Yard Machines 30, Operator'S Manual

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SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR TILLER
Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your tiller. Compare the illustrations in Figure 2 with
your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future
reference.
Figure 2
Throttle Control
The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It
controls the engine’s speed and stops the engine.
•
With the throttle control pushed completely to the
right, the carburetor is in START or FAST position.
Use maximum engine speed for deep tilling.
• Pull the throttle control back to reduce engine
speed to IDLE. Throttle control should be at IDLE
for transporting the tiller.
• Pull the throttle completely back to stop the engine.
Choke Lever
The choke lever is located near the throttle control. It is
used to enrich the fuel mixture when starting a cold
engine.
Starter Handle
The starter handle is located on the engine and is
used to manually start the engine.
Tine Clutch Control
The clutch control lever is located on the left handle.
Squeezing the lever against the handle engages the
tine drive. Release the lever to stop the tines from
turning.
Depth Stake
The depth stake is located in the rear of the tiller and it
controls the tilling depth. See page 8 for instruction on
its adjustment.
Stopping Engine
• Move throttle control lever to STOP or OFF
position.
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground against the engine.
SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR TILLER
Before Starting
• Service the engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the engine manual packed seperately
with your tiller. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING:
Never fill fuel tank indoors with
engine running or until the engine has been
allowed to cool for two minutes after running.
• Check clutch adjustment as instructed on page 5.
Starting Engine
WARNING:
Be sure no one is standing in
front of the tiller while the engine is running or
being started.
• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make sure the
metal cap on the end of the spark plug is fastened
securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
• Make sure that the tine clutch lever is disengaged.
Tine Clutch
Handle
Assembly
Handle
Lever
Recoil Starter
Depth
Stake
Spark
Plug
Tine
Shield
Tines
Choke
Throttle Control
Starter Handle