Use and Care Manual

OPERATION
PRE-START INSPECTION
1. Make sure all safety guards are in place
and all nuts and bolts are secure.
2. Check oil level in engine crankcase.
3. Inspect air cleaner for cleanliness.
4. Check the fuel supply. Fill the fuel tank no
closer than 1 inch from top of tank to provide
space for expansion.
5. Be sure spark plug wire is attached and
spark plug is tightened securely.
6. Check position of wheels and wheel
lockouts.
7. Check depth regulator lever position.
8. Examine underneath and around engine
for signs of oil or fuel leaks.
9. Inspect fuel hoses for tightness and fuel
seepage.
10. Look for signs of engine damage.
11. Remove excessive debris from muffler
area and recoil starter.
START- UP
The controls required to start and run the tiller are located on the engine and are marked
“choke” and “Throttle”.
COLD STARTS
1. Move choke lever to full choke position.
2. Move throttle lever to “start”.
3. Pull starting rope out slowly one time and allow to return normally.
4. Pull starting rope out rapidly, and allow rope to return normally.
5. When engine starts, gradually move choke lever to “no choke” position and increase
throttle speed.
RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE
Restarting an engine that is already warm from previous running does not normally
require use of the choke.
1. Move throttle lever to “start” position.
2. Pull starting rope out rapidly until engine starts. Allow rope to return normally. Repeat