Operation
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A
Pre-Start Inspection
1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts and
bolts are secure.
2. Check oil level in engine crankcase. See your engine
manual for procedure and specifications.
3. Inspect air cleaner for cleanliness. See your engine
manual for procedure.
4. Check the fuel supply. Fill the fuel tank no closer than 1
inch from top of tank to provide space for expansion. See
your engine manual for fuel recommendations.
5. Be sure spark plug wire is attached and spark plug is
tightened securely.
6. Examine underneath and around engine for signs of oil or
fuel leaks.
7. Inspect fuel hoses for tightness and fuel seepage.
8. Look for signs of engine damage.
9. Remove excessive debris from muffler area and recoil starter.
10. Remove any debris from tines and tine shafts.
11. Move the tiller to the area of operation.
12. Check position of wheels swing plate should be in the tilling
mode position.
13. Check drag bar position.
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT
IMPORTANT:
OIL. YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE.
B
Start the Engine
1. Press ON/OFF switch to ON position. (See Figure 10)
2. Push primer bulb 3 times. Wait 2 seconds between each push. (See Figure 8)
3. Place left hand on upper handle. (See Figure 9)
4. Grasp starter handle and pull out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. (See Figure 9)
5. Pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke until engine runs.
6. After engine starts running, move choke lever to the appropriate position.
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CAUTION
PLEASE DO NOT START YOUR TILLER UNTIL YOU HAVE
READ THE MANUAL THAT CAME WITH YOUR ENGINE, AND
THE SECTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TITLE CONTROLS, ADJUST-
MENTS AND SAFETY. IF YOU HAVE READ THESE, FOLLOW
THE STEPS bELOW TO START YOUR TILLER. ALWAYS PER-
FORM THIS PRE-START CHECkLIST bEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE.
WARNING
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMAbLE AND MUST bE HANDLED
WITH CARE. NEVER FILL THE TANk WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT
OR RUNNING. ALWAYS MOVE OUTDOORS TO FILL TANK.
DANGER
ALWAYS kEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF ROTATING MA-
CHINE PARTS.
Figure 8
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Figure 9