EarthQuake MODEL 3365PS, R3355H Controls, Drive Safety Control Lever, Belt Tension Adjustment

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Front Tine Models 3365_3365B_3365K_3365KPS_3365CE_3365PS_R3355H_3365PSCE

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Drive SAFETY Control Lever

Engages tines into forward; releasing returns machine to neutral.

Pulling down on the drive safety control lever engages the tines. Releasing the drive safety control lever disengages the tines to a neutral position.

BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT

Proper belt tension is critical to good performance. After 30 minutes of operation, all cables may have to be adjusted due to initial stretch. Thereafter, check tension after every two hours of operation.

To increase belt tension:

1.Loosen upper jam nut. Turn nut up cable in 1/8” increments.

2.Tighten lower jam nut.

3.Check adjustment.

This procedure can be repeated until conduit adjustment bolts have no more adjustment left. If no more adjustment can be made, belt may have to be replaced.

DEPTH REGULATOR LEVER

Tilling depth is controlled by the height of the depth regulator lever.

To adjust tilling depth:

1.Remove detent pin.

2.Raise the depth regulator lever to position tines at chosen tilling depth.

3.Align hole in depth regulator lever with hole in depth regulator bracket and replace detent pin.

!CAUTION

This information is provided here only to introduce the controls. DO NOT START THE ENGINE ATTHISTIME. Starting and operating instructions are given on page 10. Please read this section and all operating and safety instructions before startingyour tiller.

As a safety precaution,the drive safety control lever will not lock in the forward position.

To stop the wheels and tines at any time, release the drive safety control lever.

!WARNING

ENGINE SHOULD BE OFF BEFORE ADJUSTING ANY CONTROLS.

Do not adjust tilling depth unless drive safety control lever is released to the neutral position.

drive safety control lever disengaged

1/4” stretch

upper jam nut

lower jam nut

forward cable

Model 3365/3365B/3365K/3365CE Handlebar

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drive safety control lever disengaged

1/4” stretch

upper jam nut

lower jam nut

forward cable

Model 3365PS/3365KPS/R3365H/3365PSCE

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Contents Operating Instructions Page Introduction ContentsOWNER’S Responsibility Important Safety PrecautionsSpecial Messages PreparationOperation Maintenance and storageTines DANGER/OPERATION Safety DecalsHood Warning LBLCENOISE80Do not TRY to Lift the Rototiller from the Carton Unpacking and AssemblyTransport Position Operating Position Features 3365/3365B/3365Ce/3365KBelt Tension Adjustment Drive Safety Control LeverEngine should be OFF Before Adjusting ANY Controls ControlsPRE-START Inspection OperationSTART-UP YOU Must ADD Engine OIL Before Starting EngineOperating Speed For models R3365H and 3365PSCE onlyShutting Down TillingMaintenance Schedule Maintenance Operation Before Hours orServicing the Rototiller Belt replacement Check Belt TensionChange Forward Belt Clean tine axle shaft Engine MaintenanceCheck or Fill Engine Crankcase LubricationPrepare for Storage StorageTroubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting and RepairDescription QTY 3365/3365B/3365ce/3365K Handlebar parts3365PS/3365KPS Handlebar parts R3355H/3365PSCE Handlebar parts 3365KPS Bumper Model 3365PS/3365PSCE Bumper Guard Parts SHIELD, DirtModel R3355H Bumper R3355H motor mount & Hood partsModel R3355H Bumper Guard Parts NUT, Nyloc 1/4 Tines & transmission PartsFront Tine Rototillers Year Limited Warranty Terms and ConditionsOPERATor Instructions and parts OPERATor Instructions and parts Benefit you throughout the year

MODEL 3365CE, 3365, 3365B, 3365PSCE, MODEL 3365KPS specifications

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