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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.
• When using an accessory, make sure it 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 (page 9). Running the engine with a low oil level
can cause engine damage.
• Check the air filter (page 10). A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to
the carburetor, reducing engine and tiller performance.
• Check throttle operation (page 12). The throttle must operate
smoothly for good throttle control.
• Check the fuel level (page 12). Starting with a full tank will help to
eliminate or reduce operating interruptions for refueling.
OPERATION

SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

Before operating the tiller for the first time, please review
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (page 2) and BEFORE
OPERATION (page 4).
Even if you have operated other tillers, take time to become familiar
with the operation of this tiller’s controls and handling.
For your safety, do not start or operate the engine in an enclosed
area, such as a garage. Your engine’s exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas which can collect rapidly in an enclosed area
and cause illness or death.
If the tiller starts to shake or vibrate, stop the engine immediately.
After the tiller tines have completely stopped, inspect them to
determine the cause of the vibration. Sudden vibration is a sign of a
hazardous problem, such as a loose or damaged tilling tines (or tiller
attachment), hidden objects in the soil, or the ground that is too hard
to till. Do not operate the tiller until the problem is corrected.
Prolonged exposure to vibration may cause Hand-Arm Vibration
Syndrome (HAVS). Symptoms include loss of skin color in the hands
and numbness or a painful tingling sensation in the fingers, hands,
and arms. Regular users of any power equipment may feel the
numbness or pain spontaneously, at any time, not just after using the
equipment. If any of these symptoms occur, see a physician
immediately.

Tine Installation

Make sure the tines are installed properly with the blades angled
inward and the tine spacers facing each other. The leading edge of
each blade is slanted.

Drag Bar Installation

1. Make sure the engine switch is in the OFF position before installing
the drag bar.
2. Remove the lock pin and the 6 x 25 mm clevis pin.
3. Install the drag bar angled to the rear. Adjust the height to one of 4
height positions and insert the 6 x 25 mm clevis pin. Secure with
the lock pin.
See TILLER OPERATION (page 7) for additional information.
When your tilling job is completed, reinstall the transport wheels onto
the drag bar.
TINE SPACERS
FORWARD
LOCK PIN
CLEVIS PIN,
6 x 25 mm
DRAG BAR