OPERATION
The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
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HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine.
STOPPING (See Fig. 4)
TINES
1. Release tine control to stop movement.
ENGINE
2.Move throttle control to “SLOW” position and allow the engine to run slowly for cool down.
3.Turn the engine switch to the "OFF" Position.
4.Turn the fuel valve lever to the "OFF" Position.
NOTE: NEVER USE CHOKE TO STOP ENGINE.
IMPORTANT: TO STOP ENGINE IN AN EMERGENCY, TURN THE ENGINE SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION.
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“Off” (UP) Position |
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Throttle | Engine | Fuel Valve |
Control | Switch |
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Throttle |
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Control |
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Fuel |
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Valve |
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Fig. 4
TINE OPERATION
• Squeeze tine control to handle.
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TILLING
The speed and depth of tilling is regulated by the position of the depth stake and wheel height.
The depth stake should always be below the wheels for digging. It serves as a brake to slow the tiller’s forward motion to enable the tines to penetrate the ground. Also, the more the depth stake is lowered into the ground the deeper the tines will dig.
DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 5)
Adjust depth stake by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin. Change depth stake to desired position. Replace the clevis pin and hairpin clip.
•For normal tilling, set depth stake at the second or third hole from the top.
WHEELS (See Fig. 5)
Adjust wheels by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin. Change wheel position. Replace the hairpin clip and clevis pin.
•For normal tilling, set wheels at the second or third hole from the top.
Hairpin Clip and Clevis Pin
Depth
Stake
Stake
WheelSpring
Fig. 5
TO TRANSPORT
CAUTION: Before lifting or transport- ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to cool. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from fuel tank.
AROUND THE YARD
•Tip depth stake forward until it is held by the stake spring.
•Push tiller handles down, raising tines off the ground.
•Push or pull tiller to desired location.