8.
Pull the rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm
grip on the starter handle. Let the rope rewind slowly.
9.
Repeat, if necessary, until engine starts. When engine starts,
move choke control gradually toward the RUN
10.
If engine falters, move choke control back toward the CHOKE
position and repeat steps 5 though 8.
11.
ALWAYS keep the throttle control in the START/RUN (Rabbit
position when operating the tiller.
TO STOP ENgINE
1.
To stop the wheels and tines, release the Clutch Control.
2.
Move throttle control lever to slow (turtle)
Whenever possible, gradually reduce engine speed before
stopping engine.
3.
Move throttle control lever to STOP
4.
Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the OFF position.
5.
Disconnect spark plug wire and
prevent accidental starting while the equipment is unattended.
WARNINg
Do not push down on the handlebars to try to make the tiller till more
deeply. This prevents the wheels from holding the tiller back and can
allow the tines to rapidly propel the tiller, which could result in loss of
control, property damage, or personal injury.
TO ENgAgE DRIVE & TINES
1.
For forward motion of the wheels use the gear selection handle
and for power to the tines pull the Clutch Control up against the
handlebar.
2.
When tilling, let the wheels pull the machine while the tines dig.
Walk slowly behind the tiller allowing it to move at its own pace
while keeping a secure grip on the handlebar with your elbows
flexed.
3.
Release the bail to stop the wheels and tines.
To move in reverse: (Do not till in reverse)
a.
Release the Clutch Control. Then lift the handlebar until the
tines are off the ground.
b.
Pull back on the gear selection handle, and walk backwards
with the machine.
Note: In reverse mode, the tines will reverse rotation.
TURNINg THE TILLER
1.
Practice turning the tiller in a level, open area. Be very careful to
keep your feet and legs away from the tines.
2.
To begin a turn, lift the handlebars until the tines are out of the
ground and the engine and tines are balanced over the wheels.
OPERATION
position..
position.
or OFF position.
ground it against the engine to
3.
With the tiller balanced, push sideways on the handlebar to steer
in the direction of the turn. After turning, slowly lower the tines into
the soil to resume tilling.
Be certain spark plug wire is disconnected and grounded against the
engine when performing any adjustments.
SETTINg THE DEPTH
Tilling depth is controlled by the depth stake which can be adjusted to
five different settings. Adjust the side shields as you adjust the depth
stake.
•
When using the tiller for the first time, use the second adjustment
hole from the top (1" of tilling depth).
•
When breaking up sod and for shallow cultivation, use the setting
which gives 1" of tilling depth (second hole from the top). Place
the side shields in their lowest position.
•
For further depth, raise the depth stake and side shields and also
make one or two more passes over the area.
•
When tilling loose soil, the depth stake may be raised to its
highest position (use bottom adjustment hole) to give the deepest
tilling depth. Raise the side shields to their highest position.
•
To transport tiller, lower the depth stake (use top adjustment
hole).
To adjust the depth stake, remove the clevis pin and cotter pin. Move
the depth stake to the desired setting and secure with the clevis pin
and cotter pin. See Figure 10.
Use this position
for the first pass
Clevis Pin
14
WARNINg
transport Position
1"
3"
Figure 10
5"
Cotter Pin
7"