Pre-Start Inspection; Cold Starts - Tazz 35310 Owner's Manual

CAUTION
DO NOT USE CHOKE CONTROL TO STOP ENGINE. BACKFIRE
OR ENGINE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR!
TO STOP THE ENGINE AT ANY TIME, MOVE THROTTLE
CONTROL TO THE OFF OR STOP POSITION, OR TURN THE
ON/OFF SWITCH TO OFF.
ALWAYS RELEASE DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVER TO
NEUTRAL POSITION BEFORE ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF
THE DRAG STAKE.
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTOR WITHOUT OIL. YOU
MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.

PRE-START INSPECTION

1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts and
bolts are secure.
2. Check oil level in engine crankcase. See your engine
manual for procedure and specifications.
3. Inspect air cleaner for cleanliness. See your engine manual
for procedure.
4. Check the fuel supply. Fill the fuel tank no closer than 1
inch from top of tank to provide space for expansion. See
your engine manual for fuel recommendations.
5. Be sure spark plug wire is attached and spark plug is
tightened securely.
6. Check drag stake position.
7. Examine underneath and around engine for signs of oil or
fuel leaks.
8. Inspect fuel hoses for tightness and fuel seepage.
9. Look for signs of engine damage.
10. Remove excessive debris from muffler area and recoil
starter.
START-UP
• The controls required to start and run the rototiller are
located on the engine.
• The throttle speed control is located above the pull-start
recoil and is indicated by a rabbit for FAST and a turtle for
SLOW.
• The choke lever is located above the air cleaner cover. The
ON/ OFF switch is located on the side of the blower hous-
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DANGER
DO NOT START YOUR TILLER UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND
UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND THE SECTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL COVERING SAFETY AND OPERATION.
ALWAYS PERFORM THE PRE-START INSPECTION CHECKLIST
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.
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: KEEP CONTROL AT ALL TIMES, STOP THE TINE
FROM TURNING, AND STOP THE ENGINE IF NECESSARY. IF
YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW TO DO THESE THINGS, READ THE
CONTROLS AND SAFETY SECTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING.
ALWAYS MAINTAIN CONTROL OF YOUR TILLER. ONLY
OPERATE TILLER IN SOIL CONDITIONS THAT ARE
CONDUCIVE TO MAINTAINING CONTROL OF THE TILLER.
DO NOT OPERATE TILLER IN CONDITIONS THAT CONTAIN
ROCKS, FOREIGN OBJECTS, OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL THAT
IS NOT SOIL. IF YOUR TILLER BUMPS, JERKS, OR LURCHES,
LET GO OF THE HANDLEBARS AND THE DRIVE CONTROL
LEVER IMMEDIATELY SO THAT THE TINES STOP TURNING.
CAUTION MUST BE TAKEN WHEN SELECTING TILLING
DEPTH. LOSS OF CONTROL COULD RESULT IF YOU ATTEMPT
TO TILL IN CERTAIN SOIL CONDITIONS WITH THE DRAG
STAKE SET IN TOO HIGH OF A POSITION.
STOP THE ENGINE AND REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE
BEFORE REMOVING MATERIAL FROM THE TINES BY HAND
OR ANY OTHER METHOD.
ENGINE AND SURROUNDING PARTS BECOME EXTREMELY
HOT DURING NORMAL OPERATION. TEMPERATURE OF
MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (66°C).
AVOID THESE AREAS.
COMPLETELY BEFORE TOUCHING THESE HOT SURFACES.
THESE AREAS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS BURN INJURIES IF
TOUCHED BEFORE THE ENGINE HAS COOLED.
ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF ROTATING
MACHINE PARTS.
ing closest to the recoil pull handle.
• Additional engine operation and related precautions and
procedures can be found in the engine manufacturer's
manual that accompanies each tiller.

COLD STARTS

1. Turn the ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
2. Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE position.
Owner's Manual
COMPACT TILLER AND CULTIVATOR
ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL
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