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SECTION CHECKLISTSECTION CHECKLIST
SECTION CHECKLISTSECTION CHECKLIST
SECTION CHECKLIST
Pre-Start Inspection
Starting and Stopping the Engine
Tilling
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1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts
and bolts are secure.
2. Check oil level in engine crankcase. See your engine
manual for procedure and specifications.
3. Inspect air cleaner for cleanliness. See your engine
manual for procedure.
4. Check the fuel supply. Fill the fuel tank no closer
than 1 inch from top of tank to provide space for
expansion. See your engine manual for fuel
recommendations.
5. Be sure spark plug wire is attached and spark plug is
tightened securely.
6. Check position of wheels and wheel lockouts.
7. Check depth regulator lever position.
CAUTION
Please do not start your tiller until you have read the
Manual that came with your engine, and the sections
in this manual titled Controls, Adjustments and Safety.
If you have read these, follow the steps below to start
your tiller. Always perform this pre-start checklist
before starting the engine.
CAUTION
Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled
with care. Never fill the tank when the engine is hot or
running. Always move outdoors to fill the tank.
CAUTION
Wheels must always be locked in the TILLING position
when engine is running. Do not operate the tiller with
the wheel lockouts unlocked. Always set the wheels
in tilling position before starting engine.
CAUTION
Always put the depth regulator lever in the transport
position before starting engine. Tines should clear the
ground.
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U MUST ADD ENGINE OILU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL
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Always keep hands and feet clear of rotating machine
parts.
Temperature of muffler and near by areas may exceed
150° F. Avoid these areas.
Do not move choke control to CHOKE to stop engine.
Backfire or engine damage may occur.
To stop the engine at any time, move throttle control
to the off position. To stop wheels and tines at any
time, release drive safety control levers to neutral
position.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION