EarthQuake 6015V - Manual (Page 13)

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Operator’s Manual
6015 Series CRT Rototiller
handlebar
CAUTION
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.
WARNING
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.
IMPORTANT
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL. YOU
MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
OPERATION
PREPARATION
• Dress appropriately when operating the tiller. Always wear
sturdy footwear. Never wear sandals, sneakers or open shoes,
and never operate the tiller with bare feet. Do not wear loose
clothing that might get caught in moving parts.
• Carefully inspect the area to be tilled and remove all foreign
objects. Do not till above underground water lines, gas lines,
electric cables, or pipes. Do not operate the tiller in soil
with large rocks and foreign objects which can damage the
equipment.
• Disengage all clutches and leave all control levers in the
neutral position before starting the engine.
• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
a. Use an approved fuel container.
b. Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel
tank indoors.
d. Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel
before restarting.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is
running.
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 lock pins. Lock pins
should be in the tilling position with the pins being through
both the axle holes and wheel holes.
7. Check depth regulator lever position.
8. Examine underneath and around engine for signs of oil or
fuel leaks.
9. Inspect fuel hoses for tightness and fuel seepage.
10. Look for signs of engine damage.
11. Remove excessive debris from muffler area and recoil starter.
ENGINE PREPARATION
See the engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type of gaso-
line and oil to use. Before you use the unit, read the information
on safety, operation, maintenance, and storage.
NOTE: Engine does not contain OIL or GASOLINE.
Fill Crankcase With Oil
See the engine manual for instructions on the type of oil to use
and how to fill engine with oil.
Fill Fuel Tank With Gasoline
See the engine manual for instructions on the type of gasoline
to use.