4. Turn adjustment screw (clockwise = tighter, counter-clockwise = looser) until feeler gauge is almost snug. Back off just enough to allow gauge to slip out with limited resistance. 5. While holding adjustment screw in place with Allen driver, tighten locknut with wrench. 6. Turn engine over several times, and return to TDC-compression. Recheck with proper feeler gauge to make sure clearance adjustment did not change as a result of tightening locknut. Readjust as necessary. 7. Replace rocker ar

Hex Wrench 3. Install blade holder B on the output shaft. See Figure 13. 4. Install the bolt guard and then the blade retaining bolt. Using the combination spark plug wrench/screwdriver, tighten the bolt firmly in a counter-clockwise direction. The holder B must fit flush against the blade. 5. Remove the hex wrench. Figure 12 Output Shaft Blade The C242 should now be completely assembled and ready for use with a blade. Blade Holder B Hex Wrench Tighten the assembly (blade not shown for clarity)

Preparations • Have first aid equipment at hand when using the machine. • Make sure no one else is in the vicinity of the machine when starting the engine, engaging the drive or running the machine. • Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blades. • Locate fixed objects in the ground, such as sprinkler systems, poles, water valves, bases for washing lines. Check for hidden electrical cables or similar in the surface of the lawn. Run

13. Tighten belt guides and refit the belt guard. MAINTENANCE 22 3.5" / 89mm Flail Blades Wear/Rotation/Replacing After you have used your dethatcher for some time, the blades will begin to wear on the striking edge. When this happens, their dethatching performance will diminish. A new combing edge may be obtained by rotating the entire rotor shaft assembly laterally (end to end). This procedure can be repeated until the blades reach their wear limit; see illustration. Rotate the rotor shaft as

Delta Blades Delta blades were created primarily for overseeding existing lawn. They effectively incorporate grass seed into the soil. This is an easy, reliable method for rejuvenating poor lawns. The delta blade is also useful as a vertical mower for cutting running stem grasses and opening up the soil to oxygen, water, nutrients and other chemicals. Delta blades are also beneficial on slopes, terraces and in high clay content soils where water runoff is a problem. The blades should be set to p

• Read engine manufacturer’s operating and maintenance instructions. • Remove spark plug wire before commencing service. • Before starting, inspect the lawn and remove rocks, wire, string and other objects that might present a hazard. • Identify and mark all ground objects to be avoided, such as sprinkler heads, stakes, water valves, or clothes line anchors. • Keep unsupervised children away from the equipment. • Adopt safe lifting and moving techniques when loading/unloading and moving the equi

WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. ©2010 HTC. All rights reserved. Beatrice, NE. Printed in U.S.A. CoNTENTS Introduction ..............................................................4 Good service .....................................................4 Serial Number ....................................................4 Symbols and

• Avoid overfilling. If you spill gasoline on the machine, wipe up the spill and wait until it has evaporated before starting the engine. If you spill gasoline on your clothing, change your clothing. Never fill the fuel tank indoors. 8011-036 Close the fuel valve. Fueling always poses an element of risk. SAFETY Maintenance • Never make adjustments with the engine running. • Disengage the drive units, shut off the engine and wait until all moving parts come to a complete stop before making adjust

Fill the tank with “Storage/Winter storage” fresh fuel. Blue or voluminous Contaminated or incorrect fuel Clean tank, sludge reservoir and blue-white exhaust empty carburetor. Fill the tank with proper fuel. Black exhaust Choke left on open choke valve Clogged air filter Clean or replace the air filter Carburetor problems Contact an authorized service workshop. Ignition system Wrong spark plug type Replace the spark plug Build-up on electrodes. Short Check electrode gap and clean or circuit. rep

Take particular care when in reverse. 19. While working, keep at a safe handlebar's length from the blades. 20. Remove all stones, wire, glass, metal and loose objects from the area to be dug. 21. When tilling stony ground, use low speed. 22. Do not alter the adjustment of the motor's speed regulator; do not overrev. 23. Wear thick gloves when fitting or removing the blades. 24. Work only in daylight or in good artificial light. 25. Do not use the cultivator with worn or used parts. Parts