OPERATION
TO START ENGINE (See Fig, 13)
I zt "OFF"...........posltlon............when, o,,startingoo°,engine,n.o,!
*Make sure spark plug wire is propedy connected°
. Move shift lever indicator to "N" (neutral) position.
. Place throttte control in "FAST" position°
. Place choke control in "CHOKE" positionif the engine iscoidoAwarm engine may not require choking to start.
. Grasp starter handle with one hand and grasp the tiller with other hand. Pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point).
. Pull rope with arapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm gdPon starter handle and let rope rewind slowly. Do not let starter handle snap back against starter.
. When engine starts, slowly move choke control on engine halfway between 'CHOKE" and "RUN" posi-
tions and then to "RUN" position as engine warms up,
. Move throttle control to desired running position.
. Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before engaging tines.
NOTE: If at a high attitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (beIow 32°t=), the carburetor fuel mixture
may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual
SPARK |
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PLUG | _ | CHOKE |
RECOIL STARTER / _
HANDLE
FIG. 13
TILLING HINTS
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handling your tiller, start actual field
CAUTION:use with throUntilyou!e In slowareaccustomedposition (toldto- way between FAST" and "IDLE").
•Tilling is digging into, turning over, and breaking up
packed soil before planting_ Loose, unpacked soil helps root growth_ Best tilling depth is 4'to 6'. A tiller will also clear the soil of unwanted vegetation. The decomposition of this vegetable matter enriches the soil, Depending on the climate (rainfall and wind), it
may be advisable to till the soil atthe end of the growing season to further condition the soil.
•Soil cond itions are importantfor proper tilling. Tines wilt not readity penetrate dry, hard soil which may contrib- ute to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller, Hard soil should be moistened before tilling; however, extremely wet soi! wilt
•For easier handling of your tiller, leave about 8 inches of untilled soil between the first and second tilling passes. The third pass will be between the first and second (See Fig. 14).
°Do not lean on handle.. This takes weight off the wheels and reduces traction. To get through a really tough section of sod or hard ground, apply upward pressure on handle or lower the depth stake.
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FIG. 14
TINE SHEAR PINS
The line assemblies on your tiller are secured to the line shaft with shear pins (See "TINE REPLACEMENT" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
If the tiller is unusually overloaded or jammed, the shear pins are designed to break before internal damage occurs to the transmission.
•If shear pin(s) break, replace only with those shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual.
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