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OPERATION
To move tiller in reverse: (Do not till in reverse)
a. Release the Forward Clutch Bail.
b. Lift the handlebar until the tines are off the ground.
c. Slowly pull back on the Reverse Lever, and carefully walk
backwards with the machine.
NOTE
: In reverse mode, the tines will rotate forward.
d. If longer distances need to be covered in reverse, shut off the
engine, then place the two wheels in FREEWHEEL.
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.
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.
SETTING THE DEPTH
WARNING
Be certain spark plug wire is disconnected and grounded against the
engine when performing any adjustments.
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.
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When using the tiller for the first time, use the second adjustment
hole from the top (1” of tilling depth).
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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.
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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.
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To transport tiller, lower the depth stake (use top adjustment hole).
To adjust the depth stake, pull back on the depth adjustment bracket
(A) and push up or down (B) until the bracket reaches the desired
position, then release the bracket (C). See Figure 12.
A
B
C
Figure 12
To adjust the side shields, remove the wing nuts. Move the side shield to the
desired position and replace the wing nuts. Tighten securely. See Figure 13.
Figure 13
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE HEIGHT
The handle should be adjusted so that when the tiller is digging 3-4”
into the soil, the handle falls to about waste-high. To adjust handle,
simply loosen the handle adjustment crank, move the handle to the
desired height and retighten the adjustment crank. See Figure 14.
Figure 14
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