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The operation of this tiller/cultivator can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while
operating the tiller/cultivator.
We recommend standard safety glasses or Wide Vision Safety Mask for over your glasses.
CAUTION: KEEP AWAY FROM THE
ROTATING PARTS. ROTATING PARTS CAN
CAUSE INJURY.
CAUTION: GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE
AND CAUTION MUST BE USED WHEN
HANDLING OR STORING IT. DO NOT
FILL FUEL TANK WHILE TILLER/CUL-
TIVATOR IS RUNNING, HOT, OR WHEN
TILLER/CULTIVATOR IS IN AN EN-
CLOSED AREA. KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME,
ELECTRICAL SPARK, AND DO NOT SMOKE WHILE
MIXING FUEL OR FILLING THE FUEL TANK. NEVER
FILL FUEL TANK COMPLETELY; BUT FILL THE TANK
TO WITHIN 1/2 INCH FROM THE TOP TO PROVIDE
SPACE FOR EXPANSION OF FUEL. ALWAYS FILL
FUEL TANK OUTDOORS AND USE A FUNNEL OR
SPOUT TO PREVENT SPILLING. MAKE SURE TO
WIPE UP ANY SPILLED FUEL BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE.
STORE GASOLINE IN A CLEAN, APPROVED CON-
TAINER, AND KEEP THE CAP IN PLACE ON THE
CONTAINER. KEEP GASOLINE IN A COOL, WELL
VENTILATED PLACE; NEVER IN THE HOUSE. NEVER
BUY MORE THAN A 30 DAY SUPPLY OF GASOLINE
TO ASSURE VOLATILITY. GASOLINE IS INTENDED
TO BE USED AS A FUEL FOR INTERNAL COMBUS-
TION ENGINES; THEREFORE, DO NOT USE GASO-
LINE FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. SINCE MANY CHIL-
DREN LIKE THE SMELL OF GASOLINE, KEEP IT OUT
OF THEIR REACH BECAUSE THE FUMES ARE DAN-
GEROUS TO INHALE, AS WELL AS BEING EXPLO-
SIVE.
TO STOP TILLER/CULTIVATOR
●
Release the throttle control to stop the tines.
●
Move the shut-off switch on the engine to the
"OFF" position.
TO OPERATE CULTIVATOR
●
Set the depth rod to the desired tilling position as
follows:
Remove the hairpin cotter from the clevis pin
securing the depth rod (See FIG. 1-OP). Remove
the clevis pin and adjust the depth rod upward to
dig shallower or downward to dig deeper. Reinstall
the clevis pin and hairpin cotter.
●
With engine running, tilt the unit back on the depth bar
until the tines are off the ground and squeeze the throttle
control all the way up against the hand grip. The engine
is governor controlled and should be run at full throttle.
●
Grasp the handles firmly and slowly tilt the unit
forward to begin the tilling action.
●
As the tines begin to make contact with the ground,
hold back on the handles so that the tines will dig
and not ride forward over the ground. Hold back until
the tines dig into the soil.
●
If the tilled depth is too deep or too shallow, turn off
the engine and reset the depth rod.
●
If depth rod is not controlling forward action,
lower the depth rod. If the unit is not going forward, raise
the depth rod.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
FILL GAS
The two cycle engine used on this tiller/cultivator requires a
mixture of gasoline and oil for lubrication of the bearings and
other moving parts. The correct fuel mixture ratio is 24:1 (See
Fuel Mixture Chart). Gasoline and oil must be pre-mixed in a
clean gasoline container. Always use fresh, clean unleaded
gasoline.
OPERATION
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids
during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an
engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel
system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or
longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until
the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. See Storage Instructions for additional information.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
