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100379 - FRONT TINE TILLER
ASSEMBLY
15
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CAUTION
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane
rating of 85 and an ethanol content of 10% or less by
volume.
DO NOT mix oil and gasoline.
Fill tank to approximately
¼
in. (6.4 mm) below the top of
the tank to allow for gasoline expansion.
DO NOT pump gasoline directly into the tiller at the pump.
Use an approved container to transfer the gasoline to the
tiller.
DO NOT fill tank indoors.
DO NOT fill tank when the engine is running or hot.
DO NOT overfill the tank.
DO NOT light cigarettes or smoke when filling the tank.
!
WARNING
Pouring gasoline too fast through the fuel screen may result
in blow back of gasoline at the operator while filling.
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NOTICE
Our engines work well with 10% or less ethanol blend
gasoline. When using ethanol-gasoline blends there are
some issues worth noting:
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Ethanol-gasoline blends can absorb more water than
gasoline alone.
–
These blends can eventually separate, leaving water or a
watery goo in the tank, fuel valve and carburetor.
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With gravity-fed supplies, the compromised gasoline can
be drawn into the carburetor and cause damage to the
engine and/or potential hazards.
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There are only a few suppliers of fuel stabilizer that are
formulated to work with ethanol-gasoline blends.
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Any damages or hazards caused by using improper
gasoline, improperly stored gasoline, and/or
improperly formulated stabilizers, are not covered by
manufacturer’s warranty.
It is advisable to always shut off the gasoline supply, run the
engine to starvation and drain the tank when the equipment
is not in use for more than 30 days.
Forward Tine Control Lever
The Forward Tine rotation lever engages the tines in a forward
direction pulling the tiller forward. The operator will need to
hold the tiller from moving forward to allow the tines to engage
the soil and dig downward.
To operate the Forward Tine Control Lever:
1. Store transport wheels by flipping the upward and locking
using the wheel adjustment pin.
2. Squeeze the lever upward until it engages the handle
3. Release lever to disengage (stop) tines
Reverse Tine Control Lever
The reverse tine control lever revers the rotation of the tines
so the tiller can be removed from tight spaces, obstructions or
entanglements.
To operate the Reverse Tine Control Lever:
1. Pull the reverse tine control upward toward the handle and
slowly back the tiller out of the undesired space
2. Ensure all tiller tine motion has stopped before re-engaging
tines.
3. Release the lever to disengage (stop) the wheels and tines
(the engine will continue to run).
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WARNING
DO NOT till in reverse.