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CAUTION:
Alcohol
blended
fuels (called
gasohol
or using ethanol
or methanol)
can
attract
moisture
which
leads to separa-
tion and formation
of acids during
storage.
Acidic
gas can damage
the fuel system
of an engine
while
in storage.
To avoid
engine
problems,
the fuel system
should
be emptied
before
storage
of 30 days
or longer.
Drain the gas tank, start the
engine
and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor
are empty.
Use fresh fuel
next season.
See Storage
Instructions
for
additional
information.
Never use engine
or carburetor
cleaner
products
in the fuel
tank or permanent
damage
may occur.
TO START
ENGINE
_CAUTION:
Keep drive control
bar in
"DISENGAGED"
position
when
starting
engine.
When
starting
engine
for the first time or if
engine
has run out of fuel, it will take extra
pulls of the recoil starter
to move fuel from
the tank to the engine.
1.
Make sure spark plug wire is properly
connected.
2.
Move shift lever indicator
to "N" (neu-
tral) position.
3.
Place throttle
control
in "FAST" posi-
tion.
5.
Move choke
control
to choke position.
5.
Grasp
recoil starter
handle
with one
hand and grasp
tiller handle
with other
hand. Pull rope out slowly
until engine
reaches
start of compression
cycle
(rope will pull slightly
harder
at this
point).
6.
Pull recoil starter
handle
quickly.
Do
not let starter
handle
snap back
against
starter.
NOTE:
If engine
fires but does not start,
move choke
control
to half choke
posi-
tion. Pull recoil starter
handle
until engine
starts.
7.
When engine
starts,
slowly
move
choke control
to "RUN" position
as
engine
warms
up.
NOTE:
A warm engine
requires
less
choking
to start.
8.
Move throttle
control
to desired
running
position.
9. Allow
engine
to warm up for a few
minutes
before
engaging
tines.
NOTE:
If at a high altitude
(3000 feet) or
in cold temperatures
(below
32°F), the
carburetor
fuel mixture
may need to be
adjusted
for best engine
performance.
See "TO ADJUST
CARBURETOR"
in the
Service
and Adjustments
section
of this
manual.
NOTE:
If engine
does not start, see trou-
11
bleshooting
points.
Choke Control
i-
_
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Recoil Starter _
Handle _
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park
Plug
Throttle
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Control
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2_"
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TILLING
HINTS
_;_,CAUTION:
Until you are accustomed
to handling
your tiller, start actual field
use with throttle
in slow position
(mid-way
between
"FAST"
and "IDLE").
• Tilling
is digging
into, turning
over, and
breaking
up packed soil before
plant-
ing. Loose,
unpacked
soil helps root
growth.
Best tilling depth
is 4" to 6". A
tiller will also clear the soil of unwanted
vegetation.
The decomposition
of this
vegetable
matter
enriches
the soil.
Depending
on the climate
(rainfall
and
wind),
it may be advisable
to till the soil
at the end of the growing
season
to
further
condition
the soil.
• Soil conditions
are important
for proper
tilling. Tines will not readily
penetrate
dry, hard soil which may contribute
to
excessive
bounce
and difficult
handling
of your tiller. Hard soil should
be mois-
tened before
tilling; however,
extremely
wet soil will "ball-up"
or clump during
till-
ing. Wait until the soil is less wet in order
to achieve
the best results. When
tilling
in the fall, remove
vines and long grass
to prevent
them from wrapping
around
the tine shaft and slowing
your tilling
operation.
• You will find tilling much easier
if you
leave a row untilled
between
passes.
Then go back between
tilled rows.There
are two reasons
for doing this. First,
wide turns are much easier
to negoti-
ate than about-faces.
Second,
the tiller
won't be pulling
itself, and you, toward
the row next to it.
• Do not lean on handle.
This takes
weight
off the wheels
and reduces
traction.
To get through
a really tough
section
of sod or hard ground,
apply
upward
pressure
on handle
or lower the
depth stake.
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