To Stop Engine
•Move throttle control to STOP or OFF position.
•Disconnect spark plug wire and ground to prevent accidentally starting while equipment is unattended.
NOTE: After the first ten hours of operation, recheck the clutch adjustment. Refer to final clutch adjustment in Assembly Instructions.
Setting The Depth
Tilling depth is controlled by the depth stake which can be adjusted to five different settings. Adjust the side shields as you adjust the depth stake.
WARNING: Be certain spark plug wire is disconnected and grounded against the engine when performing any adjustments.
•When using the tiller for the first time, use the second adjustment hole from the top (1" of tilling depth). See Figure 7.
Use This Position | Transport Position |
First Time | |
| 1” |
Clevis Pin | 3” |
| |
| 5” |
| 7” |
Use This Hole For |
|
Lowest (Shallowest) |
|
Position | Side Shields |
| |
| Use This Hole For |
| Highest (Deepest) |
| Position |
Figure 7
•When breaking up sod and for shallow cultivation, use the setting which gives 1" of tilling depth (second hole from the top). Place the side shields in their lowest position.
•For further depth, raise the depth stake and side shields and also make one or two more passes over the area.
•When tilling loose soil, the depth stake may be raised to its highest position (use bottom adjustment hole) to give the deepest tilling depth. Raise the side shields to their highest position.
•To transport tiller, lower the depth stake (use top adjustment hole).
To adjust the depth stake, remove the clevis pin and hairpin clip. Move the depth stake to the desired setting and secure with the clevis pin and hairpin clip.
See Figure 7.
To adjust the side shields, remove the wing nuts. Move the side shield to the desired position and replace the wing nuts. Tighten securely.
Operating the Tiller
•Select the depth stake setting.
•Start engine as instructed on the previous page.
•Move gear selection handle to one of the forward modes or reverse.
WARNING: Do not move the gear selection handle with the wheels or tines engaged. Make certain the unit is stopped completely before changing the gear selection. A partial engagement may be necessary when engaging tines.
IMPORTANT:Use the reverse tine drive when tilling virgin ground, sod, or hard soil. Use the forward tine drive when cultivating or tilling soft ground.
•Squeeze the clutch handle against the handle to engage the wheels and tines.
NOTE: Make certain the gear selection indicator is correctly positioned before engaging the clutch handle. If it is between gears, the engine will stall.
To transport tiller, do not engage the tines. Select the wheel drive only.
WARNING: Do not push down on the handles so that the wheels are lifted off the ground while using the tine drive, or the tiller could move backward and cause personal injury.
For best results, it is recommended the garden be tilled twice (lengthwise, then widthwise) to pulverize the soil.
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