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 over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
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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
•Release tine control to stop movement.
ENGINE
•Move throttle control to “STOP” position.
•Never use choke to stop engine.
FORWARD TINE CON- | FORWARD TINE CONTROL | |
TROL IN “ON” (DOWN) | ||
IN “OFF” (UP) POSITION | ||
POSITION | ||
| ||
THROTTLE | CHOKE | |
CONTROL | CONTROL |
FIG. 5
TINE OPERATION (See Fig. 5)
•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
TRANSPORTING YOUR TILLER
CAUTION: Before lifting or transporting, allow tiller engine and muffler to cool. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from fuel tank.
AROUND THE YARD
•Tip depth stake forward until it is held by the stake spring.
•Push tiller handles down, raising tines off the ground.
•Push or pull tiller to desired location.
AROUND TOWN
•Disconnect spark plug wire.
•Drain fuel tank.
•Transport in upright position to prevent oil leakage.
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