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Operator's Manual
VECTOR
™
Compact Tiller
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. See your engine manual
for procedure and specifications.
3. Inspect air cleaner for cleanliness. See your engine manual
for procedure.
4. Check the fuel supply. Fill the fuel tank no closer than 1
inch from top of tank to provide space for expansion. See
your engine manual for fuel recommendations.
5. Be sure spark plug wire is attached and spark plug is
tightened securely.
6. Check depth regulator lever position.
7. Examine underneath and around engine for signs of oil or
fuel leaks.
8. Inspect fuel hoses for tightness and fuel seepage.
9. Look for signs of engine damage.
10. Remove excessive debris from muffler area and recoil starter.
START-UP
The controls required to start and run the rototiller are located
on the engine.
The throttle speed control is located above the pull-start recoil
and is indicated by a rabbit for
FAST
and a turtle for
SLOW
. The
choke lever is located above the air cleaner cover. The On/Off
switch is located on the side of the blower housing closest to
the recoil pull handle.
A more detailed description of engine operation and all related
precautions and procedures can be found in the engine
manufacturer’s manual that accompanies each tiller.
COLD STARTS
1. Turn the On/Off switch to the ON position
2. Move choke lever to full choke position.
3. Move throttle lever to half way between the
SLOW
position
and the
FAST
position.
4. Pull starting rope out slowly one time and allow to return
normally.
5. Pull starting rope out rapidly, and allow rope to return
normally. Repeat until engine starts.
6. When engine starts, gradually move choke lever to run
position and increase throttle speed to the
FAST
position for
tilling.
IMPORTANT
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL. YOU
MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
PRACTICE OPERATING THE CONTROLS AND TILLER
WITH TINES OUT OF GROUND BEFORE BEGINNING TO
TILL. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU KNOW HOW TO USE
THE TILLER PROPERLY, KEEP CONTROL AT ALL TIMES,
STOP THE TINES AND WHEELS FROM TURNING, AND
STOP THE ENGINE IF NECESSARY. IF YOU DO NOT KNOW
HOW TO DO THESE THINGS, READ THE CONTROLS AND
SAFETY SECTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING.
CAUTION
PLEASE DO NOT START YOUR TILLER UNTIL YOU
HAVE READ THE MANUAL THAT CAME WITH YOUR
ENGINE, AND THE SECTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TITLED
CONTROLS AND SAFETY. IF YOU HAVE READ THESE,
FOLLOW THE STEPS IN THE START-UP SECTION TO
START YOUR TILLER. ALWAYS PERFORM THIS PRE-
START CHECKLIST BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.
IMPORTANT
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND MUST BE
HANDLED WITH CARE. NEVER FILL THE TANK WHEN
THE ENGINE IS HOT OR RUNNING. ALWAYS MOVE
OUTDOORS TO FILL THE TANK.
TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEAR BY AREAS MAY
EXCEED 150
°
F. AVOID THESE AREAS.
DO NOT MOVE CHOKE CONTROL TO CHOKE TO STOP
ENGINE. BACKFIRE OR ENGINE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.
TO STOP THE ENGINE AT ANY TIME, TURN THE ON/OFF
SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION. TO STOP TINES AT ANY
TIME, RELEASE DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVER TO THE
NEUTRAL POSITION.
ALWAYS RELEASE DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVER TO
THE NEUTRAL POSITION AND TURN ENGINE OFF BEFORE
ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF THE REGULATOR LEVER.
RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE
Restarting an engine that is already warm from previous running
does not normally require use of the choke.
1. Turn the On/Off switch to the ON position.
2. Move throttle lever to half way between
SLOW
and
FAST
.
3. Pull starting rope out rapidly until engine starts. Allow rope
to return normally. Repeat until engine starts.
4. Adjust throttle speed to the
FAST
position for tilling.
