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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; Operation

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 in thismanual before attempting to operate this machine. F...

Page 4 - Maintenance & Storage; Your Responsibility

4 9. Look down and behind and use care when in reverse or pulling machine towards you. 10. Start the engine according to the instructions found in this manual and keep feet well away from the tines at all times. 11. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and...

Page 5 - SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLER; Removing Unit From Carton; Before Assembly; Attaching Handle Assembly

5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLER NOTE: References to right or left side of the tiller are determined from behind the unit in the operatingposition. Removing Unit From Carton • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. • Remove all l...

Page 6 - Forward Cable; Reverse Cable; Final Clutch Adjustment

6 Attaching Clutch Control Cable(s) Forward Cable Attach the end of the forward cable to the bracket underneath the handle assembly as follows. The forward clutch cable is the cable which is attached closer to the rear of the tiller. • Loosen the hex nut on the threaded rod near the end of the cable...

Page 7 - SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR TILLER

7 SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR TILLER WARNING: Read, understand, and followall instructions and warnings on themachine and in this manual beforeoperating. Throttle Control The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It controls the engine speed and stops the engine. See Figure 6. Choke Lever The ch...

Page 8 - SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR TILLER; Gas and Oil Fill up; Starting Engine; To Stop Engine

8 SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR TILLER Gas and Oil Fill up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your tiller. Read instructions carefully. Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one is standing infront of the tiller while the engine isrunning or be...

Page 9 - Removing End Caps; Controlling Speed And Tilling Depth; Wheel Yoke Adjustment; Depth Stake Adjustment

9 Removing End Caps The end cap, which are used to avoid tilled soil from overflowing onto unwanted areas, are removable from the outer axle. Remove the hairpin clip and clevis pin that is securing each end cap and slide end cap off the axle. See Figure 8. Figure 8 Controlling Speed And Tilling Dept...

Page 11 - Pivot Points

11 SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wireand ground it against the engine beforeperforming any adjustments. Engine Adjustment Refer to the separate engine manual for engine adjustment instructions. Wheel Adjustments To adjust the wheel yoke and wheel position, refer to...

Page 12 - Cleaning Tine Area; Belt Replacement; Reverse Drive Belt; Forward Drive Belt

12 Cleaning Tine Area Clean the underside of the tine shield after each use. The dirt washes off the tines easier if rinsed off immediately instead of after it dries. Always towel dry the tiller afterwards and apply a light coat of oil or silicone to prevent rusting or water damage. IMPORTANT: Never...

Page 13 - SECTION 7: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

13 Figure 16 • Be certain to adjust the clutch control as instructed in the final clutch adjustment section of assembly instructions. Off-Season Storage If the tiller will not be used for a period longer than 30 days, the following steps should be taken to prepare the tiller for storage. • Clean the...

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” warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) year...