engine falters, return to choke position and then slowly move to RUN position.
•Refer to engine manual for additional engine information.
Stopping Engine
•Move throttle control to STOP or OFF position.
•Disconnect spark plug wire and ground to prevent accidentally starting while equipment is unattended.
NOTE: After the first ten hours of operation, recheck the clutch adjustment. Refer to final clutch adjustment in Assembly Instructions.
IMPORTANT: When operating the tiller for the first time, use the depth stake setting that gives 1 inch of tilling depth (second hole from the top). See Figure 10.
Setting The Depth
Tilling depth is controlled by the depth stake which can be adjusted to five different settings. Adjust the side shields as the depth stake is being adjusted.
WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustments without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire.
•When using the tiller for the first time, use the second adjustment hole from the top (1" of tilling depth). See Figure 10.
Use This |
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Position |
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First Time | Transport | ||
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| 1" |
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| 3" | Hairpin | |
Clevis | Clip | ||
5" | |||
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Pin |
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7" |
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Figure 10
•When breaking up sod and for shallow cultivation, use the setting which gives 1" of tilling depth (second hole from the top). Place the side shields in their lowest position. For further depth, raise the depth stake and side shields and make one or two more passes over the area.
•When tilling loose soil, depth stake may be raised to its highest position (use bottom adjustment hole)
to give the deepest tilling depth. Raise the side shields to their highest position.
•To transport tiller, lower the depth stake (use top adjustment hole).
To adjust the depth stake, remove the clevis pin and hairpin clip. Move the depth stake to the desired setting. Secure with the clevis pin and hairpin clip.
See Figure 10.
To adjust the side shields, remove the wing nuts. Move the side shield to the desired position. Replace the wing nuts. Tighten securely. See Figure 11.
Use This | Side |
Hole for | Shields |
Lowest (Shallowest) |
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Position |
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| Use This Hole for |
| Highest (Deepest) |
| Position |
Figure 11
Operating the Tiller
•Select the depth stake setting.
•Start engine as instructed in the previous section Starting Engine.
•Move gear selection handle to one of the forward modes or reverse. A partial engagement may be necessary when engaging tines.
WARNING: Do not move the gear selection handle with the wheels or tines engaged. Make certain the unit is stopped completely before changing the gear selection.
•Squeeze the clutch handle against the upper handle to engage the wheels and tines.
NOTE: Make certain the gear selection indicator is correctly positioned before engaging the clutch handle. If it is between gears, the engine will stall.
To transport tiller, do not engage the tines. Select the wheel drive only.
WARNING: Do not push down on the handles so that the wheels are lifted off the ground while using the tine drive or the tiller could move backward and cause personal injury.
For best results, it is recommended the garden be tilled twice (lengthwise, then widthwise) to pulverize the soil.
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