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(FR750) l Turning the tiller during high-speed operation causes the tiller to turn abruptly and become unstable, resulting in injury or accident. l Do not turn the tiller when it is moving uphill or downhill. When the tiller is turned on a slope, it may abruptly move in an unforeseen direction, resulting in an accident, injury, or damage to the tiller. TILLING WORK Tilling deeply at first may cause the tiller to lurch forward suddenly. If a stone or hard object hits against the tines while tilling, the handlebar may lift up and the tiller may lurch forward suddenly; caution must therefore be exercised. When operating the tiller, always walk behind and in the center of the tiller and hold the handlebar with both hands. If the tiller becomes unbalanced, an unforeseen accident may occur. NOTE: l When tilling hard ground, do not till deeply at first; instead, till the field 2 or 3 times. Do not push against the handlebar excessively. l When turning the tiller: Disengage the main clutch and lower the engine speed. If the differential lock is used, set it in the UNLOCK position (FR750 only). Set the gearshift lever in 1 st gear, squeeze the clutch lever, and turn slowly. When the turn has been completed, set the gearshift lever in the TINES/WHEELS ENGAGE position and resume tilling. HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION At high altitude, the standard air-fuel mixture will be too rich. Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase. A very rich mixture will also foul the spark plug and cause hard starting. High altitude performance can be improved by specific modifications to the carburetor. If you always operate your tiller at altitudes above 6,OOOfeet (1,800 meters), have your servicing dealer perform this carburetor modification. Even with carburetor modification, engine horsepower will decrease about 3.5% for each 1,000 foot (300 meter) increase in altitude. The effect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor modification is made. (NOTICE 1 When the carburetor has been modified for high altitude operation, the air-fuel mixture will be too lean for low altitude use. Operation at altitudes below 6,OOOfeet (1,800 meters) with a modified carburetor may cause the engine to overheat and result in serious engine damage. For use at low altitudes, have your servicing dealer return the carburetor to original factory specifications. 6. STOPPING THE ENGINE 1. Release the main clutch lever to disengage the clutch. MAIN CLUTCH LEVER 2. Move the throttle lever toward the ‘I” position to reduce the engine speed. 3. Set the gearshift lever in the NEUTRAL position. GEARSHIFT LEVER--e R 1 e m NEUTRAL POSITION 4. Turn the’engine switch to the OFF position to stop engine. OFF 5. Turn the fuel valve lever OFF. ENGINE sWlTCH FUEL VALVE LEVER NOTE: To stop the engine engine switch OFF. in an emergency, release the clutch lever and turn the 7. TRANSPORTING The engine and exhaust system become hot during operation and remain hot for a while after stopping. Contact with hot engine compo- nents can cause burns and can ignite some materials. Avoid touching the engine or exhaust system for at least 15 minutes after the engine has stopped. Allow the engine to cool before transporting the tiller. Before Loading Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position. This will prevent the possibil- ity of carburetor flooding and will re- FUEL VALVE duce the possibility of fuel leakage. LEVER Loading/Unloading To reduce the possibility of fuel leakage, keep the tiller level while transporting, and avoid tilting the tiller excessively when loading and unloading. l If a suitable loading ramp is not available, two people should lift the tiller on and off the vehicle, while holding the tiller level. l Position the tiller so the tines and wheels are on the bed of the vehicle. Tie the tiller down with rope or straps, and block the wheels. Keep the tie-down rope or straps away from controls, cables, governor linkage, carburetor, and the fuel line. 8. MAINTENANCE THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-free opera- tion. It will also help reduce air pollution. Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem before operation, can cause a malfunction in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this owner’s manual. To help you properly care for your tiller, the following pages include a maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures, and simple mainte- nance procedures using basic hand tools. Other service tasks that are more difficult, or require special topls, are best handled by professionals and are normally performed by a Honda technician or other qualified mechanic. The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating conditions. If you operate your tiller under severe conditions, such as sustained high-load or high-temperature operation, or use in unusually wet or dusty conditions, cons...
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