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Read this operator’s manual and guidelines before
operating your tiller. Compare the illustrations in this
manual with your unit to familiarize yourself with the
location of various controls and adjustments. Save this
manual for future reference.
Gear Selection Handle
The gear selection handle is located on the front of the
handle assembly. It is used to select NEUTRAL,
REVERSE, or one of the FORWARD modes.
This tiller is designed for the gear selection handle to be
moved while the engine is running. (It will be difficult to
obtain all four positions with the engine off.) Pull or push
the handle so that the indicator on top of the shift cover
points to the area of the operating mode desired. See
Figure 9.
NOTE: If difficulty is encountered in moving the gear
selection handle, refer to following helpful hints.
To shift into forward or reverse wheel drive, move tiller
forward slightly, then backward, to allow the gears to
synchronize.
To shift into forward and tine drive, push forward slightly
on the gear selection handle and slowly engage the
clutch handle allowing the gears to synchronize. To
stop forward movement and tine drive, release the
clutch handle. Do not shift gears with the clutch handle
engaged except when engaging the tines.
Reverse - Reverse wheel drive only.
Neutral - Transmission is in neutral.
Forward Modes:
Wheels Forward - Forward wheel drive only.
Tines Reverse - Forward wheel drive and reverse tine
drive.
WARNING: Make certain unit is in
NEUTRAL when starting the engine.
Clutch Handle
The clutch handle is located beneath the handle.
Squeezing the clutch handle against the handle
engages the wheel and tine drive mechanisms. See
Figure 9.
Throttle Control
The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It
controls the engine speed and stops the engine.
Choke Lever
The choke lever is located on the engine. It is used to
enrich the fuel mixture in the carburetor when starting a
cold engine.
Depth Stake
The depth stake controls the tilling depth. Refer to
Setting The Depth in the Operating Section.
Handle Adjustment
The handle may be adjusted to the height desired by
loosening the handle height adjustment lock a few
turns. Pivot handle up or down to desired position.
Tighten lock. See Figure 9.
SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR TILLER
Gas And Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed with your tiller.
Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors with
engine running or until the engine has
been allowed to cool for at least two
minutes after running.
Starting Engine
NOTE: When pushing the unit with the engine off, you
will hear a ratcheting sound (gear noise) which is
normal.
WARNING: Be sure no one is standing in
front of the tiller while the engine is
running or being started.
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Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal cap on the end of the spark plug is
fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark
plug.
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Place gear selection lever in NEUTRAL.
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Place the throttle control lever in FAST (Rabbit)
position and move choke lever to CHOKE position.
NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.
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Stand at side of tiller, grasp the starter handle, and
pull out slowly until it pulls slightly harder. Let rope
rewind slowly.
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Pull starter handle rapidly and do not allow handle
to snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while
keeping a firm hold on the starter handle.
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Repeat these steps until engine starts.
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As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly,
move choke lever gradually to RUN position. If
