100380 - REAR TiNE TiLLER
OPERATiON
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CAUTiON
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane
rating of 85 and an ethanol content of 10% or less by
volume.
DO NOT mix oil and gasoline.
Fill tank to approximately ¼ in. (6.4 mm) below the top of
the tank to allow for gasoline expansion.
DO NOT pump gasoline directly into the tiller at the pump.
Use an approved container to transfer the gasoline to the
tiller.
DO NOT fill tank indoors.
DO NOT fill tank when the engine is running or hot.
DO NOT overfill the tank.
DO NOT light cigarettes or smoke when filling the tank.
WARNiNG
Pouring gasoline too fast through the fuel screen may result
in blow back of gasoline at the operator while filling.
NOTiCE
Our engines work well with 10% or less ethanol blend
gasoline. When using ethanol-gasoline blends there are
some issues worth noting:
–
Ethanol-gasoline blends can absorb more water than
gasoline alone.
–
These blends can eventually separate, leaving water or a
watery goo in the tank, fuel valve and carburetor.
–
With gravity-fed supplies, the compromised gasoline can
be drawn into the carburetor and cause damage to the
engine and/or potential hazards.
–
There are only a few suppliers of fuel stabilizer that are
formulated to work with ethanol-gasoline blends.
–
Any damages or hazards caused by using improper
gasoline, improperly stored gasoline, and/or
improperly formulated stabilizers, are not covered by
manufacturer’s warranty.
It is advisable to always shut off the gasoline supply, run the
engine to starvation and drain the tank when the equipment
is not in use for more than 30 days.
Add Engine Oil
1. Place tiller on a flat, level surface.
2. Put the wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position.
3. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick to add engine oil.
4. Using a funnel, add up to 0.6 qt. (0.6 L) of oil and replace
oil fill cap/dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL.
5. Check engine oil level and add as needed.
MAX
MIN
OIL DIP STICK
VARILLA DEL ACEITE
JAUGE D'HUILE
MAX
MIN
OIL DIP STICK
VARILLA DEL ACEITE
JAUGE D'HUILE
MAX
MIN
-20
0
20
40
60
Ambient temperature / Temperatura ambiente / Température ambiante
Recommended Oil Type / Tipo de aceite recomendado / Type d’huile recommandé
80
100
120
-28.9
°F
°C
-17.8 -6.7 4.4
15.6 26.7 37.8
48.9
10W-30
5W-30 Synthetic / Sintético / Synthétique
10W-40
5W-30
Transmission Gear Oil
The tiller ships from the factory with transmission gear oil
installed. Operating the tiller when the transmission is low
on oil can result in severe damage. See checking or adding
Transmission Gear Oil Service for more details.
Starting the Engine
To help prevent serious personal injury or damage to equipment
WARNiNG
Do not attempt to engage the tines or wheels until you have
read all of the operating instructions
WARNiNG
Before starting engine, put both wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE
position. Never have wheels in FREEWHEEL position when
engine is running. When the wheels are in FREEWHEEL,
they do not hold back the tiller and the tines could propel
the tiller rapidly forward or backward.
WARNiNG
Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated
areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas.
