1320/1420/1620 Owner’s-Operator’s Manual
2/16/16
Page 13 of 20
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. READ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING!
2. Be sure engine oil and hydraulic oil are at proper levels before starting the tiller.
3.
STUDY AND UNDERSTAND CONTROLS BEFORE BEGINNING
OPERATION!
4. NEVER RUN THE MACHINE IN REVERSE WHILE TINES ARE ROTATING!
5. Always move the tine control lever to "OFF" before reversing wheels.
6. The TINE DRIVE lever should be set at "OFF" when moving the tiller from place to
place while not tilling.
7. CLUTCH (ACTUATOR) LEVER: (At left handle grip) Activates the wheel drive and
tine rotation controls when squeezed. When released, all motion stops.
8. WHEEL DRIVE LEVER: The wheel speed is variable both in forward and reverse.
Moving the WHEEL DRIVE lever to the right causes the tiller to go forward; moving
to the left to back up. The farther the control lever is moved away from center, the
faster the tiller will travel. When the lever is centered, the wheels are locked in a
neutral or park position.
9. TINE DRIVE LEVER: The tines operate at a constant speed. The TINE DRIVE
lever must be moved all the way over to either the forward "ON" position or “REV”
position when tilling. If an object becomes lodged in the tines, put the WHEEL
DRIVE lever in neutral and change direction of the tines to dislodge it.
10. OPERATE TILLER ON LEVEL GROUND ONLY!
11. TILLING OPERATION: In most soil and sod conditions, the depth bar can be set
with the pin in the third hole from the top.
When starting to till, move the TINE DRIVE lever to the ON (forward) or REV
position. Tines will dig in either the forward or reverse rotating direction. Squeeze
the CLUTCH LEVER completely to engage the tines.
Move the WHEEL DRIVE lever to the right until the desired wheel speed is
reached.
Under most conditions, at least two passes must be made. For deeper tillage, move
the depth bar up one hole at a time.
*Always follow manufacturer instructions*
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