Operator’s Manual
17306 CRT Tiller
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lever engaged (FORWARD)
FIGURE 4
drive safety control lever
disengaged (NEUTRAL)
STARTUP
The controls required to start and run the rototiller are located
on the engine and are the choke lever, throttle lever and On/O
switch. The choke lever is marked on one end with CHOKE and
on the other with RUN. The throttle lever is marked on one end
with a SLOW icon and on the other with a FAST icon.
A more detailed description of engine operation and all related
precautions and procedures can be found in the engine
manufacturer’s manual that accompanies each tiller.
COLD STARTS
1. Turn ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
2. Move choke lever to CHOKE position.
3. Move throttle lever to half way between SLOW and FAST.
4. Pull starting rope out slowly one time and allow to return
normally.
5. Pull starting rope out rapidly, and allow rope to return
normally. Repeat until engine starts.
6. When engine starts, gradually move choke lever to RUN
position and move throttle lever to FAST position for tilling.
RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE
Restarting an engine that is already warm from previous running
does not normally require use of the choke.
1. Move throttle lever to half way between SLOW and FAST.
2. Pull starting rope out rapidly, and allow rope to return
normally. Repeat until engine starts.
3. Adjust throttle speed to FAST position for tilling.
IDLE SPEED
Use the SLOW position or a position between SLOW and FAST
on the throttle lever to reduce stress on the engine when tilling
is not being performed. Lowering the engine speed to “idle” will
help extend the life of the motor, as well as conserve fuel and
reduce the noise level of the equipment.
OPERATING SPEED
For tilling, set the throttle lever to FAST position.
SHUTTING DOWN
To stop the engine at any time, move the On/O switch to the
OFF position. To stop wheels and tines at any time release drive
safety control levers to NEUTRAL position. SEE FIGURE 4
IMPORTANT
ON
OFF
DANGER
ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF ROTATING
MACHINE PARTS.
SLOW FAST
CAUTION
THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED HERE ONLY TO
INTRODUCE THE CONTROLS. DO NOT START THE
ENGINE AT THIS TIME. PLEASE READ THIS SECTION AND
ALL OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
STARTING YOUR TILLER.
AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION, THE DRIVE SAFETY
CONTROL LEVER WILL NOT LOCK IN THE FORWARD
POSITION.
TO STOP THE WHEELS AND TINES AT ANY TIME RE
LEASE THE DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVER.
WARNING
ENGINE SHOULD BE OFF BEFORE ADJUSTING ANY
CONTROLS.
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