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6. Prepare the engine as required by engine manual before starting it.
iv. Starting
Note: shift lever must be in the neutral position.
1. Start the engine by following the steps specified in the engine manual.
2. Run the engine at the idle speed (1800
±
150 r
／
min) without load for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Check whether the engine runs normally, if not, stop it to repair.
v. Operation
Note: the mini tiller must be run in before being operated. See Chapter IV for method of running in.
1. Shift to “slow” position.
1) Left hand releases the clutch handle to let clutch disengage.
2) Right hand pulls back the shift lever to “slow” position, take care to ensure it does reach “slow”
position, then right hand grips the right handrail (note: don’t grip the reverse shift handle).
3) Slowly tighten your grip on clutch handle to engage the clutch, then the mini tiller can run at a low
speed.
4) Right hand opens accelerator valve wider appropriately, then the mini tiller will run at a low speed,
namely about 5km/h.
2. Shift to “fast” position
1) Left hand releases the clutch handle to let clutch disengage.
2) Right hand pushes up the shift lever to “fast” position, take care to ensure it does reach “fast”
position, then right hand grips the right handrail (note: don’t grip the reverse shift handle).
3) Slowly tighten your grip on clutch handle to engage the clutch, then the mini tiller can run at a fast
speed.
Right hand opens accelerator valve wider appropriately, then the mini tiller will run at a fast speed,
namely about 8km/h.
3. Shift to “reverse” position
1) Left hand releases the clutch handle to let clutch disengage.
