OPERATION

The operation of 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 00155tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER

Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine.

STOPPING (See Fig. 8)

TINES AND DRIVE

1.Release tine control to stop movement.

2.Move shift lever indicator to “N” (neutral) position.

ENGINE

3.Set the speed control lever at the low speed position and allow the engine to run at low speed for 1 or 2 minutes before stopping.

4.Turn the ENGINE SWITCH counterclockwise to the position “ O ” (OFF).

5.Close the fuel valve.

6.Pull the starter handle slowly and return the handle to its original position when resistance is felt. This operation is necessary to prevent outside moist air from intruding into the combustion chamber.

NOTE: Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: TO STOP ENGINE IN AN EMERGENCY, TURN THE ENGINE SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION.

TINE CONTROL “ON” (UP)

POSITION

TINE CONTROL “OFF” (DOWN)

POSITION

THROTTLE ENGINE FUEL

CONTROL SWITCH VALVE

ENGINE

SWITCH

THROTTLE

CONTROL

RECOIL

STARTER

FUEL VALVE

Fig. 8

TINE OPERATION - WITH WHEEL DRIVE

•Always release tine control before moving shift lever into another position.

•Tine movement is achieved by moving shift lever to

either the counter rotating () till position or the forward rotating () till position and engaging tine control.

FORWARD - WHEELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED

•Release tine control and move shift lever indicator to “F” (forward) position. Engage tine control and tiller will move forward.

REVERSE - WHEELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED

•DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER.

•Release the tine control.

•Move throttle control to “SLOW” position.

•Move shift lever indicator to “R” (reverse) position.

•Hold tine control against the handle to start tiller move- ment.

HARD TO SHIFT GEARS

•Briefly engage tine control and release or rock tiller forward and backward until are able to shift gears.

DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 9)

The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you more versatile tilling and cultivating, or to more easily transport your tiller.

 

TRANSPORT

SHALLOWEST

POSITION

 

TILLING

 

(CULTIVATING)

 

DEEPEST

 

TILLING

 

DEPTH

STAKE

Fig. 9

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