Craftsman 944.629541 Owner's Manual page 9

OPERATION
TO TRANSPORT
l i_ CAUTION: Beforeliftingortrensporting f
allow tiller engine andmuffler to coo].
Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain
gasoline from fuel tank.
AROUNDTHEYARD
• Tip depth stake forward until it is held by the stake
spring.
• Push tiller handles down, raising tines off the ground.
• Push or pull tiller to desired location.
AROUNDTOWN
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
• Drain fuel tank.
• Transport in upright position to prevent oil leakage.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
IMPORTANT: BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT
TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING
OLORFUEL. USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL AND STORE
It'r _.PPROVED, CLEAN, COVERED CONTAINERS. USE
£ CAN FILL FUNNELS.
FLL ENGINE WITH OIL (See Fig. 7)
• Removehangtagfromengine.
• With engine level, remove engine oil filler plug.
• Fill engine with oil to point of overflowing. For approxi-
mate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on
page 3 of this manual
• Tilt tiller back on its wheels and then re-level.
• With engine level, refill to point of overflowing if neces-
sary. Replace oil filler plug.
• For cold weather operation you should change oil for
easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the
Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).
• Tochangeengineoil, seetheCustomerResponsibilities
section of this manual.
OIL /
OIL
FILLER
PLUG
FIG. 7
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon
and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life.)
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES
B_ LOW 32°F (0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN, WINTER GRADE
G SOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
\RTING.
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuel=
(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attrac
moisture which leads to separation and formation of acid=
• dudng storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system o
an engine while instorage. To avoid engine problems, th_
fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 day,,
or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it rur
untilthe fuellines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fue
next season. See Storage section of this manual fo
additional information. Never use engine or carbureto
cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage ma_
OCGUr,
CAUTION: Fill to within 112 inch of top of
f,',el tank to prevent spills and to allow for
fuelexpansren. Ifgasolineisaccidenta y
spilled, move machine away from area of
spill. Avoid creating any source of igniUon
until gasoline vapors have disappeared,
Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oi or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8)
I _ CAUTION: Keep tine control in "OFF"
position when starting engine.
When starting engine forthe first time or ifengine has runou
of fuel, itwill take extra pulls ofthe recoil starter to move fue
from the tank to the engine.
• Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected.
• Place throttle control in =FAST" position.
• Move choke control to full "CHOKE" position. Gras
recoil starterhandle withone hand and grasp tiller handl
with other hand. Pull rope out slowly until engin
reaches start of compression cycle (rope willpull slightl
harder at this point).
• Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do not let starte
handle snap back against starter. Repeat if necessary
• If engine fires but does not start, move choke control t
half choke position. Pullrecoilstarter handle untilengin
starts.
• When engine starts, slowly move choke controlto -RUN
position as engine warms up.
NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking to start.
• Move throttle control to desired running position.
• Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes befor
engaging tines.
NOTE: Ifat a high altitude (3000 feet) or in coldtemperature
(below 32°F), the carburetor fuel mixture may need to b
adjusted for best engine performance. See "TO ADJUS
CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustments section o
this manual.
NOTE: If engine does not start, see troubleshooting point
9