OPERATION
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KNOW YOUR CULTIVATOR
READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE YOU OPERATE the
cultivator. To familiarize yourself with the location of the controls, compare the illustrations with
your cultivator. Save this manual for future reference.
Tines
Figure 9
Throttle Control
Lever
Upper Handle
Fuel Cap
Lower Handle
Depth Rod and
Transport Wheels
Assembly
Tine Shield
Choke Control
Recoil Starter Handle
Air Cleaner
Shut-off
Switch
Throttle Control – Controls the engine
speed and the tine rotation. The cultivator is
equipped with a centrifugal clutch that en-
gages the tine drive system when the engine
speed is increased.
Choke Control Lever – Use to assist
when starting a cold engine.
ON / OFF Switch – The ON position al-
lows the engine to start. The OFF position
stops the engine and keeps the engine from
starting.
Shut-off Switch – Use to stop the engine.
Recoil Starter Handle – The engine is
equipped with an easy pull recoil starter.
Depth Rod – Mount with the wheels up to
adjust the depth of cut. Also use to help con-
trol the direction and speed of the cultivator.
Transport Wheels – Mount with the
wheels down when transporting the cultiva-
tor.
EYE PROTECTION
Always wear safety glasses. If you wear eye
glasses, put a Wide Vision Safety Mask over
your eye glasses.
WARNING: Debris thrown from
the cultivator can result in for-
eign objects being thrown into
the eyes, which can cause severe eye
damage. Always wear safety glasses or
eye shields when operating the cultiva-
tor.