DR Power Mini Tiller Roto-Hog (November 2008 - December 2014 ) - Manual (Page 12)

12 DR ® ROTO-HOG™ Mini Tiller
Electric Starting
1. Refer to the Manual Starting section for CHOKE settings and Priming depending on Engine temperature.
2. 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 on page 11).
3. Turn the Ignition Key (Figure 1 on page 7) with your left hand all the way clockwise until the Engine starts, then release.
The Key will snap back to the ON position and the Engine will continue to run.
4. After the Engine starts, release the Throttle Lever and move your left hand to the Handlebar position for stability.
Slowly adjust the Choke Lever as required with your right hand until the Engine starts to run smoother and then all the
way to the ON position. For the best Engine performance, you should operate the Engine at full Throttle and avoid
letting the Engine idle for an extended time.
Stopping the Engine
Turn the Ignition Key to the OFF position.
NOTE: After using the Tiller and before transporting or storage, firmly tighten the Fuel Tank Cap Vent clockwise.
Never stop the Engine by moving the Choke Lever to the CHOKE position. This could cause an Engine backfire resulting in
Engine damage.
Operating Procedures
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The Tines Drive Clutch will transfer maximum power after about two (2) hours of normal operation. During this break-in
period, Clutch slippage may occur and is normal.
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The Tines should not rotate when the Engine is idling; if they do, contact us at www.DRpower.com for instructions.
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Use the DR ROTO-HOG Mini Tiller without placing excessive body weight on the machine. The unit operates most
efficiently with the weight of the machine itself.
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Use common sense when using the machine. Learn to recognize the change in sounds when it is overloaded. Turn off the
Engine immediately if the machine becomes jammed to prevent damage to the drive system.
Handling and Transporting
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Never lift the machine while the Engine is running.
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If fuel is present in the Tank, tighten the Fuel Tank Cap Venting Screw and transport in an open vehicle in an upright
position.
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If you must use an enclosed vehicle for transportation, remove the fuel into an approved container; do not siphon
fuel by mouth.
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Run the Engine to use up any fuel remaining in the Engine and tighten the Fuel Tank Cap Venting Screw.