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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 for over spectacles or standard
safety glasses.
TILLING
The speed and depth of tilling is regulated by the position
of the depth stake and wheel height.
The depth stake should always be below the wheels for
digging. It serves as a brake to slow the tiller’s forward
motion to enable the tines to penetrate the ground. Also,
the more the depth stake is lowered into the ground the
deeper the tines will dig.
DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 6)
Adjust depth stake by removing the hairpin clip and clevis
pin. Change depth stake to desired position. Replace the
clevis pin and hairpin clip.
• For normal tilling, set depth stake at the second or third
hole from the top.
WHEELS (See Fig. 6)
Adjust wheels by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin.
Change wheel position. Replace the hairpin clip and clevis
pin.
• For normal tilling, set wheels at the second or third
hole from the top.
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DEPTH
STAKE
STAKE
SPRING
HAIRPIN CLIP
AND CLEVIS PIN
WHEEL
Fig. 6
OPERATION
HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and
oil or attempting to start engine.
STOPPING (See Fig. 5)
TINES
1. Release tine control to stop move ment.
ENGINE
2. Set the speed control lever at the low speed position
and allow the engine to run at low speed for 1 or 2
minutes before stopping.
3. Turn the ENGINE SWITCH counterclockwise to the
position “ O ” (OFF).
4. Close the fuel valve.
5. Pull the starter handle slowly and return the handle to its
original position when resistance is felt. This operation
is necessary to prevent outside moist air from intruding
into the combustion chamber.
NOTE: Never use choke to stop engine.
IMPORTANT: TO STOP ENGINE IN AN EMERGENCY, TURN
THE ENGINE SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION.
TINE OPERATION (See Fig. 5)
• Squeeze tine control to handle.
Fig. 5
TINE CONTROL
“OFF” (UP) PO SI TION
TINE CONTROL
“ON” (DOWN) PO SI TION
THROTTLE
CONTROL
ENGINE
SWITCH
FUEL VALVE
RECOIL
STARTER
THROTTLE
CONTROL
ENGINE
SWITCH
FUEL
VALVE