Camon C6 Instruction Manual

CAMON
OPERATING HINTS
MAINTENANCE GUIDE
Always pull in the clutch lever before engaging any gear,
digging unit or changing Forward/Reverse.
The clutch lever must be fully released when working. Do
not operate the machine with the clutch lever partially
engaged as serious damage may occur.
DO NOTWORK ON SLOPES MORETHAN 25°
If working on a slope, work across the slope pointing the
machine slightly uphill.
DO NOTATTEMPT CULTIVATION ON:
(i) Frozen or waterlogged ground as this will destroy the
soil structure resulting in poor future drainage.
(ii) Ground that is covered with thick foliage or high grass.
Remove it by burning or cutting down.
After every hour of operation:
Stop engine. Remove the spark plug cap
Check engine oil level. (Recommended oil SAE 10w/40).
Remove all foreign matter from the digging knives assembly
e.g. wire, string,grass etc.
Do not turn the machine on its side for cleaning.
When the machine is not in use always leave the clutch
lever pulled in and secured with locking clip.
Refit the spark plug cap
C681012/0106
C10 & C12
C6 & C8
C6 / C8 Rotavator
Noise emissions up to 77.7dB(A)
Ear defenders to be worn to BS EN352-1: 1993
Vibrations transmitted - 5.12m/sec sq (Amber)
C10 / C12 Rotavators
Noise emissions up to 84.9dB(A)
Ear defenders to be worn to BS EN352-1: 1993
Vibrations transmitted - 5.79m/sec sq (Amber)
Red cut out lever
Throttle lever
Wheel speed lever
Handlebar adjuster
Gearbox oil level
Petrol cap
Recoil starter
Fuel tap
Digging unit oil level
Engine
oil level
Choke lever
Depth adjuster
Digging
knives lever
Clutch lever
Red cut out lever
Throttle lever
Wheel speed lever
Handlebar adjuster
Gearbox oil level
Petrol cap
Recoil starter
Fuel tap
Digging unit oil level
Engine
oil level
Choke lever
Depth adjuster
Digging
knives lever
Clutch lever
Fwd/rev
lever
Diff lock lever
ROTAVATORS
C6 C8 C10 C12
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any damage caused to persons
or property through failure to
observe the operating and safety
instructions.
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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
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TO START PETROL
ENGINE
Check the engine oil level. Top up with 10w/40 oil if
necessary.
Check fuel level. Only use unleaded petrol from a clean
container. Never re-fuel when the engine is hot or running.
Leave 1” air space in the fuel tank.
Depress the engine stop lever (the red lever on the left
handlebar) then pull up the clutch lever and secure with
locking clip.
Ensure the wheel speed lever is in neutral‘O’ position.
Apply half throttle (the lever on the right handlebar).
Turn the fuel tap to ‘on’ position,if the engine is cold set the
choke lever to‘on’ position.
Pull the recoil start handle gently until it engages then give
it a good strong pull to start the engine.
When the engine has started, release the choke lever after a
few seconds and return the throttle lever to idle position.
TO START DIESEL
ENGINE
Never re-fuel when the engine is hot or running.
Depress the engine stop lever (the red lever on the
handlebar) then pull in the clutch lever and secure with
locking clip.
Ensure the wheel speed lever is in neutral‘O’ position.
Apply half throttle (the lever on the right handlebar).
Press and hold the decompression lever on top of the engine.
(C10 only)
Check fuel level. O nly use diesel from a clean container.
Pull recoil start handle gently until it engages then slowly pull
the engine over 2-3 times to prime the engine.
Release the decompression lever and gently pull over the
engine until compression is felt.
Press,but do not hold, the decompression lever and give the
starter handle a good strong pull to start the engine.
Once the engine has started return the throttle to idle
position.
OPERATION
Use handlebar adjuster to set handlebar height.
Pull up clutch lever (located on left-hand handlebar). This
will automatically release stop lever locking clip.
Ensure forward/reverse lever is in forward position.
Select working speed one. NEVER select a higher wheel
speed for work.
Engage drive to the digging knives by pushing the lever
forward.
Release clutch lever slowly and fully, keeping the red engine
stop lever depressed as engine will stop if released.
Commence work.
TO STOP ENGINE
Close the throttle.
Engage clutch lever.
Locate gear lever in neutral position.
Disengage drive to the digging knives.
Release clutch lever.
Release engine stop lever completely.
WARNING: THE EXHAUST COVER MAY BE
HOT - DO NOT TOUCH
OPERATING HINTS
LET THE MACHINE DO THE WORK.
Excessive downward pressure on the handlebars may
cause the machine to jump. Apply gentle pressure and the
machine will find its own digging depth according to the
type of ground. If the ground is hard, position the depth
adjuster centre knife on the top hole and make several
passes until the desired depth is achieved.
If the speed or digging knives lever does not engage
immediately,release clutch lever slightly and 'feel in' with
the engine on tick-over. DO NOT‘RIDE’THE CLUTCH.
C10 and C12 only - if one wheel begins to lose traction
engage the differential lock by pulling the black lever on top
of the right hand handlebar towards you to engage drive to
both wheels.
S A F E T Y
ALWAYS start the engine in the open air
DO NOT smoke when refuelling
DO NOT mix OIL with the fuel
ALWAYS stop the engine before making
any adjustments, refuelling, moving or
cleaning, or when the unit is
unattended
DO NOT remove any safety guards that
are fitted
DO NOT touch any moving parts or
attempt any maintenance whilst the
machine is running - KEEP HANDS
AND FEET AWAY
BEFORE starting work clear the work
area of any objects that could damage
the machine
DO NOT allow children or anyone
uninstructed to operate the machine -
KEEP ANIMALS AWAY
DO NOT use on slopes or banks of more
o
than 25
ALWAYS wear suitable clothing to give
personal protection including
footwear that offers a good grip
AVOID wearing loose garments that may
catch in moving parts
KNOW how to stop the machine in an
emergency
NEVER interfere with any control
settings on the engine
NEVER select reverse gear with your
back to a wall or fence or other
immovable object
IF A FAULT develops DO NOT attempt
any repair - immediately contact the
supplier from whom the machine was
obtained