Operation - Benchmark 38248 Manuel De L'utilisateur

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.

OPERATION

Pre-Start Inspection
1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts and bolts
are secure.
NOTE: All hardware (nuts, bolts, etc) should be checked
for tightness before each use. Vibration of machine
can cause them to loosen.
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 level. 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
tightened securely.
6. Check position of wheels.
7. Check depth regulator 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.
12. Turn fuel shutoff valve to the ON position if engine is equipped
with one.
START-UP
The ON/OFF switch and choke lever required to cold start the
rototiller are located on the engine and are marked with ON/OFF
and choke control symbols (See Operation Control Symbols in
the Controls and Operating Symbols section of this manual). SEE
FIGURE 12
A description of engine operation and all related precautions and
procedures can be found in the engine manufacturer's manual
that accompanies the tiller.
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149cc FRONT TINE ROTOTILLER / 149 cm
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ON/OFF
Switch
Model 20908
Cold Start
1. Push ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
2. Move choke lever to full choke position, if equipped.
3. Pull starting rope out slowly one time and allow to return
normally.
4. Pull starting rope out rapidly and allow rope to return normally.
5. When engine starts, gradually move choke lever to no choke
position, if equipped.
NOTE: The engine installed on the tiller is fixed speed and
does not have a throttle control.
Restarting A Warm Engine
Restarting an engine that is already warm from previous run-
ning does not normally require the use of the choke, if one is
equipped.
1. Push ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
2. Pull starting rope out rapidly until engine starts. Allow rope to
return normally. Repeat until engine starts.
Shutting Down
To stop the engine at any time, put the ON/OFF switch to the
OFF position. To stop tines at any time, release the drive safety
control to the neutral position.
Tilling
1. Adjust the depth regulator drag stake to achieve desired
tilling depth.
NOTE: Raise depth regulator lever up one hole at a time,
testing tiller operation after each adjustment. Raising depth
regulator lever too high can result in loss of control of tiller!
2. Place the tiller in motion by pushing down on the drive safety
control lever; this will engage the tines.
Owner's Manual / Manuel de l'utilisateur
ROTOCULTEUR DENT AVANT
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38248 (5140-006)
FIGURE 12A FIGURE 12A
Choke
Lever