Parklander PRTT-460, Operator'S Manual

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Operation 

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Idle Speed

C

Use the ˝low˝ position on the throttle lever to reduce stress on 

the engine when tilling is not being performed. Lowering the 

engine speed to ˝idle˝ will help extend the life of the engine, 

as well as conserve fuel and reduce the noise level of the 

equipment.

Operating  Speed

D

For normal tilling, set the throttle lever to ˝fast˝.

Shutting Down

E

To stop the engine at any time, turn engine ON/OFF switch to 

the off position. To stop wheels and tines at any time, release 

drive safety control levers to neutral position.

Tilling

F

1. Adjust the depth regulator lever to desired tilling depth.

WARNING

NOTE:

 Raise depth regulator lever up one hole at a time, 

testing tiller operation after each raise. Raising depth regulator 

lever too high can result in loss of control of tiller!

2. Move the throttle control to fast.

3. Place the tiller in forward by pushing down on the drive 

safety control lever (FORWARD)--this will engage the wheels 

and tines.

NOTE:

 You can slow the tiller’s forward advance at any time by 

putting slight downward pressure on the handlebars. You can 

stop the tiller by releasing the drive safety control levers to the 

neutral position.

CAUTION

Always press the forward or reverse drive levers down 

completely onto the handle bar grips. Failure to do so may 

result in excessive drive belt wear and premature drive belt 

failure. 

WARNING

Temperature of muffler and near by areas may exceed 150˚F. 

Avoid these areas. Do not move choke control to choke to stop 

engine, backfire or engine damage may occur. To stop wheels 

and tines at any time, release drive safety control levers to neutral 

position. Always release drive safety control levers to neutral posi-

tion AND STOP THE ENGINE before adjusting the depth of the 

regulator lever. 

DANGER

Engine and surrounding parts become extremely hot during nor-

mal use and will cause serious burn injuries if touched before the 

engine has cooled. Allow engine to cool completely before touch-

ing these hot surfaces. 

IMPORTANT:

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, adjust-

ments and safety sections before proceeding.