SHUTTING DOWN
To stop the engine at any time, tum engine ON/OFF switch to the off position. To stop wheels and
tines at any time, release drive safety control levers to neutral position.
DANGER!
Engine and surrounding parts become extremely hot during normal use and will
cause serious burn injuries if touched before the engine has cooled.
Allow engine to cool completely before touching these hot surfaces.
TILLING
1.
Adjust the depth regulator lever to desired tilling depth.
NOTE: Raise depth regulator lever up one hole at a time, testing tiller operation
after each raise. Raising depth regulator lever too high can result in loss of control of
tiller!
2.
Move the throttle control to fast.
3.
Place the tiller in forward by pushing down on the drive safety control lever (FORWARD) –
this will engage the wheels and tines.
NOTE: You can slow the tiller's forward advance at any time by putting slight
downward pressure on the handlebars. You can stop the tiller by releasing the drive
safety control levers to the neutral position.
IMPORTANT!
Practice operating the controls and tiller with the tines out of the ground before
beginning to till. It is important that you know how to use the tiller properly,
keep control at all times, stop the tines and wheels from turning, and stop the
engine if necessary. If you do not know how to do these things, read the controls,
adjustments and safety sections before proceeding.
DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVERS
Forward Lever
Set the depth regulator lever with the detent pin in one of the higher holes. This will allow for
shallow cultivation necessary to turn over weeds, and break up and aerate the soil.
Engages the wheels and tines into forward.
Pushing down the drive safety control lever (FORWARD) toward the handlebar engages the wheels
and tines. Releasing the lever stops the wheels and tines and brings the tiller to a complete stop.
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