center for assistance.
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:

Breaking up garden soil to prepare seed bed for planting
 Shallow cultivating to remove weeds
 Edging around walkways, flower beds and other similar
areas.
STARTING/STOPPING THE CULTIVATOR
See Figures 8 - 11.
To start an engine that is cold or has run dry:

Fill the fuel tank, if necessary. Always use the proper
gasoline.
 Place the on/stop switch in the ON ( | ) position.
NOTE: Do not engage the throttle trigger during the
starting process.
 Press the primer bulb 10 times slowly.
NOTE: After the 7th press, fuel should be visible in the
primer bulb. If it is not, continue to press the primer until
you see fuel in the bulb.
 Lean the unit back on its wheels so that the handlebar
rests on the ground.
 Place foot on handle bar and one hand on front handle.
 Set the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.
 With the throttle trigger at idle, pull starter handle sharply
until engine attempts to run. Do not pull the starter handle
more than four (4) times.