Champion Power Equipment 100378 User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
43cc
CULTIVATOR
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Important safety instructions
are included in this manual.
MADE IN CHINA
REV 100378-20180822
100378
MODEL NUMBER
12039 Smith Ave.
Santa Fe Springs CA 90670
USA / 1-877-338-0999
www.championpowerequipment.com
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100378
TABLE OF CONTENTS
43cc
CULTIVATOR
Introduction ............................ 1
Manual Conventions....................... 2
Safety Rules ............................ 3
Symbols............................. 3
Things To Do ......................... 5
Things Not To Do ...................... 6
Controls and Features ..................... 7
Cultivator ............................ 7
Assembly .............................. 8
Tine Instalation or Re-installation ........... 8
Wheel Assembly ....................... 8
Handle Assembly ...................... 9
Fuel ............................... 9
How to mix fuel ..................... 9
Fueling the unit ..................... 9
Operation ............................. 11
Starting Instructions ................... 11
Starting Your Cultivator for the First
Time or When Cold .................. 11
Starting a Warm Engine ............... 12
Stopping the Engine ................... 12
Special Feature (with Idle Set Properly and
the Engine Running).................... 12
Tips for Extending Engine Life ............ 12
Cultivating .......................... 12
Now You’re ready to Use Your Cultivator .... 12
You Can Even Control Depth ............ 12
Maintenance and Storage .................. 14
Cultivator Maintenance.................. 14
How to Check, Clean and Change the
Air Filter ......................... 14
Cleaning Air Filter ................... 14
Idle Speed Adjustment ............... 14
Clear Blockages From the Fuel Line & Filter . 14
Spark Plug ........................ 14
Muffler .......................... 14
Intake Air Cooling Vent ............... 15
Procedures to be Performed After
Every 100 Hours of Use ............... 15
Maintenance Schedule................ 15
Cultivator Storage ..................... 15
How to Prepare Your Cultivator for Restarting .. 16
Re-Starting problems after storage ....... 16
Troubleshooting......................... 17
Starting Problems ..................... 17
Specifications .......................... 18
Engine Specifications .................. 18
Cultivator Specifications................. 18
Spark Plugs ......................... 18
Parts Diagram........................ 19
Parts List ........................... 20
Engine Parts Diagram .................. 21
Engine Parts List ..................... 22

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INTRODUCTION
Record the model and serial numbers as well as date and place of purchase for future reference. Have this
information available when ordering parts and when making technical or warranty inquiries.
Champion Power Equipment Support
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100378
Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment (CPE) product. CPE designs, builds, and supports
all of our products to strict specifications and guidelines. With proper product knowledge, safe use, and regular
maintenance, this product should bring years of satisfying service.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information in this manual, and we
reserve the right to change, alter and/or improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice.
Since CPE highly values how our products are designed, manufactured, operated and are serviced, and also highly
value your safety and the safety of others, we would like you to take the time to review this product manual and
other product materials thoroughly and be fully aware and knowledgeable of the assembly, operation, dangers and
maintenance of the product before use. Fully familiarize yourself, and make sure others who plan on operating the
product fully familiarize themselves too, with the proper safety and operation procedures before each use. Please
always exercise common sense and always err on the side of caution when operating the product to ensure no
accidents, property damage, or injury occurs. We want you to continue to use and be satisfied with your CPE product
for years to come.

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MANUAL CONVENTIONS
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in property damage.
CAUTION
This manual uses the following symbols to help differentiate between different kinds of information. The safety symbol
is used with a key word to alert you to potential hazards in operating and owning power equipment.
Follow all safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of serious injury or death.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
DANGER
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
If you have questions regarding your cultivator, we can
help.Please call our help line at 1-877- 338-0999
NOTE

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SAFETY RULES
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product.
Symbols
Symbol Meaning
Precautions that involve your safety.
To reduce risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before
using this product.
Always wear safety goggles, safety glasses with side shields, or a full face shield,
as well as hearing protection when using this product.
Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft.(15.2 m) away.
Keep hands away from rotating tines.
Keep feet away from rotating tines.
Engine ON / START / RUN
Engine OFF or STOP

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SAFETY RULES
Read this manual thoroughly before operating your
cultivator. Failure to follow instructions could result
in serious injury or death.
WARNING
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a
colorless, odorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon
monoxide will cause nausea, dizziness, fainting or
death. If you start to feel dizzy or weak, get to fresh
air immediately.
