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 vi-

00155 sion safety mask 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.

HARD TO SHIFT GEARS

Briefly engage drive control bar and re- lease or rock tiller forward and backward until are able to shift gears.

STOPPING

TINES AND DRIVE

1.Release drive control bar to stop move- ment.

2.Move shift lever to “N” (neutral) po- sition.

ENGINE

Move throttle control to “STOP” position. If equipped with stop switch, move

switch to “STOP” position.

NOTE: Never use choke to stop engine.

Drive Control Bar

 

“ENGAGED” Position

Shift Lever

 

Drive Control Bar

“DISENGAGED” Position

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TINE OPERATION - WITH WHEEL DRIVE

Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into another position.

Tine movement is achieved by mov-

ing shift lever to () till position and engaging drive control bar.

FORWARD - WHEELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED

Release drive control bar and move shift lever indicator to “F” (forward) position. Engage drive control bar and tiller will move forward.

REVERSE - WHEELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED

1.DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER.

2.Release the drive control bar.

3.Move throttle control to “SLOW” po- sition.

4.Move shift lever indicator to “R” (re- verse) position.

5.Hold drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement.

DEPTH STAKE

The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you more versatile tilling and cul- tivating, or to more easily transport your tiller.

Shallowest Tilling

Transport Position

(Cultivating)

Deeptest Tilling

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TILLING

1.Release depth stake pin. Pull the depth stake up for increased tilling depth. Place depth stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in position.

2.Place shift lever indicator in till position.

3.Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tilling movement. Tines and wheels will both turn.

4.Move throttle control to “FAST” position

for deep tilling. To cultivate, throttle control can be set at any desired speed, depending on how fast or slow you wish to cultivate.

IMPORTANT: Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into another position.

Depth Stake Pin

“RELEASED” Position

 

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Sears 917.29425 owner manual HOW to USE Your Tiller, Stopping, Tine Operation with Wheel Drive, Depth Stake