TINE CONTROL - Used to engage tines. LEVELING SHIELD - Levels tilled soil. OUTER SIDE SHIELD - Adjustable to protect small plants from being buried. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Used to start the engine. SHIFT LEVER - Used to shift transmission gears. SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR - Shows which gear the trans mis sion is in. THROTTLE CONTROL - Controls engine speed. CHOKE CONTROL DRAG STAKE OPERATION FUEL VALVE OPERATION 00155 The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, wh

8 OPERATION BEFORE START ING ENGINE IMPORTANT: BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING OIL OR FUEL. USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL AND STORE IN AP PROVED, CLEAN, COVERED CONTAINERS. USE CLEAN FILL FUNNELS. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 12) • The engine in your unit has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with SAE 30 summer weight oil. • With engine level, clean area around oil filler plug and remove plug. • Engine oil should be to point of overflowing

7. After starting the engine, gradually open choke by turning the choke lever and finally keep it fully opened. Do not fully open the choke lever immediately when the engine is cold or the ambient temperature is low, because the engine may stop. NOTE: If engine does not start, see trou ble shoot ing points. Fig. 13 THROTTLE CONTROL ENGINE SWITCH CHOKE CON TROL FUEL VALVE RECOIL STARTER SPARK PLUG 9 10 TILLING HINTS (See Fig. 14) CAUTION: Until you are accustomed to handling your tiller, start ac

10). Fig. 10 OPERATION 6. After starting the engine, gradually open choke by turning the choke lever and finally keep it fully opened. Do not fully open the choke lever immediately when the engine is cold or the ambient temperature is low, because the engine may stop. NOTE: If engine does not start, see trou ble shoot ing points. Fig. 8 THROTTLE CONTROL ENGINE SWITCH CHOKE CON TROL FUEL VALVE RECOIL STARTER SPARK PLUG 10 MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this

Fig. 11 NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F (0°C). Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil. Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tiller is not used for 50 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (

Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from fuel tank. AROUND THE YARD • Tip depth stake forward until it is held by the stake spring. • Push tiller handles down, raising tines off the ground. • Push or pull tiller to desired location. AROUND TOWN • Disconnect spark plug wire. • Drain fuel tank. • Transport in upright position to prevent oil leakage. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE IMPORTANT: BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING OIL OR FUEL. USE CLEAN OIL AND

5. Pull the starter handle slowly until resistance is felt. This is the “compression” point. Return the handle to its original position and pull swiftly. Do not pull out the rope all the way. After starting the engine, allow the starter handle to return to its original position while still holding the handle. 8 9 BREAKING IN YOUR TILLER Break-in your belt(s), pulleys and tine control before you actually begin tilling. • Start engine, tip tines off ground by pressing handles down and engage tine

11) • 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. • Place shift lever indicator in counter rotating ( ) till position . • Hold the tine control 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 control can be set at any desired speed, depending on how fast or slow you wish to cultivate.