Section
4Operation
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.
INTRODUCTION
Recoil Starter
Figure
Reverse Clutch Control
(knob on back of bracket) (Models 12191 and 12193)
Forward Clutch Bail
Depth Regulator Lever
Anti-Reverse Stake
Wheel Drive Pin
(on each wheel)
Read this Section of the manual thor- oughly before you start the engine. Then, take the time to familiarize yourself with the basic operation of the tiller before using it in the garden. Find an open, level area and practice using the tiller controls without the tines engaging the soil (put tines in “travel” setting). Only after you’ve become completely familiar with the tiller should you begin using it in the garden.
INITIAL OPERATION
Perform the following maintenance during the first hours of new operation (see “Maintenance” section in this manual and in the Engine Owner’s Manual).
1.Change engine oil after first 2 hours of new engine operation.
2.Check for loose or missing hardware on unit. Tighten or replace as needed.
3.Check tension on forward drive belt after first 2 hours of operation.
4.Check transmission gear oil level after first 2 hours of operation.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE
Pre-Start Checklist
Make the following checks and perform the following services before starting the engine.
1.Read the “Safety” and “Controls” sections in this manual. Read the separate Engine Owner’s Manual provided by the engine manufacturer.
2.Check that the wheels are in the WHEEL DRIVE position (wheel pins must be through the wheel hubs and the wheel shaft holes).
3.Check unit for loose or missing hardware. Service as required.
4.Check engine oil level. See Engine Owner’s Manual.
5.Check that all safety guards and covers are in place.
6.Check air cleaner and engine cooling system. See Engine Owner’s Manual.
7.Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
8.Fill the fuel tank with gasoline according to the directions in the separate Engine Owner’s Manual. Follow all instructions and safety rules carefully.
DANGER
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND ITS VAPORS ARE EXPLOSIVE.
Follow gasoline safety rules in this manual (see Section 1) and in the separate Engine Owner’s Manual.
Failure to follow gasoline safety instructions can result in serious personal injury and property damage.
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