4
Operating Your Tiller
WARNING
The tine clutch control is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation.
Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel tiller indoors or while engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes,
Your Tiller | Reverse Tine |
| Engagement Lever |
Handle
Forward Tine
Engagement Lever
Throttle Control | Handle Knob |
Depth Stake
End Cap
Tiller Tines
Figure 4–1: The major parts of the tiller
WARNING: Read, understand, and | Tines and End Caps |
follow all instructions and warnings | Tilling tines and end caps are used to cultivate, furrow |
posted on the machine and in this | and prepare your garden for seeding. End caps are used |
manual before operating. | to avoid tilled soil from overflowing onto unwanted areas. |
cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.
Keep hands and feet away from the tines. Refer to warning label on the unit.
Forward Tine Engagement Lever
The forward tine control lever is located beneath the upper section of the handle. Squeezing the lever against the handle engages the tine drive. Release the lever to stop the tines from turning.
Reverse Tine Engagement Lever
The reverse tine control lever is located on top of the upper section of the handle. Pulling the lever toward operator engages the tines in reverse. Release the lever to stop the tines from turning in reverse.
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 engin to stall.
Depth Stake
The depth stake controls the tilling depth. Refert to Operating Your Tiller later in this section for further instructions on its use.
Handle Knob
The handle height may be adjusted. Loosen the knob to change the position. Tighten hardware when complete.
Engine Controls
NOTE: Refer to engine manual for additional information and functions of the engine controls.
Throttle Control
The throttle controls engine’s speed. Use maximum engine speed when tilling. Stop the engine when tranporting the tiller.
Choke Lever
Choke lever is located next to the throttle lever. It is used to enrich the fuel mixture when starting a cold engine.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is located on the right side of the engine and is used to manually start the engine.