Do not stand directly behind tiller.
Rapid retraction of the starter cord (kickback) will pull your
handand arm toward the engine faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result.
4. Pull the recoil starter until the engine starts. Return the recoil
to the home position after each pull. Repeat the steps as
needed. Once engine has started, set the throttle to the FAST
position before you operate the unit.
TINE OPERATION - SHIFT LEVER
• Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into
another position.
• Tine movement is achieved by moving shift lever to either the
counter rotating till position (
) or the forward rotating
till position (
) and engaging drive control bar.
FORWARD - WHEELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED
• Release drive control bar and move shift lever indicator to
“F” (forward) position. Engage drive control bar and tiller
will move forward.
REVERSE - WHEELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED
• Release the drive control bar.
• Move throttle control to “SLOW” position.
• Move shift lever indicator to “R” (reverse) position.
• Hold drive control bar against the handle and tiller will move backward.
If you find the shift lever difficult to move or find it hard to shift
gears, try one of the following:
• Briefly engage the drive control bar, and release, or
• Rock the tiller forward and backward using the handles
DEPTH STAKE
The depth stake (see
Figure 7
) can be raised or lowered to allow
you more versatile tilling and cultivating, or to more easily
transport your tiller.
Figure 7
Limiter
Depth Stake Pin Lever
Deepest Tilling
Shallowest Tilling
Transport Position
DRAG BAR
The drag stake (see
Figure 8
) should be raised when tilling in the
counter rotating (
) till position. The drag stake should be
lowered when tilling in the forward rotating (
) till position.
TILLING
Tilling is digging in, turning over and breaking up garden soil and
prepare a seedbed for planting. Best tilling depth is 4” (100mm) to
6” (150mm). A tiller will also clear the soil of unwanted vegetation.
The decomposition of this vegetation matter enriches the soil.
Avoid tilling soil that is too dry as it will pulverize and produce a
dust that will not hold water. Water a few days before tilling. Also,
tilling soil that is too wet will produce unsatisfactory clods. Wait a
day or two after heavy rain for the soil to dry.
better growth will be obtained if an area is tilled properly and
used soon after tilling to preserve the moisture content.
Lowered Position
Raised Position
Figure 8
Drag Bar Pin Lever
3. Move the throttle control
lever slightly forward to about
¼ of the way (slightly toward
the fast position).
Throttle Control Lever
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