Cub Cadet FT 24 - Operation - Starting and Stopping; Starting the Engine; Stopping the Engine; Setting the Depth

Starting the Engine
Read, understand, and follow all the
instructions and warnings posted on the machine
and in this manual before operating.
Be sure no one is standing in front of
the tiller while the engine is running or being
started.
Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug. Make sure the 
metal cap on the end of the spark plug is fastened securely
over the metal tip on the spark plug.
Make sure that the tine clutch control is disengaged.2.
Move the throttle control  1⁄3 of the way toward the FAST
position.
4.
starting cold a engine.
5.
beginning of its compression cycle. The rope will pull
slightly harder at this point.
6.
a firm grip on the handle. Let the rope rewind slowly. Do
not let the recoil starter snap back against the engine.
Repeat until the engine starts.
Move/push in the choke lever once the engine warms up 7.
enough to run smoothly.
Move the throttle to FAST position for tilling.8.
Stopping the Engine

Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it to prevent 2.
accidentally starting the tiller while it is unattended.
Setting the Depth
Yoke Forward


Yoke to Back

closest to depth stake — for deep tilling and cultivating. See Fig.
5-2.
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