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 tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TALLER
Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start
engine.
STOPPING
TINES AND DRIVE
oRelease drive control bar to stop move- ment.
o Move shift lever to "N" (neutral) position.
STOPPING ENGINE
,, Move throttle control to "STOP" position. if equipped with stop switch, move switch to "STOP" position.
o Never use choke to stop engine.
Drive Control | Bar |
|
"ENGAGED" | Position | Shift Lever |
Drive Bar
"DISENGAGED"
Position
Throffie
TINE OPERATION - WITH WHEEL DRIVE
°Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into another position.
=Tine movement is achieved by moving shift lever to ( _ ) till position and
engaging drive control bar,
FORWARD - WHEELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED
°Release drive control bar and move shift lever indicator to "F" (,forward) position.
Engage drive control bar and tiller will move forward.
REVERSE - WHEELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED
°DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND
°Release the drive control bar.
°Move throttle control to "SLOW" posi- tion.
,Move shift lever indicator to "R"
(reverse) position.
°Hold drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement.
DEPTH STAKE
The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you more versatile tilling and culti-
vating, or to more easily transport your tiller.
Shallowest Tilling | "" Transport Position | |
(Cultivating) | ||
|
Deepest Tilling
Depth Stake ,i_
TILLING
°Release depth stake_pin. Pull the depth stake up for increased tilling depth. Place depth stake Pin in hole of depth
stake to lock in position.
o Place shift lever indicator in till position.
,,Hold the drive control bar against the
handle to start tilling movement. Tines and wheels will both turn.
°Move throttle control to "FAST" position for deep tilling. To cultivate, throttle con _ trol can be set at any desired speed,
depending on how fast or slow you wish to cultivate.
IMPORTANT: Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into another position.
Depth Stake Pin
Position
"Locked"
Position
Nut "B"
Nut "A"
Outer Side Shield
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