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Operation

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A Pre-Start Inspection

1.Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts and bolts are secure.

2.Check oil level in engine crankcase. See your engine manual for procedure and specifications.

3.Inspect air cleaner for cleanliness. See your engine manual for procedure.

4.Check the fuel supply. Fill the fuel tank no closer than 1 inch from top of tank to provide space for expansion. See your engine manual for fuel recommendations.

5.Be sure spark plug wire is attached and spark plug is tightened securely.

6.Check position of wheels and wheel lockouts.

7.Check depth regulator lever position.

8.Examine underneath and around engine for signs of oil or fuel leaks.

9.Inspect fuel hoses for tightness and fuel seepage.

10.Look for signs of engine damage.

11.Remove excessive debris from muffler area and recoil starter.

IMPORTANT: ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL. YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.

CAUTION

PLEASE DO NOT START YOUR TILLER UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THE MANUAL THAT CAME WITH YOUR ENGINE, AND THE SECTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TITLE CONTROLS, ADJUST- MENTS AND SAFETY. IF YOU HAVE READ THESE, FOLLOW THE STEPS bELOW TO START YOUR TILLER. ALWAYS PER- FORM THIS PRE-START CHECkLIST bEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.

WARNING

GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMAbLE AND MUST bE HANDLED WITH CARE. NEVER FILL THE TANk WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT OR RUNNING. ALWAYS MOVE OUTDOORS TO FILL TANK.

ALWAYS PUT DEPTH REGULATOR LEVER IN THE TRANS- PORT POSITION bEFORE STARTING ENGINE. TINES SHOULD CLEAR GROUND.

DANGER

ALWAYS kEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF ROTATING MA-

CHINE PARTS.

B Start the Engine

1.Move the choke lever to “CHOkE” position. (Figure 8)

2.Grasp starter handle and pull out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. (Figure 9)

3.Pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke until engine runs.

4.After engine starts running, move choke lever to the appropriate position

Figure 8
			Figure 9
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