Read this operator’s manual and guidelines before operating your tiller. Compare the illustrations in this manual with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Gear Selection Handle
The gear selection handle is located on the front of the handle assembly. It is used to select NEUTRAL, REVERSE, or one of the FORWARD modes.
This tiller is designed for the gear selection handle to be moved while the engine is running. (It will be difficult to obtain all four positions with the engine off.) Pull or push the handle so that the indicator on top of the shift cover points to the area of the operating mode desired. See Figure 9.
NOTE: If difficulty is encountered in moving the gear selection handle, refer to following helpful hints.
To shift into forward or reverse wheel drive, move tiller forward slightly, then backward, to allow the gears to synchronize.
To shift into forward and tine drive, push forward slightly on the gear selection handle and slowly engage the clutch handle allowing the gears to synchronize. To stop forward movement and tine drive, release the clutch handle. Do not shift gears with the clutch handle engaged except when engaging the tines.
Reverse - Reverse wheel drive only.
Neutral - Transmission is in neutral.
Forward Modes:
Wheels Forward - Forward wheel drive only.
Tines Reverse - Forward wheel drive and reverse tine drive.
WARNING: Make certain unit is in NEUTRAL when starting the engine.
Clutch Handle
The clutch handle is located beneath the handle. Squeezing the clutch handle against the handle engages the wheel and tine drive mechanisms. See Figure 9.
Throttle Control
The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It controls the engine speed and stops the engine.
Choke Lever
The choke lever is located on the engine. It is used to enrich the fuel mixture in the carburetor when starting a cold engine.
Depth Stake
The depth stake controls the tilling depth. Refer to Setting The Depth in the Operating Section.
Handle Adjustment
The handle may be adjusted to the height desired by loosening the handle height adjustment lock a few turns. Pivot handle up or down to desired position. Tighten lock. See Figure 9.
SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR TILLER
Gas And Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your tiller. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors with engine running or until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least two minutes after running.
Starting Engine
NOTE: When pushing the unit with the engine off, you will hear a ratcheting sound (gear noise) which is normal.
WARNING: Be sure no one is standing in front of the tiller while the engine is running or being started.
•Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal cap on the end of the spark plug is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
•Place gear selection lever in NEUTRAL.
•Place the throttle control lever in FAST (Rabbit) position and move choke lever to CHOKE position.
NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.
•Stand at side of tiller, grasp the starter handle, and pull out slowly until it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly.
•Pull starter handle rapidly and do not allow handle to snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle.
•Repeat these steps until engine starts.
•As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly, move choke lever gradually to RUN position. If
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