Safety Rules

c.Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors.

d.Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel before restarting.

sNever attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running.

OPERATION

sNever operate the tiller without guards, covers, and hoods in place.

IMPORTANT

THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF YOUR ROTOTILLER ARE DETERMINED FROM THE OPERATING POSITION AS YOU FACE THE DIRECTION OF FORWARD TRAVEL.

ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL. YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.

s Never start the engine or operate the tiller with the wheels

ss

.ever allow bystanders near the unit.

 

 

in the free-wheel position. Make sure the wheel lock pins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

are engaged through the wheel hubs and wheel axle. The

ss

5se only attachments and accessories approved by the

 

wheels act as a brake to keep the tiller at a controlled speed.

 

manufacturer of the tiller.

 

 

Disengage wheel lock pins to permit free-wheeling only when

ss

.ever operate the tiller without good visibility or light.

 

engine is stopped.

 

 

 

ss

"E careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may catch

s

Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating parts. Keep

 

in the ground and propel the tiller backward. If this occurs, let

 

clear of tiller tines at all times.

 

 

 

 

 

go of the handlebars and do not restrain the machine.

 

 

 

 

s

DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG ReproductionWIRE before removing

 

Tines and wheels rotate when tiller is engaged in forward or

ss Take all possible precautio s when leaving the machine

 

 

for

 

 

 

reverse-- in forward, tines and wheels rotate when the drive

 

unattended. Dise

gage all control levers, stop the engine,

 

safety control lever, labeled “FORWARD”, is pulled toward the

 

wait for all m vi

g parts to stop, and make certain guards

 

handlebar. In reverse, wheels and tines rotate when the drive

 

and shields are n place.

 

 

safety control lever, labeled “REVERSE”, is pulled toward

ss 7HEN leav ng he

perating position for any reason:

 

the handlebar. Releasing the drive safety control levers o he

 

neutral position stops the wheels and tines. Do not opera e

 

- shut off he eng ne.

 

 

both drive safety control levers at the same time.

 

 

- wait for all moving parts to stop.

 

s

Be extremely cautious when operating in reverse. Take extra

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

 

 

care to avoid slipping or falling, and keep hands and feet clear

ss Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safe working

 

of tines.

 

 

con ition.

 

 

ss

5SE extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel

 

 

 

 

 

drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert forNothidden haza ds

ss

#HEck shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, and other bolts at

 

traffic.

 

 

frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment

 

 

 

is in safe working condition.

 

ss

!FTER striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the

 

 

ss

To prevent accidental starting, always disconnect and secure

 

wire from the spark plug, thoroughly insp ct the tiller for

 

 

the spark plug wire from the spark plug before performing tiller

 

any damage, and repair the damage b fore r starting and

 

 

 

maintenance.

 

 

 

operating the tiller.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ss

.ever run the engine indoors. %XHAUST fumes are deadly.

ss

)F VEGITATION clogs the tines, raise the handlebars to elevate

ss

!Lways allow

to cool before

fuel tank.

 

the tines, and run the tiller in reverse. If this does not clean

 

clogged vegetation from the tines, STOP THE ENGINE AND

ss Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a closed

 

 

 

 

vegetation by hand.

 

 

building where fumes may reach an open

or spark. !LLow

 

 

 

the engine to cool before storing in any building.

 

 

 

 

ss%NGINE will be hot from operation. Do not touch it with bare skin or a severe burn may result.

ss)F the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

ss$O not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are deadly.

ss$O not overload the machine capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate.

ssNever operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.

ss!Lways refer to the operator’s guide instructions for important details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended period.

ss!DD a fuel stabilizer to gas tank and run for 10-15 minutes to prevent fuel from gumming up during an extended storage period.

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