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TURNING
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Release the drive control bar°
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Move throttle control to "SLOW" position°
°
Place shift lever indicator in "F" (forward) position_
Tines will not turn°
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Lift handle to raise tines out of ground.
o
Swingthe
handle in the opposite direction you wish to
turn, being careful to keep feet and legs away from
tines.
o
When you have completed your turn-around, release
thedrivecontrolbarandlowerhandle
Placeshift lever
in "T"/ti! _ position and move throttle control to desired
speea. /o begin tilling, hold drive control bar against
the handle_
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The engine in your unit has been shipped, from the
factory, already filled with SAE 30 summer weight oil.
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With engine level, clean area around oil filler plug and
remove plug..
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Engine oil should be to point of overflowing.
For
approximate
capacity see
PRODUCT
SPECiFICA-
TIONS" on page 3 of this manual
All oil must meet
A,P.I. Service Classification SG..
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For cold weather operation you should change oil for
easier starting (See oil viscosity chart in the Customer
Responsibilities section of this manual).
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To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili-
ties section in this manual
OUTER
SiDE SHBELDS (See Fig. 11)
The front edges of the outer side shields are slotted so that
the shields can be raised for deep tilling and lowered for
shallow tilling to protect small plants from being buried.
Loosen nut "A" in slot and nut "B". Move shield to desired
position (both sides).
Retighten nuts.
TRANSPORTRNG
CAUTION:
Before lifting or transport-
ing, allow tiller engine and muffler
to
cool. Disconnectsparkplugwire.
Drain
gasoline
from fuel tank.
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Release the depth stake pin° Move the depth stake
down to the top hole for transporting the tiller. Place
depth stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in position.
This prevents tines from scuffing the ground°
o
Place shift lever indicator in "F" (forward) position for
transporting.
o
Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start
tiller movement.
Tines will not turn°
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Move throttle control to desired speed.
CAUTION:
Before operating
yourtiller
for the first time, study this section and
the "SAFETY
RULES" on page 2.
Always release drivecontrol
bar before
moving
shift
lever into another posi-
tion.
Don't back yourself into a solid ob-
struction
such as a tree, fence, etc.
BEFORE
STARTING
ENGINE
CHECK
ENGINE
OiL LEVEL (See Fig. 12)
IMPORTANT:
BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT
TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING
OiL OR FUEL. USE CLEAN SAE 30 OR 10W30 WEIGHT
OIL AND STORE IN APPROVED,
CLEAN, COVERED
CONTAINERS.
ALL OILS MUST MEET AoP.L SERVICE
CLASSIFICATION
SG_ USE CLEAN FILL FUNNELS..
OIL
IL
RLLER
PLUG
PLUG
FIG. 12
ADD GASOLINE
o
Fill fuel tank_
Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon
and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life.
IMPORTANT:
WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES
BELOW 32°F (o°C), USE FRESH,
CLEAN,
WINTER
GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD
WEATHER STARTING.
WARNING:
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation 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 stor-
age 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 Instruc-
tions for additional
information_
Never use engine or
carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur°
CAUTION:
Fill to within 112 inch of top
of fuel tank to prevent
spills and to
allow for fuel expansion.
If gasoline
is
accidentally
spilled,
move
machine
away from area of spiti. Avoid creating
any source of ignition until gasoline
vapors have disappeared.
Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil
or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gaso-
line near an open flame.
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