Use and Care Manual

Operator's Manual
Breez™ R2 Propane Powered Tiller
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HOT GASES ARE A NORMAL BYPRODUCT OF A
FUNCTIONING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE.
FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT
BURNS AND FIRES.
DO NOT ALTER/MODIFY ENGINE:
NEVER ALTER OR MODIFY THE ENGINE FROM
THE FACTORY. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY
OCCUR IF ENGINE IS MODIFIED OR ALTERED.
WHEN WORKING ON OR REPLACING PARTS FOR
THE ENGINE OR PRODUCT, YOU MUST ALWAYS
FLIP THE ON/OFF SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION.
CAUTION
• Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or trac.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the tiller for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating the tiller.
• If vegetation clogs the tines, stop the engine and
disconnect the spark plug wire before removing
vegetation by hand.
• If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.
• Do not run engine indoors; exhaust fumes are deadly.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting
to till too deep at too fast of a rate.
• Never operate the tiller without good visibility or
light.
• Take all possible precautions when leaving the
machine unattended. Disengage throttle control,
stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
make certain guards and shields are in place.
• When leaving the operating position for any reason:
- shut o the engine.
- wait for all moving parts to stop.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
• Keep machine, attachments and accessories in safe
working condition.
• Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts and other
bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be
sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
• To prevent accidental starting, always disconnect and
secure the spark plug wire from the spark plug before
performing tiller maintenance.
• Never run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are
deadly.
• Never store equipment with fuel cylinder attached
inside a closed building where fumes may reach an
open ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any building.
• Always refer to the operator’s guide instructions for
important details if the tiller is to be stored for an
extended period.
THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF
YOUR TILLER ARE DETERMINED
FROM THE OPERATING POSITION
AS YOU FACE THE DIRECTION OF
FORWARD TRAVEL.
THE 4CYCLE ENGINE USES 10W30 MOTOR OIL.
DO NOT USE WITHOUT OIL OR ENGINE DAMAGE WILL
OCCUR.
THIS IS A MOTORIZED TILLER THAT WORKS THE SOIL
BY MEANS OF ROTATING TINES. IT IS PEDESTRIAN
CONTROLLED, BUT NOT SELFPROPELLED, AND
USES A PROPANEFUELED INTERNAL COMBUSTION
ENGINE TO POWER THE TINES. IT SHALL NOT BE USED
FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.
WARNING
OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
• Do not operate tiller under the inuence of alcohol or
drugs.
• Never operate tiller without guards, covers, and hoods
in place.
• Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating
parts. Keep clear of tiller tines at all times.
• Tines rotate when tiller is engaged; tines rotate when
the drive safety control lever is pulled up. Releasing
the drive safety control lever to neutral stops the
tines.
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