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Operator's Manual
Compact Tiller and Cultivator
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OPERATION
• Do not operate tiller under the inuence of alcohol or
drugs.
• Never operate tiller without guards, covers, and hoods
in place.
• Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating
parts. Keep clear of tiller tines at all times.
• Tines rotate when tiller is engaged; tines rotate
when the drive safety control lever is pulled down.
Releasing the drive safety control lever to neutral
stops the tines.
• Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or trac.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the tiller for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating the tiller.
• If vegetation clogs the tines, stop the engine and
disconnect the spark plug wire before removing
vegetation by hand.
• If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.
• Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are
deadly.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting
to till too deep at too fast of a rate.
• Never operate the tiller without good visibility or
light.
• Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may
catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward.
If this occurs, let go of the handle bars and do not
restrain the machine.
• Take all possible precautions when leaving the
machine unattended. Disengage control lever, stop
SAFETY DECALS
This rototiller unit has been designed and manufactured to
provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect
from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manu-
facturing.
Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it
contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge
to operate this equipment safely and eectively, we have
placed several safety labels on the tiller to remind you of this
important information while you are operating the unit.
These important safety labels are shown on the next page to
help familiarize you with the location and content of the safety
messages you will see as you perform normal tilling opera-
tions. Please review these decals now, and if you have any
questions regarding its meaning or how to comply with these
instructions, reread the complete safety instruction text in this
manual. For additional questions call Brute®Customer Service.
• Handle fuel with care; it is highly ammable.
a. Use an approved fuel container.
b. Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never ll
fuel tank indoors.
d. Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled
fuel before restarting.
R
L
NOTICE
THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES
OF YOUR ROTOTILLER ARE
DETERMINED FROM THE
OPERATING POSITION AS
YOU FACE THE DIRECTION OF
FORWARD TRAVEL.
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT
OIL. YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE
STARTING ENGINE.
the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
make certain guards and shields are in place.
• When leaving the operating position for any reason:
- shut o the engine.
- wait for all moving parts to stop.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Keep machine, attachments and accessories in safe
working condition.
• Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts and other
bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be
sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
• To prevent accidental starting, always disconnect and
secure the spark plug wire from the spark plug before
performing tiller maintenance.
• Never run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are
deadly.
• Always allow muer to cool before lling the fuel
tank.
• Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank
inside a closed building where fumes may reach an
open ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any building.
• Always refer to the operator’s guide instructions for
important details if the tiller is to be stored for an
extended period.
Not for Reproduction
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