Operation

Starting & Stopping the Engine

WARNING! Read, understand, and follow all the instructions and warnings posted on the machine and in this manual before operating.

WARNING! Be sure no one is standing in front of the tiller while the engine is running or being started.

1.Make sure that the tine clutch control is disengaged and refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for engine starting and stopping instructions.

Setting the Depth

Yoke Forward

Place the wheel yoke so that wheels are forward (nearest to tines) for shallow tilling, cultivating and transport. See Fig. 5-1.

Figure 5-1

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Yoke to Back

Place the wheel yoke so that wheels are toward the rear — closest to depth stake — for deep tilling and cultivating. See Fig. 5-2.

Figure 5-2

Depth Stake

The depth stake acts as a brake for the tiller and controls the depth and speed at which the machine will operate. Remove the clevis pin and hairpin clip to raise or lower depth stake. See Fig. 5-3.

Figure 5-3

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