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OPERATION
FIG. 3
IMPORTANT: READ THE “RULES FOR SAFE OP ER A TION”
CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER
ATTACHMENT.
HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
STOPPING (See Fig. 3)
TINES
• Move tine clutch lever to “DISENGAGED” position.
ENGINE
• Move engine throttle lever to “STOP” position.
• Never use choke to stop engine.
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 3-Inset)
Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine.
Do not use choke to start a warm engine.
• To engage choke, slowly move lever to desired po-
si tion.
TO ADJUST TILLING DEPTH (See Figs. 4 & 5)
The tilling depth is controlled by the gauge wheels and to
some extent by the adjustable link sleeve. When deeper
tilling is required, the gauge wheels must be raised. Wheels
must be lowered for shal low er tilling,
• Remove retainer spring from drilled rivet. Adjust gauge
wheels up or down as desired and replace rivet and
retainer spring.
NOTE: Each hole will raise or lower gauge wheels 1 inch.
• Tiller can be leveled from front to rear by turning ad-
just able link sleeve. The adjustable link sleeve also
controls tilling depth. Shortening the adjustable link
sleeve and lift links will decrease tilling depth and
lengthening will in crease tilling depth.
TO OPERATE TILLER (See Fig. 3)
• Select desired tilling depth.
• Raise tiller with tractor lift control and disengage tiller
clutch control.
• Start tiller engine. See “BEFORE STARTING EN GINE”
in this section of manual.
• Move tine clutch lever to “ENGAGED” position. Dis-
en gage and engage several times to check the clutch-
ing action of the belt.
• Slowly lower tiller with tractor lift control and begin
tractor forward movement.
• Never operate tractor in reverse when tiller is in the
ground.
• To stop tiller and engine, disengage tine clutch lever
and move throttle lever to “STOP” position.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL
(See Fig. 1)
• The transmission has been fi lled at the factory.
• Check transmission oil with the tiller leveled on level
ground.
• Remove oil fi ll plug. Oil should be level with the bottom
of tiller plug hole. If necessary add oil until it is level
with hole.
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 1)
The engine on your tiller has been shipped from the fac-
tory, already fi lled with summer weight oil.
• Check engine oil with engine leveled on level
ground.
• Remove dipstick and wipe clean, replace, wait for a
few seconds, remove and read oil level. If necessary,
add oil until “FULL” mark on dipstick is reach. Do not
overfi ll.
• For cold weather operation you should change oil for
easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the
Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).
• To change engine oil, see the Customer Re spon si -
bil i ties section in this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gas-
o line. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon
and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life).
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW
32°F (0°C), USE FRESH CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE
TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING.