Operator’s Manual
20969 CRT Tiller
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Operational Safety Precautions
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Never operate the tiller without guards, covers and
hoods in place.
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Never start the engine or operate the tiller with the
wheels in the free-wheel position. Make sure the
wheel lock pins are engaged through the wheel hubs
and wheel axle. The wheels act as a brake to keep the
tiller at a controlled speed. Disengage wheel lock pins
to permit free-wheeling only when engine is stopped.
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Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating
parts. Keep clear of tiller tines at all times.
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Tines and wheels rotate when the drive safety control
lever is pulled toward the handle bar (FORWARD
position). Releasing the drive safety control lever to
the NEUTRAL position stops the wheels and tines.
If the unit does not stop when the lever is in the
NEUTRAL position an adjustment of the drive control
linkage, the belt alignment or the belt guides is
required.
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Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic.
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After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the tiller for any damage and repair the
damage before restarting and operating the tiller.
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If vegetation clogs the tines STOP THE ENGINE
AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE before
removing vegetation by hand.
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Engine muffler will be hot from operation. Do not
touch it with bare skin or a severe burn may result.
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Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting
to till too deep at too fast a rate.
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Never allow bystanders near the unit.
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Never operate the tiller without good visibility or
light.
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Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may
catch in the ground and propel the tiller backward.
If this occurs, let go of the handle bars and do not
restrain the machine.
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Take all possible precautions when leaving the
machine unattended. Disengage all control levers,
stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop and
make certain guards and shields are in place.
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When leaving the operating position for any reason:
- shut off the engine.
- wait for all moving parts to stop.
General Maintenace and Storage Considerations
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Keep machine, attachments and accessories in safe
working condition.
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Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts and other
bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be
sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
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To prevent accidental starting, always disconnect
and secure the spark plug wire from the spark plug
before performing tiller maintenance.
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Never run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are
deadly.
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Always allow muffler to cool before filling fuel tank.
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Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank
inside of a closed building where fumes may reach
an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool
before storing in any building.
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Always refer to the operator’s guide instructions for
important details if the tiller is to be stored for an
extended period.
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Add a fuel stabilizer to gas tank and run for 10-15
minutes to prevent fuel from gumming up during an
extended storage period.
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Storing outdoor power equipment inside or using a
cover to protect against water and sunlight has been
proven to minimize maintenance costs and prolong
the life of the machine.
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THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF YOUR
ROTOTILLER ARE DETERMINED FROM
THE OPERATING POSITION AS YOU FACE
THE DIRECTION OF FORWARD TRAVEL.
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY
WITHOUT OIL. YOU MUST ADD ENGINE
OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
NEVER START THE ENGINE OR OPERATE THE TILLER
WITH THE WHEELS IN THE FREE-WHEEL POSITION.
MAKE SURE THE WHEEL LOCK PINS ARE ENGAGED
THROUGH THE WHEEL HUBS AND WHEEL AXLE. THE
WHEELS ACT AS A BRAKE TO KEEP THE TILLER AT A
CONTROLLED SPEED. DISENGAGE WHEEL LOCK PINS
TO PERMIT FREE-WHEELING ONLY WHEN ENGINE IS
STOPPED.
IMPORTANT
