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WARNING! Before operating your machine,
carefully read and understand this manual and all of
its safety, operating and maintenance sections and
instructions, along with all of the decals on the
machine. Failure to follow these instructions can
result in serious personal injury.
Introduction
before you start the engine. Then, take the time to familiarize
yourself with the basic operation of the tiller before using it in
the garden.
Find an open, level area and practice using the tiller controls
without the tines engaging the soil (put tines in “transport”
setting).
should you begin using it in the garden.
Break-In Operation
Perform the following maintenance after the first five (5) hours of
new operation (see Maintenance & Adjustments Section in this
manual).
Change engine oil.
2. Check for loose or missing hardware on the tiller. Tighten
or replace as needed.
3. Check transmission gear oil level. See the Maintenance &
Adjustments section.
Starting the Engine
Pre-Start Checklist
With the spark plug wire disconnected from the spark plug,
perform the following checks and services before each use:
Controls Section in this manual. Read the separate Engine
2. Put the wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position (wheel pins
must be through holes in wheel hubs and wheel shaft).
WARNING! Never allow either of the wheels to be
in the freewheel position when the engine is
running. Always put both wheels in the wheel drive
position before starting the engine. Failure to
comply could cause loss of tiller control, property
damage or personal injury.
3. Check the tiller for loose or missing hardware. Service as
required.
Manual.
5. Check that all the safety guards and covers are in place.
Check the air cleaner and engine cooling system. See the
7. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline according to the directions
instructions and safety rules carefully.
8. If necessary, Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
Starting the Engine
WARNING! To help prevent serious personal injury or
damage to equipment, put both wheels in the WHEEL
DRIVE position. Never have wheels in FREEWHEEL
position when the engine is running. When the wheels
are in FREEWHEEL, they do not hold back the tiller and
the tines could propel the tiller rapidly forward or
backward. Put the Forward Clutch Bail in neutral
(disengaged) positions by releasing the lever.
WARNING! Never run the engine indoors or in an
enclosed, poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly
gas. Avoid the engine muffler and nearby areas.
Complete the Pre-Start Checklist above on this page.
2. Put the wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position.
3. Move the depth regulator lever all the way down to the
“travel” position, so that the tines clear the ground. To
change the depth setting, pull back on the depth regulator
lever (A) and lift up or down (B), then release the lever (C) to
A
B
Depth Regulator Lever
Figure 5-1
Release all of the controls on the tiller.
5.
Stopping the Engine
To stop the wheels and tines, release the Forward Clutch Bail.
2.
stopping the engine.