Benchmark 196cc Manuel De L'utilisateur page 14

WARNING
NEVER START ENGINE OR OPERATE TILLER WITH WHEELS
IN FREE-WHEEL POSITION. ALWAYS SET THE WHEELS
IN TILLING POSITION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE. THE
FREE-WHEEL POSITION IS FOR TRANSPORTING THE TILLER
LONG DISTANCES OVER LEVEL GROUND. DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO MOVE THE TILLER UP OR DOWN STEEP GRADES IN THE
FREE-WHEEL POSITION.
WHEEL LOCKPIN IN FREE-WHEEL POSITION
WHEEL LOCKPIN IN TILLING POSITION
(LOCKPIN IN AXLE HOLE AND WHEEL HOLE)
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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 IN THE FOLLOWING SECTION
TO START YOUR TILLER. ALWAYS PERFORM THIS PRE-START
INSPECTION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW WARNINGS CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.
ENGINE AND SURROUNDING PARTS BECOME EXTREMELY
HOT DURING NORMAL USE. TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER
AND NEARBY AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F. THESE AREAS
WILL CAUSE SERIOUS BURN INJURIES IF TOUCHED BEFORE
THE ENGINE HAS COOLED.
OPERATION
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
FIGURE 8
for procedure.
4. Check the fuel supply. Fill the fuel tank no closer than one
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 tight-
ened securely.
6. Check position of wheels.
7. Check drag stake 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.
FIGURE 9
12. Turn fuel shutoff valve to the ON position if engine is
equipped with one. It's located between tank and carburetor.
START-UP
WARNING
Owner's Manual
196cc REAR TINE TILLER
38247 (5140-005)