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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 wide vision safety mask for over the spec- tacles or standard safety glasses.
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HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 10)
Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine,.
The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you more versatile tilting and cultivating, or to more easily transport your tiller.
STOPPING (See Fig. 9)
TINES AND DRIVE
. Release drive control bar to stop movement.
•Move shift lever to "N" (neutral) position.
ENGINE
.. Move throttle control to "STOP" position°
•Never use choke to stop engine
DRIVE CONTROL BAR |
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"ENGAGED" POSITION | THROTTLE |
SHIFT
LEVER
DRIVE CONTROL BAR "DISENGAGED" POSITION
FIG. 9
TINE OPERATION -WITH WHEEL DRIVE
oAlways release drive control bar before moving shift lever into another position°
°Tine movement is achieved by moving shift lever to"T" (till) position and engaging drive control bar,,
FORWARD-WHEELS ONLY/FINES STOPPED
°Release drive control bar and move shift lever indicator
to"F" (forward)positiono 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" position_
°Move shift lever indicator to "R" (reverse) position.
=Hold drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement.
_ | TRANSPORT |
SHALLOWEST' / | POSITION |
TILLING |
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DEEPEST |
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TILLING |
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STAKEDEPTH_
FIG. 10
TILLING (See Fig. 11)
°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 "T" position_
•Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tilling movement. "Fines and wheels will both turn,
°Move throttle control to "FAST" position for deep tilling. To cultivate, throttle control 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
"RELEASED"POSITION
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"LOCKED"
POSITION
NUT"A"
NUT "B"
SIDE SHIELD
FIG. 11
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