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Operation
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Pre-Start Inspection
A
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. Check position of wheels and wheel lockouts.
7. Check depth regulator lever position.
8. Examine underneath and around engine for signs of oil or
fuel leaks.
9. Inspect fuel hoses for tightness and fuel seepage.
10. Look for signs of engine damage.
11. Remove excessive debris from muffler area and recoil
starter.
IMPORTANT:
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT
OIL. YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE.
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.
ALWAYS PUT DEPTH REGULATOR LEVER IN THE TRANS-
PORT POSITION bEFORE STARTING ENGINE. TINES SHOULD
CLEAR GROUND.
DANGER
ALWAYS kEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF ROTATING MA-
CHINE PARTS.
Start the Engine
B
1. Move the choke lever to “CHOkE” position. (Figure 8)
2. Grasp starter handle and pull out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. (Figure 9)
3. Pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke until engine runs.
4. After engine starts running, move choke lever to the appropriate position
Figure 8
Figure 9