CountyLine 20969 - Operating the Tiller; Preparation and Pre-Start Inspection

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Operator’s Manual
20969 CRT Tiller
OPERATION
Preparation
• Dress appropriately when operating the tiller. Always
wear sturdy footwear. Never wear sandals, sneakers
or open shoes, and never operate the tiller with
bare feet. Do not wear loose clothing that might get
caught in moving parts.
• Carefully inspect the area to be tilled and remove
all foreign objects. Do not till above underground
water lines, gas lines, electric cables, or pipes. Do not
operate the tiller in soil with large rocks and foreign
objects which can damage the equipment.
• Disengage all clutches and leave all control levers in
the neutral position before starting the engine.
• Handle fuel with care; it is highly ammable.
a. Use an approved fuel container.
b. Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never ll
fuel tank indoors.
d. Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled
fuel before restarting.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine is running.
Pre-Start Inspection
1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts and
bolts are secure.
2. Check oil level in engine crankcase. See your engine
manual for procedure and specications.
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 lock pins. Lock pins
should be in the tilling position with the pins being
through both the axle holes and wheel holes
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.
Engine Preparation
See the engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type of
gasoline and oil to use. Before you use the unit, read the
information on safety, operation, maintenance, and storage.
Fill Crankcase with Oil
See the engine manual for instructions on the type of oil to use
and how to ll engine with oil.
Fill Fuel Tank With Gasoline
See the engine manual for instructions on the type of gasoline
to use.
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, FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW TO START YOUR
TILLER. TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH, ALWAYS
PERFORM THIS PRESTART CHECKLIST BEFORE
STARTING THE ENGINE.
WARNING
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL.
YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE. FAILURE TO ADD OIL CAN CAUSE ENGINE
DAMAGE.
CAUTION
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.
WARNING