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Familiarize with manual sections and controls before operating. Keep clear of moving parts and maintain safety.
Handle fuel safely, away from heat/flame; refuel in a clean area.
Operate correctly on slopes, allow cooling, and keep safety devices intact.
Caution against using gasohol or methanol due to potential damage.
Procedure for pulling the starter rope to initiate engine compression.
Executing a full arm stroke to start the engine.
Adjusting depth stake for tilling depth, locking with pin.
Setting shift lever to the tilling mode.
Engaging drive control bar to start tilling movement.
Tiller stops when drive control bar is released.
Setting shift lever to neutral position.
Turning off the engine by moving throttle control to stop.
Safety precaution before cleaning or replacing tines.
Checking tines for sharpness, wear, and bending.
Safety measure before performing maintenance.
Fire prevention by keeping the engine clean and free of debris.
Importance of keeping the air-cooled engine clean.
Regular cleaning of the air screen for engine performance.
Schedule for replacing the air cleaner element.
Importance of a clean air cleaner for proper engine running.
Verifying engine shutdown with throttle control.
Warning against operating the tiller without a muffler.
Risks associated with damaged mufflers or spark arrestors.
Checking engine oil level regularly.
Engine oil change intervals.
Safety precaution for preventing tiller tipping during belt replacement.
Safety warning regarding tire mounting and over-inflation.
Common causes and remedies for engine starting issues.
Troubleshooting engine performance problems like missing or low power.
Causes and solutions for engine overheating.
Diagnosing and fixing tiller pulling issues.
Diagram and parts list for the engine assembly.
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