EarthQuake 6015V - Manual (Page 6)

Operator’s Manual
6015 Series CRT Rototiller
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OPERATION SAFETY RULES
• Never operate the tiller without guards, covers and hoods in
place.
• Never start the engine or operate the tiller with the wheels
in the free-wheel position. Make sure the wheel lock pins
are engaged through the wheel hubs and wheel axle. The
wheels act as a brake to keep the tiller at a controlled speed.
Disengage wheel lock pins to permit free-wheeling only when
engine is stopped.
• Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating parts. Keep
clear of tiller tines at all times.
• Tines and wheels rotate when the drive safety control lever is
pulled toward the handle bar (FORWARD position). Releasing
the drive safety control lever to the NEUTRAL position stops
the wheels and tines. If the unit does not stop when the lever
is in the NEUTRAL position an adjustment of the drive control
linkage, the belt alignment or the belt guides is required.
• Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel
drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the
wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the tiller for
any damage and repair the damage before restarting and
operating the tiller.
• If vegetation clogs the tines STOP THE ENGINE AND
DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE before removing
vegetation by hand.
• Engine muffler will be hot from operation. Do not touch it
with bare skin or a severe burn may result.
• If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine
and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a
warning of trouble.
• Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are deadly.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to till
too deep at too fast a rate.
• Never allow bystanders near the unit.
• Use only attachments and accessories approved by the
manufacturer of the tiller.
• Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light.
• Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may catch in
the ground and propel the tiller backward. If this occurs, let
go of the handle bars and do not restrain the machine.
• Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine
unattended. Disengage all control levers, stop the engine,
wait for all moving parts to stop and make certain guards and
shields are in place.
• When leaving the operating position for any reason:
- shut off the engine.
- wait for all moving parts to stop.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Keep machine, attachments and accessories in safe working
condition.
• Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts and other bolts
at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
• To prevent accidental starting, always disconnect and secure
the spark plug wire from the spark plug before performing
tiller maintenance.
• Never run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are deadly.
• Always allow muffler to cool before filling fuel tank.
• Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank inside of a
closed building where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any building.
• Always refer to the operator’s guide instructions for important
details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended period.
• Add a fuel stabilizer to gas tank and run for 10-15 minutes to
prevent fuel from gumming up during an extended storage
period.
• Storing outdoor power equipment inside or using a cover
to protect against water and sunlight has been proven to
minimize maintenance costs and prolong the life of the
machine.
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IMPORTANT
THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF YOUR
ROTOTILLER ARE DETERMINED FROM
THE OPERATING POSITION AS YOU FACE
THE DIRECTION OF FORWARD TRAVEL.
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY
WITHOUT OIL. YOU MUST ADD ENGINE
OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
IMPORTANT
NEVER START THE ENGINE OR OPERATE THE TILLER
WITH THE WHEELS IN THE FREE-WHEEL POSITION.
MAKE SURE THE WHEEL LOCK PINS ARE ENGAGED
THROUGH THE WHEEL HUBS AND WHEEL AXLE. THE
WHEELS ACT AS A BRAKE TO KEEP THE TILLER AT A
CONTROLLED SPEED. DISENGAGE WHEEL LOCK PINS
TO PERMIT FREE-WHEELING ONLY WHEN ENGINE IS
STOPPED.