Before starting the engine always check:
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the oil levels inside the engine (fig. 5, ref. A) and the gearbox; the level check cap is on the
upper cover (fig. 6); the oil level must be between the two notches.
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that all screws and nuts are well tightened especially those fastening the attachments to the
machine (fig. 4A).
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that all levers are in neutral.
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that the air filter (dry version) is clean (fig. 7). Caution! Never blow the cartridge with
compressed air; if clogged it must be replaced.
clean and that the oil is at the right level (fig. 7).
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that the air filter (in oil bath version) is clean and its oil at the right level (fig. 7A).
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check the oil level inside the tiller gearbox (fig. 4 no. 3)
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fill the tank with fuel, using a funnel with very fine filter (fig. 3, no. 11)
STARTING THE ENGINE
Turn on the petrol cock (fig. 7, no. 1) push the throttle lever (fig. 3 n. 14) to the midway position
and, if the engine is cold, engage the choke on the carburettor (fig. 7, no. 2). Start the engine by
pulling hard on the pull starter handle (6, Fig. 3).
STARTING THE MACHINE
Set the gearbox lever in the desired position. If the gear does not engage immediately, give a few
light touches on the clutch. The machine moves pressing the clutch lever (fig. 3 no.1) until the
machine starts moving. By releasing the red lever, the machine will stop but the engine will keep
running and the lever returns back to position 1 (fig. 3).
To turn the engine off, turn the switch positioned on the handle (21, fig. 3), position OFF.
N.B. - If the P.T.O. is connected the reverse gear cannot be inserted. Disengage the P.T.O.
and then engage the reverse gear.
NOTE: to avoid problems to the clutch during the functioning of the machine, please keep
the red lever firmly depressed. Attention. Do not use the machine whilst only partially
depressing the red lever or damage to the clutch may result. During work the spring (fig. 8)
should be nearly totally compressed.
STARTING WORK
Connect the P.T.O., moving the clutch lever slightly if it does not engage at once. Increase speed
as appropriate and press the clutch lever to start work.
END OF WORK
When work is ended, in order to stop the engine, set the gear and P.T.O. in neutral position
and leave the handles, then turn the switch inserted in the throttle lever to the position OFF (fig. 3
n. 21).
TROUBLESHOOTING
The following is a list of small problems which may occur during the use of the rotovator, which the
operator himself can remedy.
1) if the engine does not start, check as follows:
– that the fuel tank is at least half full;
– that the petrol cock is turned on;
– that the choke is engaged (when the engine is cold);
– that fuel is reaching the carburettor;
– that the vent hole on the fuel tank is not blocked;
– that the mesh filter at the carburettor intake is clean;
Translation of the Original Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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Check that the air filter (oil bath version) is