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Starting the Tiller
The controls required to start and run the tiller are located on the engine and are marked with the
icons for choke, slow and fast for the throttle, and on/off for the fuel valve.
Starting a Cold Engine
1) Turn the engine s
witch to the “on” position.
2) Move the fuel v
alve lever to the “on” position.
3) Move choke l
ever to the left for full choke, the “start” position.
4) Move throttle control
lever to “start” or “fast” position.
5) Pull starting cord out slowly one time and allow to return normally, maintaining control of the starter cord at all
times, do not allow it to “snap back”.
6) Pull starter cord rapidly, and allow rope to return normally, maintaining control of the starter cord at all times,
do not allow it to “snap back”. Repeat until the engine starts.
7)
When the engine starts, gradually move the choke lever to the “run” position and adjust the throttle to the
desired speed.
8)
Normal throttle position for best machine operation will be the “fast” position.
Restarting a Warm Engine
1) Normally a warm engine will not require the use of the choke.
2) Turn the engine switch as well as the fuel valve lever
to the “on” position.
3) Move the throttle control
lever to the “start” or “fast” position.
4) Pull starter cord rapidly, and allow rope to return normally, maintaining control of the starter cord at all times,
do not allow it to “snap back”. Repeat until the engine starts.
5)
Normal throttle position for best machine operation will be the “fast” position.
USING THE MACHINE
Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic
knowledge to operate this equipment safely and effectively, we have placed several safety labels on the tiller to
remind you of this important information while you are operating the unit.
These important safety labels are shown here to help familiarize you with the operational and safety messages
you will see as you perform normal tilling operations. Please review these labels now. If you have any
questions regarding their meaning or how to comply with these instructions, reread the complete safety
instruction text on the preceding pages, or contact us at 1-800-832-2966 for any questions.
