User Manual

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Operator Manual
VICTORY REAR TINE TILLER
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FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9
WHEEL LOCKPIN IN FREE-WHEEL POSITION
WHEEL LOCKPIN IN TILLING POSITION
(LOCKPIN IN AXLE HOLE AND WHEEL HOLE)
WARNING
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.
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.
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 specications.
3. Inspect air cleaner for cleanliness. See your engine manual
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
tightened securely.
6. Check that position of wheels are locked in the tilling
position.
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 muer area and recoil
starter.
12. Turn fuel shuto valve to the ON position if engine is
equipped with one. It’s located between fuel tank and
carburetor.