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ENGINE
• Move throttle control to “SLOW” po si tion and allow the
engine to run slowly for cool down.
• Turn the engine switch to the "OFF" Position.
• Turn the fuel valve lever to the "OFF" Position.
NOTE:
NEVER USE CHOKE TO STOP ENGINE.
IMPORTANT:
TO STOP ENGINE IN AN EMERGENCY, TURN
THE ENGINE SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION.
TINE OPERATION - WITH WHEEL DRIVE
(See Fig. 9)
• Always release drive control bar before moving shift
lever into another position.
• Tine movement is achieved by moving shift lever to
( ) till position and engaging drive control bar.
FORWARD - WHEELS ONLY /
TINES STOPPED
• Release drive control bar and move shift lever in di ca-
tor to “F” (forward) position. Engage drive control bar
and tiller will move forward.
REVERSE - WHEELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED
• DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER.
• Release the drive control bar.
• Move throttle control to “SLOW” position.
• Move shift lever indicator to “R” (reverse) position.
• Hold drive control bar against the handle to start tiller
movement.
HARD TO SHIFT GEARS
• Briefly engage drive control bar and release or rock
tiller forward and backward until are able to shift gears.
DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 10)
The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you
more versatile tilling and cul ti vat ing, or to more easily
transport your tiller.
OPERATION
HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and
oil or attempting to start engine.
STOPPING (See Fig. 9)
TINES AND DRIVE
• Release drive control bar to stop movement.
• Move shift / emergency disengage lever to “N” (neu-
tral ) position.
IMPORTANT:
TO STOP TINES AND POWERED DRIVE IN AN
EMERGENCY, MOVE SHIFT/EMERGENCY DISENGAGE LEVER
TO THE NEUTRAL/EMERGENCY DISENGAGE POSITION.
depth_
stak
e_2
TRANSPORT
POSITION
DEEPEST
TILLING
DEPTH
STAKE
SHALLOWEST
TILLING
(CULTIVATING)
Fig. 10
The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide
vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
Use ear protec-
tors to avoid
d a m a g e t o
hearing.
DRIVE CONTROL BAR
“ENGAGED” POSITION
DRIVE CONTROL BAR
“DISENGAGED”
POSITION
SHIFT/EMERGENCY
DISENGAGE LEVER
Fig. 9
THROTTLE
CONTROL
ENGINE SWITCH
FUEL VALVE
THROTTLE
CONTROL
ENGINE
SWITCH
FUEL
VALVE
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