7
Maintenance and storage
The engine shall be stopped when carrying out
maintenance and cleaning operations, when changing tools
and when being transported by means other than under its
own power.
Check regularly that all bolts and nuts are tightened.
Retighten if necessary.
The engine must be completely cooled before storing
indoors or covered.
If the machine unused for a period of time, please refer to
the instructions in this manual.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
Only use original spare parts or accessories. If not original
parts or accessories is used, the liability is no longer
applied.
Replace faulty silencers.
Miscellaneous
The gears are delivered pre-greased. However, always
ensure they are well greased before each use.
The motor is not pre-filled with oil.
Factory-fitted control devices, such as the handle-mounted
clutch cable, must not be removed or exposed.
Only drain the fuel tank outdoors. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the fumes are explosive.
Ensure that the machine is properly secured when
transported on a flatbed etc.
Reduce the throttle during engine shutdown and close the
fuel valve.
Assembly
Please follow the steps in figure:
(Actual model may vary from the illustration shown.)
Box content
A. Blades
B. Support wheel/ Depth skid
C. Tiller
with
cables
D. Upper
handlebar
E. User
manual
F. Lower handlebars, right & left
2.
Mount support wheel. Remove bracket (A). The levers
on the bracket must go behind the rear axle.
3.
Mount the two lower handlebars with the bolts supplied
(C). Note that the left and right handlebars are different.
Lower handlebar (A) must be mounted on the right.
Lower handlebar (B) must be mounted on the left.
4.
Mount upper handlebar using the bolts supplied and the
hand wheel. Note: The arrows on the plastic brackets.
They must be aligned when mounting.
5.
Mount throttle cable (A) and clutch cables (B) as shown
on the picture.
6.
Mount the blades using the cotter bolts and pins.
Fill the motor with oil.
See changing the oil section for more details.
Clothing
When using the machine, wear close-fitting work clothes,
hard-wearing work gloves, ear defenders and non-slip boots
with steel toecaps.
Operating the tiller
Ensure the machine is placed on a level surface
with the support wheels lowered prior to start.
Remove all foreign objects from the work area
before using the machine. Stones, glass, branches
and similar items may damage the tiller. Also check
the bolts on the tiller are tightened.
Start the motor as per the instructions below. Stand
clear of the machine’s moving parts.
Never attempt to move the machine in any way
other than intended for normal use while the motor
is running.
The tiller is designed for use in vegetable gardens and
flowerbeds. Ensure that you are familiar with these
instructions before operating the machine, in particular the
motor start and stop procedures.
Fig 8: To use the black handle, the control stick must first be
activated. By tilting the control stick to the right or left side
and then activate the black handle, the tiller will move
forward.
Pay attention while reversing. It is important that the area is
cleared, for any obstacle before reversing. Never reverse the
tiller against a wall, tree or any other fixed obstacle.
Operation zone
While the machine is being operated and the motor is
running, do not leave the operation zone marked fig 9. If it is
necessary to leave the operation zone, for example to attach
an accessory, first stop the engine.
It is normally necessary to drive the tiller over a section of
earth 2-3 times from different directions. Do not till very wet
soil, as clods of earth will form that are difficult to break up.
Adjusting the handle
Fig 4.The handle angle can be adjusted. Use the two hand
wheels to set one of the 3 available positions. The handle
can be flipped forward during transport. NB: Ensure the
cables do not become trapped.
Adjusting the wheel/ depth skid
Fig 10.During operation, it may be necessary to raise the
wheel assembly, as it is connected to the depth skid.
Depress the pedal to the right of the support wheels to adjust
the wheel assembly/depth skid to one of the 3 available
positions.
The depth skid can be set to 3 different depths. The deeper it
extends into the soil, the deeper the tilling blades will work
and the slower the machine will advance. Setting the correct
tilling depth will significantly reduce the effort required. The
depth skid should always be adjusted to suit the ground
conditions. We recommend testing several depths to see
which works best.
