Bolens 12180 Depth Regulator Lever, Handlebar Height Adjustment, Shallow Settings Deep, Medium

Section 3: Features and Controls

Depth Regulator Lever

This lever (G, Figure 3-5) controls the tilling depth of the tines. Pull the lever straight back and slide it up or down to engage the notched height settings.

The highest notch (lever all the way down) raises the tines approximately 1-1/2" off the ground. This “travel” setting allows the tiller to be moved without the tines digging into the ground. Also use this setting when starting the engine.

Move the lever upward to increase the tilling depth. The lowest notch allows a tilling depth of approximately 6"-8", depending on soil conditions.

For best results, always begin tilling at a very shallow depth setting and gradually increase the tilling depth.

Travel	G
Position

Shallow

Settings

Deep

Settings

Figure 3-5: Depth Regulator Lever (G).

Handlebar Height Adjustment

The handlebar height is adjustable to three different settings (see Figure 3-6). As a general rule, adjust the handlebars so they are at waist level when the tines are 3"-4" into the soil.

To Adjust the Handlebars:

1.Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and allow the engine to cool.

2.Remove the screws, lockwashers and nuts, reposition the handlebars, and reinstall the hardware.

High

Medium

Low

Figure 3-6: Handlebar height adjustment.

ENGINE CONTROLS

Refer to the engine manufacturer’s Engine Owner’s Manual (included in the tiller lit- erature package) to identify the controls on your engine.

IMPORTANT: The control for stopping the engine is located on the engine.

WARNING

•Do not attempt to till too deeply too quickly. Gradually work down to deeper tilling depths.

•Place the Depth Regulator Lever in the “travel” position before starting the

engine. This position prevents the tines from touching the ground until you are ready to begin tilling.

Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or property damage.

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