Operator’s Manual
17455 Front Tine Tiller
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CAUTION
ALWAYS MAINTAIN CONTROL OF YOUR TILLER. ONLY
OPERATE TILLER IN SOIL CONDITIONS THAT ARE CON-
DUCIVE TO MAINTAINING CONTROL OF THE TILLER. DO
NOT OPERATE TILLER IN CONDITIONS THAT CONTAIN
ROCKS FOREIGN OBJECTS, OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL
THAT IS NOT SOIL. IF YOUR TILLER BUMPS, JERKS OR
LURCHES, LET GO OF THE HANDLE BARS AND THE
DRIVE CONTROL LEVER IMMEDIATELY SO THAT THE
TINES STOP TURNING.
START-UP
The choke lever and throttle control required to start and run the
rototiller are located on the engine and are marked with choke
and throttle control symbols (see Operation Control Symbols
in the Warning and Safety Precautions Section of this manual).
A more detailed description of engine operation and all related
precautions and procedures can be found in the engine
manufacturer’s manual that accompanies each tiller.
COLD STARTS
1. Move choke lever to FULL choke position.
2. Move throttle lever to SLOW throttle speed.
3. Pull starting rope out slowly one time and allow to return
normally.
4. Pull starting rope out rapidly and allow rope to return
normally.
5. When engine starts, gradually move choke lever to
NO CHOKE
position and increase throttle speed.
RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE
Restarting an engine that is already warm from previous running
does not normally require the use of the choke.
1. Move throttle lever to SLOW throttle speed.
2. Pull starting rope out rapidly until engine starts. Allow rope
to return normally. Repeat until engine starts.
3. Adjust throttle speed to FAST for best tiller action.
OPERATING SPEED
For normal tilling, set the throttle lever to FAST.
SHUTTING DOWN
To stop the engine at any time, move the throttle control to the
OFF or STOP position. To stop wheels and tines at any time,
release the drive safety control to the NEUTRAL position.
TILLING
1. Adjust the depth regulator lever to desired tilling depth.
NOTE: Raise depth regulator lever up one hole at a time,
testing tiller operation after each raise. Raising depth
regulator lever too high can result in loss of control of tiller!
2. Move the throttle control to FAST.
3. Place the tiller in motion by pushing down on the drive safety
control lever; this will engage the tines.
WARNING
DANGER
ENGINE AND SURROUNDING PARTS BECOME
EXTREMELY HOT DURING NORMAL USE AND WILL
CAUSE SERIOUS BURN INJURIES IF TOUCHED BEFORE
THE ENGINE HAS COOLED.
ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE
TOUCHING THESE HOT SURFACES.
ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF ROTATING
MACHINE PARTS.
EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE TAKEN IN SELECTING
TILLING DEPTH. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO TILL TOO
DEEPLY FOR SOIL CONDITIONS —THAT IS, WITH THE
DRAG STAKE IN TOO HIGH OF A POSITION—LOSS OF
CONTROL COULD RESULT.
IF REMOVING MATERIAL FROM THE TINES BY HAND,
STOP THE ENGINE AND REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE
FIRST.
