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Operator’s Manual
CRT Rototiller
WARNING
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL.
YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE. FAILURE TO ADD OIL CAN CAUSE ENGINE
DAMAGE.
Engine Preparation
See the engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type of
gasoline and oil to use. Before you use the unit, read the
information on safety, operation, maintenance, and storage.
Fill Crankcase with Oil
1. Add oil according to engine manual.
Do not overfill.
Use a clean, high quality detergent oil. Use no special
additives with recommended oils.
Do not mix oil with
gasoline.
Oil level must be full. Check the oil level by
removing oil fill plug. Oil level should be up to the
bottom of the fill plug opening.
2. Always check oil level before starting engine. Refer to
engine manual for capacity and type of oil to use.
CAUTION
GEARCASE
DIPSTICK
ENGINE
MOUNT
OMSR
T-0010R1
DO NOT PUT
ENGINE OIL IN
TRANSMISSION.
LUBRICANT IS
INSTALLED BY
MANUFACTURER.
Fill Fuel Tank With Gasoline:
See the engine manual for instructions on the type of gasoline
to use.
OPERATING SYMBOLS AND CONTROLS
FIGURE
5
shows common control and operating symbols
that may be found on the unit or in this manual. Before you
operate your unit, learn and understand the purpose for each
symbol.
WARNING
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.
Choke
On/Off
Fuel Shutoff
FIGURE 5
THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED HERE ONLY TO
INTRODUCE THE CONTROLS. DO NOT START THE
ENGINE AT THIS TIME. STARTING AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS ARE GIVEN IN THIS MANUAL. PLEASE
READ THIS SECTION AND ALL OPERATING AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING YOUR
TILLER.
•
ENGINE SHOULD BE OFF BEFORE ADJUSTING
ANY CONTROLS.
•
DO NOT ADJUST TILLING DEPTH UNLESS DRIVE
SAFETY CONTROL LEVER IS RELEASED TO THE
NEUTRAL POSITION.
•
DO NOT OPERATE BOTH “FORWARD” AND
“REVERSE” DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVERS AT
THE SAME TIME.
•
AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION, THE DRIVE SAFETY
CONTROL LEVERS WILL NOT LOCK IN THE
FORWARD OR REVERSE POSITION.
•
TO STOP THE WHEELS AND TINES AT ANY TIME
RELEASE THE DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVERS
OR RELEASE THE REVERSE HANDLE.
WARNING
CONTROLS
Drive Safety Control Lever:
Push
the
Forward Drive Safety Control Lever
toward the
handlebar to engage the wheels and tines.
Release
the lever to
stop the wheels and tines and brings the tiller to a complete
stop.
SEE FIGURE 6
FORWARD DRIVE
SAFETY CONTROL
LEVER ENGAGED
OMSR
T-0006R1
FIGURE 6