DANGER
Operate the cultivator outdoors only in a well
ventilated area. DO NOT operate the cultivator
inside any building, enclosure or compartment.
DO NOT allow exhaust fumes to enter a confined
area through windows, doors, vents or other
openings. DANGER: CARBON MONOXIDE -using
an engine indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet, hair,
clothing and/or accessories. Traumatic amputation or
severe laceration can result.
DANGER
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Tie up
long hair and remove jewelry. Operate equipment with
guards in place. DO NOT wear loose-fitting clothing,
dangling drawstrings or items that could become
caught.
Sparks can result in fire or electrical shock.
DANGER
When servicing the engine:
Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where
it cannot contact the plug. DO NOT check for spark
with the plug removed. Use only approved spark
plug testers.
Running engines produce heat. Severe burns can
occur on contact. Combustible material can catch
fire on contact.
DO NOT touch hot surfaces. Avoid contact with
hot exhaust gases. Allow equipment to cool before
touching.Maintain at least 3 ft.(91.4 cm) of
clearance on all sides to ensure adequate cooling.
Maintain at least 5 ft.(1.5 m) of clearance from
combustible materials.
WARNING
Rapid retraction of the starter cord will pull hand and
arm towards the engine faster than you can let go.
Unintentional startup can result in entanglement,
traumatic amputation or laceration.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could
result.
When starting engine, pull the starter cord slowly
until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid
kickback.
WARNING
Cancer and Reproductive Harm –
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
WARNING

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SAFETY RULES
Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable and
extremely explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
Unintentional startup can result in entanglement,
traumatic amputation or laceration.
DANGER
When adding or removing fuel:
Turn the engine off and let it cool for at least two
minutes before removing the fuel cap. Loosen the
cap slowly to relieve pressure in the tank.
Only fill or drain fuel outdoors in a well-ventilated
area.
DO NOT pump gas directly into the engine at the
gas station. Use an approved container to transfer
the fuel to the engine.
DO NOT overfill the fuel tank.
Always keep fuel away from sparks, open flames,
pilot lights, heat and other sources of ignition.
DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes.
When starting the engine:
DO NOT attempt to start a damaged engine. Make
certain that the gas cap, air filter, spark plug,
fuel lines and exhaust system are properly in
place. Allow spilled fuel to evaporate fully before
attempting to start the engine.
Make certain that the cultivator is resting firmly on
level ground.
1. Always keep a firm grip on both handles while the
tines are moving and/or the engine is running.
BE AWARE!! The tines may coast after throttle
trigger is released. Make sure tines have come to a
complete stop and engine is off before letting go of
the cultivator handles.
2. Always maintain a firm footing and good balance.
Do not overreach while operating the cultivator.
Before you start to use the cultivator, check the work
area for obstacles that might cause you to lose your
footing, balance or control of the machine.
3. Thoroughly inspect the area where equipment is to
be used and remove all objects, that can be thrown
by the machine or cause it to jam.
4. Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least
50 ft.(15.2 m) away.
5. Always stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use
common sense. Do not operate unit when fatigued.
6. Always dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry, they might get caught in moving parts.
Use sturdy gloves. Gloves reduce the transmission
of vibration to your hands. Prolonged exposure to
vibration can cause numbness, fatigue and other
ailments.
7. While working, always wear substantial footwear and
long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when
barefoot or wearing open sandals.
8. Always wear ear and eye protection. Eye protection
must meet ANSI Z87.1. To avoid hearing damage,
we recommend hearing protection be worn whenever
using the equipment.
9. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, and petrol/
gas storage area free of vegetative material and
excessive grease.
10. Start the engine carefully, according to the
instructions and with feet well away from the tines.
11. Always operate the cultivator with good visibility
12. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
13. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
machine towards you.
14. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug
before unclogging the tines and when making any
repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
15. Work only in daylight or good artificial light.
16. Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
17. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes.
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11. Don’t fuel, refuel or check fuel while smoking, or
near an open flame or other ignition source. Stop
engine and be sure it is cool before refueling.
12. Don’t leave the engine running while the cultivator
is unattended. Stop engine before putting the
cultivator down or while transporting from one place
to another.
13. Don’t refuel, start or run this cultivator indoors or in
an improperly ventilated area.
14. Don’t run engine when electrical system causes
spark outside the cylinder. During periodic checks
of the spark plug, keep plug a safe distance from
cylinder to avoid burning of evaporated fuel from
cylinder.
