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Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER; ENGINE INFORMATION

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Assembling Your Tiller ....................................................................................... 5 Know Your Tiller.....................................

Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; Training

3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions inthis manual before attempting to operate this machine. F...

Page 5 - SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLER; To Remove Unit From Carton; Loose Parts In Carton; Before Assembly; Assembling The Handle

5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLER NOTE: This operator’s manual covers various models of tillers. The units illustrated may vary slightly fromyour unit. Follow only those instructions which pertainto your model number. NOTE: References to right or left side of the tiller are determined from behind ...

Page 6 - Check Cable Adjustment; SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR TILLER; Tine Clutch Control

6 Check Cable Adjustment • With the clutch lever disengaged, pull starter rope slowly several times. The tines should not turn. If they turn, the cable is not adjusted properly. • To adjust the cable, loosen the nut near the top of the cable and unscrew the cable to provide additional slack in wire....

Page 7 - SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR TILLER

7 Choke Lever The choke lever is located near the throttle control. It is used to enrich the fuel mixture when starting a cold engine. Starter Handle The starter handle is located on the engine and isused to manually start the engine. Engine Controls See the separate engine manual for additional inf...

Page 8 - Controlling Speed And Tilling Depth; Wheel Yoke Adjustment; Depth Stake Adjustment; Handle Pressure

8 Controlling Speed And Tilling Depth Wheel Yoke Adjustment Place wheel yoke so that the wheels are forward (nearest point between wheels and tines) for shallow tilling, cultivating and transport. The forward speed will increase. Turn yoke around (farthest point between wheels and tines) for deep ti...

Page 9 - SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Engine Adjustment

9 working width of the machine is 22 or 24 inches. For cultivation, this may be reduced to 13 inches by removing the outer tines. Refer to the Adjustment Section. When laying out plant rows, be sure to allow enough width to permit cultivation between the rows. In growing corn or similar crops, check...

Page 10 - SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR TILLER; Engine; Lubrication; Transmission; Cleaning Tine Area

10 SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR TILLER WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the enginebefore performing any repairs ormaintenance. Engine Refer to the separate engine manual for engine maintenance instructions. Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine manual p...

Page 12 - SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING

12 SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest service dealer. Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Throttle control lever not in correct starting position. (I...

Page 20 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date o...