OPERATION
The operation of this tiller/cultivator can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating the tiller/cultivator.
We recommend standard safety glasses or Wide Vision Safety Mask for over your glasses.
CAUTION: KEEP AWAY FROM THE ROTATING PARTS. ROTATING PARTS CAN CAUSE INJURY.
TO STOP TILLER/CULTIVATOR
●Release the throttle control to stop the tines.
●Move the
TO OPERATE CULTIVATOR
●Set the depth rod to the desired tilling position as follows:
Remove the hairpin cotter from the clevis pin securing the depth rod (See FIG.
●With engine running, tilt the unit back on the depth bar until the tines are off the ground and squeeze the throttle control all the way up against the hand grip. The engine is governor controlled and should be run at full throttle.
●Grasp the handles firmly and slowly tilt the unit forward to begin the tilling action.
●As the tines begin to make contact with the ground, hold back on the handles so that the tines will dig and not ride forward over the ground. Hold back until the tines dig into the soil.
●If the tilled depth is too deep or too shallow, turn off the engine and reset the depth rod.
●If depth rod is not controlling forward action, lower the depth rod. If the unit is not going forward, raise the depth rod.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
FILL GAS
The two cycle engine used on this tiller/cultivator requires a mixture of gasoline and oil for lubrication of the bearings and other moving parts. The correct fuel mixture ratio is 24:1 (See Fuel Mixture Chart). Gasoline and oil must be
CAUTION: GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE
AND CAUTION MUST BE USED WHEN HANDLING OR STORING IT. DO NOT FILL FUEL TANK WHILE TILLER/CUL- TIVATOR IS RUNNING, HOT, OR WHEN TILLER/CULTIVATOR IS IN AN EN-
CLOSED AREA. KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME, ELECTRICAL SPARK, AND DO NOT SMOKE WHILE MIXING FUEL OR FILLING THE FUEL TANK. NEVER FILL FUEL TANK COMPLETELY; BUT FILL THE TANK TO WITHIN 1/2 INCH FROM THE TOP TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR EXPANSION OF FUEL. ALWAYS FILL FUEL TANK OUTDOORS AND USE A FUNNEL OR SPOUT TO PREVENT SPILLING. MAKE SURE TO WIPE UP ANY SPILLED FUEL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
STORE GASOLINE IN A CLEAN, APPROVED CON- TAINER, AND KEEP THE CAP IN PLACE ON THE CONTAINER. KEEP GASOLINE IN A COOL, WELL VENTILATED PLACE; NEVER IN THE HOUSE. NEVER BUY MORE THAN A 30 DAY SUPPLY OF GASOLINE TO ASSURE VOLATILITY. GASOLINE IS INTENDED TO BE USED AS A FUEL FOR INTERNAL COMBUS- TION ENGINES; THEREFORE, DO NOT USE GASO- LINE FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. SINCE MANY CHIL- DREN LIKE THE SMELL OF GASOLINE, KEEP IT OUT OF THEIR REACH BECAUSE THE FUMES ARE DAN- GEROUS TO INHALE, AS WELL AS BEING EXPLO- SIVE.
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol 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 storage for 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 Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
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