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Section
Handlebar Height Adjustment Knob (B, Figure 2)
Two height settings, plus a storage position are available.
Refer to Assembly Steps, STEP 1 in Section 2 for adjustment
instructions.
Tilling Depth Adjustment Knob (C, Figure 2)
Loosening the knob enables you to move the wheel bracket (K)
up or down on the height adjustment bar (L). This controls the
tilling depth.
IMPORTANT: Do not move the wheel bracket any higher than
the top of the adjustment bar.
Adjustable Tine Patterns (D, Figure 2)
The four tine sections are arranged from the factory for max-
imum performance under a wide variety of conditions. If
needed, the tines can be arranged for narrower tilling or close
cultivating. The tines can also be arranged to till very stony
soil. See Adjusting Tine Positions in Section 4 for details.
Carrying Handle (E, Figure 2)
When the handlebar is folded in the storage position the unit
can be carried by the carrying handle. The carrying handle
also serves as a tie-down anchor point.
Edger Attachment (H, Figure 2)
Use this separate attachment to create borders or edges along
walks, driveways, flower beds, etc. See Section 4 for details on
installing and using this attachment.
Engine Controls
Fuel Primer Bulb (Section 4, Figure 4)
Use the Fuel Primer Bulb to help start the engine under certain
conditions. See Stopping and Starting the Engine in Section 4
and the Engine Owner’s Manual for details.
Engine Choke (Section 4, Figure 5)
Use the Engine Choke lever to help start the engine. The posi-
tion of the lever is dependent on whether the engine is cold or
warm. See Stopping and Starting the Engine in Section 4 and
the Engine Owner’s Manual for details.
Engine On/Off Switch (A, Figure 2)
Use the ON/OFF Switch to start or stop the engine. See Stop-
ping and Starting the Engine in Section 4 for details.
Engine Recoil Start Rope (F, Figure 2)
Use the recoil start rope to start the engine. See Stopping and
Starting the Engine in Section 4 for details.
Throttle/Tines Control Lever (G, Figure 2)
Use the Throttle/Tines Control Lever to start and stop tine rota-
tion. This lever also varies tine speed. Release the lever to
stop all tine motion. See Section 4 for more details on this
control.
Figure 2: Features and controls.
KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT
READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR EQUIPMENT. Know the location and function
of all features and controls on the equipment. Save this manual for future reference.
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Before operating your machine, carefully read and under-
stand all safety, control, and operating instructions in this
Manual, the separate Engine Owner’s Manual and on the
decals on the machine.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious per-
sonal injury.
WARNING
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