.........................Operation
WARNING
Before operating your machine, carefully read and understand all safety (Section 1), controls (Section 3) and operating instructions (Section
4)in this Manual, in the
separate Engine Owner's Manual, and on the decals on the machine.
Failure to follow these instruc- tions can result in serious personal injury.
Recoil
Reverse Clutch Control
(knobon backofbracket)
Clutch Bail |
DepthRegulatorLever
Wheel Drive Pin
INTRODUCTION
Readthis Section of the manual thor- oughly beforeyou start the engine. Then, takethe time to familiarize yourself with the basic operation of the tiller before using it in the garden. Find an open, level areaand practice using the tiller controls without the tines engagingthe soil (put tines in "travel" setting). Only after you'vebecomecompletely familiar with the tiller should you begin using it in the garden.
INITIAL OPERATION
Perform the following maintenanceduring
the first hours of new operation (see "Maintenance" section in this manual and
inthe EngineOwner'sManual).
1.Changeengine oil after first 2 hours of new engine operation.
2.Checkfor loose or missing hardware on unit. Tighten or replace as needed.
3.Checktension on forward drive belt after first 2 hours of operation.
4.Checktransmission gear oil level after first 2 hours of operation.
STARTINGAND STOPPINGTHE
ENGINE
Pre-StartChecklist
Makethe following checks and perform the following services before starting the engine.
1.Readthe "Safety" and "Controls" sections in this manual. Readthe separateEngineOwner'sManual provided by the engine manufacturer.
2.Checkthat the wheelsare in the
WHEELDRIVEposition (wheel pins must bethrough the wheel hubs and the wheel shaft holes).
3.Check unit for loose or missing hardware. Serviceas required.
4.Checkengine oil level. SeeEngine Owner'sManual.
5.Checkthat all safety guards and covers are in place.
6.Checkair cleaner andengine cooling system. SeeEngineOwner'sManual.
7.Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
8.Fillthe fuel tank with gasoline according to the directions in the separateEngineOwner'sManual. Follow all instructions and safety rules carefully.
(on eachwheel)
DANGER
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE AND ITS VAPORSARE EXPLOSIVE.
Followgasolinesafety rules in this manual (see Section 1) and in the separate Engine Owner'sManual.
Failure to follow gasoline safety instructionscan result in serious personal injury and property damage.
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