
What to do just in case
If you follow the normal starting procedure. You
should have no pr
oblem starting your tiller /
cultivator . But , just in case you do have
problem , here is what to do.
Make sure the run / stop switch is on “run” push
the switch into the “run” position. If the switch
was on “stop “ when you pulled the cord , you
may have flooded the engine.
zFirst , examine the spark plug . Use a 19
mm spark wrench.
zRemove the cap over the spark plug.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
To avoid possible damage to the threads , do
not try to remove the plug
aluminum cylinder head.
zUnscrew the spark plug.
Starting a flooded engine
1. If the end of the spark plug is wet, the
engine may be flooded . Make sure the
switch is in the stop position , disconnect
spark plug wire and remove plug. Use a
paper towel or a clean rag to dry the
spark plug, then , with the spark
Plug out of the engine , pull the starter
cord several times. Shake the fuel out of
the inside of the plug and air dry . Next ,
replace the spark plug , Use the wrench to
tighten it and replace the cap. Next , put the
switch in the start position and pull the
choke button out . Pull the starter cord three
or four times until the engine coughs or
Sputters. Open the choke ( push the choke
button in ) and pull the cord a few times. The
engine should start and run.
2. If the end of the spark plug is dry , check
to see if the fuel line is blocked. The fuel
line runs from the fuel tank to the
carburetor , . Pull it off at the carburetor
end , Fuel should drip slowly from the
line. Wipe off any excess or spilled fuel.
If fuel does not drip from the line, check the
line for any bends or pinches . Kinks in the
line restrict the flow of the fuel to the engine .
just straighten out the line. Reconnect. Then
follow the normal starting procedure . If fuel
drips too freely , the line may be disconnected
from the fuel filter. You will find the fuel filter
inside the fuel tank. Just re-attach the line to
the filter , and put the filter back in the tank.
Then follow the normal starting procedure.
What to do just in case out.
Here is Anot
her way to start your tiller /
cultivator
If you follow the steps above and your engine
still won’t start, try this:
1. Push the switch to “start”
2. Move the choke lever to open the choke .
3. Press the plastic bubble a few times .
4. Give the starter cord a few short , quick
pulls . The engine should start and run.
5. If the engine does not start, then move the
choke lever to close the choke. Pull the
starter cord four to give times . The
engine should sputter or cough.
6. After the engine sputters , push the choke
button in , Then pull the starter cord. The
engine should start and run
7. If the engine still does not start, repeat
ƷWARNING ƷDANGER Ʒ
MAKE SURE THE START / SPORT SWITCH
IS IN THE STOP POSITION.
KEEP PLUG WIRE AWAY FROM ENGINE
TO AVOID UNINTENTIONAL SPARK.
ƷWARNING ƷDANGER Ʒ
IF ENGINE DOES NOT STOP WHEN SWITCH IS PUT
IN THE STOP POSITION. RELEASE THE THROTTLE
ALLOW ENGINE TO IDLE.
PUT THE TILLER / CULTIVATOR DOWN . AND PULL
THE CHOKE BUTTON OUT TO COLD START
(CLOSED) POSITION.
CHECK AND RETURN IGNITION SWITCH TO ON
POSITION BEFORE STARING ENGINE AGAIN.
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