Tanaka TS-720 - Manual (Page 7)

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Owner’s Manual
TS-720 E-Z Tiller™
Operating Instructions
1. Fuel
Fuel for this engine requires a mix of leaded or unleaded gasoline and 2 cycle
engine oil. Never operate the E-Z Tiller with unmixed or straight gasoline as it will
cause rapid and permanent damage to the engine. Mix your gasoline with a high
quality 2-cycle oil that is made to mix at one specific ratio of 50:1. We recommend
that you select a 2 cycle oil that meets or exceeds BIA requirements.
CAUTION- Do not use gasohol or gasoline that contains alcohol. Always
use fresh gasoline. Never attempt to mix the gasoline and oil in the fuel
tank of the engine. Always mix your gasoline in a clean gasoline
container. Once mixed, shake the container vigorously so the oil mixes
with the gasoline.
2. Operating Controls
NOTE. Fig. 11 shows the location of the operating controls of your
Excel E-Z Tiger. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you
become familiar with their functions before using the machine.
WARNING- KEEP ARMS AND LEGS AWAY FROM ROTATING
TINES. ROTATING TINES CAN CAUSE INJURY.
a. (FIG. 11) Throttle lever (1) controls the engine speed and tine
rotation. Your E-Z Tiger is equipped with a centrifugal clutch that
engages the tine drive system when the engine speed is increased.
When the throttle lever is released, the engine speed slows down, and
the tines will automatically stop.
b. (FIG. 11A) Stop switch (2) has two positions, one allowing the engine
to run, the other shutting it off immediately.
c. (FIG. 11A) Start button (3) is used to activate the built-in starter
motor, which starts the engine.
d. (FIG. 11B) Priming bulb (4), when pressed, delivers fuel from the
tank to the carburetor. Use priming bulb for cold starts or if engine ever
runs completely our of fuel.
e. (FIG. IIB) Fuel injection button (5) forces fuel from the carburetor to
the combustion chamber for cold starts. Used after carburetor is
primed.