Poulan PPRT5C - Manual (Page 11)

OPERATION
TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 13)
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CAyTiOf^: Keep the tine control in
"OFF” position when starting engine.
® Make sure spark plug wire is properly cormecied.
® Move shift lever indicaior to “N” (neutral) position.
• Place throttle control in “FAST position.
• Place choke control in “CHOKE” position if the engine
is cold. A warm engine may not require choking to start.
• Grasp starter handle with one hand and grasp the tiller
with other hand. Pul! rope out slowly until engine
reaches
start of compression cycle (rope will pull
slightly harder at this point).
• Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep
a firm grip on starter handle and let rope rewind slowly.
Do not let starter handle snap back against starter.
• When engine starts, slowly move choke control on
engine halfway between “CHOKE” and “RUN” posi­
tions and then to “RUN” position as engine warms up.
• 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 (above 3000 feet/915 m) or in
cold temperatures (below 32°F/0°C), the carburetor fuel
mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine perfor­
mance. See engine manual packed with your unit.
TILLING HINTS
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CAUTION: Until you are accustomed to
handling your tiller, start actual field
use with throttle in slow position (mid­
way between “FAST” and “IDLE”).
Tilling is digging Into, turning over, and breaking up
packed
soil before planting. Loose, unpacked soil
helps root growth. Best tilling depth is 4” to 6" (1015
cm). A tilier will also clear the soil of unwanted
vegetation. The decomposition of this vegetable mat­
ter enriches the soil. Depending on the climate (rainfall
and wind), It may be advisable to till the soil at the end
of the growing season to further condition the soil.
Soil conditions are important for proper tilling. Tines will
not readily penetrate dry, hard soil which may contrib­
ute to excessive bounce and difficult handling of
your
tiller. Hard soil should be moistened before tilling;
however, extremely wet soil will “ball-up” or clump
during tilling. Wait until the soil is less wet in order to
achieve the best results. When tilling in the fall, remove
vines and long grass to prevent them from wrapping
around the tine snaft and slowing your tilling operation.
For easier handling of your tiller, leave about 8 inches
(20 cm) of untilled soil between the first and second
tilling passes. The third pass will be between the first
and second (See Fig. 14).
Do not lean on handle. This takes weight off the wheels
and reduces traction. To get through a really tough
section of sod or hard ground, apply upward pressure
on handle or lower the depth stake.
TINE SHEAS PmS
The tine assemblies on your tiller are secured to the tins
shaft
with shear pins (See ‘TINE REPLACEMENT in thi
Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
If the tiller is unusually overloaded or jammed, the shea
pins are designed to break before internal damage occur;
to the transmission.
• If shear pin(s) break, replace only with those recom
mended by the manufacturer of your tiller.
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