100862 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER
MAiNTENANCE
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While power composting, try swaying the handlebars from side
to side about 6 in. to 12 in. (15 to 30 cm). This “fishtailing”
action often clears the tines of debris.
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If tangling occurs, lift the tines out of the soil and run the tiller
in reverse (if unit is equipped with powered reverse) for a
few feet. This reversing action should unwind a good deal of
debris.
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It may be necessary to remove the debris by hand (a pocket
knife will help you to cut away the material). Be sure to stop
the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before clearing
the tines by hand.
WARNiNG
Before clearing the tines by hand, stop the engine, allow all
moving parts to stop and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Remove the ignition key on electric start models.
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury.
Loading and Unloading the Tiller
WARNiNG
Loading and unloading the tiller into a vehicle is potentially
hazardous and we don’t recommend doing so unless
absolutely necessary, as this could result in personal injury
or property damage. However, if you must load or unload the
tiller, follow the guidelines given next.
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Before loading or unloading, stop the engine, wait for all parts
to stop moving, disconnect the spark plug wire and let the
engine and muffler cool.
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The tiller is too heavy and bulky to lift safely by one person.
Two or more people should share the load.
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Use sturdy ramps and manually (engine shut off) roll the tiller
into and out of the vehicle. Two or more people are needed to
do this.
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The ramps must be strong enough to support the combined
weight of the tiller and any handlers. The ramps should provide
good traction to prevent slipping; they should have side rails
to guide the tiller along the ramps; and they should have a
locking device to secure them to the vehicle.
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The handlers should wear sturdy footwear that will help to
prevent slipping.
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Position the loading vehicle so that the ramp angle is as flat
as possible (the less incline to the ramp, the better). Turn the
vehicle’s engine off and apply its parking brake.
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When going up ramps, stand in the normal operating position
and push the tiller ahead of you. Have a person at each side to
turn the wheels.
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When going down ramps, walk backward with the tiller
following you. Keep alert for any obstacles behind you. Position
a person at each wheel to control the speed of the tiller. Never
go down ramps tiller-first, as the tiller could tip forward.
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Place wooden blocks on the downhill side of the wheels if you
need to stop the tiller from rolling down the ramp. Also, use
the blocks to temporarily keep the tiller in place on the ramps
(if necessary), and to chock the wheels in place after the tiller
is in the vehicle.
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After loading the tiller, prevent it from rolling by engaging the
wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position. Chock the wheels with
blocks and securely tie the tiller down.
MAiNTENANCE
WARNiNG
Never operate a damaged or defective tiller.
WARNiNG
Improper maintenance will void your warranty.
NOTiCE
For Emission control devices and systems, read and
understand your responsibilities for service as stated in the
Emission Control Warranty Statement of this manual.
WARNiNG
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off
engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop,
disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark
plug. Remove ignition key on electric start models.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious
personal injury or property damage.
BEForE EaCh uSE
Check motor oil level
Clean engine
Check air filter element
FirST 2 hourS oF BrEaK-in oPEraTion
Check drive belt tension
Check nuts and bolts
Change engine oil
