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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 specifi cations.
3. Inspect air cleaner for cleanliness. See your engine manual for
procedure.
4. Check the fuel supply. Fill the fuel tank no closer than 1 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 muffl er area and recoil starter.
START-UP
The controls required to start and run the rototiller are located on the
engine and are marked “Choke” and “Throttle”.
A more detailed description of engine operation and all related
precautions and procedures can be found in the engine manufacturer’s
manual that accompanies each tiller.
COLD STARTS
1. Move choke lever to full choke position.
2. Move throttle lever to “start”.
3. Pull starting rope out slowly one time and allow to return
normally.
4. Pull starting rope out rapidly, and allow rope to return normally.
5. When engine starts, gradually move choke lever to “no choke”
position and increase throttle speed.
RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE
Restarting an engine that is already warm from previous running does
not normally require use of the choke.
1. Move throttle lever to “start” position.
2. Pull starting rope out rapidly until engine starts. Allow rope to return
normally. Repeat until engine starts.
3. Adjust throttle speed to “high” for best tiller action.
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND MUST
BE HANDLED WITH CARE. NEVER FILL THE TANK
WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT OR RUNNING. ALWAYS
MOVE OUTDOORS TO FILL THE TANK.
TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEAR BY AREAS
MAY EXCEED 150
°
F. AVOID THESE AREAS.
DO NOT MOVE CHOKE CONTROL TO CHOKE TO
STOP ENGINE. BACKFIRE OR ENGINE DAMAGE
MAY OCCUR.
TO STOP THE ENGINE AT ANY TIME, MOVE THROT-
TLE CONTROL TO THE OFF POSITION. TO STOP
TINES AT ANY TIME, RELEASE DRIVE SAFETY
CONTROL LEVER TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION.
ALWAYS RELEASE DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL
LEVER TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION BEFORE
ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF THE REGULATOR
LEVER.
IMPORTANT
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL.
YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE.
PRACTICE OPERATING THE CONTROLS AND
TILLER WITH TINES OUT OF GROUND BEFORE
BEGINNING TO TILL. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU
KNOW HOW TO USE THE TILLER PROPERLY, KEEP
CONTROL AT ALL TIMES, STOP THE TINES AND
WHEELS FROM TURNING, AND STOP THE ENGINE
IF NECESSARY. IF YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW TO
DO THESE THINGS, READ THE CONTROLS AND
SAFETY SECTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING.
CAUTION
!
WARNING
!
PLEASE DO NOT START YOUR TILLER UNTIL YOU
HAVE READ THE MANUAL THAT CAME WITH YOUR
ENGINE, AND THE SECTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
TITLED CONTROLS AND SAFETY. IF YOU HAVE
READ THESE, FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW TO
START YOUR TILLER. ALWAYS PERFORM THIS
PRE-START CHECKLIST BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE.
Operation
Not
for
Reproduction
