TILLER MFG. NO. 1690238 CAUTION: Read Manual Thoroughly Before Operating FORM - 1657225 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 768 Dear Customer, Congratulations on your purchase of this walk behind rotary tiller. It has been carefully designed and built to give you years of dependable service. With proper care, it will help you do your tilling jobs efficiently. To make sure you get the best use from your tiller, study this manual carefully. Make sure that it is assembled properly, and that all adjustments are

***Or yearly, whichever occurs first. **More often under dirty or dusty conditions. Figure 5. Summary of Scheduled Care 9 Normal Care NOTE Engine should be level. 1. Clean area around oil fill plug. 2. Remove oil fill plug. 3. Oil level should be almost to top of fill plug hole. If not, add oil. Use same weight and grade oi! used at last change. 4. Install and tighten oil fill plug. Figure 6. Check Engine Oil Level (5-Hour Care) NOTE Change oil while engine is still warm from opera

Press: • Body - 1 color, 2-sided • Cover - 1 color, 1 sided Bindery: • Saddle stitch, face trim *if too thick for saddle stitch, tape bind Covers: • FRONT COVER is present at the beginning of the file. • BACK COVER is the page immediately after the front cover. • The part number for this manual (typically a 172_____ number) is located on the front cover. • This file may contain several manual which differ only by their covers. See the part number at the bottom of the cover page. . Body: • The bo

4. Fully press and hold the traction & Free-Hand™ Control lever (B, Figure 2) on the left-hand grip to engage the traction drive and begin moving the snowthrower. To disengage the traction drive, completely release the lever. 5. When BOTH levers are depressed, the Free-Hand™ Control is activated. This allows Auger Engage Control to be released — YET AUGER ROTATION WILL CONTINUE — until the Free-Hand™ Control is released. 6. Select forward or reverse speeds as needed using the Speed Selector (A,

Do not operate the machine without the clean-out tool properly stored on the handle. 3. Check the engine oil level. See your engine owner’s manual for procedure and specifications. 4. Check to make sure spark plug wire is attached and spark plug is tightened securely. If necessary, torque spark plug to 15 ft. lbs. 5. Check the fuel supply. Fill the tank no closer than 1/4 to 1/2 inch of top of tank to provide space for expansion. See your engine owner’s manual for fuel recommendations. 6. Ch

+ See your engine Owner’s Manual. ***Lubricate each fall and spring. CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE The air pressure in each tire (Figure 8) should be equal for both tires for best performance. Be sure to keep caps on valves to prevent entry of debris into the valve stem when tires are filled. Size PSI bar 15x5.0-6 20 1,38 4.80-8 20 1,38 16 x 6.5-8 14 ,96 AUGER GEAR CASE LUBRICATION 1. Place the snowthrower on a level surface. 2. Remove the pipe plug (A, Figure 9). 3. Check the lubricant lev

Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous. 8. Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes. 9. Never operate the snowthrower without proper guards plates, or other safety protective devices in place and working. 10. Never direct the discharge toward people or areas where property damage can occur. Keep children and others away. 11. Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate. 12. Never operate the m

Once the engine is warm and running smoothly, the choke knob should be set to the off position to provide a normal air/fuel mix. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Turn the fuel valve (located below the fuel tank) to the ON position. 2. Insert the engine key (F, Figure 1) into the engine key slot and push fully in to the RUN position. 3. Move the throttle lever (E) fully up to the FAST position. Figures 1. Engine Controls A. Electric Start Button B. Fuel Valve C. Starter Handle D. Primer Button E.

Sound Power in Decibels J. Sound Pressure at Operator’s Position in Decibels K. Vibration This unit complies with ISO 8437, European Machinery Directive 98/37/EC, and European EMC Directive 89/336/EC. PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Model Description Name/Number Unit MFG Number Unit SERIAL Number Mower Deck MFG Number Mower Deck SERIAL Number Dealer Name Date Purchased ENGINE REFERENCE DATA 1 Engine Make Engine Model Engine Type/Spec Engine Code/Serial Number Mfg. No.: 269XXXX Serial No.:

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