Page 3 - SECTION 3: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to; GENERAL OPERATION
3 SECTION 3: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OFYOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUALBEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR TILLER. FAI...
Page 4 - WARNING — YOUR RESPONSIBILITY:
4 • Only use accessories approved for this machine by the manufacturer. Read, understand, and follow allinstructions provided with the approved accessory. • If situations occur which are not covered by this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact yourdealer for assistance. 2. CHILDREN • Tragic a...
Page 5 - SECTION 4: LOOSE PARTS
5 SECTION 4: LOOSE PARTS Handle Assembly Depth Stake Assembly Control Rod NOTE: Cable tie not shown.
Page 6 - SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
6 SECTION 5: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see separateengine manual for proper fuel and engine oilrecommendations. NOTE: Left and right is determined from the operator’s position, standing behind the tiller. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBL...
Page 7 - ATTACHING THE CLUTCH CABLE; ATTACHING THE CONTROL ROD; CHECKING THE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
7 Figure 5 ATTACHING THE CLUTCH CABLE Attach the clutch cable to the handle as follows (becareful not to kink the cable). 1. Route the clutch cable to the left side of the tiller,and underneath the handle. Push the "Z" end ofthe cable into the hole in the clutch control bail.You will need to...
Page 8 - TIRE PRESSURE; THROTTLE CONTROL; CLUTCH CONTROL BAIL
8 Position the tiller so the front counterweight isagainst a solid object, such as a wall. With the gearselection lever in NEUTRAL, start the engine. Referto the separate engine manual.Standing on the right side of the tiller, examine thebelt (inside the belt cover). It should not be turning. NOTE: ...
Page 9 - SECTION 7: OPERATION; Before operating the tiller,; BEFORE STARTING; Be Sure No One Is; NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.; TO STOP ENGINE; SECTION 8: HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER; When operating the tiller
9 DEPTH STAKE The depth bar controls the tilling depth. Refer toSECTION 8: HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER on page9. HANDLE ADJUSTMENT (See Figure 8) The handle may be adjusted to be raised or loweredin line with the tiller. To adjust the handle positionloosen the handle height adjustment crank a fewturns. P...
Page 10 - TO OPERATE THE TILLER:; SECTION 9: ADJUSTMENTS; HANDLE ADJUSTMENT
10 Figure 9 4. To transport tiller, lower the depth stake (use topadjustment hole). 5. To adjust the depth stake, remove the clevis pinand hairpin clip. See Figure 9. Move the depthstake to the desired setting. 6. To adjust the side shields, remove the front wingnut and loosen the rear wing nut. See...
Page 11 - CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT; If any adjustments are; SECTION 10: LUBRICATION; Disconnect the spark plug; ENGINE; CLEANING THE TINE AREA
11 To adjust the tension on the belt, refer to clutchadjustment information in “Checking the ClutchAdjustment” section of the Assembly Instructions.After belt tension has been adjusted, if the belt isexcessively stretched, you may need to adjust theidler pulley rod. This can easily be checked. With ...
Page 12 - BELT REPLACEMENT; TIRES
12 BELT REPLACEMENT CAUTION: Do not use an off-the-shelf belt. Your tiller has been engineered with a belt made ofspecial material (Kevlar Tensile) for longer life andbetter performance. It should not be replaced with anoff-the-shelf belt.If belt replacement is required, order belt or belts bypart n...
Page 13 - SECTION 13: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE; Trouble
13 SECTION 12: OFF-SEASON STORAGE If the tiller will not be used for a period longer than30 days, the following steps should be taken toprepare the tiller for storage. 1. Clean the exterior of engine and the entire tillerthoroughly. Lubricate the tiller as described inthe lubrication instructions. 2...
Page 17 - Labels
17 Model 458 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 747-1152 Shift Rod 2 649-0033 Upper Handle Ass’y 3 649-0034 Lower Handle Ass’y 4 710-3005 Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 1.25 5 710-3056 Hex Screw 5/16-18 x 3.25 6 711-0415 Clevis Pin 3/8-1.62 7 712-0379 Flange Lock Nut 3/8-24 8 712-0429 Hex Lock Nut 5/16-18 9 714-01...
Page 20 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:
20 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchasewithin the United States of America, its possessionsand territories, White Outdoor Products Companywill, at its option, repair or replace, for the originalpurchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found tobe def...