15. Don’t check for spark with spark plug or plug wire
removed.Use an approved tester.
16. Don’t crank engine with spark plug removed unless
spark plug wire is disconnected. Sparks can ignite
fumes.
17. Don’t run engine when the odor of gasoline is
present or other explosive conditions exist.
18. Don’t operate the unit if gasoline is spilled. Clean up
spill completely before starting engine.
19. Don’t operate your cultivator if there is an
accumulation of debris around the muffler, and
cooling fins.
20. Don’t touch hot mufflers, cylinders or cooling fins as
contact may cause serious burns.
21. Don’t change the engine governor setting or over
speed the engine.
SAFETY RULES
18. Always keep a safe distance between two or more
people when working together.
19. Always inspect your unit before each use and ensure
that all handles, guards and fasteners are secure,
operating, and in place.
20. Always maintain and examine your cultivator with
care. Follow maintenance instructions given in
manual.
21. Always use fresh gasoline. Stale gasoline can cause
engine damage.
22. Always store fuel in containers specifically designed
for that purpose.
23. Always pull starter cord slowly until resistance is
felt. Then pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback and
prevent arm or hand injury.
24. Stop the engine whenever you leave the machine.
25. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
26. If the fuel tank needs to be drained, this should be
done outdoors.
1. Don’t use the cultivator with one hand. Keep both
hands on the handles with fingers and thumbs
encircling the handles while tines are moving and
engine is running.
2. Don’t put hands or feet near or under tines.
3. Do not use near underground electric cables,
telephone lines, pipes, or hoses. If in doubt,
contact your utility or telephone company to locate
underground services.
4. Don’t overreach. Keep a good footing at all times.
5. Don’t run with the machine only walk.
6. Don’t work on excessively steep slopes.
7. Don’t attempt to clear tines while they are moving.
Never try to remove jammed material before
switching the engine off and making sure the tines
have stopped completely.
8. Don’t allow children to operate this cultivator.
9. Don’t allow adults to operate the equipment without
proper instruction.
10. Don’t operate while under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
Things Not To Do
Things To Do Cont’d. Things Not To Do Cont’d.

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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Read this owner’s manual before operating your cultivator. Familiarize yourself with the location and function of the
controls and features. Save this manual for future reference.
(1) Fender Guard
(2) Fuel Tank – 0.3 gal (1.1 L), 50:1 ratio
(3) Engine – 43cc
(4) Middle Handle
(5) Right Handle
(6) Throttle
(7) Left Handle
(8) Knob Handle
(9) Lower Handle
(10) Axle Assembly
(11) Wheel
(12) Tine Assembly
Cultivator
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ASSEMBLY
Read this owner’s manual before operating your cultivator.
If you have any questions regarding the assembly of your
cultivator, call our help line at 1-877-338-0999. Please
have your serial number and model number available.
Wheel Assembly
1. Remove the cotter pin from the clevis pin.
Tine Installation or Reinstallation
1. First, slide the inside tines onto each end of the tine
shaft. One inside tine is stamped with a “B” and the
other is stamped with a “C”.
2. Slide the outside tine “A” and tine “D” onto each end
of the shaft next. The tines should be installed in the
correct order so that they are positioned right to left
A, B, C, D, as viewed from the front of the cultivator.
Make sure that the hub collars on both the right and
left pairs of tines face each other so that there is
adequate spacing between the tine blades.
ABCD
3. Slide a washer on each side.
4. Insert the cotter pins into the holes at each end of
the tine shaft to lock the tines into place.
2. Remove the clevis pin from the axle assembly.
3. Place wheel on each end of the axle. Note
installation direction - ring faces outwards.
Ring faces
outwards
4. Slide a washer onto the axle on each side. Add the
nut and hand tighten.

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Handle Assembly
Handle Assembly Cont’d
Fuel
1. Attach the middle handle to the lower handle using
the knobs and bolts provided. The knobs should be
on the outside.
Your cultivator is powered by a two stroke engine which
requires a fuel mixture of gasoline and lubricating oil.
Use a mixture of 50 parts unleaded regular gasoline
and 1 part two-stroke oil (50:1.) Use unleaded gasoline
intended for motor vehicle use with an octane rating of
85 or higher. Never use fuel containing more than 10%
ethanol.
