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Reverse Lever
Engages wheels and tines into reverse to allow you to
backup and clear obstacles. Pulling the drive safety
control lever (REVERSE) toward the handlebar
reverses the tiller. Releasing the lever stops the
wheels and tines. Extreme care should be taken
when operating the machine in reverse.
To stop wheels and tines at any time, release drive control levers. Always release drive control levers AND ENSURE THE
TINES AND WHEELS HAVE STOPPED ROTATING before adjusting the position of the depth regulator.
Raise the depth regulator up one hole at a time, testing tiller operation after each adjustment. Raising the depth regulator
too high can result in loss of control of the tiller! It is easier and safer to make multiple passes and allow the machine to
do the work.
Always press the forward or reverse drive levers down completely onto the handle bar. Failure to do so may result in
excessive drive belt wear and premature drive belt failure.
Temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed 150˚F. Avoid these areas.
Engine and surrounding parts become
extremely hot during normal use and will cause serious burn injuries if touched before the engine has cooled. Allow
engine to cool completely before touching these hot surfaces.
STOPPING THE MACHINE
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To stop the machine from moving, release the forward or reverse levers. This stops movement of the wheels
and tines, but leaves the machine running.
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Once the wheels and tines have stopped rotating, t
urn the “On/Off Switch” to “Off” to stop the engine.
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For storage purposes, you can also turn the fuel valve to “Off” and allow the engine to run out of fuel and
stop.
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Never use the choke control to stop the engine. Backfire or engine damage may occur.
