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OPERATION
PRE-START PREPARATION
Before starting the engine, perform the following checks and
services:
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
• Put the engine On-Off switch in the OFF position.
• Check that all wires and cables are properly and securely con-
nected. It is very important that the three plastic cable ties (J,
Figure 5) be positioned as shown. The control cables must
not be kinked or jammed in the handlebar.
• Adjust handlebar height to desired position (see Assembly
Section).
• Check hardware for tightness.
• Add the correct fuel mixture (see Assembly Section).
• Adjust the tilling depth as follows:
a. Loosen tilling depth adjustment knob (A, Fig. 7).
b. Move wheel bracket (B, Figure 7) up in relation to the
height adjustment bar (C). Moving the bracket upward
results in shallower tilling, which is recommended for ini-
tial use. IMPORTANT: Do not move the wheel bracket
any higher than the top of the adjustment bar.
c. Retighten the depth adjustment knob.
• Reconnect the spark plug wire.
Stopping the Engine
To stop the engine, move the engine On-Off Switch to the OFF
position.
Starting the Engine
Move the engine On-Off Switch to the ON position. Then, deter-
mine which of the next three starting conditions to use:
Priming When First Time Starting:
Use this priming method to start a new engine for the first time,
or after running out of gas, or after extended storage. Use
thumb and forefinger to squeeze the side of the primer bulb that
is in line with the light colored rib on the primer body, as shown
in Figure 6 (High-Volume Priming Position). Squeeze the
primer bulb six (6) times. This process removes air from the
priming system. As fuel enters the priming system, the priming
action will feel more firm.
Figure 7
A
B
C
Figure 6: Fuel primer bulb.
High-Volume
Priming Position
Standard-Volume
Priming Position
STOPPING AND STARTING THE ENGINE
Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive.
Follow these safety practices to prevent injury from fire or
explosion:
• Never fill fuel tank when the engine is running or when it is
still hot from operation. Allow the engine and muffler to
cool before refueling.
• Do not allow open flames, sparks, matches, or smoking in
fueling area.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
• Wipe up any spills and move tiller away from fumes before
starting engine.
• Use only an approved fuel container and lock it safely away
from children.
• Store fuel and machine in a well-ventilated area. Do not
store fuel or equipment in an area where fuel vapors could
reach an open flame or spark, or an ignition source (such
as hot water heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves,
electric motors, etc.).
• Allow engine to cool before storing machine.
DANGER
Do not squeeze Engine Throttle Lever while starting the
engine.
Tines may propel the machine forward if the engine speed is
advanced from idle. Failure to comply can result in personal
injury or property damage.
WARNING