Powermate P-RTT-196MD-[E] specifications Idle Speed, Operating Speed, Shutting Down, Tilling

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C Idle Speed

Use the ˝low˝ position on the throttle lever to reduce stress on the engine when tilling is not being performed. Lowering the engine speed to ˝idle˝ will help extend the life of the engine, as well as conserve fuel and reduce the noise level of the equipment.

D Operating Speed

For normal tilling, set the throttle lever to ˝fast˝.

E Shutting Down

To stop the engine at any time, turn engine ON/OFF switch to the off position. To stop wheels and tines at any time, release drive safety control levers to neutral position.

F Tilling

1. Adjust the depth regulator lever to desired tilling depth.

WARNING

NOTE: Raise depth regulator lever up one hole at a time, testing tiller operation after each raise. Raising depth regulator lever too high can result in loss of control of tiller!

2.Move the throttle control to fast.

3.Place the tiller in forward by pushing down on the drive safety control lever (FORWARD)--this will engage the wheels and tines.

NOTE: You can slow the tiller’s forward advance at any time by putting slight downward pressure on the handlebars. You can stop the tiller by releasing the drive safety control levers to the neutral position.

CAUTION

ALWAYS PRESS THE FORWARD OR REVERSE DRIVE LAVERS DOWN COMPLETELY ONTO THE HANDLE BAR GRIPS. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN EXCESSIVE DRIVE BELT WEAR AND PRE-MATURE DRIVE BELT FAILURE.

WARNING

Temperature of muffler and near by areas may ex- ceed 150˚F. Avoid these areas.

Do not move choke control to choke to stop en- gine, backfire or engine damage may occur.

To stop wheels and tines at any time, release drive safety control levers to neutral position. Always release drive safety control levers to neu- tral position AND STOP THE ENGINE before adjusting the depth of the regulator lever.

DANGER

Engine and surrounding parts become extremely hot during normal use and will cause serious burn injuries if touched before the engine has cooled.

Allow engine to cool completely before touching these hot surfaces.

Important: Practice operating the controls and til- ler with tines out of ground before beginning to till. It is important that you know how to use the tiller properly, keep control at all times, stop the tines and wheels from turning, and stop the engine if necessary. If you do not know how to do these things, read the controls, adjustments and safety sections before proceeding.

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