Full Product Manual

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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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 1-11.
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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.
Drive Safety Control Levers
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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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EE
FF
CLUTCH
Engages wheels and tines into forward or reverse.
Pushing down on the clutch lever toward the handlebar
engages the wheels and tines. Releasing the clutch stops
the wheels and tines and brings the tiller to a complete
stop.
To unlock the clutch handle first press the clutch lock and
then press the clutch. See Figure 1-12
Clutch
Clutch Lock
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.
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.
Figure 1-12
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!