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Operator's Manual
Compact Tiller and Cultivator
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PRESTART INSPECTION
1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts and
bolts are secure.
2. Check oil level in engine crankcase. See your engine
manual for procedure and specications.
3. Inspect air cleaner for cleanliness. See your engine
manual for procedure.
4. Check the fuel supply. Fill the fuel tank no closer than 1
inch from top of tank to provide space for expansion. See
your engine manual for fuel recommendations.
5. Be sure spark plug wire is attached and spark plug is
tightened securely.
6. Check drag stake position.
7. Examine underneath and around engine for signs of oil or
fuel leaks.
8. Inspect fuel hoses for tightness and fuel seepage.
9. Look for signs of engine damage.
10. Remove excessive debris from muer area and recoil
starter.
START-UP
The controls required to start and run the rototiller are located
on the engine.
The throttle speed control is located above the pull-start recoil
and is indicated by a rabbit for FAST and a turtle for SLOW.
PULLEY BOX
MOUNT HOLES
(2 POSITIONS)
HANDLEBAR
ADJUSTMENT HOLES
(2 POSITIONS)
HIGHEST
POSITION
LOWEST
POSITION
FIGURE 7
Height Adjustments
Handlebar height can be adjusted in two ways to accommo-
date a total of four possible user heights. SEE FIGURE 7
To adjust height at handlebars do as follows
1. Remove left and right handlebar mount hardware.
2. Align handlebar at desired height and attach hardware.
DRAG STAKE
LOCK PIN
DRAG STAKE MOUNT
FIGURE 6
2. Tighten the lower jam nut in 1/8” increments, making
sure not to over adjust the tension.
3. Check adjustment by measuring the beehive spring
extension when drive lever is engaged. (Proper spring
extension is 1/8” - 1/4”) SEE FIGURE 5
4. When proper adjustment is achieved, tighten upper jam
nut.
NOTE: This procedure can be repeated until conduit
adjustment bolts are fully adjusted. The Z-bend
linkage can also be adjusted by inserting in the
additional linkage holes on the drive control lever.
If no more adjustment can be made, belt may need
to be replaced.
Drag Stake
Tilling depth is controlled by the height of the drag stake.
SEE FIGURE 6
To adjust tilling depth do as follows:
1. Remove lock pin.
2. Raise the drag stake to position tines at chosen tilling
depth. Lowering the drag stake will allow for deeper
tilling.
3. Align hole in drag stake with hole in drag stake mount
and replace lock pin.
NOTE: Raise drag stake all the way when transporting
tiller. Lower the drag stake all the way to maintain
control of the tiller in harder soil conditions.
To adjust height at pulley box do as follows
1. Remove hand knob bolts from box and rotate handlebars
to desired height then reattach hand knob bolts.
Not for Reproduction
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