OPERATUON
TURNING
. Release the drive control bar.
•Move throttle control to "SLOW" position
•Place shift lever indicator in "F" (forward) position. Tines wilt not turn.
. Lift handle to raise tines out of ground.
•Swing the handle in the opposite direction you wish to turn, being careful to keep feet and legs away from tines,
•When you have completed your
OUTER SIDE SHIELDS (See Fig, 11)
The front edges of the outer side shields are slotted so that the shields can be raised for deep tilling and lowered for
shallow titling to protect small plants from being buried. Loosen nut "A" in slot and nut "B" Move shield to desired
position (both sides). Retighten nuts.
TRANSPORTING
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•Release the depth stake pin Move the depth stake down to the top hole for transporting the tiller. Place depth stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in position, This prevents tines from scuffing the ground
°Place shift lever indicator in "F" (forward) position for transporting.
•Hold the drive controt bar against the handle to start tiller movement Tines will not turn,
•Move throttle control to desired speed
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
IMPORTANT: BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING OIL OR FUEL. USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL AND STORE
IN APPROVED, CLEAN, COVERED CONTAINERS, USE CLEAN FiLL FUNNELS.
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 12)
•The engine in your unit has been shipped, from the factory, already filfed with SAE 30 summer weight oil,
•With engine level, clean area around oil filler plug and remove plug,
•Engine oil should be to point of overflowing° For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICA- TIONS" on page 3 of this manual. All oil must meet AP]. Service Classification SG.
•For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See oil viscosity chart in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).
•To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili- ties section in this manual,
OIL
OIL
FILLER
PLUG
IL DRAIN
PLUG
FIG. 12
ADD GASOLINE
•Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline, (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life.
IMPORTANT; WHEN OPERATING iN TEMPERATURES
BELOW 32°F (0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN, WINTER
GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING.
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohof or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor- age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank. start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty_ Use fresh fuel next season, See Storage section of this manual for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products inthe fuel tank or permanent damage may occur
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CAUTION: Fill to within 1/2 Inch of top of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow for fuel expansion. If gasoline Is
accidentally spilled, move machine away from area of spill. Avoid creatlng any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disappeared.
Do not overfill. Wipe off any sptlled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gaso- line near an open flame.
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