Tiller Operation
Adding fuel
Fill the fuel tank as instructed in the separate
Engine Manual
packed with the tiller.
Starting engine
The controls required to start and run the tiller are
located on the engine and are marked “CHOKE”
and “THROTTLE”. Throttle can be adjusted by the
throttle control lever mounted on the left upper
handle through a control cable.
A more detailed description of the engine operation
and all related precautions and procedures can be
found in the
Engine Manual
packed separately
with the tiller.
Follow the procedure below for cold starts:
1. Turn choke lever on the engine to full choke
position.
2. Set the throttle lever to “FAST” position.
3. Pull the starting rope slowly several times to
allow the gasoline to flow into the engine’s
carburetor. Then hold the start handle firmly
and pull rope out a short distance, until you feel
some resistance. Then pull the rope smoothly
and briskly, and allow rope to return gently. Do
not let the rope to snap back. If necessary, pull
the rope several times until the engine starts.
4. Allow the engine to run for several seconds to
warm up. Then, gradually move chock lever to
no choke position and adjust the throttle control
to desired speed.
5. Grip the handles firmly with both hands. Squeeze
down on the clutch control lever - this will
engage the tines and move the filler in a forward
direction.
Restarting an engine that is already warm from
previous running does not normally require use of
the choke.
1. Move throttle lever to “FAST” position.
2. Hold the start handle firmly and pull rope out
a short distance, until you feel some resistance.
Then pull the rope smoothly and briskly, and
allow rope to return gently. Do not let the rope
to snap back.
3. Adjust the throttle control to desired speed.
4. Grip the handles firmly with both hands. Squeeze
down on the clutch control lever to engage the
tine and move the filler in a forward direction.
Idle speed
Set throttle control lever to its “LOW” position to
reduce stress on the engine when tilling is not
being performed. Lowering the engine speed to
idle the engine will help extend the life of the
engine, as well as conserve fuel and reduce the
noise level of the machine.
Shutting down
1. Release tine clutch control lever to neutral
position to stop the tines.
2. Set throttle control lever to its “STOP” position
to stop the engine.
Operating speed
For normal tilling, set the throttle control lever to
“FAST” for best tiller action. The throttle should
be set to control forward movement to a slow
walking speed for cultivating. Set the throttle
control lever to “LOW” to reduce stress on the
engine when tilling is not being performed.
Besides depth regulator rod setting, variation of
pressure on the handles also helps further control
of tilling depth and travel speed. A downward
pressure on the handles will reduce the tilling depth
and increase the forward speed. An upward
pressure on the handles will increase the working
depth and reduce the forward speed.
Fill tank to no more than 12.5mm (1/2”)
below the bottom of the filler neck to
provide space for expansion.
Starting engine
Do not move choke control to CHOKE
to stop engine. Backfire or engine
damage may occur.
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Mowerland Tiller