Recommended mixing ratio
Gasoline 50: Oil 1
Exhaust emission are controlled by the fundamental
engine parameters and components (eq. carburetors,
ignition timing and port timing) without addition of any
major hardware or the introduction of an inert material
during combustion.
How to mix fuel
1. Pour 1 gal.(3.8 L) of the gasoline into a safe
container. Do not mix the fuel and oil in the engine
fuel tank.
2. Add 2.6 oz (76 mL) of two-cycle engine oil to the
gasoline and mix well. Screw the cap onto the
gasoline can. Then swirl the can to blend the oil and
gas.
Fueling the unit
1. Carefully pour the fuel mix into the cultivator’s fuel
tank.
2. Only fill the fuel tank to 80% of the full capacity.
3. Fasten the fuel cap securely and wipe up any fuel
spillage around the unit.
2. Attach the left handle and right handle to the middle
handle using the knobs and bolts provided.
The knobs should be on the outside.
lower handle
middle handle
middle handle
right
handle
left
handle
Wheel Assembly Cont’d.
5. Snap hubcap to outside of each wheel.
6. Attach wheel assembly to main body, reverse steps
1-2.

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100378 ESPAÑOL MONTAJE
– Siempre vuelva a mesclar el combustible de
2 tiempos antes de poner combustible en su
cultivador. Nunca corra su cultivador en gasolina
solamente. Esto dañará su motor y anulará las
garantías.
– Siempre use un recipiente de gasolina limpio y
siempre use gasolina sin plomo con menos de
10% etanol.
– Nunca intente de mesclar el aceite y la gasolina
en el tanque de combustible del motor
– Siempre mescle aceite y gasolina en las
proporciones apropiadas : 2.6 oz (76 mL) de
aceite de motor de 2 tiempos a 1 galón (3.8 L).
Combustible pre-mixto como 50:1 TruFuel
también son una buena opción para usar en su
cultivador.
– Etanol – Niveles alto de etanol puede causar
la deterioro de partes de goma y/o plástico y la
perturbación de la lubricación del aceite. Nunca
use combustible con contenido de más de 10%
etanol.
IMPORTANTE
NO use una mescla de aceite/gasolina vieja o
correosa. Siempre use la mescla apropiada de
aceite/gasolina. El no seguir estas instrucciones
causarán que su motor sufra daño rápido y
permanente, y anulará la garantía del motor.
NOTA
Combustible continuación.
El combustible el extremadamente inflamable.
Manéjelo con cuidado. Mantenga alejado de fuentes
de ignición. NO fume mientras pone combustible
en la unidad.
PELIGRO
Gasolina
gal. (L)
1 gal.
(3.8 L)
2 gal.
(7.6 L)
3 gal.
(11.4 L)
4 gal.
(15.1 L)
5 gal.
(18.9 L)
Aceite
2 Tiempos
oz. (mL)
2.6 oz.
(76 mL)
5.1 oz.
(152 mL)
7.7 o z .
(228 mL)
10.2 oz.
(302 mL)
12.9 oz.
(378 mL)

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OPERATION
Starting Instructions
Starting Your Cultivator for the First Time or When Cold
Starting Your Cultivator for the First Time or When
Cold Cont’d.
1. Fill the fuel tank with the proper oil/gasoline mixture.
(See previous section.)
2. Hand tighten the gasoline cap until it’s snug.
3. Move engine switch on the handle into the “ON” position.
ON
START
RUN
4. Slide the choke lever to “START” to engage the engine
choke.
5. Locate the primer bulb on the upper right of the engine,
in front of the fuel tank. Press the primer bulb until you
see fuel flow through the clear fuel return line. Starting
the engine “cold,” press the primer bulb five times.
6. Press and hold the fuel button while you press the primer
bulb one to two times again.
7. Don’t pull the throttle trigger during the starting of the
engine.
8. Keeping the choke in the “START” position, pull the
starter cord slowly until resistance is felt. Then give the
recoil starter cord a few short, brisk pulls until the engine
starts. During cold starting, you may need to pull at least
three or four times before the engine starts. Starting
a “warm” engine should not require the choke to be
engaged.
9. Once the engine starts after a few seconds slide the
choke lever to “RUN” slowly to turn off the engine choke.
10. Give the recoil starter cord a few short, brisk pulls until
the engine starts.The engine should start and run. Let
the engine warm up two to three minutes before using.
