Gas Fill-Up, Starting Engine, Fuel Additives

•Remove the oil plug/dipstick from the crankcase and pour the entire bottle of oil into the oil fill hole. See Figure 3.

•Wipe up any oil that may have spilled and reinstall the oil fill plug/dipstick.

DipStick

Fuel Cap

Figure 3

Gas Fill-Up

Old fuel is the primary reason for the unit not running properly. Be sure to use fresh, clean, and unleaded gasoline. Use fresh fuel (less than 60 days old), when using alcohol-blended fuel.

NOTE: This is a 4-cycle engine. In order to avoid damage to the unit, do not mix oil with gasoline.

Fuel Additives

The use of fuel additives or gas stabilizer will inhibit cor- rosion and minimize the formation of gum deposits. Using a fuel additive can keep fuel from forming harmful deposits in the carburetor for up to six (6) months. Add

0.8oz. (23ml) of fuel additive per gallon of fuel accord- ing to the instructions on the container. Never add fuel additives directly to the unit’s gas tank.

•Lay the cultivator back in a horizontal position on a flat level surface with the upper handle touching the ground.

•Remove fuel cap and remove the tag from the fuel tank neck. Refer to Figure 3.

WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.

•Place spout of gas container into the fill hole on the fuel tank and fill tank.

•Wipe up any gasoline that my have spilled and reinstalled the fuel cap.

•Move the unit at least 30 ft. (9.1m) from the fueling source and site before starting the engine.

Starting Engine

•Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal cap on the end of the spark plug is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.

•Push On/Off switch on upper handle to On (I).

•Place choke lever in Close (A) position. See Figure 4.

•Fully press and release the primer bulb slowly 5 to 7 times. Gasoline should be felt and visible in the bulb. Press primer a few more time, if gasoline is not noticed. See Figure 4.

Choke Lever

Primer Bulb

Figure 4

•With one hand grasping the starter handle, the other hand should grasp the front handle on the cultivator for a brace.

•Pull the starter rope briskly 3 to 5 times or until engine attempts to run.

•Move the choke to Partial (B) position.

NOTE: The engine will not operate in the Open (A) position.

•Pull the starter rope again 1 to 3 times until engine starts.

•Move choke lever to Open (C) position.

•With tines off the ground, depress the throttle lever against the upper handle to increase engine speed and rotate tines.

WARNING: Never run the engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair, and loose clothing away from rotating tines.

Starting A Warm Engine

•Push On/Off switch on upper handle to On (I).

•Move the choke to Partial (B) position.

•Fully press and release the primer bulb slowly 5 to 7 times. Gasoline should be felt and visible in the bulb. Press primer a few more time, if gasoline is not noticed. See Figure 4.

21A-144R401 specifications

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