7
Maintenance and storage
The engine shall be stopped when carrying out
maintenance and cleaning operations, when changing
tools and when being transported by means other than
under its own power.
Check regularly that all bolts and nuts are tightened.
Retighten if necessary.
The engine must be completely cooled before storing
indoors or covered.
If the machine unused for a period of time, please refer
to the instructions in this manual.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
Only use original spare parts or accessories. If not
original parts or accessories is used, the liability is no
longer applied.
Replace faulty silencers.
Miscellaneous
The gears are delivered pre-greased. However, always
ensure they are well greased before each use.
The motor is not pre-filled with oil.
Factory-fitted control devices, such as the handle-
mounted clutch cable, must not be removed or
exposed.
Only drain the fuel tank outdoors. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the fumes are explosive.
Ensure that the machine is properly secured when
transported on a flatbed etc.
Reduce the throttle during engine shutdown.
Assembly
Please follow the steps in the illustrations:
(Actual model may vary from the illustration shown.)
1. Box content
A. Blades
B. Tiller with cables
C. Support wheel
D. Side guards
E. Upper handlebar
F. Depth skid
G. Lower handlebars, right & left
H. Mounting bracket for steer
I.
Rear console incl. mounting kit
2. Mounting the rear-console, wheel and depth skid
A. Remove the 4 bolts and 4 bushings from the
gearbox
B. Mount the rear-console (I) secure with bolt.
Important: Remember to mount the 4 bushings.
C. Mount the support wheel (C) position and insert bar
from the right side through the bracket. Then insert
the spring on the bar fasten with cotter pin.
D. Insert depth skid on the console lock with cotter pin.
3. Mount the two lower handlebars with the bolts supplied
(C). Note that the left and right handlebars are different.
Lower handlebar (A) must be mounted on the right.
Lower handlebar (B) must be mounted on the left.
4. Mount upper handlebar using the bolts supplied and the
hand wheel. Note: The arrows on the plastic brackets.
They must be aligned when mounting.
5. Mount throttle box (A) and the clutch cables (B) as
shown on the picture.
6. Mount the blades using the cotter bolts and pins.
7. Mount the side guards using the bolts and nuts supplied.
8. Mount depth skid from underneath and lock with the
cotter pin supplied.
Fill the motor with oil.
See changing the oil section for more details.
Clothing
When using the machine, wear close-fitting work clothes,
hard-wearing work gloves, ear defenders and non-slip boots
with steel toecaps.
Operating the tiller
Ensure the machine is placed on a level surface with the
support wheels lowered prior to start.
Remove all foreign objects from the work area before
using the machine. Stones, glass, branches and similar
items may damage the tiller. Also check the bolts on the
tiller are tightened.
Start the motor as per the instructions below. Stand
clear of the machine’s moving parts.
Never attempt to move the machine in any way other
than intended for normal use while the motor is running.
The tiller is designed for use in vegetable gardens and
flowerbeds. Ensure that you are familiar with these
instructions before operating the machine, in particular the
motor start and stop procedures.
Fig 10B: To use the black handle, the control stick must first
be activated. By tilting the control stick to the right or left side
and then activate the black handle, the tiller will move
forward or backwards.
Pay attention while reversing. It is important that the area is
cleared, for any obstacle before reversing. Never reverse the
tiller against a wall, tree or any other fixed obstacle.
Operation zone
While the machine is being operated and the motor is
running, do not leave the operation zone marked fig 11. If it
is necessary to leave the operation zone, for example to
attach an accessory, first stop the engine.
It is normally necessary to drive the tiller over a section of
earth 2-3 times from different directions. Do not till very wet
soil, as clods of earth will form that are difficult to break up.
Adjusting the handle
Fig 4. The handle angle can be adjusted. Use the two hand
wheels to set one of the 3 available positions. The handle
can be flipped forward during transport. NB: Ensure the
cables do not become trapped.
