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Operation
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Pre-Start Inspection
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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 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 and wheel lockouts.
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.
IMPORTANT:
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT
OIL. YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE.
CAUTION
PLEASE DO NOT START YOUR TILLER UNTIL YOU HAVE READ
THE MANUAL THAT CAME WITH YOUR TILLER, AND THE SEC
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TIONS IN THIS MANUAL TILLER CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS
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.
WARNING
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 TANK.
WHEELS MUST ALWAYS bE LOCkED IN THE TILLING POSITION
WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING. DO NOT OPERATE THE TILLER
WITH THE WHEEL LOCkOUTS UNLOCkED. ALWAYS SET THE
WHEELS IN TILLING POSITION bEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
ALWAYS PUT DEPTH REGULATOR LEVER IN THE TRANS
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PORT POSITION bEFORE STARTING ENGINE. TINES SHOULD
CLEAR GROUND.
DANGER
ALWAYS kEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF ROTATING MA
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CHINE PARTS.
Start-Up
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The controls required to start and run the tiller are located on the engine and are marked with the icon for choke, slow and fast
for the throttle, and on/off fuel valve. 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. Turn the Engine Switch to the “on” position.
2. Open the Fuel Valve.
3. Move choke lever to left for full choke position.
4. Move throttle lever to “start” or “fast” position.
5. Pull starting rope out slowly one time and allow to return
normally.
6. Pull starting rope out rapidly, and allow rope to return
normally.
7. 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 or “fast” position.
2. Pull starting rope out rapidly until engine starts. Allow rope
to return normally. Repeat until engine starts.
3. Adjust throttle speed to “fast” for best tiller performance.
