Theoperationof any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilhng. We recommend a wide
vision safety maskover spectacles or standard safety glasses.
HOW | TO | USE | YOUR TILLER |
| Shallowest Tilling |
Know | how to operate all controls | before | """ Transport | ||
add!ng | fuel | and | oil or attempting | to start | Position |
engine. |
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STOPPING |
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TINES | AND DRIVE |
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•Release drive control bar to stop move- ment.
•Move shift lever to "N" (neutral) position.
ENGINE
•Move throttle control to =STOP" position.
If equipped with stop switch, move switch to "STOP" position.
•Never use choke to stop engine.
Drive Control Bar | _ | ..... |
"ENGAGED" Position-
Depth Stake
DRAG STAKE
The drag stake should be raised when till- ing in the counter rotating (_)till position.
The drag stake should be lowered when tilling in the forward rotating (_)till position.
Lowered_
D,ve |
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_ "_ | Raised | |
"DISENGAGED" | _' \ | |
Position | T_r_t_loe; _. | _ 1 |
TINE OPERATION - WITH WHEEL DRIVE
•Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into another position.
•"line movement is achieved by moving shift lever to either the counter rotating (_;) till position or the forward rotating
(_) till position and engaging drive con- trol bar.
FORWARD - WHEELS ONLY/TINES
STOPPED
•Release drive control bar and move shift
lever indicator to "F" (forward) .p,osition. Engage drive control bar and tiller will move forward,
REVERSE - WHEELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED
•DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER.
•Release the drive control bar.
•Move throttle control to "SLOW" posi-
tion.,_
•Move shift lever indicator to =R"
(reverse) position,
•Hold ddve control bar against the handle to start tiller movement.
DEPTH STAKE
The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you more versatile tilling and culti-
vating, or to more easily transport your tiller.
TILLING
•Use the counter rotating tine drive when
tilling hard or rockey soil, virgin ground, or sod.
the depth stake up for increased tilling depth. Raise the drag stake. Place prop-
er pin in hole of depth stake or drag
i elease depth and drag stake pins. Pull stake to lock in position.
Place shift lever indicator in counter rotating till position.
•Holpl 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,
IMPORTANT: Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into another position.
=Locked" Position
Nut =B"
Outer / | =RELEASED" |
Side Shield "A". | Position |
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