Operator’s Manual
Rototiller Victory
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FIGURE 11
OPERATION
Pre-start inspection:
1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts and
bolts are secure.
2. Check oil level in engine crankcase. See your engine
manual for procedure and specifications.
3. Inspect air cleaner for cleanliness. See your engine
manual for procedure.
4. Check the fuel supply. Fill the fuel tank no closer than one
inch from top of tank to provide space for expansion. See
your engine manual for fuel recommendations.
5. Be sure spark plug wire is attached and spark plug is
tightened securely.
6. Check position of wheels.
7. Check depth regulator lever position.
8. Examine underneath and around engine for signs of oil or
fuel leaks.
9. Inspect fuel hoses for tightness and fuel seepage.
10. Look for signs of engine damage.
11. Remove excessive debris from muffler area and recoil
starter.
12. Turn fuel shutoff valve to the
ON
position if engine
is equipped with one. It’s located between tank and
carburetor.
Start-Up
See engine manual for startup instructions.
Cold starts:
1. Turn ON/OFF switch to the
ON
position.
2. Move choke lever to
CHOKE
position.
3. Move throttle lever to half way between
SLOW
and
FAST
.
4. Pull starting rope out slowly one time and allow to return
normally.
5. Pull starting rope out rapidly, and allow rope to return
normally. Repeat until engine starts.
6. When engine starts, gradually move choke lever to
RUN
position and move throttle lever to
FAST
position for
tilling.
FIGURE 10
DO NOT START YOUR TILLER UNTIL YOU HAVE READ
THE MANUAL THAT CAME WITH YOUR ENGINE, AND
THE SECTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TITLED CONTROLS,
ADJUSTMENTS AND SAFETY. IF YOU HAVE READ
THESE, FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW TO START
YOUR TILLER. ALWAYS PERFORM THIS PRE-START
INSPECTION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW WARNINGS CAN CAUSE INJURY OR
DEATH.
NEVER START ENGINE OR OPERATE TILLER WITH
WHEELS IN FREE-WHEEL POSITION. ALWAYS SET THE
WHEELS IN TILLING POSITION BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE. THE FREE-WHEEL POSITION IS FOR
TRANSPORTING THE TILLER LONG DISTANCES OVER
LEVEL GROUND. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MOVE THE
TILLER UP OR DOWN STEEP GRADES IN THE FREE-
WHEEL POSITION.
WARNING
WHEEL LINCHPIN IN FREE-WHEEL POSITION
WHEEL LOCK PIN IN TILLING POSITION (LOCK PIN IN
AXLE HOLE AND WHEEL HOLE)
