Maxim MXR500 owner manual Operation, Know Your Tiller, Meets Ansi Safety Requirements

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TILLER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER.

Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.

SHIFT LEVER

THROTTLE CONTROL

CHOKE CONTROL

DRIVE

CONTROL

BAR

DEPTH STAKE

LEVELING

SHIELD

RECOIL

STARTER

HANDLE

OUTER SIDE

SHIELD

FIG. 8

MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine. DEPTH STAKE - Controls depth at which tiller will dig. DRIVE CONTROL BAR - Used to engage tiller. LEVELING SHIELD - Levels tilled soil.

OUTER SIDE SHIELD - Adjustable to protect small plants from being buried.

RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Used to start the engine. SHIFT LEVER - Used to shift transmission gears. THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed.

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Contents
Model NO. MXR500 HP 17 Inch Tiller Preparation Safety RulesMaintenance and Storage TrainingTable of Contents Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyOPERATOR’S Position See Fig Unpacking Carton See Fig Install Handle See Figs , 4,Check Tire Pressure Attach Clutch Cable See FigConnect Shift ROD See Fig Remove Tiller from CrateOperation Meets Ansi Safety RequirementsKnow Your Tiller Reverse Wheels ONLY/TINES Stopped HOW to USE Your TillerTine Operation with Wheel Drive Forward Wheels ONLY/TINES StoppedADD Gasoline Before Starting EngineTurning To TransportTo Start Engine See Fig Tine Shear PinsTilling Hints Cultivating Adjust Wheels for Cultivating See FigsBefore Each USE MaintenanceLubrication Chart General RecommendationsAIR Filter See Fig EngineCooling System See Fig CleaningMuffler Spark PlugTire Care Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Handle Height See Fig TillerTine Replacement See Figs , 25 To Remove Belt Guard See Fig Ground Drive Belt Adjustment See FigTo Replace Ground Drive Belt See Figs To Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points Limited Warranty