SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR TILLER
NOTE: Engine is shipped without oil.
WARNING: Use the reverse tine drive when tilling virgin ground, sod or hard soil. Use the forward tine drive when cultivating or tilling soft ground.
WARNING: When operating the tiller for the first time, use the depth stake setting that gives 1 inch of tilling depth (second hole from the top). See Figure 7.
Before Starting
•Service engine with oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.
•Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh,
Use This
Position
First Time
Transport
Position
To Start Engine
WARNING: Be sure no one is standing in front of the tiller while the engine is running or being started.
•Place the throttle control lever in the FAST (rabbit) position.
•Move choke lever to CHOKE position.
NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.
•Stand at side of tiller. Grasp the starter handle with your right hand and pull out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. Place your left hand on the lower portion of the upper handle.
•Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle to snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle.
•Repeat steps 3 and 4 until engine starts.
•As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly, move choke lever gradually to RUN position. If engine falters, return to choke position, then slowly move to RUN position.
•Refer to engine manual for additional engine information.
NOTE: After starting engine and prior to using the tiller, be certain to check the clutch adjustment as described in “Checking the Clutch Adjustment” section of Assembly Instructions.
To Stop Engine
•Move throttle control to the STOP position.
•Disconnect spark plug wire and ground to prevent accidentally starting while equipment is unattended.
NOTE: After the first ten hours of operation, recheck the clutch adjustment. Refer to “Checking the Clutch Adjustment” section of the Assembly Instructions.
Clevis
Pin
Hairpin
Clip
Figure 7
Tilling depth is controlled by the depth stake which can be adjusted to five different settings. See Figure 7. Adjust the side shields as shown in Figure 8, as you adjust the depth stake. Be certain spark plug wire is disconnected and grounded against the engine.
•To adjust the depth stake, remove the clevis pin and hairpin clip. See Figure 7. Move the depth stake to the desired setting.
•To adjust the side shields, remove the front wing nut and loosen the rear wing nut. Place side shield in position desired. Replace wing nuts and tighten securely. See Figure 8.
Use This | Side |
Hole for | Shields |
Lowest (Shallowest) |
|
Position |
|
Front | Rear |
Wing Nut | Wing Nut |
Use This Hole for
Highest (Deepest)
Position
Figure 8
•When using the tiller for the first time, use the second adjustment hole from the top (1" of tilling depth). See Figure 7.
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