Starting And Stopping The Engine; Tilling - CRT 5050-5050GS Operator's Manual

CLVIPORTANT)
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT
OIL.YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE
STARTING ENGINE
To stop the engine at any time, move throttle control
to the off position. To stop wheels and tines at any
time, release drive control levers to neutral position.
CIMPORTAN_ID
Practice operating the controls and tiller with tines out
of ground before beginning to till. It is important that
you know how to use the tiller properly, how to keep
control at all times, how to stop the tines and wheels
from turning, and how to stop the engine if necessary.
If you do not know how to do these things, read the
Controls, Adjustments and Safety sections before
proceeding.
OPERATION
STARTING AND STOPPING THE
ENGINE
NOTE: Refer to engine manual for proper operating
instructions.
A
CAUTION
Always keep hands and feet clear of rotating machine
parts.
A
CAUTION
Temperature of muffler and near by areas may exceed
150° F. Avoid these areas.
A
CAUTION
Do not move choke control to CHOKE to stop engine.
Backfire or engine damage may occur.
TILLING
Adjust the drag bar to desired tilling depth.
NOTE: Raise drag bar up one hole at a time, testing
tiller operation after each raise. Raising drag bar too
high can result in loss of control of tiller!
Move the throttle control to fast
Place the tiller in forward by pushing down on the
drive control levers--this will engage the wheels and
tines.
NOTE: You can slow the tiller's forward advance at
any time by putting slight downward pressure on the
handlebars, or you can stop the tiller by releasing the
drive control levers to the neutral position.
A
CAUTION
To stop wheels and tines at any time, release drive
control levers to neutral position.
A
CAUTION
Always release drive control levers to neutral position
before adjusting the drag stake.
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