11. With engine running, and both hands on the handles,
squeeze throttle trigger gradually to increase the engine
speed and engage the tines.

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OPERATION
Stopping the Engine
Special Feature (with Idle Set Properly and the
Engine Running).
Tips for Extending Engine Life
Tips for Extending Engine Life Cont’d.Starting a Warm Engine
STOP
Simply move the engine switch to “STOP” position.
This will stop the engine instantly. If it should ever fail to
do so, just slide the choke lever to “START” to stall the
engine.
Even when the engine is running, the tines won’t turn
unless you press the throttle lever on the handlebars.
And, when you release the throttle lever, the tines will
stop.
After you start the engine, let your cultivator warm up
for two to three minutes before you use it. Then, before
you put your cultivator away, let it idle for a minute to
give the engine a chance to cool down.
Always shake mixed fuel before adding to the cultivator
to ensure proper oil content.
Only use fuel less than 60 days old.
1. Move the engine switch to the “ON” position.
2. Ensure the choke lever is in the “RUN” position.
3. If there is no fuel in the clear return line, push
primer bulb 3-4 times or until fuel is visible in the
line.
4. Pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt.
Then give the recoil starter cord a few short, brisk
pulls until the engine fires.
5. If engine fails to start in 4 pulls, use “Cold” starting
procedure
6. With engine running, and both hands on the
handles, squeeze throttle trigger gradually to
increase the engine speed and engage the tines.
If the engine does not stop when the engine switch
is moved in the “STOP” position, release the
throttle. Allow the engine to idle.
Put the cultivator down and slide the choke lever to
cold start (closed) position.
Check and return engine switch to the “ON”
position before starting the engine again.
WARNING
Cultivating
Now You’re ready to Use Your Cultivator
If you’ve used a cultivator in the past you know that you
walk behind a cultivator as the soil is churned. Your
Champion cultivator may surprise you in the fact it works
best if you pull it towards you. It tills best when you
pull it backward! You see, when you pull your cultivator
backward, it provides extra resistance to the tines, so
they dig deeper. What’s more when you go backward,
you create a soil bed that stays light and fluffy ready for
plating.
Place your cultivator at the head of the row or area you
want to cultivate. Start it up. Then use an easy rocking
motion to pull your cultivator backward and then, let it
move forward. Repeating this motion while moving the
cultivator left and right will maximize the performance of
the product and produce optimum planting conditions by
helping you cultivate deeper.
Keep repeating these steps until you’ve tilled an entire
row. Start again on the next row. It’s much like running a
vacuum cleaner!
You Can Even Control Depth
For Deeper Cultivating:
Move your cultivator slowly back and forth, as you would
a vacuum cleaner. Work the same area over and over
until you’ve dug to your desired depth.
You can use your transport wheel / depth gauge
assembly to set specific working depth for your
cultivator, see the diagram.
For Shallow Cultivating and Weeding:
You can quickly skim over an area to weed or scarify the
ground for seeding. Simply move the cultivator quickly
over your soil surface back and forth, left and right
allowing the tines to float on the top of the ground.

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OPERATION
You Can Even Control Depth Cont’d. You Can Even Control Depth Cont’d.
Transporting
Position
Working
Position
Working without
wheels or depth gauge
Remember, any cultivator will tangle in tall grass, stringy
vines, or overly large weeds. So, if you plan to cultivate
in these conditions first use a pruner or brush cutter to
chop up the overgrowth. If the tines become tangled,
turn the engine off and allow the tines to full come to a
stop before trying to clear them.
If your tines get jammed or entangled, shut off the
engine at once.
Remove the obstruction while the engine is off.
NEVER try to remove an obstruction while the
engine is running.SERIOUS INJURY CAN RESULT.
WARNING
For Big Weeds or Tough Roots:
Let your cultivator rock back and forth over the tough
spot, until the tines slice through the weed or root.
The operator of this cultivator is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to himself, other
people or their property.
DANGER

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Clear Blockages From the Fuel Line & Filter Cont’d.
Check the air filter every 25 hours of use or more
frequently if used under dusty conditions. A clogged air
filter may increase fuel consumption while cutting down
the engine power. Never operate the cultivator without
the air filter or with a deformed filter element because
unfiltered dusty air will quickly ruin the engine.
Cleaning Air Filter
1. Remove the air cleaner cover by pulling the tab on
side and take out the filter element.
2. Use mild detergent and warm water to clean the
filter element. After cleaning, air dry the element
completely and moisten with a small amount of
motor oil.
