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SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR TILLER
WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all
instructions and warnings on the machine, in
this manual and the Briggs & Stratton Owner/
Operator manual packed with your unit before
operating the tiler.
Safety Interlock System
IMPORTANT:
Your tiller is equipped with an interlock
system for the protection of the operator. If the interlock
system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tiller.
Contact an authorized service dealer.
• The Wheel Engagement Handle must be in the closed
position in order to engage the tines
• The Wheel Shift Lever must be in the FORWARD
position in order to engage the tines.
• The Wheel Shift Lever cannot be moved out of the
FORWARD position unless the Tine Engagement
Lever is in the OFF position.
• The tines will automatically stop if the operator
releases the Wheel Engagement Handle.
• The wheels will automatically stop if the operator
releases the Wheel Engagement Handle.
WARNING: Do not operate the tiller if the
interlock system is malfunctioning. This system
was designed for your safety and protection.
Pre-Start Checklist
Do the following before starting the engine.
1. Check unit for loose or missing hardware. Service as
required.
2. Check motor oil level. Refer to separate Briggs &
Stratton Operator/Owner Manual.
3. Check that all safety guards and covers are in place.
4. Check air cleaner and engine cooling system. Refer
to separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner
Manual.
5. Select a tine direction (Refer to Tine Direction Selector
on page 10).
6. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline as instructed in the
separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual
packed with your tiller. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Gasoline is highly flammable and
its vapors are explosive. Follow gasoline safety
rules found on Page 3 in this manual, and in the
separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner
Manual. Failure to follow gasoline safety
instructions can result in serious personal injury
and property damage.
7. Set the tilling depth by moving the depth regulator
lever rearward, then either up or down into the
desired depth setting. Refer to Depth Regulator Lever on
Page 10.
NOTE: Move the Depth Regulator Lever into the “travel”
position (lever all the way down) so that the tines clear the
ground. Use this position when practicing with or
transporting the tiller. When you are ready to begin tilling,
move the Depth Regulator Lever into the desired depth
setting. Refer to Depth Regulator Lever on Page 10.
Starting Engine
• Move choke control lever to CHOKE position.
NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.
• Move throttle control lever to FAST (rabbit) position.
• Grasp the starter handle and pull the rope out slowly
until resistance is felt. When it becomes slightly
harder to pull the rope, slowly allow the rope to recoil.
Then pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm
stroke. Keep a firm grip on starter handle.
• Maintain a grip on the starter handle and allow the
rope to recoil slowly.
• Repeat the previous steps until engine starts. When
engine starts, move choke control gradually toward
the RUN position until the engine is running smoothly.
WARNING: Never run the engine indoors or
in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly gas.