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ASSEMBLY
CONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig. 7)
• Insert end of shift rod farthest from bend into hole of
shift lever in di ca tor.
• Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rod to secure
with bend of clip on right side.
REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE
• Adjust handle assemby to lowest position. Be sure
lock lever is tightened securely.
• Make sure shift lever indicator is in “N” (neutral) po si-
tion (See Fig. 7)
• Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle. Separate cardboard
cover from leveling shield.
• Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of
carton.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your unit were overinflated at the factory for
shipping purposes. Correct and equal tire pressure is
important for best tilling performance.
• Make sure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown
on tires.
HANDLE HEIGHT
• Handle height may be adjusted to better suit operator.
(See “TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT” in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual).
Fig. 6
HANDLE
COLUMN
CABLES
CABLE
CLIP
INSERT CABLE CLIP (See Fig. 6)
• Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the back of handle
column. Push cables into clip.
ATTACH THIS END TO SHIFT LEVER IN DI CA TOR
SHIFT ROD
Fig. 7
SHIFT ROD
HAIRPIN CLIP
SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR
