Operation (continued)
Shutting Down the Tiller
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To stop the engine at any time, turn engine ON/OFF switch
to the off position.
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Engages wheels and tines into forward.
Pushing down the drive safety control lever (FORWARD)
toward the handlebar engages the wheels and tines.
Releasing the lever stops the wheels and tines and brings
the tiller to a complete stop.
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Tilling
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Adjust the depth regulator lever to desired tilling depth.
Insert the clevis and cotter pin to secure depth
regulator to desired depth. See Figure 1-8.
Place the tiller in forward by pushing down on the drive safety
control lever (FORWARD)--this will engage the wheels and tines.
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WARNING:
Raise depth regulator up one hole at a time,
testing tiller operation after each raise. Raising depth
regulator too high can result in loss of control of tiller!
WARNING:
Temperature of muffler and nearby areas
may exceed 150˚F. Avoid these areas. Do not move choke
control 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 position AND STOP
THE ENGINE before adjusting the depth of the regulator lever.
Drive Safety Control Levers
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NOTICE:
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.
Figure 1-8
FORWARD LEVER
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, adjustments and safety sections before
proceeding.
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