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The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller
and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard
safety glasses.
TILLING
The speed and depth of tilling is regulated by the position of
the depth stake and wheel height.
The depth stake should always be below the wheels for
digging. It serves as a brake to slow the tiller’s forward
motion to enable the tines to penetrate the ground. Also, the
more the depth stake is lowered into the ground the deeper
the tines will dig.
HAIRPIN CLIP
AND CLEVIS PIN
FIG. 6
DEPTH
STAKE
HAIRPIN CLIP
AND CLEVIS PIN
STAKE
SPRING
WHEEL
FIG. 5
CHOKE
CONTROL
THROTTLE
CONTROL
HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil
or attempting to start engine.
STOPPING (See Fig. 5)
TINES
•
Release tine control to stop movement.
ENGINE
•
Move throttle control to “STOP” position.
•
Never use choke to stop engine.
TINE CONTROL
“OFF” (UP) POSITION
TINE CONTROL
“ON” (DOWN) POSITION
TINE OPERATION (See Fig. 5)
•
Squeeze tine control to handle.
OPERATION
DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 6)
Adjust depth stake by removing the hairpin clip and clevis
pin. Change depth stake to desired position. Replace the
clevis pin and hairpin clip.
•
For normal tilling, set depth stake at the second or third
hole from the top.
WHEELS (See Fig. 6)
Adjust wheels by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin.
Change wheel position. Replace the hairpin clip and clevis
pin.
•
For normal tilling, set wheels at the second or third hole
from the top.
TO TRANSPORT
CAUTION: Before lifting or transport-
ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to
cool. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain
gasoline from fuel tank.
AROUND THE YARD
•
Tip depth stake forward until it is held by the stake
spring.
•
Push tiller handles down, raising tines off the ground.
•
Push or pull tiller to desired location.
AROUND TOWN
•
Disconnect spark plug wire.
•
Drain fuel tank.
•
Transport in upright position to prevent oil leakage.