Owner`s manual

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OPERATION
The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting
your tiller and while tilling. We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spec-
tacles or standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
Know how to operate all controlsbefore adding fuel and
oil or attemptingto start engine.
STOPPING (See Fig. 9)
TINES AND DRIVE
• Release drive controlbar to stop movement.
• Move shiftlever to "N" (neutral) position.
ENGINE _ :
• Move throttlecontrolto "STOP" position.
• Never use choke to stop engine.
DRIVE CONTROL BAR
"ENGAGED" POSITION
,SHIFT
LEVER
FIG. 9
DRIVE CONTROLBAR
"DISENGAGED" POSITION
TINE OPERATION - WITH WHEEL DRIVE
* Always release drive control bar before moving shift
lever into another position.
• Tine movement is achieved by moving shift leverto"T"
(till) position and engaging drive control bar.
FORWARD-WHEELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED
• Release drivecontrol bar and move shift lever indicator
to"F" (forward) position. Engage drive control bar and
tiller will move forward.
REVERSE- WHEELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED
• DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER.
• Release thedrive controlbar.
• Move throttlecontrolto "SLOW' position.
• Move shift lever indicatorto:,R" (reverse) position.
• Hold drivecontrolbar against the handle to starttiller
movement.
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DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 10)
The depthstakecan be raisedorloweredto allowyou more
versatiletillingand cultivating,or to more easily transport
,ourtiller.
SHALLOWES1
TILLING
TILLING
POSITION
FIG. 10
TILLING (See Fig. 11)
• Release depth stake pin. Pull the depth stake up for
increased tilling depth. Place depth stake pin in hole of
depth stake to lock in position.
• Place shift lever indicator in '3" position.
• Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start
tilling movement. Tines and wheels wil! both turn.
• Move t hrottte control to "FAST" position for deep tilling.
To cultivate, throttle control can be set at any desired
speed, depending on how fast or slow you wish to
cultivate.
DEPTHSTAKEPIN
"RELEASED"POSITION
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NUT "A"
"LOCKED"
POSITION
NUT"B"
SIDE SHIELD
FIG, 11
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