Operator’s Manual
Rototiller Victory
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2. Always check oil level before starting engine. Refer to
engine manual for capacity and type of oil to use.
Fill fuel tank with gasoline:
See the engine manual for instructions on the type of gasoline
to use.
OPERATING SYMBOLS AND CONTROLS
FIGURE
6
shows common control and operating symbols
that may be found on the unit or in this manual. Before you
operate your unit, learn and understand the purpose for each
symbol.
WARNING
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND MUST BE
HANDLED WITH CARE. NEVER FILL THE TANK WHEN
THE ENGINE IS HOT OR RUNNING. ALWAYS MOVE
OUTDOORS TO FILL THE TANK.
DRIVE
SAFETY
CONTROL
LEVER
DISENGAGED
(NEUTRAL)
REVERSE
LEVER
CONTROLS
Drive safety control lever:
Pull the drive safety control lever toward the handle bar to the
FORWARD
position to engage the wheels and tines. Releasing
the lever into the
NEUTRAL
position stops the wheels and
tines and brings the tiller to a complete stop.
SEE FIGURE 7A
Choke
On/Off
Fuel Shutoff
FIGURE 6
THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED HERE ONLY TO
INTRODUCE THE CONTROLS. DO NOT START THE
ENGINE AT THIS TIME. STARTING AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS ARE GIVEN IN THIS MANUAL. PLEASE
READ THIS SECTION AND ALL OPERATING AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING YOUR
TILLER.
•
ENGINE SHOULD BE OFF BEFORE ADJUSTING
ANY CONTROLS.
•
DO NOT ADJUST TILLING DEPTH UNLESS DRIVE
SAFETY CONTROL LEVER IS RELEASED TO THE
NEUTRAL POSITION.
•
DO NOT OPERATE BOTH “FORWARD” AND
“REVERSE” DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVERS AT
THE SAME TIME.
•
AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION, THE DRIVE SAFETY
CONTROL LEVERS WILL NOT LOCK IN THE
FORWARD OR REVERSE POSITION.
•
TO STOP THE WHEELS AND TINES AT ANY TIME
RELEASE THE DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVERS
OR RELEASE THE REVERSE HANDLE.
WARNING
Belt Tension Adjustment:
Proper belt tension is critical to good performance. After 1/2
hour of operation, all cables may have to be adjusted due to
initial stretch. Thereafter, check tension after every 2 hours
of operation. Proper tension is achieved when the spring
compresses 6.4 mm (1/4”) when drive lever is engaged.
Tools Required for Assembly:
1/2” wrench
To Increase Belt Tension:
1. Loosen upper jam nut.
SEE FIGURE 8
2. Tighten the lower jam nut in 1/8” increments, making
sure not to over adjust the tension.
3. When proper adjustment is achieved, tighten upper jam
nut.
This procedure can be repeated until conduit adjustment bolts
are fully adjusted. The Z-bend linkage can also be adjusted by
inserting in the additional linkage holes on the drive control
lever. If no more adjustment can be made, belt may need to
be replaced.
FIGURE 7A
