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OPERATION
TURNING
o
Release the drive control bar,,
°
Move throttle control to "SLOW" position.,
o
Place shift lever indicator in "F" (forward) position.,
Tines will not turn,,
•
Lift handle to raise tines out of ground.
o
Swing the handle in the opposite direction you wish to
turn, being careful to keep feet and legs away from
tines°
°
When you have completed your turn-around, release
the drive control barand lower handle_ Place shift lever
-_in-"T"(till) posffion andmove_throttle control_todesired - *-
speed° To begin tilling, hold drive control bar against
the handle.
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 12)
o
The engine in your tiller has been shipped, from the
factory, already filled with SAE 30 summer weight oil,
.
With engine level, clean area around oil filler plug and
remove plug_
•
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 SGo
°
For cold weather operation you should change oil for
easier starting (See oil viscosity chart in the Customer
Responsibilities section of this manual).
° - To_change_engineoilTseetheCustomer
Responsibili-
ties section in this manual.
OUTER SIDE SHIELDS
(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°
TO TRANSPORT
CAUTION:
Before lifting or transport-
ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to
cool. Disconnectsparkplugwire.
Drain
gasoline from fuel tank.
..........................................
ill
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AROUND THE YARD
o
Release the depth stake pin,, Move the depth stake
down to the top hole for transporting the tiller,, Place
depth stake pin in hofe ofdepth stake to lock in position,.
This prevents tines from scuffing the ground.
=
Place shift lever indicator in "F" (forward) position for
transporting°
°
Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start
tiller movement. Tines will not turn.,
.
Move throttle control to desired speed_
AROUND TOWN
•
Disconnect spark plug wire.
°
Drain fuel tank.
=
Transport in upright position to prevent oit leakage_
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
IMPORTANT:
BE VERY CAREFUL
NOT TO ALLOW DIRT
TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING
OR ADDING
OIL OR FUEL.
USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL AND STORE
IN APPROVED,
CLEAN, COVERED
CONTAINERS.
USE
CLEAN FILL FUNNELS.
OIL
OIL
FILLER
PLUG
PLUG
FIG. 12
ADD GASOLINE
°
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,i 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 untit the fuel lines and carburetor are
empty° Use fresh fuel next season, See Storage section
of this manual for additional information, Never use engine
orcarbu retor cTeanerproducts in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
A
CAUTION: Fill to within 112inch 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 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 gaso-
line near an open flame.
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