TURNING
1.Release the drive control bar.
2.Move throttle control to “SLOW” posi- tion.
3.Place shift lever indicator in “F” (for- ward) position. Tines will not turn.
4.Lift handle to raise tines out of ground.
5.Swing the handle in the opposite
direction you wish to turn, being careful to keep feet and legs away from tines.
6.When you have completed your turn- around, release the drive control bar and lower handle. Place shift lever in (till) position and move throttle control to desired speed. To begin tilling, hold drive control bar against the handle.
OUTER SIDE SHIELDS
The back edges of the outer side shields are slotted so that the shields can be raised for deep tilling and lowered for shallow tilling to protect small plants from being buried.
1.Loosen nut “A” in slot and nut “B”.
2.Move shield to desired position (both sides).
3.Retighten nuts.
TO TRANSPORT
CAUTION: Before lifting or transporting, allow tiller engine and muffler to cool. Dis- connect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from fuel tank.
AROUND THE YARD
1.Release the depth stake pin. Move the depth stake down to the top hole for transporting the tiller. Place depth stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in position. This prevents tines from scuffing the ground.
2.Place shift lever indicator in “F” (for- ward) position for transporting.
3.Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement. Tines will not turn.
4.Move throttle control to desired speed.
AROUND TOWN
1.Disconnect spark plug wire.
2.Drain fuel tank.
3.Transport in upright position to prevent oil leakage.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
IMPORTANT: Be very careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when checking or adding oil or fuel. Use clean oil and fuel and store in approved, clean, covered containers. use clean fill funnels.
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The engine in your unit has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with SAE 30 summer weight oil.
1.With engine level, clean area around oil filler plug and remove plug.
2.Engine oil should be to point of over- flowing when engine is level.
•For approximate capacity see “PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS” on page 3 of this manual. All oil must meet A.P.I.
Service Classification
•For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance sec- tion of this manual).
•To change engine oil, see the Mainte- nance section in this manual.
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ADD GASOLINE
•Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of
87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide depos- its and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan- tities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.
CAUTION: Fill to within 1/2 inch of top of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow for fuel expansion. If gasoline is acci- dentally spilled, move machine away from area of spill. Avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disap- peared.
Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.
IMPORTANT: When operating in temper- atures below32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting.
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