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Operation (continued)
Shutting Down the Tiller
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To stop the engine at any time, turn engine ON/OFF switch
to the off position. To stop wheels and tines at any time,
release drive safety control levers to neutral position.
Check oil level in engine crankcase. Add oil if necessary.
Make sure you return the choke lever to it’s original
position and you close the fuel lever.
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Tilling
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Move the choke control to the closed position.
Place the tiller in forward by pushing down on the drive safety
control lever (FORWARD)--this will engage the wheels and tines.
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WARNING: Raise depth regulator up one hole at a time,
testing tiller operation after each raise. Raising depth
regulator too high can result in loss of control of tiller!
WARNING: Temperature of muffler and nearby areas
may exceed 150°F. Avoid these areas. Do not move choke
control to stop engine, backfire or engine damage may
occur. To stop wheels and tines at any time, release drive
safety control levers to neutral position. Always release
drive safety control levers to neutral position AND STOP
THE ENGINE before adjusting the depth of the regulator lever.
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NOTICE: You can slow the tiller’s forward advance at any time
by putting slight downward pressure on the handlebars. You can stop
the tiller by releasing the drive safety control levers to the neutral
position.
Figure 1-2
Tiller Body
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1-14
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FF
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WARNING: Do not operate both “FORWARD” and
“REVERSE” safety control levers at the same time.drive
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Drive Safety Control Levers
FORWARD LEVER
Forward
Reverse
Handle Lock
IMPORTANT: Practice operating the controls and
tiller with of ground before beginning to till. out tines
that It is important you know how to use the tiller
properly, keep control all times, stop the tines andat
andwheels from turning, stop the engine if necessary.
If you do not know how to do these things, read the
safety sections beforecontrols, adjustments and
proceeding.
Figure 1-15
Adjust the depth regulator lever to desired tilling depth.
Insert the clevis (EE) and cotter pin (FF) to secure depth
regulator to desired depth. See Figure 1-14.
Engages wheels and tines into forward.
Pushing down the drive safety control lever (FORWARD)
toward the handlebar engages the wheels and tines.
Releasing the lever stops the wheels and tines and brings
the tiller to a complete stop.
REVERSE LEVER
Engages wheels and tines into reverse. See Figure 1-15
Pulling the drive safety control lever (REVERSE) toward the
handlebar reverses tiller. Releasing the lever stops the
wheels and tines.
To unlock the forward and reverse handles first press the
handle lock and then press the handle.