Operation; Pre-Start Inspection - CRT 5050-5050GS Operator's Manual

ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT
OIL.YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE
STARTING ENGINE.
OPERATION
SECTION CHECKLIST
Pre-Start Inspection
Starting and Stopping the Engine
Tilling
PRE-START INSPECTION
Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts
and bolts are secure.
Check oil level in engine crankcase. See your engine
manual for procedure and specifications.
Inspect air cleaner for cleanliness. See your engine
manual for procedure.
Check the fuel supply. Fill the fuel tank no closer than
1/4 to 1/2 inch of top of tank to provide space for
expansion. See your engine manual for fuel
recommendations.
Be sure spark plug wire is attached and spark plug is
tightened securely.
Check position of wheels and wheel lockouts.
Check drag bar position.
AS
CAUTION
Please do not start your tiller until you have read the
Manual that came with your engine, and the sections
in this manual titled Controls, Adjustments and Safety.
If you have read these, follow the steps below to start
your tiller. Always perform this pre-start checklist before
starting the engine.
AS
CAUTION
Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with
care. Never fill the tank when the engine is hot or
running. Always move outdoors to fill the tank.
A
CAUTION
Wheels must always be locked in the TILLING position
when engine is running. Do not operate the tiller with
the wheel lockouts unlocked. Always set the wheels in
tilling position before starting engine.
A
CAUTION
Always put the drag bar in the transport position before
starting engine. Tines should clear the ground.
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