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
standard
safety
glasses
or a wide vision
safety
mask
worn over spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
Know
how to operate
all controls
before
adding
fuel and oil or attempting
to start
engine.
STOPPING
TINES
1.
Release
drive control
bar to stop
movement.
2.
Move shift lever to "N" (neutral)
position.
ENGINE
2. Move throttle control to "SLOW" posi-
tion and allow the engine to run slowly
for cool down.
3. Turn the engine switch to the "OFF"
Position.
4. Turn the fuel valve lever to the "OFF"
Position.
NOTE: Never use choke to stop engine.
IMPORTANT:
To stop engine in an emer-
gency, turn the engine switch to the OFF
position.
Drive Control Bar
"ENGAGED"
Shift Lever
Drive Control Bar
"DISENGAGED"
Position
Throttle
Engine
Control
Switch
Fuel
Valve
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 either
the counter
rotating
(_) till position
or the forward
rotating
(_) till position
and engaging
drive con-
trol bar.
FORWARD
- WHEELS
ONLY/TINES
STOPPED
• Release drive control bar and move shift
lever indicator to "F" (forward) position.
Engage drive control bar and tiller will
move forward.
REVERSE - WHEELS
ONLY/TINES
STOPPED
1.
DO NOT STAND
DIRECTLY
BEHIND
TILLER.
2.
Release
the drive
control
bar.
3.
Move throttle
control
to "SLOW"
posi-
tion.
4.
Move
shift lever
indicator
to "R" (re-
verse)
position.
5.
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 back-
ward until are able to shift gears.
DEPTH STAKE
The depth
stake
can be raised
or lowered
to allow
you more versatile
tilling
and cul-
tivating,
or to more
easily
transport
your
tiller.
Shallowest Tilling -..._.
Deepest Tilling
Depth Stake
-" Transport Position
Engine
Switch
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