Homelite 8H.P - Manual (Page 5)

TILLING WIDTH
(INCHES)
TINES USED
8-3/4 ^switched left and right inner
12-7/8 left and right inner
19-3/8 left and right inner
* switched left and right outer
** 23-1/2 left and right inner
left and right outer
35 left and right inner
left and right outer
left and right extension
*Switched denotes movina normal left or riaht blade as-
sembly to opposite side. Be sure sharpened edges face
forward.
**Standard tine arrangement.
PREPARING
1. Controls
See Figure 8. Familiarize yourself with the following con­
trols;
a. THROTTLE LEVER. Used to adjust ground speed or
to stop engine. See Figure 8 for throttle lever position­
ing.
b. FORWARD AND REVERSE CLUTCH LEVERS.
Used to control forward or reverse action of the tiller.
Squeeze desired lever to engage and release to stop.
CAUTION
Never grip both forward and reverse clutch levers at
the same time.
2. Engine
a. MANUALS. Read the engine owner's manual and this
operator's manual thoroughly.
b. FUEL. See Figure 9. Have available sufficient quan­
tities of clean, fresh (leaded or non-leaded), "regular"
automotive gEisoline. Remove fuel tank cap and fill
tank completely. Fuel capacity is 4 quarts.:
DO NOT MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly inflammable. Avoid overfilling and
wipe up any spilled fuel. Allow no open flame, smok­
ing or matches near the area when refueling.
Replace filler cap securely. Store gasoline only in small
quantities, prolonged storage produces gum and harmful
deposits. If it is necessary to store gasoline for long periods,
add a gasoline stabilizer. See Off-Season Storage section of
this manual.
c. OIL. See Figure 9. Have available sufficient quan-
titiesof engine crankcase oil, SAE 30 grade MS. Remove
dirt around engine filler plug. Remove engine filler plug
by turning counter-clockwise. Fill with oil until level
with top of neck. Crankcase capacity is 2-3/4 pints.
Reinstall filler plug securely. Check oil everytime fuel
is added.