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 spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER

DEPTH STAKE

Know how to operate all controls before

The depth stake can be raised or lowered

to allow you more versatile tilling and culti-

adding fuel and oil or attempting to start

vating, or to more easily transport your

engine.

tiller.

STOPPING

 

TINES AND DRIVE

Release drive control bar to stop move- ment.

Move shift lever to =N" (neutral) position.

ENGINE

Move throttle control to "STOW' position.

if equipped with stop switch, move switch to "STOP" position.

Never use choke to stop engine. Drive Control Bar

"ENGAGED" Position

Shift Lever

Bar

=DISENGAGED"

Position

Throttle

TINE OPERATION - WITH WHEEL

DRIVE

Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into another position.

"13nemovement 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 TILLER.

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.

Shallowest'nlling

"_"Transport Position

(Cultivating)

J

Deeptest "1311ing

Depth Stake

J

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.

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

"Locked" Position

Nut "B"

Outer Side Shield

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917.29331 specifications

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