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Chapter 3: Operating Your DR TOW-BEHIND ROTOTILLER
This chapter covers the procedures for starting and stopping your new DR TOW-BEHIND ROTOTILLER and discusses basic
operation features. You may find it helpful to review the DR TOW-BEHIND ROTOTILLER Controls and Features on page 8 before
reading this chapter.
The DR TOW-BEHIND ROTOTILLER is designed to be used with most ATVs, Lawn\Garden Tractors, and Compact Tractors. The
DR TOW-BEHIND ROTOTILLER should never be used with a Truck (2WD or 4WD). Use of a Truck will void the DR TOW-
BEHIND ROTOTILLER Warranty.
Before Starting the Engine
1. Raise the Tines and place the machine on level ground.
2. Check the Engine Oil level every time you use the machine (Figure 7).
3. Remove any built-up debris from the Tines.
4. Pull the Tine Clutch Lever all the way forward until it locks into place to
disengage the Tines. A Safety Interlock Switch prevents the Engine from
starting with the Tines engaged.
5. Ensure the Fuel Shut-Off is in the “ON” position (Figure 10).
Starting
1. Turn the On/Off Switch to the “ON” position
2. When starting a cold Engine, push the Choke Control Lever to the Choke
position and the Throttle Control Lever to Run position (Figure 6).
2. Grasp the Recoil Starter Handle
and slowly pull until you feel resistance, then pull the cord with a smooth accelerating motion
to start the Engine. Do not let the Starter Handle snap back against the Engine. One or two pulls usually starts the DR TOW-
BEHIND ROTOTILLER.
3. After the Engine starts Adjust the Choke Lever until the Engine runs smoother. Continue this process until the Engine runs well
with the Choke fully in the RUN position.
• The design of this machine is for tilling soil. Never use this machine for any other purpose as it could cause serious injury.
• Contact with internal rotating parts will cause serious personal injury. Never put hands, face, feet, or clothing under or near the
debris shield with the engine running.
• Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the engine and wait five minutes to allow all parts to stop
and cool. Disconnect the spark plug wire keeping it away from the spark plug.
• Inspect the area where you will be working. The site must be free of potentially hazardous obstacles such as glass, large stones,
sticks, wire, rope, and string-like materials. Make sure there are no people or animals in the area around the DR ROTO-HOG
power tiller.
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