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DEPTH STAKE
The depth bar controls the tilling depth. Refer to
SECTION 8: HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER on page
9.
HANDLE ADJUSTMENT (See Figure 8)
The handle may be adjusted to be raised or lowered
in line with the tiller. To adjust the handle position
loosen the handle height adjustment crank a few
turns. Pivot handle up or down to desired position.
Tighten crank.
SECTION 7: OPERATION
NOTE: Engine is shipped without oil.
WARNING: Before operating the tiller,
be certain to read SECTION 8: HOW TO
USE YOUR TILLER on page 9. Use the
reverse tine drive when tilling virgin
ground, sod or hard soil. Use the
forward tine drive when cultivating or
tilling soft ground.
BEFORE STARTING
1. Service engine with oil as instructed in the
separate engine manual packed with your unit.
2. Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free, low-lead
or regular grade leaded gasoline.
TO START ENGINE
WARNING: Be Sure No One Is
Standing In Front Of The Tiller While
The Engine Is Running Or Being
Started.
1. Place the throttle control lever in the FAST
(rabbit) position.
2. Move choke lever to CHOKE position.
NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.
3. Stand at side of tiller. Grasp the starter handle
with your right hand and pull out slowly, until it
pulls slightly harder. Place your left hand on the
lower portion of the upper handle.
4. Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle
to snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while
keeping a firm hold on the starter handle.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until engine starts.
6. As engine warms up and begins to operate
evenly, move choke lever gradually to RUN
position. If engine falters, return to choke
position, then slowly move to RUN position.
7. Refer to engine manual for additional engine
information.
NOTE: After starting engine and prior to using the
tiller, be certain to check the clutch adjustment as
described in “Checking the Clutch Adjustment”
section of Assembly Instructions.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Move throttle control to the STOP position.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground to pre-
vent accidentally starting while equipment is
unattended.
NOTE: After the first ten hours of operation, recheck
the clutch adjustment. Refer to “Checking the Clutch
Adjustment” section of the Assembly Instructions.
SECTION 8: HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
WARNING: When operating the tiller
for the first time, use the depth stake
setting that gives 1 inch of tilling depth
(second hole from the top).
See Figure 9.
Tilling depth is controlled by the depth stake which
can be adjusted to five different settings. See Figure
9. Adjust the side shields as shown in Figure 10, as
you adjust the depth stake. Be certain spark plug
wire is disconnected and grounded against the
engine.
1. When using the tiller for the first time, use the
second adjustment hole from the top (1" of tilling
depth). See Figure 9.
2. When breaking up sod and for shallow
cultivation, use the setting which gives 1" of
tilling depth (second hole from the top). Place
the side shields in their lowest position. For
further depth, raise the depth stake and side
shields and make one or two more passes over
the area.
3. When tilling loose soil, depth stake may be
raised to its highest position (use bottom
adjustment hole) to give the deepest tilling
depth. Raise the side shields to their highest
position.