Benchmark 5140-011 - Operation

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OPERATION
PRE-START INSPECTION
1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts and bolts are secure. Verify
the air pressure in both tires is 25- 30 psi before each use.
2. 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. Use fresh unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
87 or higher. Do not use gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol. Use of
non-ethanol fuel is best. We recommend the continuous use of a fuel additive /
stabilizer to counteract the eects of ethanol. These additives also prolong the
shelf life of gasoline. 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.
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 muer area and recoil starter.
IMPORTANT: Engine is shipped from factory without oil. You must add engine oil
before starting engine.
CAUTION
Please do not start your tiller until you have read the manual that came with your
tiller, and the sections in this manual tiller controls, adjustments and safety. If you
have read these, follow the steps below to start your tiller. Always perform this
pretart checklist before starting the engine.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care. Never fill the tank
when the engine is hot orrunning.Always move outdoors to fill 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 depth regulator lever in the transport position before starting engine.
Tines should clear ground.