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ARDISAM
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. 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 position of wheels and wheel lockouts.
7. Check depth regulator lever position.
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,
Adjustments and Safety. If you have read these,
follow the steps below to start your tiller. Always
perform this pre-start checklist before starting the
engine.
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.
Wheels must always be locked in the TILLING
position when engine is running. Do not operate
the tiller with the wheel lockouts unlocked. Always
set the wheels in tilling position before starting
engine.
Always put the depth regulator lever in the
transport position before starting engine. Tines
should clear the ground.
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT
OIL. YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE
STARTING ENGINE.
START-UP
The controls required to start and run the rototiller are
located on the engine and are marked "Choke" and
"Throttle".
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. 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, gruadually 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.
3. Adjust throttle speed to "high" for best tiller action.
Idle Speed
Use the "low" position on the throttle lever to reduce
stress on the engine when tilling is not being performed.
Lowering the engine speed to "idle" the engine will help
extend the life of the motor, as well as conserve fuel
and reduce the noise level of the equipment.
Operating Speed
For normal tilling, set the throttle lever to "fast".
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Always keep hands and feet clear of rotating
machine parts.
DANGER
