HOW TO USE YOUR CULTIVATOR/
TILLER
WARNING:
"['he operation
of this cul-
tivator/tiller can result in foreign
objects be-
ing thrown into the eyes, which can cause
severe
eye damage.
Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields
while operating the
unit.
We recommend standard safety glasses or
Wide Vision Safety Mask for over your
glasses.
TO STOP CULTIVATOR/TILLER
o Release the throttle control to stop the
tines.
,, Move the on-off switch on the engine to
the OFF position.
OPERATE
CULTIVATOR/TILLER
Set the depth stake/transport wheels
assembly to the desired tilling position as
follows:
• Remove the hairpin cotter from the clevis
pin securing the depth stake. Remove the
clevis pin and adjust the depth stake
upward to dig shallower or downward to
dig deeper. Reinstall the clevis pin and
hairpin cotter.
Depth Stake/
Transport Wheels
Assembly
Clevis Pin,
• Start the engine,
tilt the unit back on the
depth stake until the tines are off the
ground
and
squeeze
the throttle
control
all the way up against
the hand grip. The
engine
is governor
controlled
and should
be run at full throttle.
° Grasp the handles
firmly and slowly tilt
the unit forward
to begin the tilling action.
- As the tines begin to make contact
with
the ground,
hold back on the handles
so
that the tines will dig and not ride f0_vard
over the ground.
Hold back until the tines
dig into the soilo
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• If the tilled depth is too deep or too
shallow,
turn off the engine and reset the
depth
stake.
- If depthstake
is not controlling
forward
action,
lower the depth stake.
If the unit
is not going forward,
raise the depth
stake.
CAUTION:
Keep away from the ro-
tating tines.
Rotating
tines can cause in-
jury.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
FILL GAS
The two cycle engine used on this cultivator
requires
a mixture of gasoline and oil for lu-
brication
of the bearings
and other moving
parts. The correct fuel mixture
ratio is 24:1
(see Fuel Mixture
Chart). Gasoline
and oil
must be premixed
in a clean gasoline
con-
tainer. Always
use fresh, clean unleaded
soline.
CAUTION:
Gasoline is flammable
and caution
must be used when
handling
or storing
it. Do not fill fuel tank while cul-
tivator/tiller
is running,
hot, or when it is in
an enclosed
area. Keep fuel away from
open flame and electrical
spark.
DO NOT
SMOKE
while mixing fuel or filling the fuel
tank. Never fill fuel tank completely,
but
fill itto within 1/4.1/2
inch from the top to
provide space for expansion
of fuel. Al-
ways fill fuel tank OLrtdoors and use a fun-
nel or spout to prevent
spilling.
Make sure
to wipe up any spilled fuel before starting
the engine.
Store gasoline
in a clean, approved
con-
tainer,
and keep the cap in place on the
container.
Keep gasoline
in a cool, well-
ventilated
place, never indoors. To as-
sure volatility,
never buy more than a 30
day supply of gasoline.
Gasoline
is in-
tended
to be used as a fuel for internal
combustion
engines;
therefore,
do not
use gasoline
for any other purpose°
Since
many children
like the smell of gasoline,
keep it out of their reach because
the
fumes
are dangerous
to inhale, as well as
ng explosive.
WARNING:
Experience
indicates
that alcohol
blended
fuels (called gasohol
or
using ethanol
or methanol)
can attract
moisture
which leads to separation
and
formation
of acids during storage.
Acidic
gas can damage
the fuel system
of an en-
gine while in storage. To avoid engine prob-
lems, the fuel system shou{d be emptied