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OPERATING THE UNIT
Clutch lever
Pull the clutch lever (Fig. 14.1) towards the handle
(Fig. 14.B) and keep it in place to propel the tiller
according to the chosen speed. Gradually releasing
the clutch lever to neutral position (Fig. 14.A) will
stop the movement of the tiller.
WARNING:
The clutch lever must be released before operating the
gear shift lever.
Reverse lever
Move the gear shift lever to the “R” (reverse) po
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sition. With your right hand pull the reverse lever
towards the handle to engage the reverse gear and
keep it in place. Then, with your left hand pull the
clutch lever towards the handle and keep it in place
to propel the tiller backwards. Gradually releasing
the clutch lever to neutral position will stop the
movement of the tiller.
WARNING:
The reverse lever must be released before operating
the gear shift lever. The reverse lever must never be op
-
erated while the gear shift lever is in any of the forward
gear positions.
Throttle lever
The desired engine speed can be set by moving the
engine speed lever between the “H” and “L”, for high
and low speed respectively (Fig. 12).
WARNING:
The engine speed must be reduced to minimum before
operating the clutch.
Gear shift lever
Move the gear shift lever to the desired position
to choose the way your tiller will be propelled:
f
“R” : reverse gear
f
“0” : neutral gear
f
“1” : forward gear number one
f
“2” : forward gear number two
NOTE:
“R” and “O” gears share the same position of gear
shift lever.
NOTE:
In case the gear shift lever will not engage the de-
sired gear, stop the engine. Then pull the clutch le
-
ver and manually move the tiller slightly back and
forward in order to reposition the gears inside the
gearbox.
STOPPING THE UNIT
To stop the machine:
1.
Lower the engine speed by moving the throttle
lever to the “L” position.
2. Release the clutch lever to stop the tiller from
moving.
3. Release the reverse lever, if the tiller was in re
-
verse operation.
4. Move the gear shift lever to neutral position.
5. Move the throttle lever to "STOP" position.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
WARNING:
Never do maintenance or cleaning with the unit run-
ning. Always work on a cool unit. Before cleaning or
doing maintenance work, disconnect the spark plug cap
and read the relevant instructions. Always wear proper
clothing and protective gloves whenever your hands
are at risk.
Any adjustments or maintenance operations not
described in this manual must be carried out by your
Dealer or a specialized Service Centre with the nec-
essary knowledge and equipment to ensure that the
work is done correctly maintaining the machine’s
original safety level. Any operations performed in
unauthorized centers or by unqualified persons will
totally invalidate the Warranty and all obligations
and responsibilities of the Manufacturer.
Keep all nuts and screws tight to be sure the machine
is always in safe working condition. Routine mainte
-
nance is essential for safety and for maintaining a
high-performance level.
WARNING:
Never use the machine with worn or damaged parts.
Faulty or worn-out parts must always be replaced and
not repaired. Only use original spare parts.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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Complete
unit
Visual Inspec
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tion
√
Secure fasten-
ers
√
Control
handles
Check
√*
Tilling tines
and knives
Check
√*
Εngine oil
Check - Refill
√
Replace
√
√
Gearbox oil
Check - Refill
√
Replace
√**
Linkages
Lubricate
√
Air filter
Check - Clean
√*
√*
√*
Fuel filter
Clean
√
√*
Fuel tube
Check
√*
Valve clear
-
ance
Check - Adjust
√**
*These items should be replaced if needed.
**These items should be maintained and repaired only by
authorised dealer, that have the appropriate tools and the
required mechanical proficiency.
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