Operator Manual
Pioneer Dual Direction Rear Tine
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START-UP:
The controls required to start the engine (choke lever, throttle
lever, recoil starting rope, and ON/OFF switch) are located on
the engine and handlebar. Refer to engine manual for choke
lever, throttle lever, and recoil starting rope locations and proper
starting positions. The ON/OFF switch is located on the handlebar
dash panel at the user position. SEE FEATURES ON PAGE 8
COLD STARTS
1. Turn ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
2. Move choke lever to CHOKE position.
3. Move throttle lever to half-way between SLOW and FAST.
4. Pull recoil starting rope out slowly one time and allow
to return normally.
5. Pull recoil starting rope out rapidly and allow rope to return
normally.
a. Repeat until engine starts.
6. When engine starts, gradually move choke lever to RUN
position and move throttle lever to FAST position.
RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE
Restarting an engine that is already warm from previous
operation does not normally require use of the choke.
1. Turn ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
2. Move throttle lever to half-way between SLOW and FAST.
3. Pull recoil starting rope out rapidly and allow rope to return
normally.
a. Repeat until engine starts.
4. When engine starts, move throttle lever to FAST position.
IDLE SPEED
Use the SLOW position or a position between SLOW and FAST on
the throttle lever to reduce stress on the engine when tilling is
not being performed. Lowering the engine speed to idle will help
extend the life of the engine, as well as conserve fuel and reduce
the noise level of the tiller.
OPERATING SPEED
For tilling, set the throttle lever at anywhere from ‘half-way’ to ‘fast’
throttle position.
SHUTTING DOWN:
To stop the engine at any time, move the ON/OFF switch to the
OFF position. To stop wheels and tines at any time, release the
drive control levers to the NEUTRAL position.
TILLING:
1. Set the drag stake to the desired tilling depth.
2. Start the engine and set the throttle lever to the FAST
position.
3. Select the desired drive mode.
4. Engage the forward lever to start tilling.
TILLING TIPS
The key to successful tilling is to begin with a shallow cut on
the first pass, and then work an inch or two deeper on each
successive path to the desired depth. Plant rows 20-22 inches
apart to allow for ease of turning at the end of each row.
CRT
(Counter Rotating Tines - Tines rotate backward)
•
When tilling in unbroken soil, compacted soil, or extremely
dense soil, use the CRT drive mode.
SRT
(Standard Rotating Tines - Tines rotate forward)
•
When tilling in an established garden bed or in soft soil, use
the SRT drive mode.
•
In SRT, the drag stake is used as a speed control. The deeper
the drag stake, the slower the tiller will move forward.
•
If tiller jumps or skids uncontrollably, lower the drag stake.
Maintenance Operation
Page
Before Each Use
10 Hours
Every Season
50 Hours
Check/adjust belt tension
10
X
X
Replace belts
12-13
X
Lubricate moving parts
14
X
Clean tine shaft
14
X
Clean wheel shaft
14
X
Engine maintenance
n/a
Refer to engine manual
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