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ForwardClutch
ControlLever
Wheel GearLever
Before operating your machine, care-
fully 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.
Failureto follow these instructionscan
resultin seriouspersonalinjury.
INTRODUCTION
Readthis Section ofthe manualthor-
oughly beforeyou start the engine. Then,
takethe time 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
engagingthe soil (put tines in "travel"
setting). Onlyafter you've becomecom-
pletelyfamiliar with the tiller should you
begin using it in the garden.
BREAK-IN OPERATION
Perform thefollowing maintenanceafter
thefirst two hours of newoperation (see
"Maintenance" in this manualand the
EngineOwner's Manual).
1. Changeengine oil.
2. Checkfor looseor missing hardware
on unit. Tighten or replaceas needed.
3. Checktransmission gear oil level.
4. Checktension on forward clutch belt.
HandlebarHeight
AdjustmentScrew
,ill!iih,
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ForwardClutch
ControlLever
DepthRegulatorLever
EngineThrottle
ControlLever
Figure4-1: Locationofmain tiller controls.
STARTINGANDSTOPPING
THE ENGINE
To help prevent serious personal injury
or damageto equipment:
*Before starting engine, put Wheel
GearLever in ENGAGEposition.
* Before starting engine, put Forward
Clutch Control levers and Reverse
ClutchControl in 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
the following services before starting the
engine.
1. ReadSections 1 and 3 in this Manual.
Readthe separateEngineOwner's
Manual.
2. Checkunit for loose or missing hard-
ware. Serviceas required.
3. Checkengine oil level. SeeEngine
Owner's Manual.
4. Checkthat all safety guards and
coversare in place.
5. Checkair cleanerand enginecooling
system. SeeEngineOwner's Manual.
8. Attachspark plug wire to spark plug.
GASOLINEIS HIGHLY FLAMMABLEAND
ITSVAPORSAREEXPLOSIVE.
Follow gasoline safety rules in this
manual(see Section1) and in the sepa-
rateEngineOwner'sManual.
Failureto follow gasolinesafety instruc-
tions can result in serious personal
injuryand propertydamage.
7. Fill the fueltank with gasolineaccord-
ing to the directions in the separate
EngineOwner's Manual. Follow all
instructions and safety rules carefully.