Simplicity 1003 - Stopping the Rotary Tiller; Starting the Rotary Tiller

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Operation
Figure 2. Fuel Tank and Filler Cap
6. Clear the area you intend to till of all wire,
sticks, and other items which may get caught
in or be thrown by the rotating tines of your
machine.
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Stopping the Rotary Tiller
Your rotary tiller is equipped with Touch-O-Matic
controls (only Model 1005 has reverse) as a safety
feature. All that is necessary to stop the tiller mo¬
tion is to release the handlebar clutch lever being
used. When the Touch-O-Matic control lever is re¬
leased, all mechanical movement stops except the
engine. To stop the engine, move the throttle lever
fully back.
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Starting the Rotary Tiller
Complete the “Checks before Starting” procedures,
then proceed as follows:
Figure 3. Choke
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WARNING
For your personal safety, do not start or run
the engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust fumes
are deadly.
1. Set the throttle lever halfway between the
SLOW and FAST positions.
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2. Pull choke fully outward (see figure 3). When
engine is warm, it may not be necessary to use
choke.
For your personal safety, do not attempt to
start engine unless Touch-O-Matic handle levers
are disengaged (released). Do not attempt to
defeat the safety feature of the Touch-O-Matic
controls.
r "' '3.3 Grasp the starter rope handle and pull out¬
ward The engine should start. If it does not
start in three to five pulls, the engine may be
flooded. Push the choke fully in and try start¬
ing the engine again. Always return starter
rope slowly by hand.
'•gse&l After the engine has started, push the choke
knob fully in. Warm up the engine by running
it for a minute before engaging the drive.
Before Leaving the Rotary Tiller
Perform the following steps before leaving your
tiller:
1. Stop tiller motion by releasing the clutch lever.
2. Set the throttle lever at SLOW and idle en¬
gine for about one minute. Stopping a hot
engine too suddenly can cause engine damage.
3. Move throttle lever fully back to stop engine,
and wait for all engine movement to stop be¬
fore leaving operator’s position.