DR Power Mini Tiller Roto-Hog (January 2015 - Present) - Manual (Page 12)

12 DR ®
ROTO-HOG™ Mini Tiller
2. Prime unit by pushing the primer bulb until primer hose is filled with gas.
Note: When using the primer bulb, allow the bulb to return completely to its original position between pushes.
3. Push ON/OFF switch on the right side handlebar to the ON position.
4. Hold handle bar firmly. Grasp starter handle and pull out slowly until it pulls slightly harder. Without letting starter
handle retract, pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let it return to its original position slowly. Repeat this step every
time the starter rope is pulled until unit fires or runs.
Note: If engine fails to start after 5-6 pulls, push primer 1 time and pull starter rope again.
5. After engine starts running, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE position until unit runs smoothly.
Note: Half choke is defined when the choke lever is between CHOKE and RUN positions (Figure 6).
6. Move choke lever to RUN position and squeeze throttle to desired speed (Figure 6).
Note: Run at full throttle when possible. Do not let unit idle for extended periods of time.
WARM ENGINE START:
1. Move choke lever to CHOKE position (Figure 6).
2. Continue with Step 3 of Cold Engine Starting.
HOT ENGINE START:
1. Begin with Step 3 of Cold Engine Starting.
2. If engine does not fire, refer to Step 1 of Warm Engine Starting.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. To stop engine, push ON/OFF switch on the right side handlebar to the OFF position.
Never stop the Engine by moving the Choke Lever to the CHOKE position. This could cause an Engine backfire resulting
in Engine damage.