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ARNING:Read,understand, and
follow all instructionsand warnings
postedon the machine and in this
manual before operating.
Before Starting
Gas And Oil Fill-Up
Servicethe enginewith gasolineand oil as instructed i n
the separateenginemanualpackedwith yourtiller. Read
instructionscarefully.
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ARNING:Useextremecarewhen
handlinggasoline. Gasolineis ex-
tremely flammable and the vaporsare
explosive.Never fuel machine indoors
or while the engineis hot or running.
Starting
Engine
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WARNING: Be sure no one is standing
in front of the tiller while the engineis
runningor being started.
1. Attachsparkplug wireto sparkplug. Makesurethe
metalcap on the end of the spark plug is fastened
securelyoverthe metaltip on the sparkplug.
2. Makesurethat the fine clutchcontrolisdisengaged.
3. Placethe throttlecontrol in the FASTposition.
4. Forfirst time start-up,firmly pressengineprimerfive
(5) times. Forall futurestarts, pressthree(3) times.
Waitabouttwo secondsbetweeneach press.
5. Placeleft hand on gas tank.Grasprecoilstarterand
pull rope out slowlyuntil enginereachesthe beginning
of its compressioncycle(rope willpull slightlyharder
at this point).
6. Pull ropewith a rapid,continuous,full armstroke.
Keepa firm grip on handle.Let rope rewindslowly.Do
not let recoilstartersnapbackagainstengine.Repeat
untilengine starts.
Stopping
Engine
1. Movethrottlecontrolleverto STOPor OFF position.
2. Disconnectspark plugwire from sparkplug and
groundagainsttheengine.
Using Your Tiller
Yourtiller (alsoknownas a cultivator)is a precisionbuilt
machinedesignedfor seedbed preparation, c ultivating,
furrowing,and mulching.It isengineered to minimize
the hardestwork inthe vegetableor flowergarden,to
till thesoil for plantingand cultivating,and to perform
manyotheruseful laborsavingtasks in the garden.After
engineis runningand appropriatespeedset on throttle,
squeezefine clutchcontrol(see Figure4-1)against
upper handleto engagethe fine drive. Releasethe lever
to stop the tinesfrom turning.
Wheel Position
Thetiller isshippedwith the wheeladjustedsuchthat the
unit sitslevel. Beforetilling, thewheelmust be raised.To
do this, removethe clevisand cotterpins, raisethe wheel
to the desiredposition,then reattachpinsto secure,
Figure4-2. Fortransportingthe tiller, reversethe stepsto
lowerthewheel.
Figure4-2:WheelAdjustment
Depth Stake
Thedepth stakeacts as a brakefor the tillerand controls
the depthand speedat whichthe machinewill operate,
Figure4-3. Removethe clevisand cotterpins, raiseor
lowerthedepth stake,thenreattachpins to secure.
Figure4-3:The DepthStake
Your Tiller
WARNING
Bes o re n o one other
than the operator :is
standing near the tiller
while starting engine
or operating the unit.
Never run engine
indoors or in enclosed,
poorly ventilated
areas. Engine exhaust
contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless
and deadly
hands, feet, hair and
loose clothing away
from any mo. ng parts
See your engine
manual packaged with
your unit for detailed
instructions pertaining
to starting the engine,
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