PRE-START Preparation, High-Volume

OPERATION

PRE-START PREPARATION

Before starting the engine, perform the following checks and services:

• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.

• Put the engine On-Off switch in the OFF position.

• Check that all wires and cables are properly and securely con-

nected. It is very important that the three plastic cable ties (J,

Figure 5) be positioned as shown. The control cables must

not be kinked or jammed in the handlebar.

High-Volume

Priming Position

Figure 6: Fuel primer bulb.

Standard-Volume

Priming Position

• Adjust handlebar height to desired position (see Assembly

Section).

• Check hardware for tightness.

• Add the correct fuel mixture (see Assembly Section).

• Adjust the tilling depth as follows:

a. Loosen tilling depth adjustment knob (A, Fig. 7).

b. Move wheel bracket (B, Figure 7) up in relation to the

height adjustment bar (C). Moving the bracket upward

results in shallower tilling, which is recommended for ini-

tial use. IMPORTANT: Do not move the wheel bracket

any higher than the top of the adjustment bar.

c. Retighten the depth adjustment knob.

• Reconnect the spark plug wire.

DANGER

Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive. Follow these safety practices to prevent injury from fire or explosion:

•Never fill fuel tank when the engine is running or when it is still hot from operation. Allow the engine and muffler to cool before refueling.

•Do not allow open flames, sparks, matches, or smoking in fueling area.

•Fill fuel tank outdoors in a well-ventilated area.

•Wipe up any spills and move tiller away from fumes before starting engine.

•Use only an approved fuel container and lock it safely away from children.

•Store fuel and machine in a well-ventilated area. Do not store fuel or equipment in an area where fuel vapors could reach an open flame or spark, or an ignition source (such as hot water heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc.).

•Allow engine to cool before storing machine.

Figure 7

STOPPING AND STARTING THE ENGINE

WARNING

Do not squeeze Engine Throttle Lever while starting the engine.

Tines may propel the machine forward if the engine speed is advanced from idle. Failure to comply can result in personal injury or property damage.

Stopping the Engine

To stop the engine, move the engine On-Off Switch to the OFF position.

Starting the Engine

Move the engine On-Off Switch to the ON position. Then, deter- mine which of the next three starting conditions to use:

Priming When First Time Starting:

Use this priming method to start a new engine for the first time, or after running out of gas, or after extended storage. Use thumb and forefinger to squeeze the side of the primer bulb that is in line with the light colored rib on the primer body, as shown in Figure 6 (High-Volume Priming Position). Squeeze the primer bulb six (6) times. This process removes air from the priming system. As fuel enters the priming system, the priming action will feel more firm.