..... OPERATION
TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 13) TILLING HINTS
I _[]L CAUTION: Keep drive control bar in
"DISENGAGED" position when start-
ing engine.
When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run
out of fuel, it will take extra pulls of the recoil starter to
move fuel from the tank to the engine•
• Make sure spark plug wire isproperly connected.
• Move shift lever indicator to"N" (neutral) position•
• Place throttle control in "FAST" position.
• Tostart a cold engine, push primer five (5) times before
trying to start. Use a firm push. This step is not usually
necessary when starting an engine which has already
run for a few minutes.
• Grasp recoil starter handle with one hand and grasp
tiller handle with other hand. Pull rope out slowly until
engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will
pull slightly harder at this point).
• Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do not let starter
handle snap back against starter.
• Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before
engaging tines.
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat
priming steps. In warmer weather over priming may
cause flooding and engine will not start. If you do flood
engine, wait a few minutes before attempting to start and
do not repeat priming steps.
CAUTION: Until you are accustomed to I
handling your tiller, start actual field use
with throttle in stow position (mid-way
between "FAST" and "IDLE").
Tilling is digging into, turning over, and breaking up
packed soilbefore planting. Loose, unpacked soilhelps
root growth. Best tilling depth is 4" to 6" (10-15 cm).
A tiller will also clear the soil of unwanted vegetation.
The decomposition of this vegetable matter enriches
the soil. Depending on the climate (rainfall and wind),
it may be advisable to till the soil at the end of the
growing season to further condition the soil.
Soilconditions are important for proper tilling.Tines will
notreadily penetrate dry,hard soilwhich may contribute
toexcessive bounce and difficulthandling of your tiller.
Hard soil should be moistened before tilling;however,
extremely wet soil will "ball-up" or clump during tilling.
Wait until the soil is less wet in order to achieve the
best results.When tilling in the fall, remove vines and
long grass to prevent them from wrapping around the
tine shaft and slowing your tilling operation.
You will find tilling much easier if you leave a row un-
tilled between passes. Then go back between tilled
rows. (See Fig. 14) There are two reasons for doing
this.First, wide turns are much easier to negotiate than
about-faces. Second, the tiller won't be pulling itself,
and you, toward the row next to it.
Do not lean on handle. This takes weightoff the wheels
and reduces traction. To get through a really tough
section of sod or hard ground, apply upward pressure
on handle or lower the depth stake.
PRIMER
RECOIL STARTER
HANDLE
FIG. 13
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FIG. 14
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