OPERATION

The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER

Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine.

STOPPING (See Fig. 5)

TINES

1. Release tine control to stop movement.

ENGINE

2.Move throttle control to “SLOW” position and allow the engine to run slowly for cool down.

3.Turn the engine switch to the "OFF" Position.

4.Turn the fuel valve lever to the "OFF" Position.

NOTE: NEVER USE CHOKE TO STOP ENGINE.

IMPORTANT: TO STOP ENGINE IN AN EMERGENCY, TURN THE ENGINE SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION.

Tine Control

 

 

“Off” (UP) Position

 

 

 

Tine Control

 

 

“On” (DOWN) Position

 

Throttle

Engine

Fuel Valve

Control

Switch

 

Throttle

 

 

Control

 

 

Fuel

 

 

Valve

 

 

 

 

Engine

 

 

Switch

Fig. 5

TINE OPERATION

Squeeze tine control to handle.

TILLING

The speed and depth of tilling is regulated by the position of the depth stake and wheel height.

The depth stake should always be below the wheels for digging. It serves as a brake to slow the tiller’s forward motion to enable the tines to penetrate the ground. Also, the more the depth stake is lowered into the ground the deeper the tines will dig.

DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 6)

Adjust depth stake by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin. Change depth stake to desired position. Replace the clevis pin and hairpin clip.

For normal tilling, set depth stake at the second or third hole from the top.

WHEELS (See Fig. 6)

Adjust wheels by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin. Change wheel position. Replace the hairpin clip and clevis pin.

For normal tilling, set wheels at the second or third hole from the top.

 

HAIRPIN CLIP

 

AND CLEVIS PIN

 

DEPTH

STAKE

STAKE

 

SPRING

 

WHEEL

 

Fig. 6

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