3. Fill the fuel tank with unleaded gasoline to within
1/4 to 1/2 inch (6 to 13 mm) from the top of the
tank.
Do not fill into the filler neck.
Important:
Do not fill the tank more than 1/4
inch (6 mm) from the top of the tank because
the gasoline must have room to expand.
4. Install the fuel tank cap and wipe up any spilled
gasoline.
Starting the Engine
1. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
2. Open the fuel valve as shown in Figure 9)
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Figure 9
3. Move the throttle control all the way forward to the
Choke position (Figure 9).
Note:
Do not use the choke when the engine is
warm.
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Figure 10
1.
Throttle control
4. Turn the engine switch on.
5. Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel
resistance, then pull it sharply. Allow the rope to
return to the handle slowly.
6. When the engine starts, move the throttle control
to the Fast position.
Note:
The throttle setting governs the maximum
drive speed of the aerator.
Stopping the Engine
1. Release the traction control lever and allow it to
return to neutral.
2. Move the throttle lever all the way rearward.
3. Turn the engine switch off.
4. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug before
leaving the machine.
Driving the Machine
•
To move forward, press the control lever forward
(Figure 11). The further forward you push it, the
faster the machine will travel.
•
To move in reverse, pull the control lever rearward
(Figure 11). The further forward you pull it, the
faster the machine will travel.
WARNING
The aerator tines are sharp and can puncture
your feet or other body parts.
Use extreme care when moving in reverse so
that you do not allow your feet to go close to the
tines. Watch for and avoid obstacles you could
trip over.
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