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CAUTION: NEVER STORE ENGINE
WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS OR IN
ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREA, WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY
REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE, WA* TER HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER, ETC_
NOTE: The tlledmini tiller/cultivator should be immedi- ately prepared for storage at the end of the season or if the unit
will not be used for'30 days or more
MiNi TILLER/CULTIVATOR
OThoroughly clean the mini tiller/cultivator Remove all dirt and debds from the engine and unit
• Removethetinesandoilthetineshaftand reinstallthe
'tines (see ServicefAdjustments section in this manual)
@Loosen the tee knobs that secure the upper handle to the lower handle,
@Carefully fold the upper handle down making sure the throttle is not kinked Tighten the tee knobs
•The cross piece of the upper handle (between the lower handles) can now be used as a carry handle or can be hooked over a wail hook to store the mini tilled
cultivator up off the floor out of the way
NOTE: A yearly checkup or tuneup by a SEARS Service Center is a good way to insure that your mini tiller/ cultivator will provide maximum performance for the next season
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ENGINE
IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING tN ES-
SENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS
SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR, FUEL
FILTER, FUEL HOSEORTANK DUR-
INGSTORAGE ALSO, EXPERIENCE
INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL
BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASO-
HOLOR USING ETHANOLOR METHA-
NOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE
WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DUR-
ING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN
DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE
@Drain the luel from the fuel tank into an approved container outdoors, away from open flame
@Start and run the engine until it stops due to lack of fuel
ePull the starter handle slowly until you feel resistance due to compression pressure, then stop
@Release the starter tension slowly to prevent the engine from reversing due to compression pressure This position wilt close both the intake and exhaust ports to prevent corrosion of the piston and cylinder bore
OTHER
@If possible, store your mini tilter/cultivatorindoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt
@Cover the mini tiller/cultivator with a suitable protec- tive cover that does not retain moisture Do not use
plastic
IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER THE MINI TILLER/ CULTIVATOR WHILE THE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM
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