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Operator’s Manual
20970 Front Tine Tiller
OPERATION
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Do not operate tiller under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
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Never operate tiller without guards, covers, and hoods
in place.
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Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating
parts. Keep clear of tiller tines at all times.
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Tines rotate when tiller is engaged; tines rotate
when the drive safety control lever is pulled down.
Releasing the drive safety control lever to neutral
stops the tines.
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Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic.
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After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the tiller for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating the tiller.
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If vegetation clogs the tines, stop the engine and
disconnect the spark plug wire before removing
vegetation by hand.
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If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.
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Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are
deadly.
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Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting
to till too deep at too fast of a rate.
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Never operate the tiller without good visibility or
light.
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Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may
catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward.
If this occurs, let go of the handle bars and do not
restrain the machine.
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Take all possible precautions when leaving the
machine unattended. Disengage control lever, stop
the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
make certain guards and shields are in place.
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When leaving the operating position for any reason:
- shut off the engine.
- wait for all moving parts to stop.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
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Keep machine, attachments and accessories in safe
working condition.
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Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts and other
bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be
sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
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To prevent accidental starting, always disconnect and
secure the spark plug wire from the spark plug before
performing tiller maintenance.
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Never run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are
deadly.
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Always allow muffler to cool before filling the fuel
tank.
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Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank
inside a closed building where fumes may reach an
open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any building.
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Always refer to the operator’s guide instructions for
important details if the tiller is to be stored for an
extended period.
THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES
OF YOUR ROTOTILLER ARE
DETERMINED FROM THE
OPERATING POSITION AS
YOU FACE THE DIRECTION OF
FORWARD TRAVEL.
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL.
YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE.
NEVER START THE ENGINE OR OPERATE THE TILLER
WITH THE WHEELS IN THE FREE-WHEEL POSITION.
MAKE SURE THE WHEEL LOCK PINS ARE ENGAGED
THROUGH THE WHEEL HUBS AND WHEEL AXLE. THE
WHEELS ACT AS A BRAKE TO KEEP THE TILLER AT A
CONTROLLED SPEED. DISENGAGE WHEEL LOCK PINS
TO PERMIT FREE-WHEELING ONLY WHEN ENGINE IS
STOPPED.
THIS IS A MOTORIZED ROTARY TILLER THAT
WORKS THE SOIL BY MEANS OF ROTATING TINES.
IT IS PEDESTRIAN CONTROLLED, BUT NOT SELF-
PROPELLED, WITH A GASOLINE-FUELED INTERNAL
COMBUSTION ENGINE TO POWER THE TINES. IT
SHALL NOT BE USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.
WARNING
HOT GASES ARE A NORMAL BY-PRODUCT OF A
FUNCTIONING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE.
FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT
BURNS AND FIRES.
DO NOT ALTER/MODIFY ENGINE:
NEVER ALTER OR MODIFY THE ENGINE FROM
THE FACTORY. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY
OCCUR IF ENGINE IS MODIFIED OR ALTERED.
WHEN WORKING ON OR REPLACING PARTS FOR
THE ENGINE OR PRODUCT, YOU MUST ALWAYS
FLIP THE ON/OFF SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION.
CAUTION
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Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
a. Use an approved fuel container.
b. Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill
fuel tank indoors.
d. Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled
fuel before restarting.
