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OPERATION

TO TRANSPORT

CAUTION: Before lifting or transport

ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to

cool. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain

gasoline from fue! tank.

AROUNDTHEYARD

® 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.

AROUNDTOWN

• 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. USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL AND STORE

IN APPROVED, CLEAN, COVERED CONTAINERS. USE

CLEAN 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

Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

• Tochange engine oil, see the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual.

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 (0°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. 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 season. See the Storage section of this manual for

additional information. Never use engine or carburetor

cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may

occur.

CAUTION: Fill to within 1/2" (1.3 cm) 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.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8)

CAUTION; Keep tine control in “OFF’

position when starting engine.

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 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 Adjustments section of

this manual.

NOTE: If engine does not start, see troubleshooting points.

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