Theoperationof anytillercan resultinforeignobjectsthrownintothe eyes, whichcan resultin severeeyedamage. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eye shieldsbeforestartingyourtiller andwhiletilling, We recommenda widevision safetymaskoverthe spectaclesor standardsafetyglasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start
engine_
STOPPING TINES
•Release tine control to stop movement.
ENGINE
o Move throttle control to "STOP" position. o Never use choke to stop engine.
"Sne Control "ON" /" Forward Tine Control (DOWN) Position _ / ""OFF (UP) Position
o For normal tilling, set depth stake at the second or third hole from the top,
WHEELS
Adjust wheels by removing the hairpin clip and clovis pin, Change wheel position. Replace the hairpin clip and clevis pin_
. For normal tilling, set wheels at the sec- ond or third hole from the top_
_C 'A'' Depth Stake
Wheel
lip
end Clevis Pin
/ Throttle
Control
TINE OPERATION
FORWARD
° Squeeze forward tine control to handle.
TILLING
The speed and depth of tilling is regulated by the position of the depth stake and
wheel height.
The depth stake should always be below
the wheels for digging. It serves as a brake to slow the tiller'sforward motion to
enable the tines to penetrate the ground. Also, the more the depth stake is lowered into the ground the deeper the tines will dig.
DEPTH STAKE
Adjust depth stake by removing the hair_
pin clip and clevis pin. Change depth stake to desired position° Replace the cle-
vis pin and hairpin clip=
TRANSPORTING YOUR TILLER
_,CAUTION: Before lifting or transport- ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to cool. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gaso- line from fuel tank.
AROUND THE YARD
=Tip depth stake forward until it is held by the stake spring.
o Push tiller handles dow._, raising tines off the ground.
oPush or pull tiller to desired location.
AROUND TOWN
o Disconnect spark plug wire. o Drain fuel tank_
= Transport in upright position to prevent oil leakage.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE IMPORTANT: Be very careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when checking or adding oil or fuel. Use clean oil and fuel
and store in approved, clean, covered containers, use clean fill funnels.
FILL ENGINE WITH OIL
o Remove hangtag from engine=
o With engine level, remove engine oil
filler plug.
o Fill engine with oil to point of overflow-
ing. For approximate capacity see
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on
page 4 of this manual=
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