Manual

Section3: FeaturesandControls
The tiller handlebars can be swungout
30°to the rightside for useonlywith the
PTOChipper/Shredder attachment. This
is done by looseningthe mounting bolt
on the handlebar base. Never operate
yourtiller orattachments,otherthanthe
PTOChipper/Shredder, with the handle-
bars in the right sideposition. Doingso
could result in unsafe handling and
personalinjury.
EngineControls
Referto theenginemanufacturer's Engine
Owner's Manual (included inthe tiller lit-
erature package)to identifythe controls
on yourengine.
IMPORTANT: An engine On/Off switch, a
secondary throttlecontrol, a choke lever
and a fuel line shut-off control may be
located on the engine. Refer to your
Engine Owner's Manual for detailed
information.
Engine Throttle Lever
Usethe throttle lever (G, Figure 3-1) to
adjust engine speed as well as to start
and stop the engine.
Move the lever away from the STOP
position before starting the engine,
Enginespeeds arevariable and range
betweenthe FASTand SLOW. Usethe
STOPposition to turn the engineoff.
NOTE: A secondary throttle lever is
located on the front of the 8HP and IOHP
engines, A separateOnlOffswitch may
also beavailableon the engine, (See
EngineOwner'sManualfor information.)
Keyswitch Starter
The keyswitch starter on electric start
models (A, Figure 3-5) has three
positions: OFF,RUN and START. Turn
the keyto STARTto start the engine.
Releasethe keyand
it will return to the
RUN position= Turn
the keyto OFFto
stop the engine.
(Another way to
stop the engine is to
move the engine
throttle lever to the Figure 3.5
STOPposition,)
To avoid serious personal injury or
damage to equipment,do not startyour
engine at this time. Complete starting
instructionsare describedin Section4,
Operation.
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