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OPERATION
TO TRANSPORT
CAUTION:
Before lifting or transport=
ing, allow tiller engine and muffler
to
cool. Disconnect sparkplug wire. Drain
gasoline from fuel tank.
AROUND THE YARD
*
Tip depth stake forward until it is held by the stake
spring.
,
Push tiller handles down, raising tines off the ground.
Push or pull tiller to desired location.
AROUND TOWN
,
Disconnect spark plug wire.
,
Drain fuel tank.
,
Transport in upright position to prevent oil leakage.
BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE
iMPORTANT:
BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DiRT TO
ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING OiL OR
FUEL. USECLEAN OILAND FUELAND STORE iN APPROVED,
CLEAN,COVEREDCONTAINERS. USECLEAN FiLL FUNNELS.
FILL ENGINE
WITH OIL (See Fig. 7)
•
With engine level, remove engine oil filler plug.
Fill engine with oil to point of overflowing.
For approxi-
mate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on
page 3 of this manual.
Tilt tiller back on its wheels and then re-level.
•
With engine level, refill to point of overflowing if neces-
sary. Replace oil filler plug.
For cold weather operation you should change oil for
easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the
Maintenance section of this manual).
To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section of
this manual.
OIL FILLER
OIL LEVEL
Fig. 7
ADD GASOLINE
*
Fill to within 1/2 inch of top of fuel tank to prevent
spills and to allow for fuel expansion. Do not overfill.
Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a
minimum of 87 octane.
(Use of leaded gasoline will
increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce
valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel
in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure
fuel freshness.
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CAUTION:
Fill to within 1/2" of top of
fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow
for fuel expansion,
if gasoline is ac=
cidentally spilled, move machine away
from area of spill, Avoid creating any
source of ignition until gasoline vapors
have disappeared.
Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not
store, spill or use gasoline
near an
open flame.
IMPORTANT:
WHEN OPERATING iN TEMPERATURES BELOW
32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO
HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING.
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gaso=
hol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and forma=
tion 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 sea-
son.
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
(See Fig. 8)
l
CAUTION:
Keep tine control in "OFF"
position when starting engine.
l
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.
•
Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected.
Place throttle control in "FAST" position.
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 compression
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 (3000 feet) or in cold tempera-
tures (below 32°F/0°C), the carburetor fuel mixturemay
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, seetroubleshooting
points.
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