Section
4Operation
(Swinging handlebar 200 in either
direction equals about 1/2 the
handlebar width)
Rear
Tine
Tiller
Mode
Fig. | Fig. |
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED HANDLEBAR OFFSET IS 200 LEFT OR 200 RIGHT IN EITHER REAR TINE TILLER MODE OR FRONT TINE TILLER/CULTIVATOR MODE.
Front Tine |
Tiller/ |
Cultivator |
Mode |
(Swinging handlebar 200 in
Fig. 4-2A either direction equals aboutFig. 4-2B
1/2 the handlebar width)
This section explains how to:
•Transport the Machine
•Prepare for Starting and
•Check Operational Interlock System
•Convert the Equipment From a Rear Tine Tiller to a Front Tine Tiller/Cultivator...Then Back to a Rear Tine Tiller
•Start and Stop the Engine
•Operate the Rear Tine Tiller
•Clear Debris from the Tines
•Operate the Front Tine Tiller/Cultivator
•Cultivate in Flower Beds and in Confined Shrub Areas
•Optional Attachments
•Load and Unload the Tiller
Before operating your unit, be sure you have read and understand all Safety Instructions in Section 1 and Controls information in Section 3. First practice using the unit (as a tiller and a cultivator) in an open, level area. After a thorough practice session, you can then “freewheel” the unit to the work area.
How To Transport the
Machine in “Freewheel”
To “freewheel” the machine to another location, unlock the handlebar locking lever (see Pg. 9), then swivel the handlebar (do this on the engine muffler side only) 1800 to position it over the engine. Relock the lever. Roll the equipment to the desired location. Swivel the handlebar back to its original position over the tine hood to return to the rear tine tiller mode.
WARNING
Before operating your machine, be sure you read and understand all safety, controls, and opera- ting instructions in this Owner’s Manual and on the decals on your machine.
Failure to comply can result in injury or property damage.
IMPORTANT: Always swivel handlebar around on muffler cage side of engine. To avoid damage to engine recoil cover and control cable, never swivel handlebar on fuel tank side of engine!
WARNING
•To avoid injury, keep hands, feet, legs and clothing away from revolving tines.
•Do not operate tiller in rear tine tilling mode with- out tine hood in place, or in front tine tilling/cultivating mode with tine hood on.
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