Operator's Manual
CRT Models 5040 and 6040E
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c,. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill
fuel tank indoors.
d. Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled
fuel before restarting.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine is running.
oPERAtion
• Never operate the tiller without guards, covers, and
hoods in place.
• Never start the engine or operate the tiller with the
wheels in the free-wheel position. Make sure the wheel
lock pins are engaged through the wheel hubs and
wheel axle. The wheels act as a brake to keep the tiller
at a controlled speed. Disengage wheel lock pins to
permit free-wheeling only when engine is stopped.
• Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating
parts. Keep clear of tiller tines at all times.
• Tines and wheels rotate when tiller is engaged in
forward
or
reverse
-- in
forward
, tines and wheels
rotate when the drive safety control lever, labeled
“FORWARD”, is pulled toward the handlebar. In
reverse
,
wheels and tines rotate when the drive safety control
lever, labeled “REVERSE”, is pulled toward the handlebar.
Releasing the drive safety control levers to the
neutral
position stops the wheels and tines. Do not operate
both drive safety control levers at the same time.
• Be extremely cautious when operating in
reverse.
Take extra care to avoid slipping or falling, and keep
hands and feet clear of tines.
• Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the tiller for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating the tiller.
• If vegetation clogs the tines, raise the handlebars to
elevate the tines, and run the tiller in
reverse
. If this
does not clean clogged vegetation from the tines,
STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK
PLUG WIRE before removing vegetation by hand.
• Engine muffler will be hot from operation. Do not
touch it with bare skin or a severe burn may result.
• If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop
the engine and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are deadly.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting
to till too deep at too fast a rate.
• Never operate the machine at high transport speeds
on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when
backing.
• Never allow bystanders near the unit.
• Use only attachments and accessories approved by
the manufacturer of the tiller.
• Never operate the tiller without good visibility or
light.
• Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may
catch in the ground and propel the tiller backward.
If this occurs, let go of the handlebars and do not
restrain the machine.
• Take all possible precautions when leaving the
machine unattended. Disengage all control levers,
stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
make certain guards and shields are in place.
• When leaving the operating position for any reason:
- shut off the engine.
- wait for all moving parts to stop.
mAintEnAnCE And StoRAGE
• Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safe
working condition.
• Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, and other
bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be
sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
• To prevent accidental starting, always disconnect and
secure the spark plug wire from the spark plug before
performing tiller maintenance.
• Never run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are
deadly.
• Always allow muffler to cool before filling fuel tank.
• Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank
inside a closed building where fumes may reach an
open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any building.
• Always refer to the operator’s guide instructions for
important details if the tiller is to be stored for an
extended period.
• Add a fuel stabilizer to gas tank and run for 10-15
minutes to prevent fuel from gumming up during an
extended storage period.
