TURNING
•Release the drive control bar.
•Move throttle control to =SLOW" posi- tion.
•Place shift lever indicator in "F _ (forward) position. Tines will not turn.
:Lift handle to raise tines out of ground. Swing the handle in the opposite direc- tion you wish to turn, bein'gcareful to keep feet and legs away from tines.
•Whenyou have completed your turn- around, release the drive control bar and lower handle. Place shift lever in till
position and move throttle control to de- sired speed. To begin tilling, hold drive
control bar against the handle.
CULTIVATING
•Use the forward rotating tins drive.when cultivating, tilling soft ground or tilling
•Release depth and drag stake pins. Lower drag stake. Pull the depth §take
up for increased tilling depth. Place proper pin in hole of depth stake or drag stake to lock in position.
•Place shift lever indicator in forward rotating till position.
•Hold the drive control bar against the
handle to start tilling movement. Tines and wheels will both turn.
•Move throttle control to "FAST" position for deep tilling. To cultivate, throttle con- trol can be set at any desired speed,
depending on how fast or slow you wish to cultivate.
•Always lower the drag stake when using the forward rotating tins drive.
OUTER SIDE SHIELDS
The back edges of the outer side shields are slotted so that the shields can be
raised for deep tilling and lowered for shal- low tilling to protect small plants from being buried. Loosen nut =A" in slot and nut =l_". Move shield to desired position (both sides). Retighten nuts.
TO TRANSPORT
_CAUTION: Before lifting or transport- ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to cool.
Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gaso- line from fuel tank.
AROUND THE YARD
Release the depth s_take pin. Move the dr.pth stake down to the top hole for transporting the tiller. Place depth stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in posi- tion. This prevents tines from scuffing the ground.
•Place '.;hi_lever indicator in "F" (forward) position for transporting.
•Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement. Tines will not turn.
•Move throttle control to desired speed.
AROUND TOWN
•Disconnect spark plug wire.
•Drain fuel tank.
•Transport in upright position to prevent oil leakage.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
IMPORTANT: Be very careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when checking or adding oil or fuel. Use clean oil and fuel and store in approved, clean, covered con- tainers, use clean fill funnels.
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
•The engine in your unit has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with SAE 30 summer weight oil.
With engine level, clean area around oil filler plug and remove plug.
Engine oil should be to point of overlow- ing when engine is level For approxi- mate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECI-
FICATIONS" on page 4 of this manual. All oil must meet A.P.I. Service
Classification SF, SG or SH. Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten
For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See oil viscosity chart in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibilities section in this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
•Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead
oxide deposits and reduce valve life. IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera- tures below 40°F (4°C), use fresh, clean, winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting.
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