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EarthQuake VERSA 24734 Manuel du propriétaire

CAUTION

DO NOT USE CHOKE CONTROL TO STOP ENGINE. BACKFIRE

OR ENGINE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR!

TO STOP THE ENGINE AT ANY TIME, MOVE THROTTLE

CONTROL TO THE OFF OR STOP POSITION, OR TURN THE

ON/OFF SWITCH TO OFF.

ALWAYS RELEASE DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVER TO

NEUTRAL POSITION BEFORE ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF

THE DRAG STAKE.

ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTOR WITHOUT OIL. YOU

MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.

PRE-START INSPECTION

Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts and

bolts are secure.

Check oil level in engine crankcase. See your engine

manual for procedure and specifications.

Inspect air cleaner for cleanliness. See your engine manual

for procedure.

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.

Be sure spark plug wire is attached and spark plug is

tightened securely.

Check drag stake position.

Examine underneath and around engine for signs of oil or

fuel leaks.

Inspect fuel hoses for tightness and fuel seepage.

Look for signs of engine damage.

10. Remove excessive debris from muffler area and recoil

starter.

START-UP

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The controls required to start and run the rototiller are

located on the engine.

•

The throttle speed control is located above the pull-start

recoil and is indicated by a rabbit for FAST and a turtle for

SLOW.

•

The choke lever is located above the air cleaner cover. The

ON/ OFF switch is located on the side of the blower hous-

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VERSA COMPACT TILLER AND CULTIVATOR

DANGER

DO NOT START YOUR TILLER UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND

UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND THE SECTIONS IN THIS

MANUAL COVERING SAFETY AND OPERATION.

ALWAYS PERFORM THE PRE-START INSPECTION CHECKLIST

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.

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 TINE

FROM TURNING, AND STOP THE ENGINE IF NECESSARY. IF

YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW TO DO THESE THINGS, READ THE

CONTROLS AND SAFETY SECTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING.

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 HANDLEBARS AND THE DRIVE CONTROL

LEVER IMMEDIATELY SO THAT THE TINES STOP TURNING.

CAUTION MUST BE TAKEN WHEN SELECTING TILLING

DEPTH. LOSS OF CONTROL COULD RESULT IF YOU ATTEMPT

TO TILL IN CERTAIN SOIL CONDITIONS WITH THE DRAG

STAKE SET IN TOO HIGH OF A POSITION.

STOP THE ENGINE AND REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE

BEFORE REMOVING MATERIAL FROM THE TINES BY HAND

OR ANY OTHER METHOD.

ENGINE AND SURROUNDING PARTS BECOME EXTREMELY

HOT DURING NORMAL OPERATION. TEMPERATURE OF

MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (66°C).

AVOID THESE

AREAS.

ALLOW

ENGINE TO

COMPLETELY BEFORE TOUCHING THESE HOT SURFACES.

THESE AREAS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS BURN INJURIES IF

TOUCHED BEFORE THE ENGINE HAS COOLED.

ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF ROTATING

MACHINE PARTS.

ing closest to the recoil pull handle.

•

Additional engine operation and related precautions and

procedures can be found in the engine manufacturer's

manual that accompanies each tiller.

COLD STARTS

Turn the ON/OFF switch to the ON position.

Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE position.

Move throttle lever to half way between the SLOW posi-

tion and the FAST position.

Pull starting rope out slowly one time and allow to return

normally.

Pull starting rope out rapidly, and allow rope to return

normally. Repeat until engine starts.

When engine starts, gradually move choke lever to run

position and increase throttle speed to the FAST position

for tilling.

RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE

Restarting an engine that is already warm from previous run-

ning does not normally require use of the choke.

Turn the ON/OFF switch to the ON position.

Move throttle lever to half way between SLOW and FAST.

Pull starting rope out rapidly until engine starts. Allow

rope to return normally. Repeat until engine starts.

Adjust throttle speed to the FAST position for tilling.

OPERATING SPEED

For normal tilling, set the throttle lever to FAST.

SHUTTING DOWN

To stop the engine at any time, turn the ON/OFF switch to the

OFF position. To stop tines at any time, release the drive safety

control lever to the neutral position.

TILLING

COOL

Adjust the drag stake to desired tilling depth.

NOTE: Raise drag stake up one hole at a time, testing tiller op-

eration after each raise. Raising drag stake too high can result

in loss of control of tiller!

Move the throttle control to FAST.

Place the tiller in motion by pushing down on the drive

safety control lever. This will engage the tines.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

Your rototiller has been designed and produced by the indus-

try's leading manufacturer of outdoor power equipment to

provide you with years of reliable operation.

VERSA COMPACT TILLER AND CULTIVATOR

Please read the maintenance schedule in this manual for the

tiller, and the maintenance schedule and recommendations in

the accompanying engine manual. Observe these recommen-

dations to extend the life of your product.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Maintenance

Page

Operation

Check belt tension

Change drive belt

22-23

Clean tine axle shaft

& lubricate parts

EM = See engine manual

1 Change oil after first 5-8 hours of use, then after every 50 hours.

Change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy load or in high

temperatures.

2 Clean tine axle shaft and lubricate each season or every 10 hours,

whichever comes first.

Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and

trouble-free operation. Keeping your tiller in top running

condition will prolong its life, and help you obtain optimum

performance. It will also help reduce air pollution. To help

you properly care for your engine, the following pages include

a maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures, and

simple maintenance procedures using basic hand tools. Other

service tasks that are more difficult, or require special tools, are

best handled by professionals and are normally performed by

a technician or other qualified mechanic.

Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emissions control

devices and systems may be performed by any non-road

engine repair establishment or individuals. However, items

must be serviced by a service center to obtain "no charge"

emissions control warranty service. View all Repair Centers in

your area by using our location finder:

www.GetEarthquake.com/Locations/ServiceCenter

The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating condi-

tions. If you operate your tiller under unusual conditions, such

as sustained high-load or high-temperature operation, or use

in unusually wet or dusty conditions, consult your servicing

dealer for recommendations applicable to your individual

needs and use.

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