English Manual
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1020313-A
3. MOVE THE MACHINE OUTDOORS
Check the engine gasoline level. When filling the tank,
stop when the gasoline reaches one inch from the top.
This space must be left for expansion. Use fresh,
clean, unleaded, regular gasoline.
Operating Instructions
4.
MOVE THE MACHINE TO A TEST AREA
where you can operate it for about a half an
hour without being disturbed.
CAUTION:
Pull the Ground Speed
Control Lever at no more than one third
full speed until you are fully familiar with
the operation of the machine.
7. TO TURN THE MACHINE
Push the handlebar to the side opposite of the way you
want to turn: Push the handlebar left and the machine
turns right. Push the handlebar right, and the machine
turns left.
8. TO STOP THE SPREADER’S
FORWARD MOTION
Release the Forward Ground Speed Lever.
The machine will come to a stop .
5. TO START THE ENGINE:
a. Engage parking brake.
b. Pull freewheel rod out.
c. Ensure ground speed control levers
are in the neutral position.
d. Connect the spark plug wire.
e. Open the fuel shutoff valve.
f. Move the engine
ON/OFF
switch to “
ON
” position.
g. Pull choke rod towards front of spreader.
h. Ensure throttle is in the fast (rabbit) position.
i. Pull the recoil handle.
j. Once engine starts, push choke rod towards
engine. (Push to run).
NOTE:
Ground speed is calibrated in fast
(rabbit / full throttle) position .
6. MOVE MACHINE FORWARD
Pull the Forward Ground Speed Lever. The further the
handle is pulled, the faster the machine travels.
9. Before moving into reverse, the machine’s forward
motion should be completely stopped.
10. Pull the Rearward Ground Speed Lever to move the
machine rearward. The further the lever is pulled, the
faster the machine travels.
11. While driving forward, practice using the Speed
Control Lever. Using the RH thumb, rotate the Speed
Control Lever to “Application Speed.” This should be
approximately 3 mph for spreading material.
12. Practice operating the machine and as you gain
confidence, move the speed control lever to two thirds
full speed. Operate the machine until you are
comfortable and confident with the controls.
13.
To stop and shut off the machine, release both direction
control levers, move the engine ON/OFF switch to “off”
to stop the engine, close the fuel shutoff valve, and
disconnect the spark plug wire.
14.
After the first full day of use, all nuts, bolts and screws
should be rechecked for proper tightness and the belt
should be rechecked for proper tension.
CAUTION:
Machine may coast when
coming to stop. Always ensure there
is enough clear space around machine
to allow machine to come to a complete
stop without contacting anything.
WARNING:
Do not spread at full
speed. Set the Forward Ground Speed
Control levers at full speed for transport
only.
Rearward Control
Speed Cable
Rearward Control
Speed Cable Nuts
Forward Control
Speed Cable Nuts
Forward Control
Speed Cable
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