Full Product Manual

6 Section 3— ASSembly & Set-Up
3. Remove the handle adjustment crank from the
handle. See Figure 3-6.
Figure 3-6
4. Rotate the handle upward and secure it in
place with the handle adjustment crank. See
Figure 3-6.
5. When the handle is in place, insert the clutch
cable into the cable guide on the handle as
shown in Figure 3-7.
Figure 3-7
Adjustments
Wheels
The tiller is shipped with the wheels adjusted so
that the machine sits level. The wheels need to be
adjusted to meet your tilling needs before operation.
This adjustment is made by removing the clevis pin
from the chain case bracket and raising the wheels to
the desired height. See Figure 3-8.
Figure 3-8
Depth Stake
The depth stake can also be set to adjust the tilling
depth. To raise or lower the depth stake, remove the
clevis pin and cotter pin, place the depth stake in
the desired position and reinstall the hardware. See
Figure 3-8.
NOTE: See the Operation section for more
information.
Clutch Cable Adjustment
Before operating the tiller, the adjustment of the
forward clutch cables must be checked.
1. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire
against the engine.
2. Adjust the forward clutch cable by loosening
the hex nut. See Figure 3-9.
Hex
Nut
Cable Collar
Figure 3-9
3. Turn the cable collar section one or two turns
to increase or decrease tension on the cable.
See Figure 3-9.
4. Retighten the hex nut against the cable collar.
See Figure 3-9.
5. With the forward engagement handle in the
neutral (released) position, pull the starter rope
several times. The tines should not turn.
6. If they turn, adjust the forward clutch cable to
release tension using the previous steps in this
section.
7. Check again for correct tension on the cable.
8. After tilling, if the tines stop moving, re-adjust
the cables.
Set-Up
Gas & Oil Fill-Up
Service the Engine with gasoline and oil as instructed
in the separate Engine Operator’s Manual packed
with your tiller. Read the instructions carefully.
WARNING! Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel the machine indoors or while
the engine is hot or running.