SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR TILLER
WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.
Throttle Control
The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It controls the engine speed and stops the engine. See Figure 6.
Choke Lever
The choke lever is located behind the air cleaner, under the muffler. It is used to enrich the fuel mixture when starting a cold engine. See Figure 6.
Reverse Tine Drive Clutch Lever
The reverse tine drive clutch lever is located on top of the handle panel. Pull the lever to the rear to move the tines in reverse. Release the lever to stop the reverse tine drive. See Figure 6
NOTE: Never engage both the forward and reverse tine drives at the same time. Engaging both forward and reverse tine drives at the same time could damage the belt drives and cause the engine to stall.
Depth Stake
The depth stake controls the tilling depth. Refer to OPERATING YOUR TILLER in Section 4.
Forward Tine Engagement Handle
The forward tine engagement handle is located beneath the tiller handle. Squeezing the handle up against the tiller handle engages the tines. Release the handle to stop the tines. See Figure 6
Tines And End Caps
The tilling tines and end caps (are used to cultivate, furrow, and preapre yoru garden for seeding. The end caps are used to avoid tilled soil from overflowing onto unwanted areas.
| Air | Reverse Tine |
| Cleaner | |
| Engagement | |
Choke |
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| Handle | |
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Fast | Throttle | Handle |
Control | ||
Stop |
| Crank |
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Tecumseh |
| Forward Tine |
| Engagement | |
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| Handle |
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| Depth |
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| Stake |
| Tines |
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| End Cap |
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| Figure 6 |
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