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IDLE SCREW
NARROW CULTIVATING
The two outer tines can be removed to give you a narrower
cultivating width. This width is approximately 6". This will
give you the ability to get between very closely spaced
plants. In order to do this, pull the hairpin out of the hole
in the outboard end of the tine shaft. Slide the tines off the
tine shaft and place a tine spacer, included with your tiller,
over the tine shaft. Secure the spacer with the hairpin
cotter in the outer hole.
THROTTLE CABLE INSPECTION (See Fig. 18)
Verify that the throttle trigger operates smoothly, releases
properly and the throttle cable is undamaged. If there is
visible damage, or if the throttle lever does not operate
smoothly or release properly, take your tiller to an
authorized service center.
THROTTLE
LEVER
Fig. 18
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 19)
With the engine shut off… locate the idle adjustment
screw as shown in the illustration.
NOTE: Illustration is a bottom view of the engine.
1. START THE ENGINE AND LET IT WARM UP. Do not
adjust carburetor when engine is cold.
If tines continue to rotate after throttle lever is released,
proceed as follows:
2. Turn the idle speed adjustment screw to the left
(counter-clockwise) until the tines stop rotating.
Fig. 19
DANGER!
NEVER TAMPER WITH ENGINE GOVERNOR
WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE
SPEED. OVER-SPEEDING ENGINE MAY INCREASE
THE DANGER OF PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL
VOID ENGINE WARRANTY. If you think the engine
governed high speed needs adjusting, contact your
nearby authorized Tecumseh Service Dealer, who has
the proper equipment and experience to make neces-
sary adjustments.
DANGER!
NEVER STORE UNIT WITH GASOLINE IN
THE TANK IN A BUILDING WHERE FUMES MAY
REACH AN OPEN FLAME OR SPARK.
BE SURE ENGINE HAS COOLED BEFORE
STORING IN ANY ENCLOSURE.
WHEN STORING FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME…
Drain the fuel from the tank and run the engine until it
stops. By clearing the carburetor you eliminate the pos-
sibility of varnish deposits that build up in the carburetor
when the fuel mixture is allowed to remain in the carbu-
retor and tank for a longer period of time. Also, remove
the spark plug and insert approximately on teaspoon of
oil (this may be the same oil as used in the fuel mix) di-
rectly into the cylinder. Pull the recoil rope/starter several
times to distribute the oil over the cylinder walls, then re-
place the spark plug. Cover the powerhead by wrapping
it with a plastic bag, etc., and store in a dry place. Some
owners prefer to hang the unit on the wall to reduce the
possibility of damage.
CLEARING THE TANK AND CARBURETOR OF FUEL
WHEN STORING WILL MAKE A SUBSTANTIAL DIF-
FERENCE IN STARTING THE ENGINE THE NEXT
TIME THE MACHINE IS USED!