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_CAUTION:
Fill to within 1/2 inch of top
of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow
for fuel expansion. If gasoline is acciden-
tally spilled, move machine away from
area of spill. 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 gasoline
near an open flame.
TO START ENGINE
_CAUTION:
Keep drive control bar in
ISENGAGED"
position when starting
engine.
• Make sure spark plug wire is propedy
connected,
and fuel shut-off valve is
open.
• Move shift lever indicator to UN"
(neutral)
position.
• Place throttle control in =FAST" posi-
tion.
• 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).
• Pull recoil starter handle quickly.
Do
not let starter handle snap back
against starter.
Repeat if necessary.
• If engine fires but does not start, move
choke control to half choke position.
Pull recoil starter handle until engine
starts.
• When engine starts, slowly move
choke control to =RUN" position as
engine warms up.
NOTE:
A warm engine requires less
choking to start.
• Move throttle control to desired running
position.
• Allow engine to warm up for a few
minutes before engaging
tines,
NOTE:
If at a high altitude (above 3000
feet) or in cold temperatures
(below
32°F), the carburetor fuel mixture
may
need to be adjusted for best engine
performance.
See 9"O ADJUST
CARBU-
RETOR"
in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
NOTE:
If engine does not start, see
troubleshooting
points.
Choke Control
Fuel Shut-Off Valve
(Underneath Gas Tank)
To Open: Several Turns
Counterclockwise
Recoil Starter Handle
TILLING
HINTS
_aaCAUTION:
Until you are accustomed to
ndling 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
planting. Loose, unpacked
soil helps
root growth. Best tilling depth is 4" to 6".
A tiller will also clear the soil of un-
wanted 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
moistened
before tilling; however,
extremely
wet soil will =ball-up" or
clump during tilling. 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
negotiate than about-faces.
Second,
the tiller won't be pulling
itself, and
you, toward the row next to it.
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