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OPERATOR' S MANUAL Novus Performance Products LLC, Tel:800-409-7802 Email:support@novuspowerequipment.com...
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◇This manual covers instruction for operation and maintenance of NV FTG. ◇Novus may revise this manual without prior notice. ◇No part of this manual may be reproduced without written consent. ◇This manual should be considered a part of the tiller and should be transferred along with it when resold.
■CONTENTS Safety Information Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided important safety information in the manual and on the machine itself. 1.Safety Precautions and Warnings Please read them carefully. 2.Main Specification and Structure 1.Specification Sheet Safety information alerts you to potential hazards that could harm you or others.
f ) Stop the engine when doing the following works: leaving machine, cleaning 1. Safety Precautions and Warnings knives, repairing, adjusting and inspecting. ◆1.Training g) When no people is operating the tiller, the engine must be stopped, the tiller a ) Carefully learn the manual, be familiar with proper use of the machine. placed in neutral gear, and clutch released.
Notice Don't start engine without an air filter, which can accelerate engine 5. Operation wear. Before the tiller leaves the factory,we have made routine adjustments. But ◆2. Tiller condition adjustment before using machine, you should check,adjust and make machine in better working condition.
Notice If the clutch cable is not properly adjusted, it will affect the operation of the tiller. ◎If necessary, start engine to check if the clutch can work properly. ◆3.Tilling Work Precautions !Notice ◇3.1 When working, you should pay attention to the working condition of all parts, check if they are well connected.
7. Engine Operation ◇2.2 Flameout switch adjustment ◆1.Start steps Before start engine, clutch rod must be released. ① Connect flameout switch with engine flameout wire. ◇1.1 Turn the choke handle to the "CLOSE" position. ②Turn flameout switch to OFF, then the engine will stop immediately. ◇1.2 Adjust the fuel valve from low speed to high speed, about 2/3 position.
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◇1.4 Pull the starter grip slowly until feel the resistance, then pull it fast. High speed Low speed ◇1.5 If starting engine by choke handle on CLOSE position, when engine is hot, you should turn the choke handle on OPEN position. ◇2.3 Close the engine switch.
◆3.Tiller maintenance time table (The marked V indicates what should be done). 8. Maintenance Every 1st month 3rd months Every Half load Time Every It is inevitable that the tiller has problems after working due to variations in load, year or work 8 or every or every 150...
◇4.7 Take out and use the engine !Warning 4.7.1 Use methods as mentioned earlier to check engine. Don’t use water to wash the engine! Otherwise water may enter into air filter and muffler, and then cause the engine to broke. 4.7.2 If all gasoline evaporates, add new gasoline.
◆2.Tiller Troubleshooting Sheet 9. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Reason Clutch doesn’t work or Belt is too tight Adjust engine position, make ◆1.Engine Troubleshooting cannot work well belt more loose Belt is tight when tension pulley is When the recoil starter can't start the engine. Adjust clutch cable, make already loose.
10. Tiller Wearing Parts List Name Affiliated components Handle bar comp Clutch cable Handle bar comp Flameout switch Handle bar comp Rubber handle Refer to engine manual Engine wearing parts 11. Accessories List Usage Name Pair Note Unit 4 pcs 3 groups knives Tilling Piece Standard...
Novus Performance Products LLC certifies that Novus Products are fit for ordinary purposes for which a product of this type is used. Novus Performance Products LLC however, limits the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness in duration to a period of two (2) years in consumer use, ninety (90) days for any other use.
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