2.Using two 5⁄16”-18 x 1-1⁄2” screws, 5⁄16” split lock washers and 5⁄16”-18 hex nuts, loosely attach the handlebar support using the upper holes. Tighten the two screws securely. See Fig. 3-2.

2.Remove the click pin from the wheel hub and wheel shaft. See Fig. 3-3.

Hex nut

Lock Washer

Hex Screw

Figure 3-2

3.There are three height adjustment holes in the two handlebar support brackets. Use a setting that will position the handlebars at approximately waist level when the tines are 3-4” into the soil. Loosely attach the support brackets to the outside of the handlebar assembly using two 5⁄16”-18 x 1-1⁄2” screws, 5⁄16” split lock washers and 5⁄16”-18 hex nuts. Refer to Fig. 3-2.

NOTE: If a support bracket will not move, loosen attaching screw and nut.

NOTE: The support brackets must be assembled to the outside of the handlebar assembly.

4.Tighten all the handlebar mounting hardware securely.

Move Tiller Off Crate

To roll the tiller off the shipping platform, put the wheels in freewheel, as follows:

1.Place a sturdy block under the transmission to raise one wheel about 1” off the ground.

Click Pin

Figure 3-3

3.Slide the wheel fully inward on the wheel shaft . Reinstall the click pin through the wheel shaft only (not through the wheel hub). See Fig. 3-3. The wheel should now spin freely (freewheel) on the wheel shaft. Repeat with the other wheel.

4.Use the handlebar to roll the tiller to a flat area.

NOTE: Before starting the engine, the wheels must be placed in the WHEEL DRIVE position (pins through wheel hubs and wheel shaft).

Section 2 — Assembly & Set-Up