OPERATION
The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting
your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or
standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and
oil or attempting to start engine.
STOPPING (See Fig. 9)
TINES AND DRIVE
Release drive control bar to stop movement.
Move shift lever to "N" (neutral) position•
ENGINE
• Move throttle control to "STOP" position. If equipped
with stop switch, move switch to "STOP" position.
Never use choke to stop engine.
HANDLE HIFT LEVER
THROTTLE_
CONTROL
DRIVE CONTROL
BAR "ENGAGED"
POSITION
DRIVE CONTROL BAR
"DISENGAGED" POSITION
FIG. 9
TINE OPERATION - WITH WHEEL DRIVE
Always release drive control bar before moving shift
lever into another position.
• Tine movement is achieved by moving shift lever to
(_) till position and engaging drive control bar.
FORWARD- WHEELS ONLY/TINES
STOPPED
• Release drivecontrolbar and move shiftlever indicator
to =F"(forward) position. Engage drive control bar and
tiller will move forward.
REVERSE - WHEELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED
• DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER.
• Release the drive control bar.
• Move throttle control to "SLOW" position.
• Move shift lever indicator to "R" (reverse) position.
• Hold drive control bar against the handle to start tiller
movement.
HARD TO SHIFT GEARS
Brieflyengage drivecontrolbarand release or rocktiller
forward and backward until are able to shift gears.
DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 10)
The depth stake can beraised or loweredto allow you more
versatile tilling and cultivating,or to more easily transport
ourtiller,
SHALLOWEST
TILLING (CULTI-
VATING)
DEEPEST
TILLING
DEPTH
STAKE j
_TRANSPORT
POSITION
FIG. 10
TILLING (See Fig. 11)
Release depth stake pin. Pull the depth stake up for
increased tillingdepth. Place depth stake pin in hole
ofdepth stake to lock in position.
• Place shift lever indicator in tillposition.
• Hold the drive controlbar against the handle to start
tillingmovement. Tines and wheels will both turn.
• Move throttle controlto"FAST" positionfordeep tilling.
To cultivate, throttlecontrol CaRbe set at any desired
speed, depending on how fast or slow you wish to
cultivate.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS RELEASE DRIVE CONTROL
BAR BEFORE MOVING SHIFT LEVER INTO ANOTHER
POSITION.
DEPTH STAKE PIN
"RELEASED" POSITION
\
NUT "B"
OUTER
SIDE SHIELD
"LOCKED"
POSITION
FIG. 11
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