Poulan-pro FT900 FRONT TINE TILLER User Manual download pdf (Page 8)

OPERATION

AROUND TOWN

• Disconnect spark plug wire.

• Drain fuel tank.

• Transport in upright position to prevent oil leakage.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

IMPORTANT: BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO

ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING OIL

OR FUEL. USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL AND STORE IN AP-

PROVED, CLEAN, COVERED CON TAIN ERS. USE CLEAN

FILL FUNNELS.

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 6)

1 The engine in your unit has been shipped, from the fac-

tory, already filled with SAE 30 summer weight oil.

2 With engine level, clean area around oil filler plug and

remove plug.

3 Engine oil should be to point of overflowing when engine

is level. For ap proxi mate ca pac i ty see “PROD UCT

SPEC I FI CA TIONS” on page 4 of this manual. All oil

must meet A.P.I. Service Classification SG-SL.

4. Tilt tiller back on its wheels and then re-level.

5. With engine level, refill to point of over flow ing if nec-

es sary. Re place oil filler plug.

• For cold weather operation you should change oil for

easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the

Main te nance section of this man u al).

• To change engine oil, see the Main te nance section of

this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill.

Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a

minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will

increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce

valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel

in quan ti ties that can be used within 30 days to assure

fuel freshness.

Fig. 6

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Oil Level

Oil Filler

Plug

Max Upper Level

Min Lower Level

CAUTION: Fill to within 1/2 inch of top

of fuel tank to prevent spills and to

allow for fuel expansion. If gasoline

is ac ci den tal ly spilled, move machine

away from area of spill. Avoid creating

any source of ignition until gasoline

vapors have disappeared.

Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not

store, spill or use gasoline near an

open flame.

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES

BELOW32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE

GAS O LINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER

START ING.

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gas o hol

or using ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-

ture which leads to sep a ra tion and for ma tion of

acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage

the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To

avoid engine problems, the fuel system should

be emptied before stor age of 30 days or longer.

Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run

until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use

fresh fuel next sea son. See Storage In struc tions

for additional information. Never use engine or

carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or

permanent damage may occur.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7)

CAUTION: KEEP TINE CONTROL IN “OFF”

PO SI TION WHEN STARTING ENGINE.

When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run

out of fuel, it will take ex tra pulls of the recoil starter to

move fuel from the tank to the engine.

1. Make sure spark plug wire is prop er ly connected.

2. Place the fuel valve to the "ON" position.

3. To start a cold engine, move the choke lever to the

"ON" position.

4. Move the throttle lever away from the "SLOW" position,

about 1/3 of the way toward the "FAST" position.

5. Turn the engine switch to the "ON" position. Pull rope

out slowly until engine reaches start of com pres sion

cy cle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point).

6. Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do not let starter

handle snap back against starter. Repeat if neces-

sary.

NOTE: IF ENGINE FIRES BUT DOES NOT START, MOVE

CHOKE CONTROL TO HALF CHOKE POSITION. PULL RECOIL

STARTER HANDLE UNTIL ENGINE STARTS.

7. If the choke lever has been moved to the "ON" position

to start the engine, gradually move it to the opposite

position as the engine warms up.

NOTE: A WARM ENGINE REQUIRES LESS CHOK ING TO

START.

8. Move throttle control to desired running position.

9. Allow engine to warm up for a few min utes before

engaging tines.

NOTE: IF ENGINE DOES NOT START, SEE TROU BLE SHOOT ING

POINTS.

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