Operation

Starting the Engine

WARNING! Read, understand, and follow all the instructions and warnings posted on the machine and in this manual before operating.

WARNING! Be sure no one is standing in front of the tiller while the engine is running or being started.

1.Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug. Make sure the metal cap on the end of the spark plug is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.

2.Make sure that the tine clutch control is disengaged.

3.Move the throttle control 1⁄3 of the way toward the FAST position.

4.Move/pull out the choke lever to CHOKE position when starting cold a engine.

5.Pull the rope out slowly until the engine reaches the beginning of its compression cycle. The rope will pull slightly harder at this point.

6.Pull the rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on the handle. Let the rope rewind slowly. Do not let the recoil starter snap back against the engine. Repeat until the engine starts.

7.Move/push in the choke lever once the engine warms up enough to run smoothly.

8.Move the throttle to FAST position for tilling.

Stopping the Engine

1.Move the control lever to STOP or OFF position.

2.Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it to prevent accidentally starting the tiller while it is unattended.

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Setting the Depth

Yoke Forward

Place the wheel yoke so that wheels are forward (nearest to tines) for shallow tilling, cultivating and transport. See Fig. 5-1.

Figure 5-1

Yoke to Back

Place the wheel yoke so that wheels are toward the rear

—closest to depth stake — for deep tilling and cultivating. See Fig. 5-2.

Figure 5-2

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