DR Power Mini Tiller Roto-Hog (November 2008 - December 2014 ) - Manual (Page 11)

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Chapter 3: Operating Your DR ROTO-HOG Mini Tiller
This chapter covers the procedures for starting and stopping your new DR ROTO-HOG Mini Tiller and discusses basic
operation features.
Before Starting the Engine
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Remove all long vegetation from the site. Long vegetation will wrap around the Tines and cause poor performance.
Remove any built up debris from the Tines.
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Remove any debris from the Air Cleaner Holes and around the Fuel Tank Cap for proper airflow.
Manual Starting
NOTE: You may use this starting method even though the DR ROTO-HOG Mini Tiller is equipped with Electric Starting; however,
make sure the Key is in the ON position.
Cold Engine Start:
1. The DR ROTO-HOG Mini Tiller is equipped with a manual venting Fuel Cap. Before starting the Engine, make sure that
Fuel Tank Cap is on tight and then turn the screw in the top of the Fuel Tank Cap (Figure 1 on page 7) 2 to 3 turns
counterclockwise to its venting position. DO NOT turn the screw to the point that it stops (4 to 5 turns).
2. When starting a cold Engine, push the Choke Lever to the RUN position (Figure 1 on page 7).
3. Push the Primer Bulb in (Figure 1 on page 7) and then release until it returns to its original position. Repeat this process
until the Primer Hose is full of fuel.
4. Move the Choke Lever all the way to the CHOKE position and make sure the Key Switch is in the ON position.
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Make sure the machine is in a stable position before pulling the starter rope.
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The starter rope can cause an unanticipated jerk towards the Engine. Please follow these instructions to avoid injury.
5. Standing between the Handlebars, squeeze the Throttle Lever with your right hand and push down on the Handlebar lifting
the Tines off the ground (Figure 5). Grasp the Recoil Starter Handle (Figure 5) with your left hand and slowly pull until you
feel resistance, then pull the cord with a smooth accelerating motion to start the Engine. Do not let the Starter Handle snap
back against the Engine. One or two pulls usually starts the DR ROTO-HOG Mini Tiller.
NOTE: If the Engine fails to start after 5-6 pulls, push the Primer
Bulb 1 more time and pull the Starter Rope again.
6. After the Engine starts, release the Throttle Lever and
move your left hand to the Handlebar position for
stability. Slowly push the Choke Lever to the half choke
position with your right hand until the Engine starts to
run smoother and then all the way to the RUN position.
7. Squeeze the Throttle to the desired speed. For the best
Engine performance, you should operate the Engine at
full Throttle and avoid letting the Engine idle for an
extended time.
Warm Engine Start:
1. Make sure the Key Switch is in the ON position.
2. Continue with step 5 & 7 for a Cold Engine Start.