Operating Your Tiller
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WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings posted on the machine and in this manual before operating.
Before Starting
Gas And Oil
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your tiller. Read instructions carefully.
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.
Starting Engine
WARNING: Be sure no one is standing in front of the tiller while the engine is running or being started.
Refer to the engine manual for instructions.
1.Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make sure the metal cap on the end of the spark plug is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
2.Make sure that the tine clutch control is disengaged.
3.Place the engine speed control in the START position (if so equiped).
4.Push primer two (2) or three (3) times. Wait about two (2) seconds between each push.
Note: Primer may be needed to restart a warm engine after shutdown.
5.Pull rope out slowly until engine reaches the beginning of its compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point).
6.Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on handle. Let rope rewind slowly. Do not let recoil starter snap back against engine. Repeat until engine starts.
7.Repeat prvious steps until engine starts. Refer to engine manual for addtional engine information.
Operating Your Tiller
WARNING
Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the tiller while starting engine or operating the unit.
Refer to the engine manual for instructions.
1.Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make sure the metal cap on the end of the spark plug is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
2.Make sure that the tine clutch control is disengaged.
3.Move throttle control to FAST position.
4.Move/pull out choke lever to CHOKE position when starting cold engine (if so equiped).
5.Pull rope out slowly until engine reaches the beginning of its compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point).
6.Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on handle. Let rope rewind slowly. Do not let recoil starter snap back against engine. Repeat until engine starts.
7.Move/push in choke lever once engine warms up enough to run smoothly.
8.Move throttle to FAST position for tilling.
Stopping Engine
Move throttle control lever to STOP or OFF position. Refer to the engine manual for instructions on stopping the engine.
Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and tiller.
