Model 345
1.Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire (inside the boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
2.Make certain all controls are in the neutral position (released). (See Figure 8).
3.Place the engine speed control in the START position.
4.Push primer two (2) or three (3) times (see Figure 9). Wait about two (2) seconds between each push.
NOTE: Primer may be needed to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown.
5.Stand at side of tiller. Grasp the starter handle and pull out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly.
6.Pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Do not allow handle to snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after three (3) pulls, push primer two (2) times and pull starter rope again.
7.Repeat steps 4 and 5 until engine starts. Refer to engine manual for additional engine information.
NOTE: After starting engine and prior to using the tiller, be certain to check the clutch adjustment as described in “Checking the Clutch Adjustment” section of the Assembly Instructions.
TO STOP ENGINE
1.Move throttle control lever to STOP or OFF position.
2.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended.
HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
Your tiller is a precision built machine designed for seed bed preparation, cultivating, furrowing and mulching. It is engineered to minimize the hardest work in the vegetable or flower garden, to till the soil for planting and cultivating, and to perform many other useful labor saving tasks in the garden. With the proper amount of care and maintenance, this machine will provide the owner with many years of service.
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WHEEL POSITION
The tiller is shipped with the wheels adjusted such that the unit sits level. While tilling, as the tines enter the ground and the front of the tiller lowers, the wheels must be raised to level the unit, which is essential for proper engine operation. This adjustment is made by removing the clevis pin and hairpin clip from wheel yoke, raising the wheels to the desired height, and replacing the clevis pin and hairpin clip. (See Figure 10.)
Depth Stake
Wheel
Yoke
Hairpin
Clip and
Clevis Pin
Figure 10
CONTROLLING SPEED AND TILLING DEPTH
1.Wheel Yoke Adjustment: Place wheel yoke so that the wheels are forward (nearest point between wheels and tines) for shallow tilling, cultivating and transport. The forward speed will increase. Turn yoke around (farthest point between wheels and tines) for deep tilling. Forward speed will decrease. (See Figure 11.)
Wheel Yoke in this | Wheel Yoke in this |
position for | position for shallow tilling, |
deep tilling. | cultivating, and transport. |
| Figure 11 |
