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Operator's Manual
VECTOR
™
Compact Tiller
PRE-START INSPECTION
1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts and
bolts are secure.
2. Check oil level in engine crankcase. See your engine
manual for procedure and specifications.
3. Inspect air cleaner for cleanliness. See your engine
manual for procedure.
4. Check the fuel supply. Fill the fuel tank no closer than 1
inch from top of tank to provide space for expansion. See
your engine manual for fuel recommendations.
5. Be sure spark plug wire is attached and spark plug is
tightened securely.
6. Check depth regulator lever position.
7. Examine underneath and around engine for signs of oil or
fuel leaks.
8. Inspect fuel hoses for tightness and fuel seepage.
9. Look for signs of engine damage.
10. Remove excessive debris from muffler area and recoil
starter.
START-UP
The controls required to start and run the rototiller are located
on the engine.
The throttle speed control is located above the pull-start recoil
and is indicated by a rabbit for
FAST
and a turtle for
SLOW
.
The choke lever is located above the air cleaner cover. The On/
Off switch is located on the side of the blower housing closest
to the recoil pull handle.
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DO NOT START YOUR TILLER UNTIL YOU HAVE
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND THE
SECTIONS IN THIS MANUAL COVERING SAFETY
AND OPERATION. ONCE YOU HAVE READ THE
MANUAL, FOLLOW THE APPROPRIATE STEPS TO
START YOUR TILLER.
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ALWAYS PERFORM THE PRE-START CHECKLIST
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.
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PRACTICE OPERATING THE CONTROLS AND
TILLER WITH TINES OUT OF GROUND BEFORE
BEGINNING TO TILL. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU
KNOW HOW TO USE THE TILLER PROPERLY, KEEP
CONTROL AT ALL TIMES, STOP THE TINES AND
WHEELS FROM TURNING, AND STOP THE ENGINE
IF NECESSARY. IF YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW TO
DO THESE THINGS, READ THE CONTROLS AND
SAFETY SECTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING.
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ALWAYS MAINTAIN CONTROL OF YOUR TILLER.
ONLY OPERATE TILLER IN SOIL CONDITIONS THAT
ARE CONDUCIVE TO MAINTAINING CONTROL
OF THE TILLER. DO NOT OPERATE TILLER IN
CONDITIONS THAT CONTAIN ROCKS FOREIGN
OBJECTS, OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL THAT IS NOT
SOIL. IF YOUR TILLER BUMPS, JERKS OR LURCHES,
LET GO OF THE HANDLE BARS AND THE DRIVE
CONTROL LEVER IMMEDIATELY SO THAT THE
TINES STOP TURNING.
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EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE TAKEN IN
SELECTING TILLING DEPTH. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO
TILL IN CERTAIN SOIL CONDITIONS WITH THE
DRAG STAKE IN TOO HIGH OF A POSITION—LOSS
OF CONTROL COULD RESULT.
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IF REMOVING MATERIAL FROM THE TINES BY
HAND, STOP THE ENGINE AND REMOVE SPARK
PLUG WIRE FIRST.
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ENGINE AND SURROUNDING PARTS BECOME
EXTREMELY HOT DURING NORMAL.
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TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS
MAY EXCEED 150° F. AVOID THESE AREAS.
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ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE
TOUCHING THESE HOT SURFACES. THESE
AREAS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS BURN INJURIES IF
TOUCHED BEFORE THE ENGINE HAS COOLED..
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ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF
ROTATING MACHINE PARTS.
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FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
DO NOT USE CHOKE CONTROL TO STOP ENGINE.
BACKFIRE OR ENGINE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.
TO STOP THE ENGINE AT ANY TIME, MOVE THROTTLE
CONTROL TO THE OFF OR STOP POSITION, OR FLIP
THE ON/OFF SWITCH TO OFF.
TO STOP TINES AT ANY TIME, RELEASE DRIVE SAFETY
CONTROL LEVER TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION.
ALWAYS RELEASE DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVER
TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION BEFORE ADJUSTING THE
DEPTH OF THE REGULATOR LEVER.
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL.
YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE.
FAILURE TO FOLLOWS INSTRUCTIONS CAN CAUSE
FAILURE OF EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION
