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TO START ENGINE
_CAUTION: Keep tine control in "OFF"
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. Place throttle control in "FAST" posi-
tion.
3. Move choke control to full "CHOKE"
position. Grasp recoil starter handle
with one hand and grasp tiller handle
with other hand. Pull rope out slowly
until engine reaches start of compres-
sion cycle (rope will pull slightly harder
at this point).
4. Pull recoil starter handle quickly.
Do not let starter handle snap back
against starter. Repeat if necessary.
NOTE: If engine fires but does not start,
move choke control to half choke posi-
tion. Pull recoil starter handle until engine
starts.
5. When engine starts, slowly move
choke control to "RUN" position as
engine warms up.
NOTE: A warm engine requires less
choking to start.
6. Move throttle control to desired run-
ning position.
7. 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/0°C),
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
troubleshooting points.
Spark Plug
Choke Control
Throttle
Recoil
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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
tilling. 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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