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REVERSE CLUTCH CONTROL
The ReverseClutchControl (C, Figure
3-1) controls the engagementof reverse
driveto the wheels and tines. The revers-
ingfeature is usedfor maneuveringthe
tiller only- neverengagethe tines in
the groundwhile goingin the reverse
direction.
• Use extreme caution when reversing
or pulling the machine towards you.
Lookbehindtoavoidobstacles.
• Neverattempt totill in reverse.
Failure to follow this warning could
result in personal injury or property
damage.
To Operatethe ReverseClutchControl:
1. Putthe Wheel GearLeverin the
ENGAGEposition (seethe "WARNING"
statementon previous page).
2. Stopall tiller motion by releasingthe
ForwardClutch Control levers.
3. Lift upthe handlebarsuntil the tines
clearthe ground, look behindyou to avoid
anyobstacles,and then pull the Reverse
ClutchControl knob out. Thetines and
wheelswill rotate in a reverse direction.
4. Releasethe ReverseClutch Control
knobto disengage (stop) the wheels and
tines. All reversemotion will stop (the
enginewill continue to run).
• Do not attempt to till too deeply too
quickly. Gradually work down to
deepertilling depths.
• Placethe DepthRegulatorLever inthe
"travel" position before starting the
engine. This position prevents the
tines from touching the ground until
youare readyto begintilling.
Failure to follow this warning could
result in personal injury or property
damage.
DEPTH REGULATOR
The Depth Regulator lever(D, Figure3-2)
controls the tilling depth of the tines. Pull
the leverstraight backand slide it up or
downto engagethe notched height set-
tings.
Figure3-2: DepthRegulatorLever.
The highest notch (leverall the way
down) raisesthe tines approximately
1-1/2 inches off the ground. This "travel"
position allows thetiller to be moved
without the tines digging into the ground.
Moving the lever up increasesthe tilling
depth. Thelowest notch allows a tilling
depth of approximately six to eight
inches,depending on soil conditions.
Forbestresults,always begintilling at
a very shallowdepthsettingand gradu-
ally increasethetilling depth. Complete
details on using the Depth Regulatorare
found in the "Operation" Section of this
manual.
HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The handlebarheight is adjustableto four
different settings. Setthe handlebar
heightto a comfortable setting, but keep
in mindthat the handlebarswill be lower
when thetines are engagedin the soil.
ToAdjustthe HandlebarHeight:
F
Figure3-3: Handlebarheightadjustment.
1. Stop the engine,wait for all parts to
stop moving and then disconnect the
spark plug wire. Removethe ignition key
on electric start models.
2. Loosen thetwo screws atthe lower
ends of the handlebar.
3. Loosen the height adjustment screw
(E,Figure3-3) and pull the keyedwasher
(F)free ofthe slots in the curved height
adjustment bracket.
4. Movethe handlebarsto the newslot
setting and insert the raisedkeyson the
keyedwasher into the slot. Tighten the
height adjustment screw securely.
5. Retightenthe two screws at the ends
of the handlebar.
ENGINECONTROLS
Referto the engine manufacturer's Engine
Owner's Manual(included in thetiller lit-
erature package)to identify the controls
on your engine. The following two con-
trols are usedwhen stopping or starting
the engine.
IMPORTANT:The control for stopping
the recoil start engine is located on the
engine.
ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROLLEVER
TheEngineThrottleControlLever(located
on engine--seeFigure 4-1) is usedto reg-
ulatethe engine speed. Onthe recoil start
model only, it is also usedto stop the
engine (on the electric start model,the
electric start keyswitch is usedto stop the
engine). Thethrottle settings areshown
below.
IMPORTANT:See"Starting and Stopping
the Engine" in the "Operation" Sectionfor
detailedenginestarting and stopping
instructions.
FAST- Usefor mosttilling and
cultivating projects.
-l_ SLOW- Usewhen idling engine or
when slower tilling and cultivating
speeds are needed.
_) TOP- Stops the engine (on
recoil start models only).
ELECTRIC START KEYSWITCH
(MODEL E666M)
Theignition keyswitch onthe electric start
model is usedto start and stopthe
engine. The keyswitch settings are
described below.
IMPORTANT:See"Starting and Stopping
the Engine" in the "Operation" Sectionfor
detailedinstructions.
OFF- Stops engine.
RUN- After starting, keyreturns to run
position.
START- Startsengine. Releasekeywhen
engine starts (avoidcranking engine for
longer than 15 secondsfor eachattempt)