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Figure 4-1
Section
4
Operation
WARNING
Before operating your
machine, carefully read and
understand all safety (Section
1), controls (Section 3) and
operating instructions (Section
4) in this Manual, in the
separate Engine Owner’s
Manual, and on the decals on
the machine.
Failure to follow these instruc-
tions can result in serious
personal injury.
INTRODUCTION
Read this Section of the manual thor-
oughly before you start the engine. Then,
take the time to familiarize yourself with
the basic operation of the tiller before
using it in the garden. Find an open, level
area and practice using the tiller controls
without the tines engaging the soil (put
tines in “travel” setting). Only after
you’ve become completely familiar with
the tiller should you begin using it in the
garden.
INITIAL OPERATION
Perform the following maintenance during
the first hours of new operation (see
“Maintenance” section in this manual and
in the Engine Owner’s Manual).
1. Change engine oil after first 2 hours of
new engine operation.
2. Check for loose or missing hardware
on unit. Tighten or replace as needed.
3. Check tension on forward drive belt
after first 2 hours of operation.
4. Check transmission gear oil level after
first 2 hours of operation.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE
ENGINE
Pre-Start Checklist
Make the following checks and perform
the following services before starting the
engine.
1. Read the “Safety” and “Controls”
sections in this manual. Read the
separate Engine Owner’s Manual
provided by the engine manufacturer.
2. Check that the wheels are in the
WHEEL DRIVE position (wheel pins must
be through the wheel hubs and the wheel
shaft holes).
3. Check unit for loose or missing
hardware. Service as required.
4. Check engine oil level. See Engine
Owner’s Manual.
5. Check that all safety guards and
covers are in place.
6. Check air cleaner and engine cooling
system. See Engine Owner’s Manual.
7. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
8. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline
according to the directions in the
separate Engine Owner’s Manual. Follow
all instructions and safety rules carefully.
Forward Clutch Bail
Depth Regulator Lever
Anti-Reverse Stake
Recoil Starter
Wheel Drive Pin
(on each wheel)
Reverse Clutch Control
(knob on back of bracket)
DANGER
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE AND ITS
VAPORS ARE EXPLOSIVE.
Follow gasoline safety rules in
this manual (see Section 1)
and in the separate Engine
Owner’s Manual.
Failure to follow gasoline
safety instructions can result
in serious personal injury
and property damage.