The operationof any tiller can result in foreignobjects throwninto the eyes,
which can result in severeeye damage. Alwayswear safetyglasses or eye
shields beforestartingyour tiller and while tilling. We recommendstandard
safetyglasses or a wide vision safetymask 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
AND DRIVE
1.
Release
drive control
bar to stop move-
ment.
2.
Move shift lever to "N" (neutral)
po-
sition.
ENGINE
• Move throttle
control
to "STOP"
position.
If equipped
with stop switch,
move
switch to "STOP"
position.
NOTE:
Never use choke to stop engine.
Drive Control Bar
"ENGAGED"
Position_
Shift Lever
Drive Control Bar
"DISENGAGED"
Position
Throttle Control
HARD
TO SHIFT
GEARS
• Briefly engage
drive control
bar and re-
lease or rock tiller forward
and backward
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
DRAG
STAKE
The drag stake should
be raised
when
tilling the counter
rotating
(_) till position.
The drag stake should
be lowered
when
tilling in the forward
rotating
(_,) till posi-
tion.
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"
po-
sition.
4.
Move shift lever indicator
to "R" (re-
verse)
position.
5.
Hold drive control
bar against
the
handle
to start tiller movement.
J
Lowered
(Forward Rotating till)
Raised
(Counter rotating till)
TILLING
NOTE:
Use the counter
rotating
tine drive
when tilling
hard or rockey
soil, virgin
ground
or sod.
1.
Release
depth
stake and drag stake
pins.
Pull the depth
stake up for
increased
tilling depth.
Raise the drag
stake. Place proper
pin in hole of depth
stake
or drag stake to lock in position.
2.
Place shift lever indicator
in counter
rotating
(_) till position.
3.
Hold the drive control
bar against
the
handle to start tilling movement.
Tines
and wheels
will both turn.
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