Husqvarna 917.29939 - Manual (Page 8)

OPERATION
TO TRANSPORT
CAUTION: Before lifting ortransporting,
allow tiller engine and muffler to cool.
Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain
gasoline from fuel tank.
AROUND THE YARD
• 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,
AROUND TOWN
• 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 approx­
imate 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 nec­
essary, Replace oil filler plug,
• For cold weather operation you should change oil for
easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the
Maintenance section of this manual),
• To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section of
this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill.
Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a
minimum of 87 octane, (Use of leaded gasoline will
increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce
valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel
in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure
fuel freshness.
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CAUTION: Fill to within 1/2 Inch of top
of fuel tankto prevent spills and toallow
for fuel expansion. If gasoline is ac­
cidentally spilled, move machine away
from area of spill. Avoid creating any
source of ignition until gasolinevapors
have disappeared.
Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not
store, spill or use gasoline near an
open flame.
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW
32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE
TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING.
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called
gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can at­
tract 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 Storage Instructions for additional
Information. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products In the fuel tank or permanent
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TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8)
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CAUTION: Keep tine control In
position when starting engine. OFF’
When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run
out of fuei, it wiii take extra puiis of the recoii starter to
move fuei from the tank to the engine,
•
Make sure spark piug wire is properiy connected,
• Piace throttie controi in “FAST” position,
• Move choke controi to fuii “CHOKE” position. Grasp
recoii starter handle with one hand and grasp tiller
handle with other hand. Pull rope out slowly until en­
gine 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 neces­
sary,
• 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.