The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. DEPTH STAKE The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you more versatile tilling and culti- vating, or to more easily transport your tiller. HOW TO USE YOUR TALLER Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine. STOPPING TINES AND DRIVE o Release drive control bar to stop move- ment. o Move shift lever to "N" (neutral) position.
STOPPING ENGINE ,, Move throttle control to "STOP" position. if equipped with stop switch, move switch to "STOP" position. o Never use choke to stop engine. Shallowest Tilling (Cultivating) "" Transport Position Deepest Tilling Drive Control Bar "ENGAGED" Position Shift Lever Depth Stake ,i_ TILLING ° Release depth stake_pin. Pull the depth stake up for increased tilling depth. Place depth stake Pin in hole of depth stake to lock in position. o Place shift lever indicator in till position. ,, Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tilling movement. Tines and wheels will both turn. ° Move throttle control to "FAST" position for deep tilling.
To cultivate, throttle con _ trol can be set at any desired speed, depending on how fast or slow you wish to cultivate. IMPORTANT: Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into another position. Drive Bar "DISENGAGED" Position Throffie TINE OPERATION - WITH WHEEL DRIVE ° Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into another position. = Tine movement is achieved by moving shift lever to ( _ ) till position and engaging drive control bar, FORWARD - WHEELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED ° Release drive control bar and move shift lever indicator to "F" (,forward) position. Engage drive control bar and tiller will move forward.
REVERSE - WHEELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED ° DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND Depth Stake Pin Position "Locked" Position ° Release the drive control bar. ° Move throttle control to "SLOW" posi- tion. , Move shift lever indicator to "R" (reverse) position. ° Hold drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement. Nut "B" Nut "A" Outer Side Shield 9