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RA-21
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY
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Review and follow all safety rules and safety decal
instructions.
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Check that all safety decals are installed and in
good condition. Replace if damaged.
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Check to make sure all shields and guards are
properly installed and in good condition.
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Check that all hardware is properly installed and
secured.
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Check to be sure engine is free of dirt and debris.
Pay particular attention to the cooling fins, governor
parts and muffler. Clean air intake screen. Check
air cleaner; service as necessary.
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Check all lubrication points and grease as instructed
in manual.
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Inspect area and remove stones, branches or other
hard objects that might be thrown, causing injury or
damage.
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Check that there are no exposed underground
utilities in the work area.
FUELING-
Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain conditions. BE SURE
to install fuel cap after fueling
.
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Fill fuel tank with good quality, clean, unleaded
regular petrol (gasoline) to the level recommended
by the engine manufacturer.
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Use a funnel to avoid spilling.
WARNING
TO CHECK OR ADD FUEL:
– Do it outdoors
– Do not smoke
– Stop engine; allow to cool
– Do not overfill
– Clean up spilled fuel
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
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Read the operator manual and engine manual.
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Be familiar with all controls, how each functions and
what each operates.
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Check the engine oil level and add if necessary.
Follow the engine manufacturers recommendations
per the engine manual supplied with the machine
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Open the fuel valve.
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Choke:
For cold starts, set the choke lever to the
“CHOKE” position. For warm starts attempt to
start without the choke first to avoid flooding. If the
engine does not start then use the choke.
OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Turn fuel cock to the “open” position.
2. Turn choke on (closed).
3. Put On/Off switch to the On position.
4. Pull recoil starter rope until engine starts.
5. After engine is warm, turn off choke (open).
6. Allow engine to run one minute before using.
7. Check engine rpm setting before operating. DO NOT
exceed 3600 rpm.
NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking than a cold
engine.
STOPPING OPERATION
1. Put On/Off switch on handle to OFF position.
TO AERATE
1. Release the tine block lever and allow the tines to
move forward. Pull the belt idler handle up and hold.
The tines will penetrate deeper if you let the machine
pull itself forward.
TO STOP AERATING
1. Release the belt idler handle.
2. Pull the tine block lever back to lock.
WARNING
