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5. 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.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until engine starts.
7. 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.
Refer to engine manual for additional engine
information.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Move throttle control to STOP or OFF position.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground to
prevent accidentally starting while equipment is
unattended.
NOTE: After the first ten hours of operation, recheck
the clutch adjustment. Refer to final clutch
adjustment in Assembly Instructions.
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). Refer to
Figure 12.
SETTING THE DEPTH
Tilling depth is controlled by the depth stake which
can be adjusted to five different settings. See Figure
12. Adjust the side shields as shown in Figure 13, 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 12.
Figure 12
Figure 13
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.
4. To transport tiller, lower the depth stake (use top
adjustment hole).
To adjust the depth stake, remove the clevis pin and
hairpin clip. See Figure 12. Move the depth stake to
the desired setting
. Secure with the clevis pin and
hairpin clip.
To adjust the side shields, remove the wing nuts.
See Figure 13. Move the side shield to the desired
position. Replace the wing nuts. Tighten securely.
Operating the Tiller
1. Select the depth stake setting.
2. Start engine as instructed in the OPERATION
section.
3. Move gear selection handle to one of the
forward modes or reverse.
WARNING: Do not move the gear
selection handle with the wheels or
tines engaged. Make certain the unit is
stopped completely before changing
the gear selection.
A partial engagement may be necessary
when engaging tines. Refer to
CONTROLS in section 6.
Use This
Position
First Time
Transport
Position
1"
3"
5"
7"
Clevis
Pin
Hairpin
Clip
Use This
Hole for
Lowest (Shallowest)
Position
Side
Shields
Use This Hole for
Highest (Deepest
)
Position