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Operator’s Manual
Rototiller Victory
Shutting Down:
See engine manual for shut down instructions.
Idle speed:
Use the
SLOW
position or a position between
SLOW
and
FAST
on the throttle lever to reduce stress on the engine when
tilling is not being performed. Lowering the engine speed to
“idle” will help extend the life of the motor, as well as conserve
fuel and reduce the noise level of the equipment.
Operating Speed:
For tilling, set the throttle lever to the
FAST
position.
IMPORTANT
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, ADJUSTMENTS AND SAFETY SECTIONS
BEFORE PROCEEDING.
ALWAYS MAINTAIN CONTROL OF YOUR TILLER. ONLY
OPERATE TILLER IN SOIL CONDITIONS THAT ARE
CONDUCIVE 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 LEVERS
IMMEDIATELY SO THAT THE TINES AND WHEELS STOP
TURNING.
IMMEDIATELY RELEASE THE DRIVE CONTROL LEVER
IF THE TINES JAM OR YOU STRIKE A FOREIGN OBJECT.
WITH DRIVE CONTROL LEVER IN NEUTRAL POSITION,
PUSH THROTTLE CONTROL TO STOP POSITION TO
STOP THE ENGINE. DISENGAGE THE SPARK PLUG
WIRE. WHEN TINES HAVE STOPPED, REMOVE FOREIGN
OBJECTS AND CHECK FOR DAMAGE.
WARNING
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
position.
3. Place the tiller in
FORWARD
by pulling the drive safety
control
Tilling tips:
The key to successful tilling is to begin with a shallow cut on
the first pass, and then work an inch or two deeper on each
successive pass.
•
Tilling depth will vary with ground conditions.
•
When beginning to till in unbroken ground or in
extremely hard soil, set the lock pin in the highest
hole of the depth regulator lever
(SEE OPERATION
SECTION)
. This will allow for shallow tilling. With the
depth regulator lever in this position, make several
light passes over the area to be tilled. Reset for deeper
depths with successive passes.
•
If tiller jumps or skids uncontrollably, lower the depth
regulator lever by placing the lock pin in a higher
hole. This will allow for shallower tilling. Hold firmly to
the handle bars to control sudden lurches.
Cultivating tips:
If you plan to use your tiller for cultivating:
•
Plant rows on 20” - 22” centers for ease of turning.
•
Set the depth regulator lever with the lock pin in
one of the higher holes. This will allow for shallow
cultivation necessary to turn over weeds, and break
up and aerate the soil.
ENGINE AND SURROUNDING PARTS BECOME
EXTREMELY HOT DURING NORMAL USE. TEMPERATURE
OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS MAY EXCEED 150
°
F.
THESE AREAS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS BURN INJURIES IF
TOUCHED BEFORE THE ENGINE HAS COOLED.
WARNING
DO NOT USE THE CHOKE TO STOP ENGINE. IF CHOKE
LEVER IS PLACED IN CHOKE POSITION WHILE ENGINE
IS RUNNING, BACKFIRE OR ENGINE DAMAGE MAY
OCCUR.
CAUTION
