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IOPERATION
TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 13)
C_LJTION: Keep drive control bar in
"DISENGAGED', position when start-
ing engine.
When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run
out offuel, itwilltake extra pullsofthe recoilstartertomove
fuel from the tank to the engine.
• Make sure spark plug wire is properlyconnected.
• Move shift lever indicator to "N"(neutral) position.
• Place throttle control in "FAST" position.
• 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 compression cycle (rope will
-pull slightly harder at this point).
Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do not let starter
handle snap backagainst starter. Repeat ifnecessary.
• Ifengine fires but does notstart, move choke controlto
half choke position. Pull recoil starter handle until
engine starts.
• When engine starts, slowly move choke control to
"RUN" position as engine warms up.
NOTE: A warm engine requires less chokingto start.
• Move throttle controlto desired runningposition.
• Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before
engaging tines.
NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold
temperatures (below 32°F), the carburetor fuel mixture
may need tobe adjustedfor bestengine performance. See
"TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjust-
ments section of this manual.
NOTE: Ifengine does notstart, see troubleshootingpoints.
SPARK
GCHOK E
CONTROL
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- FIG. 13
TILLING HINTS
I _ 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 diggin_J"into,turning over, and breaking up
packed soil before planting. Loose, unpacked soil
helps root growth. Best tilling depth is 4" to 6• (10-15
cm). A tiller will also clear the soil of unwanted
vegetation. The decomposition of this vegetable mat-
ter enriches thesoil. Depending on theclimate (rainfall
and wind), it may be advisable totillthe soilat the end
ofthe growing season to further conditionthe soil.
For easier handling of your tiller,leave about8 inches
(20 cm) of untilled soil between the first and second
tilling passes. The third pass will be between the first 11
• a_ second (See Fig. 14).
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FIG. 14
• Soilconditionsare important forpropertilling.Tines will
not readily penetrate dry, hardsoilwhich may contrib-
ute to excessive bounce and difficulthandling of your
tiller. Hard soil should be moistened before tilling;
however, extremely wet soil will "ball-up" or clump
during tilling.Wait untilthe soil is less wet in order to
achieve thebest results.When tillingin thefall, remove
vines and long grass to prevent them from wrapping
around thetine shaftand slowing yourtilling operation.
• 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.
CULTIVATING
Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to pre-
vent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from the.
plants. At the same time, breaking up the upper layer ofsoil
crust will help retain moisture in the soil. Best digging depth
is 1" to 3" (2.5-7.5 cm). Lower the outer side shields to
protect small plants from being buried.
• Cultivate up and down the rows at a speed which will
allow tines to uproot weeds and leave the ground in
rough condition, promoting no further growth of weeds
and grass (See Fig. 15).
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TINE SHEAR PINS
The tine assemblies on your tiller are secured to the tine
shaft with shear pins (See "I'INE REPLACEMENT" inthe
Service and Adjustmentssectionof this manual).
If the tiller is unusually overloaded or jammed, the shear
pinsare designedto break before internal damage occurs
tothe transmission.
• Ifshear pin(s)break, replace onlywith those shown in
the Repair Parts sectionofthis manual.
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