IS YOUR WORKING AREA READY?

Objects thrown by the tiller can cause serious injury. Be especially careful when crossing gravel drives,
walks or roads. Before operating the tiller, carefully inspect the area, and remove all objects that could be
thrown by, or entangled in, the tilling attachment, such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string.
Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light.
Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets. Keep all children, bystanders, and pets at least
50 feet (15 meters) away from where the tiller is being operated.
If anyone approaches you while you are operating the tiller, release the throttle lever and stop the engine.

IS YOUR TILLER READY TO GO?

For your safety, and to maximize the service life of your equipment, it is very important to take a few
moments before you operate the tiller to check its condition. Be sure to take care of any problem you find,
or have your servicing dealer correct it, before you operate the tiller.
Safety Inspection
•Look around the engine for signs of oil or gasoline leaks. Wipe up any spills before starting the engine.
•Replace any damaged parts.
•Check that all fasteners are in place and secure. Tighten as necessary.
Tiller Tine Inspection
•Look for signs of damage to the tilling tines (or any accessory installed). Replace any tiller tines and
parts that are worn out, bent, cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way.
•Make sure the tiller accessory is properly installed and securely fastened (see attachment installation
instructions).
•Check that the debris shield is securely installed and in good condition.
Maintenance Inspection
Check the oil level (see page 19). Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage.
Check the air filter (see page 20). A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing engine
and tiller performance.
Check throttle operation (see page 24). The throttle must operate smoothly for good throttle control.
Check the fuel level (see page 25). Starting with a full tank will help to eliminate or reduce operating
interruptions for refueling.
BWARNING
Improperly maintaining this tiller, or failing to correcta problem
before operation, could cause a malfunction in which you could be
seriously injured.
Always perform a pre-operation inspection before each operation,
and correct any problem.
BEFORE OPERATION
FG100 TILLER 11