Yard Machines 300 Operation, Gas And Oil Fill-Up, To Start Engine, To Stop Engine, Wheel Position

SECTION 4: OPERATION

WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.

GAS AND OIL FILL-UP

Service the engine with GASOLINE and OIL as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your tiller. Read instructions carefully.

WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running.

TO START ENGINE

WARNING: Be sure no one is standing in front of the tiller while the engine is running or being started.

1.Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire (inside the boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.

2.Make certain the tine engagement controls are in the neutral position (released). See Figure 7.

3.Place the throttle control lever in FAST position. (See Figure 8 ).

4.Move choke lever to CHOKE position. (A warm engine requires little or no choke.)

5.Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope rewind slowly.

6.Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Let rope rewind slowly. Do not let starter handle snap back against starter. Repeat preceding instructions 5 and 6 until engine starts.

7.When engine starts, move choke lever on engine halfway between CHOKE and RUN.

8.Move throttle control to IDLE position for a few minutes warm-up. Move choke lever to RUN position as engine warms up.

NOTE: After starting engine and prior to using the tiller, be certain to check the clutch adjustment as described in “Finall Clutch Adjustment” section of the Assembly Instructions.

TO STOP ENGINE

1.Move throttle control lever to STOP or OFF position.

2.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended.

WHEEL POSITION

NOTE: The tiller is shipped with the wheels adjusted such that the unit sits level. While tilling, as the tines enter the ground and the front of the tiller lowers, the wheels must be raised to level the unit. Follow the steps below to adjust the wheels.

•Remove the clevis pin and hairpin clip from wheel yoke, raising the wheels to the desired height, and replacing the clevis pin and hairpin clip. (See Figure 9.)

Depth

Stake

Wheel Yoke

Hairpin Clips

and Clevis Pins

Figure 9

REMOVING END CAPS

The end cap are used to avoid tilled soil from getting onto unwanted areas. You can remove each end cap from the outer axle by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin that secure it. Slide end cap off the axle to remove. See Figure 10.

	End
	Cap
Clevis
Pin	Hairpin Clip

Figure 10

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