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CAUTION:
Alcohol
blended
fuels
(called
gasohol
or using
ethanol
or methanol)
can
attract
moisture
which
leads to separa-
tion and formation
of acids
during
storage.
Acidic
gas can damage
the fuel system
of an engine
while
in storage.
To avoid
engine
problems,
the fuel system
should
be emptied
before
storage
of 30 days
or longer.
Drain the gas tank,
start the
engine
and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor
are empty.
Use fresh fuel
next season.
See Storage
Instructions
for
additional
information.
Never
use engine
or carburetor
cleaner
products
in the fuel
tank or permanent
damage
may occur.
TO START ENGINE
_ILCAUTION:
Keep tine control
in "OFF"
position
when
starting
engine.
When
starting
engine
for the first time or
if engine
has run out
of fuel, it will take
extra pulls of the recoil starter
to move fuel
from the tank to the engine.
1.
Make sure spark
plug wire is properly
connected.
2.
Place throttle
control
in "FAST"
posi-
tion.
3.
Move choke
control
to full "CHOKE"
position.
Grasp
recoil
starter
handle
with one hand and grasp
tiller handle
with other
hand.
Pull rope out slowly
until engine
reaches
start of compres-
sion cycle
(rope will pull slightly
harder
at this point).
4.
Pull recoil
starter
handle
quickly.
Do
not let starter
handle
snap back
against
starter.
Repeat
if necessary.
NOTE:
If engine
fires but does
not start,
move
choke
control
to half choke
posi-
tion.
Pull recoil
starter
handle
until engine
starts.
5.
When
engine
starts,
slowly
move
choke
control
to "RUN"
position
as
engine
warms
up.
NOTE:
A warm
engine
requires
less
choking
to start.
6.
Move throttle
control
to desired
running
position.
7.
Allow
engine
to warm
up for a few
minutes
before
engaging
tines.
NOTE:
If at a high altitude
(3000 feet)
or
in cold temperatures
(below
32°F),
the
carburetor
fuel mixture
may need to be
adjusted
for best engine
performance.
See "TO ADJUST
CARBURETOR"
in the
Service
and Adjustments
section
of this
manual.
NOTE:
If engine
does
not start, see trou-
bleshooting
points.
Spark
Choke'P_ _,
Contro,
Recoil Starter _
Plug
Throttle
Control
TILLING
HINTS
_I, CAUTION:
Until you are accustomed
to handling your tiller, start actual field
use with throttle in slow position (mid-way
between "FAST" and "IDLE").
• Tilling is digging into, turning over, and
breaking up packed soil before plant-
ing. Loose, unpacked
soil helps root
growth. Best tilling depth is 4" to 6". A
tiller will also clear the soil of unwanted
vegetation.
The decomposition
of this
vegetable
matter enriches the soil.
Depending
on the climate (rainfall and
wind), it may be advisable to till the soil
at the end of the growing season to
further condition the soil.
• Soil conditions are important for proper
tilling. Tines will not readily penetrate
dry, hard soil which may contribute to
excessive
bounce and difficult handling
of your tiller. Hard soil should be mois-
tened before tilling; however, extremely
wet soil will "ball-up" or clump during till-
ing. Wait until the soil is less wet in order
to achieve the best results. When tilling
in the fall, remove vines and long grass
to prevent them from wrapping around
the tine shaft and slowing your tilling
operation.
• You will find tilling much easier if you
leave a row untilled between passes.
Then go back between tilled rows.There
are two reasons for doing this. First,
wide turns are much easier to negoti-
ate than about-faces.
Second, the tiller
won't be pulling
itself, and you, toward
the row next to it.
• Do not lean on handle.
This takes
weight off the wheels and reduces
traction.
To get through a really tough
section of sod or hard ground, apply
upward pressure on handle or lower the
depth stake.
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