Operating instructions

C8 Rotavator
Page 6 C8/0914
To Start Engine
Using the dipstick provided, check the engine oil level. Top up with 10w/40 oil if necessary.
Checkfuellevel.Onlyuseunleadedpetrolfromacleancontainer.Neverre-fuelwhentheengineis
hot or running. Leave 1” air space in the fuel tank.
Turn the fuel tap to ‘ON’ position, if the engine is cold set the choke lever to ‘ON’ position.
Beforestartingtheengineensurethegearlever(D)isinneutralpositionandthepowertake-off
(PTO) lever is disengaged (E).
Apply half throttle (F).
Move the engine stop lever (B) to position 1 ‘ON’.
Pull the recoil start handle gently until it engages then give it a good strong pull to start the engine.
When the engine has started, release the choke lever after a few seconds and return the throttle
lever (F) to idle position.
Use handlebar adjuster (G) to set handlebar height.
Hold the handlebar and pull up the clutch lever (C).
Depress the red OPC lever (A) and select working speed 1 (D). NEVER select a higher wheel speed
for work.
Ensure forward/reverse lever is in forward position (L).
Engage drive to the digging knives by pushing the PTO lever (E) forward.
Release clutch lever (C) slowly and fully, keeping the red machine stop lever depressed as the
machine will stop if released.
Commence work.
Close the throttle (F).
Engage clutch lever (C).
Locate gear lever (D) in neutral position.
Disengage drive to the digging knives by pulling the PTO lever (E) backwards.
Release clutch lever (C).
Release the red OPC lever (A) completely.
Move the engine stop lever (B) to position O ‘STOP’.
WARNING: THE EXHAUST COVER MAY BE HOT - DO NOT TOUCH.
Operation
To Stop Engine