Simplicity 821RT Tiller User Manual


 
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TP 400-2227-00-RT-S
© Copyright 1998 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Decals
A-RT42908A
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1693207 821RT, 8HP Rear Tine Tiller
1692878 Hiller/Furrower Attachment
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY
• Read operator's manual(s) before operating.
• Know the location and function of all controls.
• Keep all shields and guards in place and
working while running.
• Never allow children to operate tiller.
• Dress appropriately — wear sturdy footwear.
• Carefully inspect area to be tilled — remove
large rocks and other foreign objects.
• Do NOT till above underground electric, water,
gas, or other utility lines and pipes.
• STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE
SPARK PLUG WIRE before removing debris
or servicing unit.
• When leaving the operating position
for any reason:
— shut off the engine
— wait for all moving parts to stop
WARNING
REFER TO OPERATORS MANUAL FOR
DETAILED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN INJURY.
CHECK FORWARD/REVERSE
CONTROL ROD (BLACK HANDLE)
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE!
BEFORE STARTING:
Be sure drive control levers are in the upward position.
Adjust handlebars to a comfortable height.
Check position of direction rod (black handle).
TO START:
1. Release drive control levers to neutral position.
2. Lower the drag stake so that tines do not touch
the ground.
3. Place on/off switch on front of engine to 'ON' position.
4. Slide choke control to "CHOKE" position.
5. Move throttle control lever to "FAST" position.
6. Press electric start button or pull starter rope.
REVERSE:
1. Push forward on direction rod (black handle).
TO STOP:
1. Release drive control levers to neutral position.
2. To shut off engine, place on/off switch to 'OFF' position.
OPERATION
STOP
DIRECTION ROD
(BLACK HANDLE)
LIFT TO SWIVEL
PUSH
PULL
FORWARD
REVERSE
DISENGAGE
ENGAGE
PULL DOWN DRIVE CONTROL LEVERS
TO ENGAGE WHEELS AND TINES.
FREE
WHEEL
WHEEL
ENGAGE
DANGER
AVOID INJURY FROM
ROTATING TINES!
Keep hands, feet,
and clothing away.
• Tines rotate when tiller is
engaged in forward or reverse.
• Tines and wheels rotate when
drive control levers are pulled
down.
• Releasing the drive control
levers to neutral stops the
wheels and tines.
PLACE FREE
HAND HERE
DO NOT START ENGINE UNLESS BELT
COVER IS ATTACHED. KEEP HANDS, FEET,
AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM MOVING
BELTS AND PULLEYS. FAILURE TO COMPLY
COULD RESULT IN INJURY. SEE OWNER'S
MANUAL FOR FULL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING
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ANTI-
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HANDLEBARS
PUSH
DOWN
TO TILT
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