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OPERATION
USING YOUR TILLER
Your tiller is designed for seed bed preparation, cultivating, furrowing,
and mulching.
Controlling Tilling and Depth Speed
By increasing the depth of the depth stake, the forward speed of the
machine is reduced and the working depth is increased. When the
depth stake is raised, the working depth of the machine is reduced and
the forward speed is increased.
The working depth of the machine may be predetermined by setting
the depth stake so that the wheels are about four inches from the
ground when the tines and depth stake are resting on the ground.
This setting will permit a working depth of about four inches. When
presetting the working depth, the handles should be adjusted so the
hand grips are a little above the waist. The tiller will be lower when the
tines and depth stake penetrate the ground.
For tilling, the depth stake must be lowered and the wheel must be
raised. See Figure 10.
When tilling, leave approximately eight inches of untilled soil between
the first and second tilling paths, then make the third path between the
first and second. See Figure 11.
In some soils, the desired depth is obtained the first time over the
garden. In other soils, the desired depth is obtained by going over the
garden two or three times. Passes should be made across the length
and width of the garden alternately. Rocks which are turned up should
be removed from the garden area.
Handle Pressure
Further control of tilling depth and travel speed can be obtained by
variation of pressure on the handles. A downward pressure on the
handles will reduce the working depth and increase the forward speed.
An upward pressure on the handles will increase the working depth
and reduce the forward speed. The type of soil and working conditions
will determine the actual setting of the depth stake and the handle
pressure required.
Adding Fuel
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DO NOT use leaded fuel.
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Fuel must be fresh and clean. NEVER use fuel left over from last
season or stored for long periods.
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NEVER mix oil with fuel.
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DO NOT use fuel containing Methanol (Wood Alcohol)
NOTE:
Before refueling, allow engine to cool two minutes.
1. Clean around fuel fill before removing cap to fuel.
2. Fill tank until fuel reaches 1⁄2 inch below the bottom of the filler
neck to allow space for fuel expansion. Be careful not to overfill.
3. Replace the gasoline cap and tighten securely. Wipe up spilled
fuel before starting engine. If fuel is spilled DO NOT start engine.
Move machine away from area of spillage. Avoid creating any
source of ignition until fuel vapors are gone.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Standing behind the tiller, make sure the clutch control is
disengaged.
2. Turn engine switch to on.
3. Push primer 3 times. Wait about two seconds between each
push. See Figure 7. In temperature below 50°F, prime 5 times.
After the engine is warmed up, one prime may be needed for all
temperatures.
4. Place your left hand on the gas tank to stabilize the tiller. Grasp
the recoil starter and pull the rope out slowly until the engine
reaches the beginning of its compression cycle (rope will pull
slightly harder at this point).
5. Pull the rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm
grip on the handle. Let the rope rewind slowly. Do not let the recoil
starter snap back against the engine.
If engine does not start, it may be necessary to re-prime the engine.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Turn off the engine switch.
2. When the engine cools disconnect spark plug wire and ground
against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
WARNING
Always keep hands and feet clear of equipment moving parts. Do not
use a pressurized starting fluid. Vapors are flammable.
WARNING
An adult should fuel this engine. NEVER allow children to refuel its
engine. Gasoline (fuel) vapors are highly flammable and can explode.
Fuel vapors can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet
away from engine. To prevent injury or death from fuel fires, follow
these instructions:
WARNING
When starting a warm engine, the muffler and surrounding areas are
hot and can cause a burn, Do not touch.
Figure 10
