SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR TILLER
Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your tiller. Compare the illustrations in Figure 2 with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Tine Clutch
Handle
Assembly
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Handle |
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Lever |
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Depth |
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Stake |
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Throttle Control
The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It controls the engine’s speed and stops the engine.
•With the throttle control pushed completely to the right, the carburetor is in START or FAST position. Use maximum engine speed for deep tilling.
•Pull the throttle control back to reduce engine speed to IDLE. Throttle control should be at IDLE for transporting the tiller.
•Pull the throttle completely back to stop the engine.
Choke Lever
The choke lever is located near the throttle control. It is used to enrich the fuel mixture when starting a cold engine.
Starter Handle
The starter handle is located on the engine and is used to manually start the engine.
| Tines |
Choke |
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Throttle Control | Starter Handle |
Tine Clutch Control
The clutch control lever is located on the left handle. Squeezing the lever against the handle engages the tine drive. Release the lever to stop the tines from turning.
Depth Stake
The depth stake is located in the rear of the tiller and it controls the tilling depth. See page 8 for instruction on its adjustment.
Stopping Engine
• Move throttle control lever to STOP or OFF
position.
Figure 2• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine.
SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR TILLER
Before Starting
•Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the engine manual packed seperately 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 two minutes after running.
•Check clutch adjustment as instructed on page 5.
Starting Engine
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 sure the metal cap on the end of the spark plug is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
•Make sure that the tine clutch lever is disengaged.
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