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ForwardClutch _,
ControlLever
Before operating your machine, care-
fully read and understand aii 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.
Failureto follow these instructionscan
result inseriouspersonalinjury.
INTRODUCTION
Readthis Section of the manualthor-
oughly beforeyou start the engine. Then,
take thetime to familiarize yourself with
the basic operation of thetiller before
using it in the garden.
Findan open,levelareaand practice
usingthe tiller controls without the tines
engaging the soil (put tines in "travel"
setting). Onlyafter you've becomecom-
pletelyfamiliar with the tiller should you
begin using it in the garden.
BREAK+INOPERATION
Perform thefollowing maintenanceafter
the first two hours of newoperation (see
"Maintenance" in this manualand the
EngineOwner'sManual).
1. Changeengineoil.
2. Checkfor looseor missing hardware
on unit. Tighten or replaceas needed.
3. Checktransmission gear oil level.
4. Checktension onforward clutch belt.
HandlebarHeight
AdjustmentScrew
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ForwardClutch
ControlLever
RegulatorLever
EngineThrottle
ControlLever
Figure4-1: Locationofmaintillercontrols.
STARTINGANDSTOPPING
THE ENGINE
To help preventserious personal injury
ordamageto equipment:
• Before starting engine, put Wheel
GearLever in ENGAGEposition.
• Before starting engine, put Forward
Clutch Control levers and Reverse
Clutch Controlin neutral (disengaged)
positionsbyreleasingcontrols.
• Never run engine indoors or in
enclosed, poorly ventilated areas.
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly
gas.
• Avoid engine muffler and nearby
areas. Temperatures in these areas
may exceed150OF.
PRE-START CHECKLIST:
Makethe following checksand perform
thefollowing services before starting the
engine.
1. ReadSections1 and 3 in this Manual.
Readthe separateEngineOwner's
Manual.
2. Checkunit for looseor missing hard-
ware. Serviceas required.
3. Checkengineoil level. See Engine
Owner's Manual.
4. Checkthat all safety guards and
coversare in place.
5. Checkair cleanerand enginecooling
system. SeeEngineOwner's Manual.
6. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
GASOLINEIS HIGHLY FLAMMABLEAND
ITSVAPORSAREEXPLOSIVE.
Follow gasoline safety rules in this
manual(see Section1) and in the sepa-
rate EngineOwner'sManual.
Failureto follow gasolinesafetyinstruc-
tions can result in serious personal
injuryandpropertydamage_
7. Fillthe fuel tank with gasolineaccord-
ing to the directions in the separate
EngineOwner's Manual. Follow all
instructions and safety rules carefully.