Use and Care Manual

100380 - REAR TINE TILLER
ASSEMBLY
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 WARNING
Before starting engine, be sure that both wheels are
in WHEEL DRIVE position. See Wheel Drive Pins for
instructions.
Engaging the Forward Lever when the wheels are not in
WHEEL DRIVE could allow the tines to rapidly propel the
tiller forward or backward. Failure to comply could cause
loss of tiller control, property damage, or personal injury
Forward Lever
The Forward Lever controls the engagement of forward drive to
the wheels and counter-rotating tilling with the tines.
To operate the Forward Lever:
1. Put wheels in WHEEL DRIVE position (see “WARNING”
statement).
2. Depress and hold the lever against the handlebar to start
the wheels going forward and tines rotating in a reverse
direction.
3. Release the lever to disengage (stop) the wheels and tines
(the engine will continue to run).
 WARNING
Never pull the tiller toward you with the tines engaged.
Reverse Lever
The reverse lever controls the reverse motion of the wheels
and forward motion of the tines. To operate the Reverse
Lever:
1. Put wheels in WHEEL DRIVE position (see “WARNING”
statement).
2. Ensure all tiller tine motion has stopped before re-engaging
tines.
3. Depress and hold the lever against the handlebar to start
the wheels in reverse and tines rotating in a forward
direction.
4. Release the lever to disengage (stop) the wheels and tines
(the engine will continue to run).
 WARNING
DO NOT till in reverse.
Depth Regulator Lever Adjustment
This regulator lever controls the tilling depth of the tines.
Remove pin and clip and slide regulator lever up or down as
required. Reassemble pin and clip.
The “travel position” (highest hole) raises the tines
approximately 1-1/2 in. (4 cm) off the ground, allowing the
tiller to be moved without the tines contacting the ground. This
setting should also be used when starting the engine.
Moving the regulator lever upward will increase the tilling depth.
The lowest notch allows a tilling depth of approximately 6 in.
(15 cm), depending on soil conditions. For best results, always
begin tilling at a very shallow depth setting and gradually
increase the tilling depth.
 WARNING
Do not attempt to till too deeply too quickly.
Gradually work down to deeper tilling depths.
Place the Depth Regulator Lever in the “travel” position
before starting the engine. This position prevents the tines
from touching the ground until you are ready to begin tilling.
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury
or property damage.