To Start Engine; Tilling Hints - Craftsman 917.299881 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 13)
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• Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected, and
fuel shut-off valve is open.
• Move shift lever' indicator to "N" (neutral) position°
° Place throttle control in "FAST" position.
• With engine fully choked, grasp recoil starter handle
with one hand and grasp tiller handle with other hand_
Pu'iJ_r0pe out slowly un_[_n_5_-S-st-_.rt df-50r_-- . ...
pression 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
in half choked position.
• 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
"TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjust-
ments section of this manual.
SHUT-OFF VALVE
(UNDERNEATH GAS TANK)
PLUG
CHOKE
,CONTROL
RECOIL STARTER HANDLE
TILLING HINTS
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CAUTION: Until you are accustomed to
handling your tiller, start actual field
use with throttle in slow position.
• 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'
wil! 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
..... -seasor_toofurtheroeondition-thesoil.. •
• For'easier handling of your tiller, leave about 8 inches
of untilled soil between the first and second tilling
passes_ The third pass will be between the fhst and
second (See Fig. t4).
• Soil conditions are importantfor'proper tilling. Tines will
not readily penetrate dry, hard soil which may contrib-
ute 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 fal!, remove
vines and long grass to prevent them from wrapping
around the tine shaft and slowing your tilling operation.
- 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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FIG. 14
FIG. 13
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