OPERATION
IMPORTANT: READ THE “RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION” CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER ATTACHMENT.
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 1)
The engine on your tiller has been shipped from the fac- tory, already filled with summer weight oil.
HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
•Check engine oil with engine leveled on level ground.
STOPPING (See Fig. 3)
TINES
•Move tine clutch lever to “DISENGAGED” position.
ENGINE
•Move engine throttle lever to “STOP” position.
•Never use choke to stop engine.
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 3-Inset)
Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use choke to start a warm engine.
•To engage choke, slowly move lever to desired po- sition.
TO ADJUST TILLING DEPTH (See Figs. 4 & 5)
The tilling depth is controlled by the gauge wheels and to some extent by the adjustable link sleeve. When deeper tilling is required, the gauge wheels must be raised.Wheels must be lowered for shallower tilling,
•Remove retainer spring from drilled rivet.Adjust gauge wheels up or down as desired and replace rivet and retainer spring.
NOTE: Each hole will raise or lower gauge wheels 1 inch.
•Tiller can be leveled from front to rear by turning ad- justable link sleeve. The adjustable link sleeve also controls tilling depth. Shortening the adjustable link sleeve and lift links will decrease tilling depth and lengthening will increase tilling depth.
TO OPERATE TILLER (See Fig. 3)
•Select desired tilling depth.
•Raise tiller with tractor lift control and disengage tiller clutch control.
•Start tiller engine.See “BEFORE STARTING ENGINE” in this section of manual.
•Move tine clutch lever to “ENGAGED” position. Dis- engage and engage several times to check the clutch- ing action of the belt.
•Slowly lower tiller with tractor lift control and begin tractor forward movement.
•Never operate tractor in reverse when tiller is in the ground.
•To stop tiller and engine, disengage tine clutch lever and move throttle lever to “STOP” position.
•Remove dipstick and wipe clean, replace, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until “FULL” mark on dipstick is reach. Do not overfill.
•For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).
•To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsi- bilities section in this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
•Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gas- oline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life).
IMPORTANT:WHENOPERATINGINTEMPERATURESBELOW 32°F (0°C), USE FRESH CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 1)
•The transmission has been filled at the factory.
•Check transmission oil with the tiller leveled on level ground.
•Remove oil fill plug. Oil should be level with the bottom
of tiller plug hole. If necessary add oil until it is level | 5 | FIG. 3 |
with hole. |
