Troy-Bilt 12001C - Manual (Page 13)

Figure 10: Select the right fuel priming tech­
nique: High Volume (A) or Standard Volume (B).
A
WARNING
Do not touch the Throttle Control Lever
while starting the engine.
The tines may propel the machine forward if
the engine speed is advanced from idle.
Failure to follow these instructions can re­
sult in personal injury or property damage.
4. Support the Tiller with your left hand on its
right handlebar so it doesn’t fall over.
5. To start the engine, rapidly pull the engine
starter rope out. Do not allow the engine starter
rope to snap back. Slowly let the engine starter
rope be pulled back into the recoil housing.
Push the primer button once if the engine fails to
start after three pulls, then pull starter rope
again.
A
WARNING
The muffler and surrounding areas become
very hot during engine operation.
Avoid contact with this area. Failure to
comply could result in personal injury.
Stopping
To stop the engine, move the Engine On/Off
Switch to its OFF position.
NOTE
For the On/Off Switch to work properly, the
On/Off Wires must be securely connected at
both ends. Check regularly to see the wires
are firmly connected.
TILLING AND CULTIVATING
A
WARNING
NEVER transport tiller when engine is on.
Failure to follow these instructions could re­
sult in personal injury or property damage.
Photo 10A: Starting the engine. Figure 11: Operating position.
Do not use engine throttle lever
unless you are in this position.
1. Move the Tiller to the work area.
2. Check to make sure that the Engine On/Off
Switch is in the ON position. Make sure the
switch wires are connected to the push-on termi­
nals of the wires from the engine.
3. Start the engine. Assume the operator’s po­
sition behind the handlebars. Tilt the tiller
back on its drag stake until the tines are
off the ground. Squeeze the throttle
lever and then release it. The engine
should return to its idle speed. The
tines should stop rotating or they may
rotate slowly. If they do rotate slowly,
lower the tines into some fairly soft soil.
The tines should now stop any rotation,
if tines continue to rotate (with engine
still at idle speed) either the idle speed
is too high or the centrifugal clutch is
malfunctioning. Idle speed should be
adjusted
by your local Authorized
Tecumseh Service Dealer.
4. Tilt the tiller back so its tines are clear
of the ground. Squeeze the throttle
lever.
5. Lower the tines to begin digging.
When the tines contact the ground, the
cultivator may tend to “walk” forward. Firmly
hold the handlebars to prevent the tiller from
moving forward too fast and to give the rotating
tines sufficient time to dig into the earth.
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