SECTION3: OPERATION
WARNING: Before
operating your machine, carefully readand understand all safety (Section 1), controls (Section 3) and operating instructions (Section4) inthis Manual,in the separateEngine
Owner'sManual,and on the decalson the machine. Failure
to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury.
Introduction
Readthis Section of the manual thorough- ly beforeyou start the engine. Then,take time to familiarize yourself with the basic operation of the tiller before using it. Find an open, levelareaand practice using the tiller controls without engagingthe tines in the soil (put tines in "travel" setting). Only after you'vebecome completely familiar with the tiller should you begin using it in
Reverse ClutchControlWheelGearLever
/
ForwardClutchLever
\
ForwardClutchLever
Recoil Rope Starter
Depth
Regulator
Lever
CounterRotatingTines
the garden.
Break-In Operation
Perform the following maintenanceduring
the first hours of new operation (see Sec- tion 5: Maintenanceandthe maintenance
section of the EngineOwner'sManual).
1.Changemotor oil after first 2 hours of new engine operation.
2.Checkfor loose or missing hardware on unit. Tighten or replaceas needed.
3.Checktension on forward drive belt af- ter first 2 hours of operation.
4.Checktransmission gear oil level after first 2 hours of operation.
STARTING AND STOPPING ENGINE
The following steps describe how to start and stop the engine. Do not engage the
tines or wheels until you have read all of theoperatinginstructionsin thisSection. Alsoreview the safety rules in Section1: Safetyand the tiller and engine controls informationin Section3: Featuresand Controls.
2.Checkmotor oil level. SeeEngineOwn- er'sManual.
3.Checkthat all safety guards andcovers are in place.
4.Checkair cleanerand engine cooling system. SeeEngineOwner'sManual.
5.Selectaforward belt speed range (see ChangingBelt SpeedRanges in this Sec- tion).
6.Fill the fuel tank with gasoline according to the directions inthe separate Engine Owner'sManual. Follow all instructions and safety rules carefully.
HIGHLYFLAMMABLEAND ITS
_k ANGER: GASOLINEIS VAPORSAREEXPLOSIVE.
Followgasoline safety rules in this manual (seeSection 1)and in the separateEngineOwner's Manual. Failureto follow gasolinesafety instructions can result in serious personal injury and property damage.
7.Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
_, | serious personal injury or | |
AUTION: | To helpprevent | |
damageto equipment:
•Beforestarting engine,put WheelGear Leverinto ENGAGEposition.
•Beforestarting engine,put Forward ClutchLeversandReverseClutchControl
intoneutral (disengaged)positions by releasingcontrols.
•Neverrunengineindoorsor in an enclosed,poorlyventilatedarea.Engine exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessanddeadlygas.
•Avoid enginemufflerand nearbyareas. Temperaturesintheseareasmayexceed 150oF.
3.Put the Depth RegulatorLever into the
"travel" position (lever all the way down) so that the tines are clear of the ground.
4.Releaseall controls on the tiller.
5.If the engine is equipped with a fuel shutoff valve, turn the valve to the open position, as instructed in the separateEn- gine Owner'sManual.
Pre-StartChecklist
Do the following before starting the en- gine.
1.Checkunit for looseor missing hard- ware. Serviceas required.
Startingthe Engine | _ | from rotating tines. Rotating | |
WARNING: Keepaway | |||
1. | Completethe |
| tines will causeinjury. |
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2. | Put the Wheel Gear Lever(Figure | 6. Movethe EngineThrottle Leverinto the | |
into the ENGAGEposition. | STARTposition. | ||
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