Owner`s manual

OPERATION
TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 15)
CAUTION: Keep the fine control in
"OFF" position when starting engine,
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, Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected.
• Move shift tever indicator to "N" neutral position.
• Place throttle control in "FAST" position.
• Place choke control in "CHOKE" position if the engine is
cold. A warm engine may not require choking to start.
, Grasp starter handle with one hand and grasp the tiller
with other hand. Pull rope out slowly until engine reaches
start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at
this point).
• Pu!l rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep
a firm grip on starter handle and let rope rewind slowly.
Do not let starter handle snap back against starter.
, When engine starts, slowly move choke control on en-
gine halfway between CHOKE and "RUN" positions
and then to "RUN" position as engine warms up.
• Move throttle control to desired running position.
, 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 to be adjusted for best engine performance.
See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual.
PLUG CHOKE
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RECOIL STARTER
HANDLE
, 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 ti!ler.
Hard soil should be moistened 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.
• For easier handling of your tiller, leave about 8 inches of
untilled soil between the first and second tilling passes.
The third pass will be between the first and second (See
Fig. 16).
, 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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FiG. 16
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 of soil
crust will help retain moisture in the soil. Best digging depth
is 1" to 3". 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
grassC°nditi°n'(seePr°m°tingFig.17), no further growth of weeds and
FIG, 15
TILLING HINTS
I CAUTION: Until you are accustomed to
i handling your tiller, start actual field
I use with throttle in s!ow position (mid-
''a.d"IDLE").
, Tilling is digging into, turning over, and breaking up
packed soit before planting, 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 adwsable to tilt
the soil at the end of the growing season to further
condition the soil,
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