EarthQuake 3365PS - Manual (Page 9)

Operator’s Manual
Front Tine Tiller 3365 Series
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OPERATION
PRE-START INSPECTION
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 one 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.
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.
12. Turn fuel shutoff valve to the ON position if engine is equipped with
one. It’s located between tank and carburetor.
START-UP
For models 3365B, 3365CE, and 3365PS only.
The controls required to start and run the rototiller are located on the
engine and are marked CHOKE and THROTTLE.
For models 3365H only.
This unit is equipped with an On/Off switch located on the handlebar.
This switch must be in the ON position to start the engine. The Honda
engine is set to a fixed speed and does not have throttle controls.
A more detailed description of engine operation and all related
precautions and procedures can be found in the engine manufacturer’s
manual that accompanies each tiller.
COLD STARTS
1. Move choke lever to FULL choke position.
2. Move throttle lever to START. For the 3365H only, turn the On/Off
switch to the ON position (no throttle lever).
3. Pull starting rope out slowly one time and allow to return normally.
4. Pull starting rope out rapidly and allow rope to return normally.
5. When engine starts, gradually move choke lever to NO CHOKE
position and increase throttle speed.
NOTE: No throttle adjustment is needed on the 3365H due to its
fixed throttle speed. The engine does not have a throttle lever.
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 THE TANK.
TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS MAY
EXCEED 150° F. AVOID THESE AREAS.
DO NOT MOVE CHOKE CONTROL TO CHOKE TO STOP ENGINE.
BACKFIRE OR ENGINE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.
TO STOP THE ENGINE AT ANY TIME, MOVE THROTTLE CON-
TROL TO THE OFF POSITION. TO STOP TINES AT ANY TIME,
RELEASE DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVER TO THE NEUTRAL
POSITION.
ALWAYS RELEASE DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVER TO THE
NEUTRAL POSITION BEFORE ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF THE
REGULATOR LEVER.
IMPORTANT
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL. YOU
MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
PRACTICE OPERATING THE CONTROLS AND TILLER WITH
TINES OUT OF GROUND BEFORE BEGINNING TO TILL. IT
IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU KNOW HOW TO USE THE TILLER
PROPERLY, KEEP CONTROL AT ALL TIMES, STOP THE TINES
AND WHEELS FROM TURNING, AND STOP THE ENGINE IF
NECESSARY. IF YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW TO DO THESE
THINGS, READ THE CONTROLS AND SAFETY SECTIONS
BEFORE PROCEEDING.
CAUTION !
WARNING !
PLEASE DO NOT START YOUR TILLER UNTIL YOU HAVE
READ THE MANUAL THAT CAME WITH YOUR ENGINE AND
THE SECTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TITLED “CONTROLS AND
SAFETY.” ONCE YOU HAVE READ THESE, FOLLOW THE
APPROPRIATE STEPS TO START YOUR TILLER. ALWAYS
PERFORM THIS PRE-START CHECKLIST BEFORE STARTING
THE ENGINE.
RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE
Restarting an engine that is already warm from previous running does
not normally require the use of the choke.
1. Move throttle lever to START position. For the 3365H only, turn the
On/Off switch to the ON position (no throttle lever).
2. Pull starting rope out rapidly until engine starts. Allow rope to return
normally. Repeat until engine starts.
3. Adjust throttle speed to HIGH for best tiller action.
NOTE: No throttle adjustment is needed on the 3365H.