Operation, PRE-START Inspection, Start-Up

PRE-START INSPECTION

1.Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts and bolts are secure.

2.Check oil level in engine crankcase. See your engine manual for procedure and specifications.

3.Inspect air cleaner for cleanliness. See your engine manual for procedure.

4.Check the fuel supply. Fill the fuel tank no closer than 1 inch from top of tank to provide space for expansion. See your engine manual for fuel recommendations.

5.Be sure spark plug wire is attached and spark plug is tightened securely.

6.Check position of wheels and wheel lockouts.

7.Check depth regulator lever position.

CAUTION

Please do not start your tiller until you have read the Manual that came with your engine, and the sections in this manual titled Controls, Adjustments and Safety. If you have read these, follow the steps below to start your tiller. Always perform this pre-start checklist before starting the engine.

WARNING

Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care. Never fill the tank when the engine is hot or running. Always move outdoors to fill the tank.

WARNING

Wheels must always be locked in the TILLING position when engine is running. Do not operate the tiller with the wheel lockouts unlocked. Always set the wheels in tilling position before starting engine.

WARNING

Always put the depth regulator lever in the transport position before starting engine. Tines should clear the ground.

Operation

ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL. YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.

START-UP

The controls required to start and run the rototiller are located on the engine and are marked "Choke" and "Throttle".

A more detailed description of engine operation and all related precautions and procedures can be found in the engine manufacturer's manual that accompanies each tiller.

Cold Starts

1.Move choke lever to full choke position.

2.Move throttle lever to "start".

3.Pull starting rope out slowly one time and allow to return normally.

4.Pull starting rope out rapidly, and allow rope to return normally.

5.When engine starts, gruadually move choke lever to "no choke" position and increase throttle speed.

Restarting A Warm Engine

Restarting an engine that is already warm from previous running does not normally require use of the choke.

1.Move throttle lever to "start" position.

2.Pull starting rope out rapidly until engine starts. Allow rope to return normally.

3.Adjust throttle speed to "high" for best tiller action.

Idle Speed

Use the "low" position on the throttle lever to reduce stress on the engine when tilling is not being performed. Lowering the engine speed to "idle" the engine will help extend the life of the motor, as well as conserve fuel and reduce the noise level of the equipment.

Operating Speed

For normal tilling, set the throttle lever to "fast".

DANGER

Always keep hands and feet clear of rotating machine parts.

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6HP, 7HP, 6HP specifications

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