_ ARNING:Read,understand,and
follow all instructionsandwarnings
postedon the machine and in this
manualbefore operating.
Before Starting
Gas And Oil Fill-Up
Servicetheenginewithgasolineandoil as instructedin
theseparateenginemanualpackedwithyourtiller.Read
instructionscarefully.
_._|1_ ARNING:Useextremecarewhen
handlinggasoline. Gasolineis ex-
tremely flammable and the vaporsare
explosive.Neverfuel machine indoors
or while the engineis hot or running.
Starting Engine
_ WARNING:Besureno one is standing
infront of the tiller while the engineis
runningor being started.
1. Attachsparkplugwireto sparkplug. Makesurethe
metalcaponthe endof the sparkplugis fastened
securelyoverthe metaltip on thesparkplug.
2. Makesurethatthe fine clutchcontrolisdisengaged.
3. Placethe throttlecontrolintheFASTposition.
4. Forfirsttimestart-up,firmly pressengineprimerfive
(5)times.Forall futurestarts, pressthree(3) times.
Waitabouttwo secondsbetweeneachpress.
5. Placelefthandongastank.Grasprecoilstarterand
pullropeout slowlyuntilenginereachesthebeginning
ofitscompressioncycle(ropewillpull slightlyharder
atthispoint).
6. Pullropewith a rapid,continuous,full armstroke.
Keepa firmgripon handle.Let roperewindslowly.Do
notletrecoilstartersnapbackagainstengine.Repeat
untilenginestarts.
Stopping Engine
1. MovethrottlecontrollevertoSTOPor OFFposition.
2. Disconnectsparkplugwire fromsparkplugand
groundagainsttheengine.
Using Your Tiller
Yourtiller(alsoknownasa cultivator)is a precisionbuilt
machinedesignedfor seedbedpreparation,cultivating,
furrowing,andmulching.It isengineeredto minimize
thehardestworkinthe vegetableor flowergarden,to
till thesoilforplantingandcultivating,andto perform
manyotherusefullaborsavingtasksinthegarden.After
engineis runningandappropriatespeedseton throttle,
squeezefineclutchcontrol(seeFigure4-1)against
upperhandleto engagethe fine drive.Releasethe lever
tostopthe tinesfromturning.
Wheel Position
Thetillerisshippedwiththe wheeladjustedsuchthat the
unitsitslevel.Beforetilling,thewheelmust beraised.To
dothis, removethe clevisandcotterpins,raisethe wheel
tothedesiredposition,then reattachpinsto secure,
Figure4-2. Fortransportingthe tiller,reversethe stepsto
lowerthewheel.
Figure4-2:WheelAdjustment
Depth Stake
Thedepthstakeacts as a brakeforthetillerand controls
thedepthand speedatwhichthe machinewill operate,
Figure4-3. Removethe clevisandcotterpins,raiseor
lowerthedepthstake,thenreattachpins to secure.
Figure4-3:The DepthStake
Your Tiller
WARNING
Besorenooneother
thanthe operator :is
standing near the tiller
while starting engine
or operating the unit.
Never run engine
indoorsor in enclosed,
poorly ventilated
areas. Engine exhaust
contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless
and deadly
hands, feet, hair and
loose clothing away
fromanymo. ngparts
See your engine
manual packaged with
your unit for detailed
instructions pertaining
to starting the engine,
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