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SECTION 4: OPERATION
WARNING:
Read, understand, and follow
all instructions and warnings on the machine
and in this manual before operating.
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Service the engine with GASOLINE and OIL as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed with
your tiller.
Read instructions carefully.
WARNING:
Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running.
TO START ENGINE
WARNING:
Be sure no one is standing in
front of the tiller while the engine is running or
being started.
1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire
(inside the boot) is fastened securely over the
metal tip on the spark plug.
2. Make certain the tine engagement controls are in
the neutral position (released). See Figure 7.
3. Place the throttle control lever in FAST position.
(See Figure 8 ).
4. Move choke lever to CHOKE position. (A warm
engine requires little or no choke.)
5. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until
engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope
will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope
rewind slowly.
6. Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke.
Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Let rope rewind
slowly. Do not let starter handle snap back against
starter. Repeat preceding instructions 5 and 6 until
engine starts.
7. When engine starts, move choke lever on engine
halfway between CHOKE and RUN.
8. Move throttle control to IDLE position for a few
minutes warm-up. Move choke lever to RUN
position as engine warms up.
NOTE:
After starting engine and prior to using the
tiller, be certain to check the clutch adjustment as
described in “Finall Clutch Adjustment” section of the
Assembly Instructions.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Move throttle control lever to STOP or OFF
position.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground against the engine to prevent accidental
starting while equipment is unattended.
WHEEL POSITION
NOTE:
The tiller is shipped with the wheels adjusted
such that the unit sits level. While tilling, as the tines
enter the ground and the front of the tiller lowers, the
wheels must be raised to level the unit. Follow the
steps below to adjust the wheels.
• Remove the clevis pin and hairpin clip from wheel
yoke, raising the wheels to the desired height, and
replacing the clevis pin and hairpin clip. (See Figure
9.)
Figure 9
REMOVING END CAPS
The end cap are used to avoid tilled soil from getting
onto unwanted areas. You can remove each end cap
from the outer axle by removing the hairpin clip and
clevis pin that secure it. Slide end cap off the axle to
remove. See Figure 10.
Figure 10
Hairpin Clips
and Clevis Pins
Wheel Yoke
Depth
Stake
End
Clevis
Hairpin Clip
Cap
Pin
