Section
4Operation
WARNING
Before operating your machine, care- fully read and understand all safety (Section 1), controls (Section 3) and operating instructions (Section 4) in this Manual, in the separate Engine Owner’s Manual, and on the decals on the machine.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury.
| Reverse Clutch |
Throttle Lever | Wheel Gear Lever |
|
Forward Clutch Lever (also on
Handlebar Height |
|
Adjustment Handle | Depth Regulator Lever |
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Figure
INTRODUCTION
Read this Section of the manual thor- oughly before you start the engine. Then, take the time to familiarize yourself with the basic operation of the tiller before using it in the garden.
Find an open, level area and practice using the tiller controls without the tines engaging the soil (put tines in “travel” setting). Only after you’ve become com- pletely familiar with the tiller should you begin using it in the garden.
BREAK-IN OPERATION
Perform the following maintenance during the first hours of new operation (see “Maintenance” in this manual and in the Engine Owner’s Manual).
1.Change engine oil after first two (2) hours of new engine operation.
2.Check for loose or missing hardware on unit. Tighten or replace as needed.
3.Check transmission gear oil level after first two (2) hours of operation.
4.Check tension on forward drive belt after first two (2) hours of operation.
STARTING AND STOPPING
THE ENGINE
Pre-Start Checklist:
Make the following checks and perform the following services before starting the engine.
1.Read the “Safety” and “Controls” Sec- tions in this Manual. Read the separate Engine Owner’s Manual provided by the engine manufacturer.
2.Check unit for loose or missing hard- ware. Service as required.
3.Check engine oil level. See Engine Owner’s Manual.
4.Check that all safety guards and covers are in place.
5.Check air cleaner and engine cooling system. See Engine Owner’s Manual.
6.Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
DANGER
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND ITS VAPORS ARE EXPLOSIVE.
Follow gasoline safety rules in this manual (see Section 1) and in the separate Engine Owner’s Manual.
Failure to follow gasoline safety instructions can result in serious per- sonal injury and property damage.
7.Fill the fuel tank with gasoline accord- ing to the directions in the separate Engine Owner’s Manual. Follow all instructions and safety rules carefully.
CAUTION
To help prevent serious personal injury or damage to equipment:
•Before starting engine, put Wheel Gear Lever in ENGAGE position.
•Before starting engine, put Forward Clutch Levers and Reverse Clutch Control in neutral (disengaged) posi- tions by releasing controls.
•Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monox- ide, an odorless and deadly gas.
•Avoid engine muffler and nearby areas.
Temperatures in these areas may exceed 150oF.
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