Operation

PRE-START INSPECTION

 

 

! CAUTION

1.

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

PLEASE DO NOT START YOUR TILLER UNTIL

 

are secure.

 

 

 

 

 

YOU HAVE READ THE MANUAL THAT CAME

2.

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

WITH YOUR ENGINE, AND THE SECTIONS IN THIS

 

procedure and specifications.

 

 

 

 

 

MANUAL TITLED CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS AND

 

 

 

 

3.

Inspect air cleaner for cleanliness. See your engine manual for

SAFETY. IF YOU HAVE READ THESE, FOLLOW THE

 

procedure.

 

 

STEPS BELOW TO START YOUR TILLER. ALWAYS

4.

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

PERFORM THIS PRE-START CHECKLIST BEFORE
STARTING THE ENGINE.

 

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

 

! WARNING

 

tightened securely.

 

 

6.

Check position of wheels and wheel lockouts.

 

GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND MUST

7.

Check depth regulator lever position.

 

 

BE HANDLED WITH CARE. NEVER FILL THE TANK

 

 

WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT OR RUNNING. ALWAYS

 

 

 

 

8.

Examine underneath and around engine for signs of oil or fuel

MOVE OUTDOORS TO FILL THE TANK.

 

leaks.

 

 

WHEELS MUST ALWAYS BE LOCKED IN THE

 

 

 

 

9.

Inspect fuel hoses for tightness and fuel seepage.

 

TILLING POSITION WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING.

10. Look for signs of engine damage.

 

 

DO NOT OPERATE THE TILLER WITH THE WHEEL

 

 

LOCKOUTS UNLOCKED. ALWAYS SET THE

11. Remove excessive debris from

area and recoil starter.

WHEELS IN TILLING POSITION BEFORE STARTING

START-UP

 

 

ENGINE.

 

 

ALWAYS PUT THE DEPTH REGULATOR LEVER IN

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

THE TRANSPORT POSITION BEFORE STARTING

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

for

ENGINE. TINES SHOULD CLEAR THE GROUND.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A more detailed description of engine operati n and all related

 

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

 

manual that accompanies each tiller.

 

 

IMPORTANT

COLD STARTS

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Move choke lever to full choke position.Not

 

ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL.

 

YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING

2.

Move throttle lever to “start”.

 

 

 

 

ENGINE.

3.

Pull starting rope out slowly one time and allow to return

 

 

 

normally.

 

 

 

 

 

 

! DANGER

4.

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

5.

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

ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF
ROTATING MACHINE PARTS.

 

position and increase throttle speed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restarting an engine that is already warm fromReproductionprevious running does

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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