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WARNING: Read, understand, and follow
all instructions and warnings on the ma-
chine and in this manual before operating.
Before Starting
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.
WARNING: Be certain spark plug wire is
disconnected and grounded against the
engine when performing any adjustments.
When using the tiller for the first time, use the second
adjustment hole from the top (1” of tilling depth). See
Figure 5-1.
When breaking up sod and for shallow cultivation, use
Gas And Oil Fill-Up
Operating
Your Tiller
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed with your tiller. Read
instructions carefully.
•
•
WARNING: Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running.
Use This Position
Transport Postion
First Time
1”
Starting Engine
3”5”
NOTE: When pushing the unit with the engine off, you
Clevis Pin
will hear a ratcheting sound (gear noise) which is normal.
7”
WARNING: Be sure no one is standing in
front of the tiller while the engine is running
or being started.
WARNING
Read, understand,
and follow all instruc-
tions and warnings
on the machine and
in this manual before
operating.
•
•
Place gear selection lever in NEUTRAL.
Place the throttle control lever in FAST position or
if equipped, place the engine speed control in the
START position.
•
Move choke lever to CHOKE position or if equipped,
push primer two (2) or three (3) times. Wait about two
(2)
seconds between each push.
Use This Hole for
Use extreme care
NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking or priming.
•
Lowest
Postion
(shallowest)
when handling
Side Sheild
Stand at side of tiller. Grasp the starter handle and pull
out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind
slowly.
Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle to snap
back. Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm
hold on the starter handle.
Repeat previous steps until engine starts.
gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
explosive. Never fuel
machine indoors or
while the engine is
hot or running.
•
•
•
Use This Hole for
Highest (deepest)
Postion
As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly,
move choke lever gradually to RUN position. If engine
falters, return to choke position, then slowly move to
RUN position.
Be sure no one is
standing in front of
the tiller while the
engine is running or
being started.
Figure 5-1
•
Refer to engine manual for additional engine informa-
tion.
the setting which gives 1” of tilling depth (second hole
from the top). Place the side shields in their lowest
position.
NOTE: After starting and prior to using the tiller for the
Be certain spark
first time, be certain to check the clutch adjustment as
described in “Checking the Clutch Adjustment” section of • For further depth, raise the depth stake and side
plug wire is discon-
nected and grounded
against the engine
when performing any
adjustments.
the Assembly Instructions.
shields and also make one or two more passes over
the area.
To Stop Engine
•
•
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.
•
•
Move throttle control to STOP or OFF position.
Disconnect spark plug wire and ground to prevent
accidentally starting while equipment is unattended.
NOTE: After the first ten hours of operation, recheck
the clutch adjustment. Refer to final clutch adjustment in
Assembly Instructions.
To transport tiller, lower the depth stake (use top
adjustment hole).
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