Dear Owner:
Congratulations on your purchase of a Tiller/Edger. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.
Please carefully read this Manual which provides informa- tion on how to safely and easily
If you should ever have any problems or questions, please contact your local authorized service dealer or call the Factory. See the back cover of this Manual for Customer Service infor- mation.
We want to be sure that you are completely satisfied at all times.
See Back Cover for
Customer Service Information
Safety Alert Symbol
This is a safety alert symbol. It is used in this manual and on the unit to alert you to potential haz- ards. When you see this symbol, read and obey the message that follows it. Failure to obey safety mes- sages could result in personal injury or property damage.
This machine meets voluntary safety standard B71.8 – 1996, which is sponsored by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc., and is published by the American National Standards Institute.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemi- cals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Table of Contents |
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SECTION 1: SAFETY | 3 |
Training | 3 |
Preparation | 3 |
Operation | 4 |
Maintenance/Storage | 4 |
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY | 5 |
Unpacking Instructions | 5 |
Assembly Steps | 5 |
SECTION 3: FEATURES AND CONTROLS | 6 |
SECTION 4: OPERATION | 7 |
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Stopping and Starting the Engine | 7 |
Tilling and Cultivating | 8 |
Attachments | 9 |
SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE | 10 |
Required Maintenance Schedule | 10 |
Equipment Maintenance | 10 |
Engine Maintenance | 11 |
Tine Removal and Installation | 11 |
Storage | 12 |
Troubleshooting | 12 |
PARTS LIST | 13 |
Safety and Operating Decals | 15 |
CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION | BACK COVER |
WARNING
TO AVOID INJURY:
•READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
•KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
•KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES AND SHIELDS IN PLACE AND WORKING.
•NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN OR UNINSTRUCTED ADULTS TO OPERATE MACHINE.
•SHUT OFF ENGINE AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE MANUALLY UNCLOGGING TINES OR MAKING REPAIRS.
•KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY FROM MACHINE.
•KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS.
•USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN REVERSING OR PULLING THE MACHINE TOWARDS YOU.