Operator’s Manual
BADGER Front Tine Tiller
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OPERATION
• Do not operate tiller under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
• Never operate tiller without guards, covers, and hoods in
place.
• Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating parts.
Keep clear of tiller tines at all times.
• Tines rotate when tiller is engaged; tines rotate when the
drive safety control lever is pulled down. Releasing the
drive safety control lever to neutral stops the tines.
• Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or
traffic.
• 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.
• If vegetation clogs the tines, stop the engine and
disconnect the spark plug wire before removing vegetation
by hand.
• If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
• Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are deadly.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to till
too deep at too fast of a rate.
• Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light.
• Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may catch
in the ground and propel the tiller forward. If this occurs, let
go of the handle bars and do not restrain the machine.
• Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine
unattended. Disengage control lever, stop the engine, wait
for all moving parts to stop, and make certain guards and
shields are in place.
• When leaving the operating position for any reason:
- Shut off the engine.
- Wait for all moving parts to stop.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Keep machine, attachments and accessories in safe
working condition.
• 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.
• To prevent accidental starting, always disconnect and
secure the spark plug wire from the spark plug before
performing tiller maintenance.
• Never run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are deadly.
• Always allow muffler to cool before filling the fuel tank.
• Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank inside
a closed building where fumes may reach an open flame
or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
building.
• Always refer to the operator’s guide instructions for
important details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended
period.
WARNING
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.
L
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WARNING
HOT GASES ARE A NORMAL BY-PRODUCT OF A
FUNCTIONING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE.
FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT
BURNS AND FIRES.
DO NOT ALTER/MODIFY ENGINE:
NEVER ALTER OR MODIFY THE ENGINE FROM THE
FACTORY. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR IF
ENGINE IS MODIFIED OR ALTERED.
WHEN WORKING ON OR REPLACING PARTS FOR THE
ENGINE OR PRODUCT, YOU MUST ALWAYS FLIP THE
ON/OFF SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION.
