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 standard 
00155 safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine.
STOPPING
TINES
•Release tine control to stop movement.
ENGINE
•Move throttle control to “STOP” position. NOTE: Never use choke to stop engine.
Tine Control
“Off” (UP) Position
Tine Control
“On” (DOWN) Position
Throttle
Control
Choke
Control
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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
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
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.
depth_ | Hairpin Clip and |
stake_ | |
4 | Clevis Pin |
|
Depth
Stake
Stake
WheelSpring
TO TRANSPORT
CAUTION: Before lifting or transporting, allow tiller engine and muffler to cool. Dis- connect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from fuel tank.
AROUND THE YARD
1.Tip depth stake forward until it is held by the stake spring.
2.Push tiller handles down, raising tines off the ground.
3.Push or pull tiller to desired location.
AROUND TOWN
1.Disconnect spark plug wire.
2.Drain fuel tank.
3.Transport in upright position to prevent oil leakage.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
IMPORTANT: Be very careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when checking or adding oil or fuel. Use clean oil and fuel and store in approved, clean, covered containers. use clean fill funnels.
FILL ENGINE WITH OIL
1.Remove hangtag from engine.
2.With engine level, remove engine oil filler plug.
3.Fill engine with oil to point of over- flowing. For approximate capacity see “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” on page 4 of this manual. All oil must meet
A.P.I. Service Classification
8
