Filter
Top Products
8
SECTION 6: CONTROLS
Figure 11
GEAR SELECTION HANDLE
The gear selection handle is located on the front of
the handle assembly. It is used to select NEUTRAL,
REVERSE, or one of the FORWARD modes.
This tiller is designed for the gear selection handle to
be moved while the engine is running. (It will be
difficult to obtain all four positions with the engine
off.) Pull or push the handle so that the indicator on
top of shift cover points to the area of the operating
mode desired. See Figure 11.
NOTE: If difficulty is encountered in moving the gear
selection handle, refer to following helpful hints.
To shift into forward or reverse wheel drive, move
tiller forward slightly, then backward, to allow the
gears to synchronize.
To shift into forward wheels and tine drive, push
forward slightly on the gear selection handle and
slowly engage the clutch handle allowing the gears
to synchronize. To stop forward movement, and tine
drive, release the clutch handle. Do not shift gears
with the clutch handle engaged except when
engaging the tines.
REVERSE—Reverse wheel drive only.
NEUTRAL—Transmission is in neutral.
FORWARD Modes:
Wheels Forward— Forward wheel drive only.
Tines Reverse— Forward wheel drive and reverse
tine drive.
WARNING: Make certain unit is in
NEUTRAL when starting the engine.
CLUTCH HANDLE - (Bail)
The clutch handle (bail) is located beneath the
handle. See Figure 11. Squeezing the clutch handle
against the handle engages the wheel and tine drive
mechanisms.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It
controls the engine speed and stops the engine.
CHOKE LEVER
The choke lever is located on the engine. It is used
to enrich the fuel mixture in the carburetor when
starting a cold engine.
DEPTH STAKE
The depth stake controls the tilling depth. Refer to
SETTING THE DEPTH in Section 7.
HANDLE ADJUSTMENT
The handle may be adjusted to the height desired.
loosen the handle height adjustment lock a few
turns. Pivot handle up or down to desired position.
Tighten lock. See Figure 11.
SECTION 7: OPERATION
NOTE: Engine is shipped without oil.
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
NOTE: When pushing the unit with the engine off,
you will hear a ratcheting sound (gear noise) which
is normal.
WARNING: Be sure no one is
standing in front of the tiller while the
engine is running or being started.
1. Place gear selection lever in NEUTRAL.
2. Place the throttle control lever in FAST (Rabbit)
position.
3. Move choke lever to CHOKE position.
NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.
4. Stand at side of tiller. Grasp the starter handle
and pull out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder.
Let rope rewind slowly.
Gear Selection
Handle
Depth
Stake
Clutch
Handle
(Bail)
Handle Height
Adjustment
Lock