3. Place the filter element into the air cleaner housing
and press the cover against the housing until it
clicks.
Idle Speed Adjustment
1. Warm up engine before adjusting idle speed.
2. The idle speed adjustment screw controls the
throttle opening at idle position.
3. When the engine tends to stop frequently at idling
mode, turn the adjusting screw clock wise.
4. If the tines continue to rotate after releasing the
trigger, turn the adjusting screw counter-clockwise.
Clear Blockages From the Fuel Line & Filter
1. After you’ve used your cultivator for a few seasons,
check for blockages in the fuel tank and fuel filter.
Such blockages can keep your cultivator from
starting and running properly.
2. Clear any blockages you see in the tank or fuel line,
replace the fuel filter if needed.
Spark Plug
1. Starting failure and mis-firing are often caused by a
fouled spark plug. Clean the spark plug and check
the that the plug gap is in the correct range, replace
the plug if necessary (0.5 - 0.7 mm {0.020 -
0.028 in.}).
2. To install the spark plug first turn the plug until it is
finger tight, then tighten it a quarter turn more with
a socket wrench (19 mm).
Muffler
– Inspect periodically the muffler for loose fasteners,
any damage or corrosion or blockage caused by
insect nests. If any sign of exhaust leakage is
found, stop using the machine and have it repaired
immediately.
Note that failing to do so may result in the engine
catching on fire.
WARNING
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
How to Check, Clean and Change the Air Filter
Cultivator Maintenance
The fuel filter is located inside the tank.
NOTE
DO NOT overtighten the spark plug.
CAUTION
The cultivator uses NHSP L8RTC or NGK BPMR7A
spark plug. Use an exact replacement and replace
annually.
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Intake Air Cooling Vent
– Never touch the cylinder, muffler, or spark plugs
with your bare hands immediately after stopping the
engine. The engine can become very hot when in
operation, and doing so could result in severe burns.
– When checking the machine before using it, check
the area around the muffler and remove any debris.
Failing to do so could cause the muffler to become
overheated, and that this in turn could cause the
engine to catch on fire. Always make sure that the
muffler is clean and free of debris before use.
– Check the intake air cooling vent and the area around
the cylinder cooling fins after every 25 hours of use
for blockage. Note that it is necessary to remove the
engine cover in order to view the upper part of the
cylinder.
Procedures to be Performed After Every 100 Hours
of Use
1. Remove the muffler, insert a screwdriver into the
vent, and wipe away any carbon buildup. Wipe away
any carbon buildup on the muffler exhaust vent and
cylinder exhaust port at the same time.
2. Tighten all screws, bolts, and fittings.
3. Check to see if any oil or grease has worked its way
in between the clutch lining and drum, and if it has,
wipe it away using oil-free, lead-free gasoline.
Each fall — or before you store your cultivator for any
long period — be sure to take these measures:
1. Do not store your cultivator with fuel still in it.
Even under ideal conditions, stored fuel containing
ethanol or MTBE can start to go stale in as little as
30 days. Since stale fuel has a high gum content, it
can clog the carburetor, this, will in turn restrict fuel
flow. So, when you’re ready to store your cultivator,
or will not be using it for more than 2 weeks, drain
the fuel tank completely.
Cultivator Storage
You can store the unit with 50:1 TruFuel because
it is pretreated with stabilizer and has NO ethanol
content.
NOTE
2. Remove fuel from the carburetor and fuel lines
by starting the engine and letting the cultivator
run out of fuel. This will prevent gum deposits
forming inside of the carburetor and possible engine
damage.
3. Disconnect spark plug wire and remove the spark
plug (use a 19 mm spark-plug wrench). Pour about
a teaspoon of clean, air-cooled, two cycle oil through
the spark-plug hole into the combustion chamber.
Slowly pull the starter cord two or three times to
coat the inside of the cylinder wall.
4. Inspect the spark plug, and, if necessary, clean it.
The cultivator uses NHSP L8RTC or NGK BPMR7A
spark plug. Use an exact replacement and replace
annually.
5. Install the spark plug, but leave the spark plug wire
disconnected.
6. Clean the air filter as described on page 14.
7. Clean dirt, grass, and other materials from the entire
machine.
8. Wipe the tines with oil or spray them with WD-40,
to prevent rusting.
9. Oil the throttle cable and all visible moving parts.
(Do not remove the engine cover.)
