SECTION 6: CONTROLS
Gear Selection
Handle
Handle Height |
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Adjustment | Handle | Clutch | |
Lock | Adjustment | ||
Handle | |||
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| (Bail) | ||
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| Depth |
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| Stake |
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Figure 12
GEAR SELECTION HANDLE
The gear selection handle is located on the front of the handle assembly (right hand handle on Model 420). It is used to select NEUTRAL, REVERSE, or one of the FORWARD modes.
This tiller is designed for the gear selection handle to be moved while the engine is running. (It will be difficult to obtain all four positions with the engine off.) Pull or push the handle so that the indicator on top of shift cover points to the area of the operating mode desired. See Figure 12.
NOTE: If difficulty is encountered in moving the gear selection handle, refer to following helpful hints. To shift into forward or reverse wheel drive, move tiller forward slightly, then backward, to allow the gears to synchronize.
To shift into forward wheels and tine drive, push forward slightly on the gear selection handle and slowly engage the clutch handle allowing the gears to synchronize. To stop forward movement, and tine drive, release the clutch handle. Do not shift gears with the clutch handle engaged except when engaging the tines.
FORWARD Modes:
Wheels Forward— Forward wheel drive only. Tines Reverse— Forward wheel drive and reverse tine drive.
WARNING: Make certain unit is in NEUTRAL when starting the engine.
CLUTCH HANDLE - (Bail)
The clutch handle (bail) is located beneath the handle. See Figure 12. Squeezing the clutch handle against the handle engages the wheel and tine drive mechanisms.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It controls the engine speed and stops the engine. See Figure 13.
CHOKE LEVER (Model 410/420)
The choke lever is located above the throttle. It is used to enrich the fuel mixture in the carburetor when starting a cold engine. See Figure 13.
PRIMER BUTTON (Model 415)
The primer button is located behind the air cleaner. It is used to enrich the fuel mixture in the carburetor when starting a cold engine. See Figure 13.
DEPTH STAKE
The depth stake controls the tilling depth. Refer to ‘‘How to Use Your Tiller’’ section on page 10.
HANDLE ADJUSTMENT (See Figure 12)
The handle may be adjusted to the height desired. Loosen the handle height adjustment lock a few turns. Pivot handle up or down to desired position. Tighten lock.
On Model 420, the handle may also be adjusted to be in line with the tiller, or swung to the left or right so the operator is not walking in the freshly tilled soil. To adjust the handle position from side to side, pull the handle adjustment handle back, pivot the tiller handle to desired position and release the handle.
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