The operationof any tiller can result in foreignobjects throwninto the eyes, whichcan result in severeeye damage. Alwayswear safetyglassesor eye shields beforestartingyour tiller and while tilling. We recommendstandard safetyglassesor a wide vision safetymaskworn over spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine.
STOPPING
TINES AND DRIVE
1.Release drive control bar to stop move- ment.
2.Move shift lever to "N" (neutral) po- sition.
ENGINE
•Move throttle control to "STOP" position. If equipped with stop switch, move switch to "STOP" position.
NOTE: Never use choke to stop engine.
Drive Control | Bar |
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"ENGAGED" | Position_ | Shift Lever |
HARD TO SHIFT GEARS
•Briefly engage drive control bar and re- lease or rock tiller forward and backward
until are able to shift gears.
DEPTH STAKE
The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you more versatile tilling and cul-
tivating, or to more easily transport your tiller.
Shallowest Tilling
_- Transport Position
Deepest Tilling
Depth Stake
Drive Control Bar
"DISENGAGED"
Position
Throttle Control
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 either the counter rotating (_;) till position or the forward rotating
(#,) till position and engaging drive con- trol 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
1.DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER.
2.Release the drive control bar.
3.Move throttle control to "SLOW" po- sition.
4.Move shift lever indicator to "R" (re- verse) position.
5.Hold drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement.
DRAG STAKE
The drag stake should be raised when tilling the counter rotating (_) till position. The drag stake should be lowered when tilling in the forward rotating (_,) till posi- tion.
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Lowered
(Forward Rotating till)
Raised
(Counter rotating till)
TILLING
NOTE: Use the counter rotating tine drive when tilling hard or rockey soil, virgin ground or sod.
1.Release depth stake and drag stake pins. Pull the depth stake up for increased tilling depth. Raise the drag stake. Place proper pin in hole of depth stake or drag stake to lock in position.
2.Place shift lever indicator in counter rotating (_) till position.
3.Hold the drive control bar against the
handle to start tilling movement. Tines and wheels will both turn.
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