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Rapid retraction of the starter cord (kickback) will pull
your handand arm toward the engine faster than you
can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains
could result.
4. Pull the recoil starter until the engine starts. Return the recoil
to the home position after each pull. Repeat the steps as
needed. Once engine has started, set the throttle to the FAST
position before you operate the unit.
TINE OPERATION
1. Pulling down the drive control lever engages the tines.
2. Releasing the drive control lever to a neutral position
disengages the tines.
DEPTH STAKE
The depth stake (see Figure 10) can be raised or lowered to
allow you more versatile tilling and cultivating, or to more easily
transport your tiller.
OPERATING SPEED
For normal tilling, set the throttle control lever to “FAST” for
best tiller action. The throttle should be set to control forward
movement to a slow walking speed for cultivating. Set the throttle
control lever to “LOW” to reduce stress on the engine when tilling
is not being performed. Besides depth stake setting, variation
of pressure on the handles also helps further control of tilling
depth and travel speed. A downward pressure on the handles
will reduce the tilling depth and increase the forward speed. An
upward pressure on the handles will increase the working depth
and reduce the forward speed.
Figure 10
TILLING
Tilling is digging in, turning over and breaking up garden soil to
prepare a seedbed for planting. Best tilling depth is 4” (100mm) to
6” (150mm). A tiller will also clear the soil of unwanted vegetation.
The decomposition of this vegetation matter enriches the soil.
Avoid tilling soil that is too dry as it will pulverize and produce a
dust that will not hold water. Water a few days before tilling. Also,
tilling soil that is too wet will produce unsatisfactory clods. Wait a
day or two after heavy rain for the soil to dry.
Better growth will be obtained if an area is tilled properly and
used soon after tilling to preserve the moisture content.
The type of soil and working conditions will determine the actual
setting of the tilling depth. In some soils, the desired depth is
reached rst pass over garden. In other soils, the desired depth
is obtained by going over the garden two or three times. In later
case, the depth regulator rod should be lowered before each
succeeding pass over the garden. Passes should be made across
the length and width of the garden alternately. Do not try to dig
too deeply in the rst pass. If the machine jumps or bucks, allow
the unit to move forward at a lightly faster rate.
If the tiller stops forward motion and tries to dig in one spot, rock
the handles from side to side to start it moving forward again.
Rocks which are turned up should be removed from the garden area.
CULTIVATING
Cultivating is loosening or digging around growing plants to disrupt
weeds and aerate soil. Less than 2” (50mm) depth is always desirable.
IDLE SPEED
Set the throttle control lever to the SLOW position to reduce
stress on the engine when work is not being performed. Lowering
the engine speed will help extend the life of the engine, and will
help conserve fuel and reduce noise level.
STOP ENGINE
To stop the engine in an emergency, simply turn the engine switch
to the OFF position. Under normal conditions, use the following
procedure:
1. Move the throttle lever to the SLOW (
) position.
2. Let the engine idle for one or two minutes.
3. Turn the engine switch to the OFF position.
4. Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF (
) position.
Limiter
Deepest Tilling
Shallowest Tilling / Transport
Do not move the choke control to CLOSE to stop the
engine. Backre or engine damage may occur.
Sudden stopping at a high speed under a heavy load
is not recommended. Engine damage may result.
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