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HOW TO USE YOUR CULTIVATOR/
TILLER
WARNING: "['he operation of this cul-
tivator/tiller can result in foreign objects be-
ing thrown into the eyes, which can cause
severe eye damage. Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields while operating the
unit.
We recommend standard safety glasses or
Wide Vision Safety Mask for over your
glasses.
TO STOP CULTIVATOR/TILLER
o Release the throttle control to stop the
tines.
,, Move the on-off switch on the engine to
the OFF position.
OPERATE CULTIVATOR/TILLER
Set the depth stake/transport wheels
assembly to the desired tillingposition as
follows:
• Remove the hairpin cotter from the clevis
pin securing the depth stake. Remove the
clevis pin and adjust the depth stake
upward to dig shallower or downward to
dig deeper. Reinstall the clevis pin and
hairpin cotter.
Depth Stake/
Transport Wheels
Assembly
Clevis Pin,
• Start the engine, tilt the unit back on the
depth stake until the tines are off the
ground and squeeze the throttle control
all the way up against the hand grip. The
engine is governor controlled and should
be run at full throttle.
° Grasp the handles firmly and slowly tilt
the unit forward to begin the tilling action.
- As the tines begin to make contact with
the ground, hold back on the handles so
that the tines will dig and not ride f0_vard
over the ground. Hold back until the tines
dig into the soilo
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• If the tilled depth is too deep or too
shallow, turn off the engine and reset the
depth stake.
- If depthstake is not controlling forward
action, lower the depth stake. If the unit
is not going forward, raise the depth
stake.
CAUTION: Keep away from the ro-
tating tines. Rotating tines can cause in-
jury.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
FILL GAS
The two cycle engine used on this cultivator
requires a mixture of gasoline and oil for lu-
brication of the bearings and other moving
parts. The correct fuel mixture ratio is 24:1
(see Fuel Mixture Chart). Gasoline and oil
must be premixed in a clean gasoline con-
tainer. Always use fresh, clean unleaded
soline.
CAUTION: Gasoline is flammable
and caution must be used when handling
or storing it. Do not fill fuel tank while cul-
tivator/tiller is running, hot, or when it is in
an enclosed area. Keep fuel away from
open flame and electrical spark. DO NOT
SMOKE while mixing fuel or filling the fuel
tank. Never fill fuel tank completely, but
fill itto within 1/4.1/2 inch from the top to
provide space for expansion of fuel. Al-
ways fill fuel tank OLrtdoors and use a fun-
nel or spout to prevent spilling. Make sure
to wipe up any spilled fuel before starting
the engine.
Store gasoline in a clean, approved con-
tainer, and keep the cap in place on the
container. Keep gasoline in a cool, well-
ventilated place, never indoors. To as-
sure volatility, never buy more than a 30
day supply of gasoline. Gasoline is in-
tended to be used as a fuel for internal
combustion engines; therefore, do not
use gasoline for any other purpose° Since
many children like the smell of gasoline,
keep it out of their reach because the
fumes are dangerous to inhale, as well as
ng explosive.
WARNING: Experience indicates
that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or
using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an en-
gine while in storage. To avoid engine prob-
lems, the fuel system shou{d be emptied
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