Poulan 164739 - Manual (Page 10)

OPERATION
TURNING
® Release the drive coniro! bar.
* Move throttle control to “SLOW” position.
® Place shift lever Indicator in “P (forward) position.
Tines will not turn.
® Lift handle to raise tines out of ground.
® Swing the handle in the opposite direction you wish to
turn, being careful to keep feet and legs away from
tines.
® When you have completed your turn-around, release
thedrivecontrolbarandiowerhandle. Place shift lever
in till position and move throttle control to desired
speed. To begin tilling, hold drive control bar against
the handle.
OUTER SIDE SHIELDS (See Fig. 11)
The back edges of the outer side shields are slotted so that
the shields can be raised for deep tilling and lowered for
shallow tilling to protect small plants from being buried.
Loosen nut “A” in slot and nut “B”. Move shield to desired
position (both sides). Reiighten nuts.
TO TRANSPORT
A CAUTION: Before lifting or transport-
ing^ allow tiller engine and muffler to
cool. Disconnect sparkplug wire. Drain
gasoline from fuel tank.
AROUND THE YARD
® Release the depth stake pin. Move the depth stake
down to the top hole for transporting the tiller. Place
depth stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in position.
This prevents tines from scuffing the ground.
• Place shift lever indicator in “P (forward) position for
transporting.
® Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start
tiller movement. Tines will not turn.
• Move throttle control to desired speed.
AROUND TOWN
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
• Drain fuel tank.
• Transport in upright position to prevent oil leakage.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
IMPORTANT: BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT
TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING
OIL OR FUEL. USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL AND STORE
IN APPROVED. CLEAN, COVERED CONTAINERS. USE
CLEAN FILL FUNNELS.
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (Sea Fig. 12)
® The engine in your unit has been shipped, from th
factory, already filled with SAE 30 summer weight o
• With engine level, clean area around oil filler plug an
remove plug.
® Engine oil should be to point of overflowing whe
engine is level. For approximate capacity see “PROC
UCT SPECIFICATIONS” on page 3 of this manual.
A
oil must meet A.P.I. Service Classification SF, SG c
SH.
• For cold weather operation you should change oil fc
easier starting (See oil viscosity chart in the Customs
Responsibilities section of this manual).
• To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibii
ties section in this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleadec
gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbor
and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life.)
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES
BELOW32°F(0°C), USE FRESH. CLEAN, WINTER GRADE
GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHEF
STARTING.
WARNING; Experience indicates that alcohol blender
fuels (called gasohoi or using ethanoi or methanol) car
attract moisture which leads to separation and formation о
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fue
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be emptied before
storage of 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 sectior
of this manual for additional information. Never use engine
orcarburetordeanerproductsinthefueltankorpermanen^
damage may occur.
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CAUTION: Fill to within 1/2 Inch of top
of fuel tank to prevent spills and to
allow for fuel expansion. If gasoline is
accidentally spilled, move machine
away from area of spill. Avoid creating
any source of ignition until gasoline
vapors have disappeared.
Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil
or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gaso­
line near an open flame.
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