Operation
PRE-START INSPECTION

1.

Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts and bolts

IMPORTANT

ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL.

 

are secure.

 

 

 

 

 

YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING

 

 

 

 

2.

Check oil level in engine crankcase. See your engine manual for

ENGINE.

 

procedure and specifications.

 

 

PRACTICE OPERATING THE CONTROLS AND

3.

Inspect air cleaner for cleanliness. See your engine manual for

TILLER WITH TINES OUT OF GROUND BEFORE

BEGINNING TO TILL. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU

 

procedure.

 

 

 

 

 

KNOW HOW TO USE THE TILLER PROPERLY, KEEP

4.

Check the fuel supply. Fill the fuel tank no closer than 1 inch

CONTROL AT ALL TIMES, STOP THE TINES AND

WHEELS FROM TURNING, AND STOP THE ENGINE

 

from top of tank to provide space for expansion. See your engine

 

IF NECESSARY. IF YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW TO

 

manual for fuel recommendations.

 

 

 

 

 

DO THESE THINGS, READ THE CONTROLS AND

5.

Be sure spark plug wire is attached and spark plug is

SAFETY SECTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING.

 

 

tightened securely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Check position of wheels.

 

 

 

 

 

! CAUTION

7.

Check depth regulator lever position.

 

 

8.

Examine underneath and around engine for signs of oil or fuel

PLEASE DO NOT START YOUR TILLER UNTIL YOU

 

leaks.

 

 

HAVE READ THE MANUAL THAT CAME WITH YOUR

 

 

 

ENGINE, AND THE SECTIONS IN THIS MANUAL

 

 

 

 

9.

Inspect fuel hoses for tightness and fuel seepage.

 

TITLED CONTROLS AND SAFETY. IF YOU HAVE

10. Look for signs of engine damage.

 

 

READ THESE, FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW TO

 

 

START YOUR TILLER. ALWAYS PERFORM THIS

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

PRE-START CHECKLIST BEFORE STARTING THE

ENGINE.

 

 

 

 

START-UP

 

 

 

 

 

 

The controls required to start and run the rototiller are loca ed on the

 

engine and are marked “Choke” and “Throttle”.

for

! WARNING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A more detailed description of engine operati n and all related

GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND MUST

precautions and procedures can be found in the engine manufacturer’s

BE HANDLED WITH CARE. NEVER FILL THE TANK

manual that accompanies each tiller.

 

 

 

 

WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT OR RUNNING. ALWAYS

 

 

 

 

COLD STARTS

 

 

MOVE OUTDOORS TO FILL THE TANK.

 

 

TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEAR BY AREAS

1.

Move choke lever to full choke position.

 

 

MAY EXCEED 150° F. AVOID THESE AREAS.

2.

Move throttle lever to “start”.

Not

 

 

DO NOT MOVE CHOKE CONTROL TO CHOKE TO

3.

Pull starting rope out slowly one time and allow to return

STOP ENGINE. BACKFIRE OR ENGINE DAMAGE

MAY OCCUR.

 

normally.

 

 

 

 

 

TO STOP THE ENGINE AT ANY TIME, MOVE THROT-

 

 

 

 

4.

Pull starting rope out rapidly, and allow rope to r turn normally.

TLE CONTROL TO THE OFF POSITION. TO STOP

5.

When engine starts, gradually move choke lever to “no choke”

TINES AT ANY TIME, RELEASE DRIVE SAFETY

CONTROL LEVER TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION.

 

position and increase throttle speed.

 

 

ALWAYS RELEASE DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL

 

 

 

 

RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE

 

 

LEVER TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION BEFORE

 

 

ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF THE REGULATOR

 

 

 

 

Restarting an engine that is already warm fromReproductionprevious running does LEVER.

not normally require use of the choke.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.Move throttle lever to “start” position.

2.Pull starting rope out rapidly until engine starts. Allow rope to return normally. Repeat until engine starts.

3.Adjust throttle speed to “high” for best tiller action.

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