Operator's Manual
CRT Models 5040 and 6040E
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oPERAtion
PRE-StARt inSPECtion
1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts
and bolts are secure.
. 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. Always
check tires for proper inflation (0 PSI)
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.
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.
. Move throttle lever to “start." On electric start models,
turn the "ON/OFF" switch to "ON."
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. For electric start models, turn ignition key
to "START" position and hold until the engine starts.
Then release the key to the "ON" position.
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.
DangER
ALWAYS kEEP hAndS And FEEt CLEAR oF
RotAtinG mAChinE PARtS.
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 thE
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 thE dEPth REGuLAtoR LEVER
in thE tRAnSPoRt PoSition BEFoRE
StARtinG EnGinE. tinES ShouLd CLEAR
thE GRound.
CauTion
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, AdjuStmEntS
And SAFEtY. iF You hAVE REAd thESE, FoL-
LoW thE StEPS BELoW to StARt YouR tiLLER.
ALWAYS PERFoRm thiS PRE-StARt ChECkLiSt
BEFoRE StARtinG thE EnGinE.
iMpoRTanT
EnGinE iS ShiPPEd FRom FACtoRY With-
out oiL. You muSt Add EnGinE oiL BEFoRE
StARtinG EnGinE.
. Pull starting rope out rapidly until engine starts. Allow
rope to return normally. Repeat until engine starts.
On electric start models, turn ignition key to "START."
3. Adjust throttle speed to “high” for best tiller action.
