How to Start a Roto Tiller
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Use fresh fuel to fill the tank.fuel empty image by glgec from Fotolia.com
Check the fuel tank for fuel. Use fresh fuel to fill a partially empty tank. - 2
Check to make sure the tiller is turned on.on/off swiitch image by Chris Roselli from Fotolia.com
Verify that the tiller’s operating switch is in the “on” position. - 3
Press the primer bulb to prime the engine.thumb pushing a button. image by Steve Johnson from Fotolia.com
Press the primer bulb three to five times to prepare an initial flow of gasoline to the engine. - 4
Adjust the tiller's choke control.Motorcycle key Switch image by Jim Mills from Fotolia.com
Adjust the choke control so that it is mid-way between the closed and open position. - 5
Pull the starter rope to start the engine.Water pump on internal combustion engine. Isolated on white. image by diter from Fotolia.com
Pull the starter rope using short pulls 1/2 to 1/3 of the rope length. Once the engine starts, open the throttle gradually to increase speed and close the choke control.
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