Operating Guide

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OUTER SIDE SHIELDS (See Fig. 10)
The back edges of the outer side shields are slotted so
that the shields can be raised for deep tilling and low ered
for shal low tilling to protect small plants from being buried.
Loosen nut “A” in slot and nut “B”. Move shield to desired
position (both sides). Retighten nuts.
OPERATION
HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and
oil or attempting to start engine.
STOPPING (See Fig. 8)
TINES AND DRIVE
• Release drive control bar to stop movement.
• Move shift lever to “N” (neutral) position.
ENGINE
• Move throttle control to “STOP” position.
• Never use choke to stop engine.
TINE OPERATION - WITH WHEEL DRIVE
• Always release drive control bar before moving shift
lever into another position.
• Tine movement is achieved by moving shift lever to
( ) till position and engaging drive control bar.
FORWARD - WHEELS ONLY /
TINES STOPPED
• Release drive control bar and move shift lever in di ca-
tor 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 the drive control bar.
• Move throttle control to “SLOW” position.
• Move shift lever indicator to “R” (reverse) position.
• Hold drive control bar against the handle to start tiller
movement.
HARD TO SHIFT GEARS
• Briefly engage drive control bar and release or rock
tiller forward and backward until are able to shift gears.
DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 9)
The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you
more versatile tilling and cul ti vat ing, or to more easily
transport your tiller.
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TILLING (See Fig. 10)
• 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 tilling position.
• Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start
tilling movement. Tines and wheels will both turn.
• Move throttle 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.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS RELEASE DRIVE CONTROL BAR
BEFORE MOVING SHIFT LEVER INTO ANOTHER POSITION.
TRANSPORT
POSITION
DEEPEST
TILLING
DEPTH
STAKE
SHALLOWEST
TILLING
(CULTIVATING)
Fig. 9
Fig. 8
SHIFT LEVER
TINE CONTROL
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 a wide
vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
Use ear protec-
tors to avoid
damage to
hearing.
NUT “B”
NUT “A”
OUTER
SIDE SHIELD
“RELEASED” POSITION
DEPTH
STAKE PIN
“LOCKED”
POSITION
Fig. 10