Operator’s Manual
20969 CRT Tiller
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Start-Up
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.
OFF
ON
SLOW
FAST
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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
ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF ROTATING
MACHINE PARTS. ENGINE SHOULD BE OFF BEFORE
ADJUSTING ANY CONTROLS. INJURY OR DEATH TO
PERSON CAN OCCUR.
WARNING
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
RELEASE THE DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVER.
WARNING
ENGINE AND SURROUNDING PARTS BECOME
EXTREMELY HOT DURING NORMAL USE. TEMPERATURE
OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS MAY EXCEED 150° F.
THESE AREAS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS BURN INJURIES IF
TOUCHED BEFORE THE ENGINE HAS COOLED.
WARNING
DO NOT USE THE CHOKE TO STOP ENGINE. IF CHOKE
LEVER IS PLACED IN CHOKE POSITION WHILE ENGINE
IS RUNNING, BACKFIRE OR ENGINE DAMAGE MAY
OCCUR.
CAUTION
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.
IMPORTANT
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