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Operator’s Manual
17455 Front Tine Tiller
DEPTH REGULATOR LEVER
Tilling depth is controlled by the height of the depth regulator lever.
To adjust tilling depth:
1. Remove detent pin.
2. Raise the depth regulator lever to position tines at chosen
tilling depth.
3. Align hole in depth regulator lever with hole in depth
regulator bracket and replace detent pin.
FILL ENGINE CRANKCASE
1. Add oil according to engine manual.
Do not overfill.
Use a
clean, high quality 4-cycle engine oil. Use no special additives
with recommended oils.
Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Oil
level must be full. Check the oil level by checking the engine’s
oil dipstick.
2. Always check oil level before starting engine. Refer to engine
manual for capacity and type of oil to use.
OPERATION
PRE-START INSPECTION
1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts and bolts
are secure.
2. Check oil level in engine crankcase. See your engine manual
for procedure and specifications.
3. Inspect air cleaner for cleanliness. See your engine manual
for procedure.
4. Check the fuel supply. Fill the fuel tank no closer than one
inch from top of tank to provide space for expansion. See
your engine manual for fuel recommendations.
5. Be sure spark plug wire is attached and spark plug is tightened
securely.
6. Check position of wheels.
7. Check depth regulator lever position.
8. Examine underneath and around engine for signs of oil or
fuel leaks.
9. Inspect fuel hoses for tightness and fuel seepage.
10. Look for signs of engine damage.
11. Remove excessive debris from muffler area and recoil starter.
12. Turn fuel shutoff valve to the ON position if engine is equipped
with one. It’s located between tank and carburetor.
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND MUST BE
HANDLED WITH CARE. NEVER FILL THE TANK WHEN
THE ENGINE IS HOT OR RUNNING. ALWAYS MOVE
OUTDOORS TO FILL THE TANK.
TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS MAY
EXCEED 150
°
F. AVOID THESE AREAS.
DO NOT MOVE CHOKE CONTROL TO CHOKE TO STOP
ENGINE. BACKFIRE OR ENGINE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.
TO STOP THE ENGINE AT ANY TIME, MOVE THROTTLE
CONTROL TO THE OFF OR STOP POSITION. TO STOP
TINES AT ANY TIME, RELEASE DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL
LEVER TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION.
ALWAYS RELEASE DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVER
TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION BEFORE ADJUSTING THE
DEPTH OF THE REGULATOR LEVER.
IMPORTANT
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL.
YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE.
PRACTICE OPERATING THE CONTROLS AND TILLER
WITH TINES OUT OF GROUND BEFORE BEGINNING TO
TILL. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU KNOW HOW TO USE
THE TILLER PROPERLY, KEEP CONTROL AT ALL TIMES,
STOP THE TINES AND WHEELS FROM TURNING, AND
STOP THE ENGINE IF NECESSARY. IF YOU DO NOT KNOW
HOW TO DO THESE THINGS, READ THE CONTROLS AND
SAFETY SECTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING.
CAUTION
WARNING
PLEASE DO NOT START YOUR TILLER UNTIL YOU HAVE
READ THE MANUAL THAT CAME WITH YOUR ENGINE
AND THE SECTIONS IN THIS MANUAL COVERING
SAFETY AND OPERATION. ONCE YOU HAVE READ
THESE, FOLLOW THE APPROPRIATE STEPS TO START
YOUR TILLER. ALWAYS PERFORM THIS PRE-START
CHECKLIST BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.
