Depth Regulator
The lever at the rear of the tine hood is the
Depth Regulator Lever. Pulling back on this lever
and moving it either up or down allows you to
control the depth of tine penetration in the soil.
When you move the Depth Regulator Lever all
the way down (engaging the highest notch on
the depth regulator), you put the tiller in the
"travel" pos ition . This position allows you to
move the tiller without damage to your lawn by
allowing the tines to clear the ground by approxi-
mately
1-1/2 inches.
When you move the Depth Regulator Lever all
the way up (engaging the lowest notch on the
depth regu
lator
), you
get
the
deepest
tilling
depth (approximately six to eight inches, de-
pending on soil conditions).
You
should begin tilling at one of the shal-
lower Depth Regulator Lever settings and
gradually increase the tilling depth and not
attempt to t
ill
too deeply too soon.
A WARNING
To avo id injury, always place the Depth
Regulator Lever in the TRAVEL position be-
fore starting the engine. This position pre-
vents the tines from touch ing the ground
until you are ready to begin tilling.
Photo 3-5: The Depth Regulator Lever.
Handlebar Height Adjustment
To adjust
the
handlebar height:
1. Loosen the handlebar height adjustment han-
dle until the keys on the bottom of the keyed
washer can clear the slots in the curved handle-
bar height adjustment bracket.
2. Move the handlebar up or down to the height
you desire. Align the hole in the handlebar cross-
brace with one of the four slots in the curved
handlebar height adjustment bracket.
3. Align the keys on the bottom of the keyed
washer with the slot in the curved handlebar
height adjustment bracket. Screw the handlebar
height adjustment handle into the hole in the
handlebar crossbrace. Tighten it securely.
Photo 3-6: Adjusting the Handlebar height.
A WARNING
• When you change the handlebar height,
you MUST readjust the Forward Clutch
mechanism.
• When ad
justing
or
checking
Forward
Clutch mechanism, shut engine off, discon-
nect spark plug wire and prevent it from
touching the spark plug.
Failure to do this could allow the Forward
Clutch mechanism to operate improperly,
which could resu lt in perso nal i
njur
y or
property damage.
4. Readjust the Forward Clutch mechanism by
performing the following steps:
a. Remove the inner hairpin cotter from the
lower end of the Forward Clutch Rod.
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