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Beforeoperating your machine, carefully
read and understand all safety (Section
1), controls (Section 3) and operating
instructions (Section 4) in this Manual,
in the separate Engine Owner'sManual,
and on the decals on the machine.
Failure to follow these instructionscan
result in seriouspersonal injury.
INTRODUCTION
Readthis Section of the manual thor-
oughly before you start the engine. Then,
take time to familiarize yourself with the
basic operation of the tiller before using it.
Find an open, levelarea and practice using
the tiller controls without engaging the
tines in the soil (put tines in "travel"
setting). Only after you've become com-
pletely familiar with the tiller should you
begin using it in the garden.
BREAK-IN OPERATION
Perform the following maintenanceduring
the first hours of new operation (see
Section 5: Maintenanceand the mainte-
nancesection of the Engine Owner's
Manual).
1. Changemotor oil after first 2 hours of
new engine operation.
2. Checkfor loose or missing hardware
on unit. Tighten or replace as needed.
3. Checktension on forward drive belt
after first 2 hours of operation,
4. Checktransmission gear oil level after
first 2 hours of operation,
STARTING AND STOPPING ENGINE
The following steps describe how to start
and stop the engine, Do not engage the
tines or wheels until you have read all of
the operating instructionsin this Section.
Also review the safety rules in Section1:
Safetyand the tiller and engine controls
informationin Section3: Featuresand
Controls.
Pre-Start Checklist
Do the following before starting the
engine.
1. Checkunit for loose or missing hard-
ware. Service as required.
2. Checkmotor oil level. See Engine
Owner's Manual.
Operation
Throttle Lever_
ReverseClutchControl
fWheel
Gear Lever
Recoil
Starter
ForwardClutchLever
DepthRegulatorLever
Figure 4.1
3. Checkthat all safety guards and covers
are in place.
4. Checkair cleanerand engine cooling
system. See Engine Owner's Manual=
5. Select a forward belt speed range (see
ChangingBelt Speed Ranges in this
Section)=
GASOLINEIS HIGHLY FLAMMABLEAND
ITS VAPORSARE EXPLOSIVE.
Followgasolinesafetyrules in this manual
(see Section1) and in the separateEngine
Owner'sManual.
Failure to follow gasoline safety instruc-
tions can result in serious personal
injuryand propertydamage.
To help prevent serious personal injury
or damage to equipment:
• Before starting engine, put Wheel Gear
LeverintoENGAGE position.
• Beforestarting engine,put ForwardClutch
Levers and Reverse ClutchControl into
neutral (disengaged) positions by releas-
ingcontrols.
• Never run engine indoors or in an
enclosed,poorlyventilated area. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless anddeadlygas.
• Avoid engine muffler and nearby areas.
Temperatures in theseareas may exceed
150OF.
6. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline accord-
ing to the directions in the separate Engine
Owner's Manual. Follow all instructions
and safety rules carefully.
7. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
Starting the Engine
1. Completethe Pre-Start Checklist.
2. Put the Wheel Gear Lever (Figure 4-1)
into the ENGAGE position.
3. Put the Depth Regulator Lever into the
"travel" position (lever all the way down)
so that the tines are clear of the ground.
4. Releaseall controls on the tiller.
Keep away from rotatingtines. Rotating
tines will cause injury.
5. If the engine is equipped with a fuel
shutoff valve, turn the valve to the open
position, as instructed in the separate
EngineOwner's Manual.
6. Move the EngineThrottle Lever into the
STARTposition.
7. Choke or prime the engine as instructed
in the separate EngineOwner's Manual.
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