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Operation
WARNING
Before
operating
your
machine, carefully read and
understand all safety (Section
1), controls (Section 3) and
operating instructions (Section
4) in this Manual,
in the
separate
Engine
Owner's
Manual, and on the decals on
the machine.
Failure to follow these instruc-
tions can result
in serious
personal injury.
INTRODUCTION
Readthis Section of the manual thor-
oughly beforeyou start the engine. Then,
take the time to familiarize yourself with
the basic operation of the tiller before
using it in the garden. Find an open, level
area and practice using the tiller controls
without the tines engaging the soil (put
tines in "travel" setting). Only after
you've become completely familiar with
the tiller should you begin using it in the
garden.
INITIAL OPERATION
Perform the following maintenanceduring
the first hours of new operation (see
"Maintenance" section in this manual and
in the Engine Owner's Manual).
1. Changeengine oil after first 2 hours of
new engine operation.
2. Checkfor loose or missing hardware
on unit. Tighten or replace as needed.
3. Checktension on forward drive belt
after first 2 hours of operation.
4. Checktransmission gear oil level after
first 2 hours of operation.
Reverse Clutch Control
(knobon backofbracket)
__---_FonNard
Clutch Bail
DepthRegulatorLever
Ii-Reverse Stake
Recoil
Figure 4-1
Wheel Drive Pin
(on eachwheel)
STARTINGAND STOPPINGTHE
ENGINE
Pre-StartChecklist
Make the following checks and perform
the following services before starting the
engine.
1. Readthe "Safety" and "Controls"
sections in this manual. Readthe
separate Engine Owner's Manual
provided by the engine manufacturer.
2. Checkthat the wheels are in the
WHEELDRIVEposition (wheel pins must
be through the wheel hubs and the wheel
shaft holes).
3. Check unit for loose or missing
hardware. Service as required.
4. Checkengine oil level. See Engine
Owner's Manual.
5. Checkthat all safety guards and
covers are in place.
6. Checkair cleaner and engine cooling
system. See Engine Owner's Manual.
7. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
8. Fillthe fuel tank with gasoline
according to the directions in the
separate Engine Owner's Manual. Follow
all instructions and safety rules carefully.
DANGER
GASOLINE
IS
HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE
AND
ITS
VAPORSARE EXPLOSIVE.
Followgasolinesafety rules in
this manual (see Section 1)
and in the separate Engine
Owner'sManual.
Failure to follow
gasoline
safety instructionscan result
in serious personal injury
and property damage.
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