10. Store your cultivator — in an upright position — in a
clean, dry place.
11. Do you have fuel left over from last season? Dispose
of it properly. Buy fresh oil and gasoline next
season.
Before use
Wipe out fuel leaks, fuel spillage.
Inspect and clean fuel tank, air filter and fuel filter.
Every 25 hours
Clean cylinder fins and intake air cooling vent.
Every 50 hours
Clean and readjust spark plug gap (gap: 0.5 - 0.7 mm
{0.020 - 0.028 in.} replace if necessary).
Clean exhaust port.
Annually
Replace spark plug.
Maintenance Schedule
Follow the service intervals indicated in the schedule
below. Service your cultivator more frequently when
operating in adverse conditions. Contact our help line at
1-877-33 8-09 99 to locate the nearest Champion Power
Equipment authorized service dealer for your cultivator
or engine maintenance needs.
Time intervals shown are maximum. Actual use and
your experience will determine the frequency of required
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In the Spring, when you take your cultivator out of
storage, remove the spark plug. Pull the starter cord
three or four times to clean oil from the combustion
chamber.Wipe oil from the spark plug. Place the spark
plug back into the cylinder. Reconnect the spark plug
wire back on the spark plug. Then follow the steps to
refuel and restart your cultivator.
Re-Starting problems after storage
If your cultivator won’t restart in the Spring - or if
it lacks its usual power - the carburetor may need
attention or the spark plug may be at fault. Check to see
if the plug is fouled with oily black deposits. Clean or
replace it if it is.
Also, check whether the center electrode is rounded
at the end, or if the ground electrode is worn. If either
is the case, you should replace it with a NHSP L8RTC
or NGK BPMR7A spark plug. Use a 19 mm spark-plug
wrench to install it.Adjust the plug gap to 0.5 -
0.7 mm (0.020 - 0.028 in.). To install the spark plug
first turn the plug until it is finger tight, then tighten it a
quarter turn more with a socket wrench.
How to Prepare Your Cultivator for Restarting
To avoid possible damage to the threads, do not try
to remove the plug from a hot aluminum cylinder
head.
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Starting Problems Starting Problems Cont’d
If you follow the normal starting procedure, you should
have no problem starting your cultivator. But, just in
case you do have problems, here’s what to do:
1. Make sure the engine switch is in the “ON” position.
If the switch was in the “STOP” position when you
pulled the cord, you may have flooded the engine.
Even if the engine switch is in the “ON” position, it
is possible to flood the engine. The smell of fuel can
be a sign the engine is flooded.
a. Flooded Engine Procedure:
i. First, examine the spark plug. Use a 19 mm
spark plug wrench.
ii. Remove the cap over the spark plug.
To avoid possible damage to the threads, do not try
to remove the plug from a hot engine.
IMPORTANT Never use starting fluids. Starting fluids will cause
permanent engine damage. Using them will void
the warranty.
IMPORTANT
iii. Unscrew the spark plug.
iv. If the end of the spark plug is wet, the engine
may be flooded. Make sure the switch is in the
“Stop” position, disconnect spark plug wire
and remove plug. Use a paper towel or a clean
rag to dry the spark plug, then, with the spark
plug out of the engine, pull the starter cord
several times. Shake the fuel out of the inside
of the plug and air dry. Next, replace the spark
plug. Use the wrench to tighten it and replace
the cap. Next, put the switch in the “Start”
position and pull the choke lever into the
“Start” position. Pull the starter cord three or
four times until the engine coughs or sputters.
Open the choke (move the choke lever to the
“Run” position) and pull the cord a few times.
The engine should start and run.
2. If the end of the spark plug is dry, check to see
if the fuel line is blocked. The fuel line runs from
the fuel tank to the carburetor. Pull it off at the
carburetor end. Fuel should drip slowly from the
line.Wipe off any excess or spilled fuel.
If fuel does not drip from the line, check the line
for any bends or pinches. Kinks in the line restrict
the flow of fuel to the engine. Just straighten out
the line.Reconnect. Then follow the normal starting
procedure.
If fuel drips too freely, the line may be disconnected
from the fuel filter. You’ll find the fuel filter inside
the fuel tank. Just re-attach the line to the filter,
and put the filter back in the tank. Then follow the
normal starting procedure.
Make sure the engine switch is in the top position.
Keep plug wire away from engine to avoid
unintentional spark.
WARNING