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Operating Your Tiller
WARNING
The tine clutch control is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation.
Use extreme care when handling
Know Your Tiller
Tine
Clutch
Control
Recoil
Starter
Clutch Cable 
Handle Knobs 
Rear Wheel
with Depth 
Stake
Tines
Figure
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.
Keep hands and feet away from the tines. Refer to warning label on the unit.
WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings posted on the machine and in this manual before operating.
Tine Clutch Control
The clutch control lever is located on the upper handle. Squeezing the lever against the handle engages the tine drive. Release the lever to stop the tines from turning.
Rear Wheel with Depth Stake
The depth stake and wheel are located at the rear of the tiller. Both may be adjusted. Refer to the “Wheel Position” and “Depth Stake” sections for instructions.
Handle Knobs
The handle height may be adjusted. Loosen the knobs and remove the carriage bolts to change the position. Reinstall and tighten the hardware when complete.
Engine Controls
NOTE: See the separate engine manual for additional information and functions of the engine controls.
Throttle Control
The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It controls the engine’s speed and stops the engine.
•With the throttle control moved completely to the left, the carburetor is in START or FAST position. Use maximum engine speed for deep tilling.
•Move the throttle control lever to the right to reduce engine speed. Throttle control should be at IDLE for transporting the tiller.
•Move the throttle all the way to the right to stop the engine.
Primer
The primer, located on the engine, is used to pump gas into the carburetor and aid in starting the engine. Use it to start a cold engine, but do not use it to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is located on the engine and is used to manually start the engine.
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