EarthQuake VERSA 20015 SERIES Operator's manual original operating instructions - Danger
Operator's Manual
VERSA Compact Tiller and Cultivator
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OFF switch is located on the side of the blower housing closest
to the recoil pull handle.
Model 22662:
The choke lever is located below the air cleaner cover. The
ON/OFF switch is located on the front left side of the blower
housing.
Additional engine operation and related precautions and
procedures can be found in the engine manufacturer’s manual
that accompanies each tiller.
COLD STARTS
1. Turn the ON/OFF switch to the
ON
position.
2. Move choke lever to
FULL CHOKE
position.
3. Move throttle lever to half way between the
SLOW
position and the
FAST
position.
4. Pull starting rope out slowly one time and allow to
return normally.
5. Pull starting rope out rapidly, and allow rope to return
normally. Repeat until engine starts.
6. 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
running does not normally require use of the choke.
1. Turn the ON/OFF switch to the
ON
position.
2. Move throttle lever to half way between
SLOW
and
FAST
.
3. Pull starting rope out rapidly until engine starts. Allow
rope to return normally. Repeat until engine starts.
4. 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
1. Adjust the drag stake to desired tilling depth.
NOTE: Raise drag stake up one hole at a time, testing tiller
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 COOL 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.
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 FACTORY WITHOUT
OIL. YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE
STARTING ENGINE.