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SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR TILLER
WARNING: Read, understand, and follow
all instructions and warnings on the
machine and in this manual before
operating.
Throttle Control
The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It
controls the engine speed and stops the engine. See
Figure 6.
Choke Lever
The choke lever is located behind the air cleaner, under
the muffler. It is used to enrich the fuel mixture when
starting a cold engine. See Figure 6.
Forward Tine Engagement Handle
The forward tine engagement handle is located
beneath the tiller handle. Squeezing the handle up
against the tiller handle engages the tines. Release the
handle to stop the tines. See Figure 6
Reverse Tine Drive Clutch Lever
The reverse tine drive clutch lever is located on top of
the handle panel. Pull the lever to the rear to move the
tines in reverse. Release the lever to stop the reverse
tine drive. See Figure 6
NOTE: Never engage both the forward and reverse tine
drives at the same time. Engaging both forward and
reverse tine drives at the same time could damage the
belt drives and cause the engine to stall.
Depth Stake
The depth stake controls the tilling depth. Refer to
OPERATING YOUR TILLER in Section 4.
Tines And End Caps
The tilling tines and end caps (are used to cultivate,
furrow, and preapre yoru garden for seeding. The end
caps are used to avoid tilled soil from overflowing onto
unwanted areas.
Figure 6
Forward Tine
Engagement
Handle
Reverse Tine
Engagement
Handle
Depth
Stake
End Cap
Tines
Handle
Crank
Throttle
Choke
Fast
Stop
Air
Cleaner
Control
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