Sears 917.299642 - Manual (Page 12)

OPERMION
FILL FUEL TANK
• To fiil Fuel Tank (Fig 16), use fresh, clean regular
unleaded automotive gasoline. Capacity is about 2
quarts.
TO START ENGINE
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FILL TO WITHIN 1/2 INCH OF TOP OF
FUEL TANK TO PREVENT SPILLS
AND TO ALLOW FOR FUEL EXPAN­
SION. IF GASOLINE IS ACCIDEN­
TALLY SPILLED, MOVE MACHINE
AWAY
FROM AREA OF SPILL.
AVOID CREATING ANY SOURCE OF
IGNITION UNTIL GASOLINE VAPORS
HAVE DISAPPEARED.
CAUTION: EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCO­
HOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASO-
HOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHA­
NOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH
LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMA­
TION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE.
ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL
SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN
STORAGE,
TO AVOID ENGINE PROBLEMS. THE
FUEL SYSTEM SHOULD BE EMPTIED
BEFORE STORAGE FOR 30 DAYS OR
LONGER. DRAIN THE GAS TANK. START
THE ENGINE AND LET IT RUN UNTIL
THE FUEL LINES AND CARBURETOR
ARE EMPTY. USE FRESH FUEL NEXT
SEASON. SEE STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NEVER USE ENGINE OR CARBURETOR
CLEANER
PRODUCTS IN THE FUEL
TANK OR PERMANENT DAMAGE MAY
OCCUR
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KEEP THE DRIVE CONTROL BAR IN
"DISENGAGED”
POSITION WHEN
STARTING ENGINE.
• Make sure Spark Plug Wire is properly connected.
• Move the Shift Lever Indicator to "N" Neutral position ,
• Place Throttle Control in "FAST” position,
• Place Choke Control in "CHOKE" position if the En­
gine is cold. A warm Engine may not require choking
to start
• Grasp Starter Handle with one hand and grasp the
Tilller Handle with other hand. Pull Rope out slowly un­
til Engine reaches start of Compression Cycle (Rope
will puli slightly harder at this point).
• Pull Rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke.
Keep a firm grip on Starter Handle and let Rope re­
wind slowly. Do not let Starter Handle snap back
against Starter,
• When Engine starts, place Choke Control on Engine
halfway between "CHOKE" and "RUN" positions and
then to "RUN" position as Engine warms up.
• Move Throttle Control halfway between "FAST" and
"STOP” position for a few minutes to warm up.
NOTE: in order to idle smoothly, a new Engine may
require 3 to 5 minutes running time above slow idle
speed. Idle speed has been adjusted to be correct after
this break-in period.
TILLING/CULTIVATING TIPS
TILLING
• Tilling is digging into, turning over, and breaking up
packed soil 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 decom­
position of this vegetable matter enriches the soil. De­
pending on the climate (rainfall and wind), it may be
advisable to till the soil at the end of the growing sea­
son to further condition the soil
• Soil conditions are important for proper tilling. Tines
will not readily penetrate dry, hard soil which may con­
tribute to excessive bounce and difficult handling of
your Tiller, Hard soil should be moistened before till­
ing; however, extremely wet soil will "batl-up" or clump
during tilling. Wait until the soil is less wet in order to
achieve the best results. When tilling in the fail, re­
move vines and long grass to prevent them from wrap­
ping around the Tine Shaft and slowing your tilling
operation.
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