Shutting Down - Benchmark 196cc Manuel De L'utilisateur

For Kohler Engine powered models, refer to the engine manual
for starting and stopping instructions.
The controls required to start and run the rototiller are located on
the engine and handlebar, and are the choke lever, throttle lever
and On/Off switch. The choke lever is marked on one end with
CHOKE and on the other with RUN. The throttle lever is marked
on one end with a SLOW icon and on the other with a FAST icon.
A more detailed description of engine operation and all related
precautions and procedures can be found in the engine manu-
facturer's manual that accompanies each tiller.
Cold Starts:
1. Turn ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
2. Move choke lever to CHOKE position.
3. Move throttle lever to half way between SLOW and FAST.
4. Pull starting rope out slowly one time and allow to return
normally.
5. Pull starting rope out rapidly, and allow rope to return nor-
mally. Repeat until engine starts.
6. When engine starts, gradually move choke lever to RUN
position and move throttle lever to FAST position for tilling.
Restarting a Warm Engine:
Restarting an engine that is already warm from previous running
does not normally require use of the choke.
1. Move throttle lever to half way between SLOW and FAST.
2. Pull starting rope out rapidly, and allow rope to return nor-
mally. Repeat until engine starts.
3. Adjust throttle speed to FAST position for tilling.
Idle speed:
Use the SLOW position or a position between SLOW and FAST
on the throttle lever to reduce stress on the engine when tilling
is not being performed. Lowering the engine speed to "idle" will
help extend the life of the motor, as well as conserve fuel and
reduce the noise level of the equipment.
Operating Speed:
For tilling, set the throttle lever to the FAST position.

SHUTTING DOWN

DO NOT USE THE CHOKE TO STOP ENGINE. IF CHOKE LEVER
IS PLACED IN CHOKE POSITION WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING,
BACKFIRE OR ENGINE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.
ALWAYS MAINTAIN CONTROL OF YOUR TILLER. ONLY
OPERATE TILLER IN SOIL CONDITIONS THAT ARE
CONDUCIVE TO MAINTAINING CONTROL OF THE TILLER.
DO NOT OPERATE TILLER IN CONDITIONS THAT CONTAIN
ROCKS, FOREIGN OBJECTS, OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL
THAT IS NOT SOIL. IF YOUR TILLER BUMPS, JERKS OR
LURCHES, LET GO OF THE HANDLE BARS AND THE DRIVE
CONTROL LEVERS IMMEDIATELY SO THAT THE TINES AND
WHEELS STOP TURNING.
IMMEDIATELY RELEASE THE DRIVE CONTROL LEVER IF
THE TINES JAM OR YOU STRIKE A FOREIGN OBJECT.
WITH DRIVE CONTROL LEVER IN NEUTRAL POSITION,
PUSH THROTTLE CONTROL TO STOP POSITION TO STOP
THE ENGINE. DISENGAGE THE SPARK PLUG WIRE. WHEN
TINES HAVE STOPPED, REMOVE FOREIGN OBJECTS AND
CHECK FOR DAMAGE.
IMPORTANT
PRACTICE OPERATING THE CONTROLS AND TILLER WITH
TINES OUT OF GROUND BEFORE BEGINNING TO TILL. IT
IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU KNOW HOW TO USE THE TILLER
PROPERLY, KEEP CONTROL AT ALL TIMES, STOP THE
TINES AND WHEELS FROM TURNING, AND STOP THE
ENGINE IF NECESSARY. IF YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW TO DO
THESE THINGS, READ THE CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS AND
SAFETY SECTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING.
To stop the engine at any time, move the On/Off switch to the
OFF position. To stop wheels and tines at any time release drive
safety control levers to NEUTRAL position.
TILLING
1. Adjust the drag stake to desired tilling depth.
NOTE: Raise depth regulator lever up one hole at a time,
testing tiller operation after each raise. Raising the drag
stake too high can result in loss of control of tiller!
2. Move the throttle control to FAST position.
3. Place the tiller in FORWARD by pulling the drive safety control.
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Owner's Manual
196cc REAR TINE TILLER
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