Tiller User's Manual

1692876 413RT, 3.5HP Rear Tine Tiller
1692877 516RT, 5HP Rear Tine Tiller
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
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TP-400-2033-00-RT-S
© Copyright 1997 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Decals
A-RT42019A
FORWARD - PULL DOWN ON
DRIVE CONTROL LEVERS
TO ENGAGE WHEELS AND TINES
FORWARD - PULL DOWN ON
DRIVE CONTROL LEVERS
TO ENGAGE WHEELS AND TINES
PULL FOR REVERSE
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY
• Read operator's manual(s) before operating.
• Know the location and function of all controls.
• Keep all shields and guards in place and
working while running.
• Never allow children to operate tiller.
• Dress appropriately — wear sturdy footwear.
• Carefully inspect area to be tilled — remove
large rocks and other foreign objects.
• Do NOT till above underground electric, water,
gas, or other utility lines and pipes.
• STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE
SPARK PLUG WIRE before removing debris
or servicing unit.
• When leaving the operating position
for any reason:
— shut off the engine
— wait for all moving parts to stop
WARNING
WHEELS ACT AS BRAKES
• Never start or operate tiller with wheels in the
Free-Wheel position. Make sure wheel lockouts
are engaged through wheel hubs and axle.
• Wheels act as brakes to keep the tiller at a
controlled speed. Disengage wheel lockouts
ONLY when engine is stopped.
REFER TO OPERATORS MANUAL
FOR DETAILED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TO START:
1. Release drive control levers to neutral position.
2. Lower the drag stake so that tines do not touch
the ground.
3. Check position of wheels and wheel lockouts.
4. Slide choke control to choke position.
5. Move throttle control lever to fast position.
6. Pull starter rope.
WARNING
OPERATION
DANGER
AVOID INJURY FROM
ROTATING TINES!
Keep hands, feet,
and clothing away.
• Tines rotate when tiller is
engaged in forward or reverse.
• Tines and wheels rotate when
drive control levers are pulled
down.
• In reverse, tines and wheels
rotate when the reverse handle
is pulled back toward the
operator.
• Releasing the drive control
levers to neutral stops the
wheels and tines.
DO NOT START ENGINE UNLESS BELT
COVER IS ATTACHED. KEEP HANDS, FEET,
AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM MOVING
BELTS AND PULLEYS. FAILURE TO COMPLY
COULD RESULT IN INJURY. SEE OWNER'S
MANUAL FOR FULL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING
PLACE FREE
HAND HERE
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