EarthQuake 6015BCE Original Operating Instructions - page 4
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS ANd PARTS
CRT Models 6015V, 6015VCE, 6015BCE
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IMPORTANT
ThE RIGhT ANd LEFT SIdES OF YOUR
ROTOTILLER ARE dETERMINEd FROM
ThE OPERATING POSITION AS YOU
FACE ThE dIRECTION OF FORWARd
TRAvEL.
ENGINE IS ShIPPEd FROM FACTORY
WIThOUT OIL. YOU MUST Add EN-
GINE OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel
tank indoors.
d. Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel
before restarting.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is
running.
OPERATION
• Never operate the tiller without guards, covers, and hoods in place.
• Never start the engine or operate the tiller with the wheels in the
free-wheel position. make sure the wheel lock pins are engaged
through the wheel hubs and wheel axle. The wheels act as a brake
to keep the tiller at a controlled speed. Disengage wheel lock pins
to permit free-wheeling only when engine is stopped.
• Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating parts. Keep
clear of tiller tines at all times.
• Tines and wheels rotate when tiller is engaged in forward, tines
and wheels rotate when the drive safety control lever, is pulled
toward the handlebar. Releasing the drive safety control lever to
the neutral position stops the wheels and tines.
• Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives,
walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire
from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the tiller for any damage,
and repair the damage before restarting and operating the tiller.
• If vegetation clogs the tines STOP ThE ENGINE ANd dISCONNECT
ThE SPARk PLUG WIRE before removing vegetation by hand.
• Engine muffler will be hot from operation. Do not touch it with
bare skin or a severe burn may result.
• If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and
check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning
of trouble.
• Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are deadly.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to till too
deep at too fast a rate.
• Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery
surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.
• Never allow bystanders near the unit.
• Use only attachments and accessories approved by the
manufacturer of the tiller.
• Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light.
• Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may catch in the
ground and propel the tiller backward. If this occurs, let go of the
handlebars and do not restrain the machine.
• Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine
unattended. Disengage all control levers, stop the engine, wait
for all moving parts to stop, and make certain guards and shields
are in place.
• When leaving the operating position for any reason:
- shut off the engine.
- wait for all moving parts to stop.
MAINTENANCE ANd STORAGE
• Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safe working
condition.
• Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, and other bolts at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.
• To prevent accidental starting, always disconnect and secure
the spark plug wire from the spark plug before performing tiller
maintenance.
• Never run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are deadly.
• Always allow muffler to cool before filling fuel tank.
• Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank inside of a closed
building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow
the engine to cool before storing in any building.
• Always refer to the operator’s guide instructions for important
details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended period.
• Add a fuel stabilizer to gas tank and run for 10-15 minutes to
prevent fuel from gumming up during an extended storage
period.