SECTION4: OPERATION
WARNING: | Before | ReverseClutchControl |
operating your machine, | (Models634F/634B) | |
carefully readand understand |
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all safety (Section 1), controls |
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(Section 3) and operating |
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instructions (Section 4) inthis |
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Manual,the separateEngine |
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Owner'sManual,and on the | Clutch Bail | |
decalson the machine. |
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Failureto follow these |
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instructions can result in |
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serious personal injury. |
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1.Complete the Pre-Start Checklist on this page.
2.Putthe wheels inthe WHEELDRIVEpo- sition (see WheeIDrive Pins inSection 3 of this manual).
prevent serious personal injury
,_ WARNING: To help or damageto equipment:
• Beforestarting engine, potbothwheels |
in the WHEEL DRIVE position. Never |
have wheels in FREEWHEELposition |
when engine is running. When the |
INTRODUCTION
Readthis OperationSection and the sepa- rate EngineOwner'sManual before you start the engine. Then,takethe time to fa- miliarize yourself with the basicoperation of the tiller before using it in the garden. Findan open, levelareaand practice using the tiller controls without the tines engag- ing the soil (put tines in "travel" setting). Only after you'vebecomecompletely fa- miliar with thetiller should you begin using it in the garden.
BREAK-IN OPERATION
Perform the following maintenanceafter the first two (2) hours of new operation (see Maintenance Section in this manual and in the EngineOwner'sManual).
1.Changeengine oil.
2.Checkfor loose or missing hardwareon unit. Tighten or replace as needed.
3.Checktension on forward drive belt.
4.Checktransmission gear oil level.
STARTINGANDSTOPPING
Pre-StartChecklist
With the spark plug wire disconnected from the spark plug, perform thefollowing checksand services before each use:
1.Readthe Safetyand Controls Sections in this manual. Readthe separateEngine Owner'sManual provided with the unit.
2.Put the wheels in the WHEELDRIVE position (wheel pins must be through holes in wheel hubs and wheel shaft).
3.Check unit for loose or missing hard- ware. Serviceas required.
4.Checkengine oil level. See Engine Owner'sManual.
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5.Checkthat all safetyguards and covers are in place.
6.Checkair cleaner and enginecooling system. SeeEngineOwner'sManual.
WARNING: GASOLINEIS
HIGHLYFLAMMABLEAND ITS
VAPORSAREEXPLOSIVE.
Follow gasolinesafety rules in this Manual (see Section1) and in the separateEngineOwner's Manual.
Failureto follow gasolinesafety instructions can result in
serious personal injury and property damage.
7. Fillthe fuel tank with gasolineaccording
to the directions in the separate Engine Owner'sManual. Followall instructions
and safety rules carefully.
8. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
StartingtheEngine
Thefollowing steps describe how to start and stop the engine.
WARNING: Do not attempt
to engagethe tines or wheels until you havereadall of the operating instructions in this Section. Also, reviewthe safety rules in Section 1: Safety,and
the tiller and enginecontrols information in Section3:
Featuresand Controls.
wheels are in FREEWHEEL,they do not |
hold back the tiller and the tines could |
propelthe tiller rapidly ward or backward.
•Before starting engine, pot Forward Clutch Bail (all models) and Reverse Clutch Control (Models 634F/634B only) in neutral (disengaged) positionsby re- leasing levers.
•Never run engine indoors or in en- closed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorlessand deadlygas.
•Avoidengine mufflerand nearbyareas. Temperaturesin theseareas may exceed 150° F.
3.Movethe Depth RegulatorLever all the way down to the "travel" position, so that the tines clear the ground.
4.Releaseall controls on the tiller.
5.On engine'swith a fuel
6.Put ignition switch and/or throttle con- trol lever located on engine in the "ON", "RUN", "FAST"or "START"position, as in- structed in the EngineOwner'sManual.
7.Chokeor prime engine,as instructed in EngineOwner'sManual.
8.Put one hand on fuel tank to stabilize unit when pulling starter rope handle. Then use recoil starter to start engine, as instructed in the EngineOwner'sManual. Whenenginestarts, gradually move choke lever (if so equipped) to "NO CHOKE", "CHOKEOFF"or "RUN" position.
9.Usethe "FAST"throttle speed setting when tilling.
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