OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - RH918
BEFORE USE
1) Ensure that all grass and weeds have been cut as low as possible.
2) If the rotary hoe is to be used in clay or hard ground conditions, it is recommended to water the area
thoroughly and allow sufficient time for the soil to soften.
3)
Police the area. Remove any foreign objects from the area.
4)
Identify and mark the location of sprinkler heads, gas pipes, telephone cables, etc.
OPERATION
2) Familiarize yourself with the machine and its controls.
WARNING! – KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF TYNES AT ALL TIMES!
WARNING! – IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY, RELEASE THE TYNE ENGAGEMENT CONTROL LEVER
ALL ROTARY HOEING ACTION STOPS.Turn the engine "STOP" switch to off located on the engine.
AFTER USE
1)
Turn fuel shut off valve to the "OFF" position.
2)
Allow machine to cool down.
3) Wash mud and dirt off of the garden tiller.
Ensure no water enters the carburettor.
4) Remove any weeds, wire, rope or other material that may have wrapped around the tynes and rotor
assembly.
5) Return wheel axle to forward position for transport. Replace shaft locking collar.
6) Return depth shoe (if equipped) to full Up position.
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STOPPING THE ENGINE:
a.
Shut off switch on console should be used, not shut off switch on engine.
b. Turn the engine switch to the OFF position.
c. Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF position.
Move the throttle lever to the MIN position. Some engine applications use a
remote-mounted throttle control rather than the engine-mounted lever shown here.
1) Remove the rotary hoe from its trailer/carrier/ute. Use caution.
5) Ensure the tyne engagement control lever is in the neutral position. The tyne engagement control lever is
located on the left hand side of the machine below handle bar. The neutral position of the lever is achieved by
simply releasing the tyne engagement control lever.
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3) Adjust wheels if required, using the handle wheel adjustment lever.
Adjust depth shoe if required, using the depth control adjustment lever.
begin to turn, adjust accordingly in the rear position while rotary hoeing. Release the tyne engagement
control lever to stop the tynes turning. Tyne speed is governed by engine throttle setting.
7) When in position to begin rotary hoeing, pull up on the tyne engagement control lever.The tynes will
8) Do not hurry the job. Proceed slowly and allow the machine time to do the job. When ground is extremly
hard, reduce engine speed. Consider watering the surface and reducing engine speed. Adjust wheels and
depth shoe accordingly while rotary hoe.
6)
a.
Move the fuel valve lever to ON position.
b.
To start a cold engine, move the choke lever or choke rod
(applicable types) to the CLOSED position. To restart a warm engine,
leave the choke lever or choke rod in the OPEN position.
STARTING THE ENGINE:
c.
Move the throttle lever away from the MIN position, about
1/3 of the way toward the MAX position.
d.
Turning the engine switch to the ON position.
RECOIL STARTER
Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly.
Return the starter grip gently.
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