Operation; Starting The Engine; Stopping The Engine - Cub Cadet FT24 Manual Del Operador

Operation

Starting the Engine

WARNING!
instructions and warnings posted on the machine
and in this manual before operating.
WARNING!
the tiller while the engine is running or being
started.
1. Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug. Make sure the
metal cap on the end of the spark plug is fastened securely
over the metal tip on the spark plug.
2. Make sure that the tine clutch control is disengaged.
3. Move the throttle control 1⁄3 of the way toward the FAST
position.
4. Move/pull out the choke lever to CHOKE position when
starting cold a engine.
5. Pull the rope out slowly until the engine reaches the
beginning of its compression cycle. The rope will pull
slightly harder at this point.
6. Pull the rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke.
Keep a firm grip on the handle. Let the rope rewind slowly.
Do not let the recoil starter snap back against the engine.
Repeat until the engine starts.
7. Move/push in the choke lever once the engine warms up
enough to run smoothly.
8. Move the throttle to FAST position for tilling.

Stopping the Engine

1. Move the control lever to STOP or OFF position.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it to prevent
accidentally starting the tiller while it is unattended.
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Be sure no one is standing in front of
Setting the Depth
Yoke Forward
Place the wheel yoke so that wheels are forward (nearest to tines)
for shallow tilling, cultivating and transport. See Fig. 5-1.
Figure 5-1
Yoke to Back
Place the wheel yoke so that wheels are toward the rear
— closest to depth stake — for deep tilling and cultivating. See
Fig. 5-2.
Figure 5-2
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