1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions

on the machine and in the manual(s) before

attempting to assemble and operate.

Keep this manual in a safe place for future

and regular reference and for ordering

replacement parts.

2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper

and on the machine and be trained and

supervised by an adult.

4. Never allow adults to operate this machine

persons, particularly small children and pets.

Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the

equipment is to be used. Remove all stones,

parts. Never operate this machine in bare feet

or sandals.

3. Disengage clutch levers and shift (if provided)

into neutral (“N”) before starting the engine.

4. Never leave this machine unattended with

the engine running.

while engine is running, except where

specifically recommended in the operator’s

manual.

Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.

• Use only an approved gasoline

• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or

on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic

liner. Always place containers on the

ground away from your vehicle before

• When practical, remove gas-powered

equipment from the truck or trailer

rim of the fuel tank or container

opening at all times until fueling is

complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-

open device.

• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes

and other sources of ignition.

• Never fuel machine indoors.

• Never remove gas cap or add fuel

while the engine is hot or running.

Allow engine to cool at least two

securely.

• If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the

engine and equipment. Move unit to

another area. Wait 5 minutes before

starting the engine.

• To reduce fire hazards, keep machine

free of grass, leaves, or other debris

build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage

and remove any fuel soaked debris.

• Never store the machine or fuel

19. If the machine should start making an

unusual noise or vibration, stop the engine,

disconnect the spark plug wire and ground

it against the engine. Inspect thoroughly for

damage. Repair any damage before starting

and operating.

20. Keep all shields, guards, and safety devices in

place and operating properly.

engine is running.

the name of you nearest servicing dealer..

1. Keep machine, attachments and accessories

in safe working order.

2. Allow a machine to cool at least five minutes

before storing. Never tamper with safety

devices. Check their proper operation

regularly.

3. Check bolts and screws for proper tightness

at frequent intervals to keep the machine in

engine to prevent unintended starting.

This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to

assemble and operate.

Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate

Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.

touching.

instructions in this manual and on the machine.

References to the right and left side of tiller are

determined from behind the equipment in the

operating position except where otherwise

required.

The tines must be installed correctly to ensure

proper operation. See below for the proper tine

installation:

1. The tines must be installed in the correct

location and the correct order. Each tine is

marked as follows:

• A1 — Inner LH Tine

• A2 — Outer LH Tine

install the inner LH tines (A1) onto the inner

left side of the shaft. Install the inner RH tines

(B1) onto the inner right side of the shaft. See

of the two outside holes. The inner hole is for

a 22” tilling width and the outer hole is for a

24” tilling width.

place with the handle adjustment crank. See

cable into the cable guide on the handle as

shown in Figure 3-7.

The tiller is shipped with the wheels adjusted so

that the machine sits level. The wheels need to be

can be achieved by varying pressure placed on the

handles.

The type of soil and working conditions will

determine the actual setting of the depth stake and

When tilling, leave approximately eight inches of

untilled soil between the first and second tilling

paths, then make the third path between the first

and second, Figure 4-5.

In some soils, the desired depth is achieved the first

time over the garden. In other soils, the desired

depth is obtained by going over the garden two or

removing the outer tines completely from the tiller.

See the Maintenance & Adjustments Section for

instructions on removing the tines.

When laying out plant rows, be sure to allow enough

width to permit cultivation between the rows. In

growing corn or similar crops, check-row planting

will permit cross cultivation and practically eliminate

hand hoeing. See Figure 4-6.

spots, allowing a better stand of grass to grow.

should be worked in to a depth of six to seven inches.

This may be done by working the length of the

garden and then by making separate passes across

its width. The addition of decayed organic matter will

substantially increase the fertility of your garden. For

proper decaying action, fertilizer should be applied

and worked in with the mulch materials. Breaking up

leaves and straw and mixing it with several inches of

soil allows proper aeration of the plant root system

and retards the growth of weeds.

engine maintenance instructions.

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.

Remove the tine assemblies and lubricate the tine

shafts at least once a season.

Remove the wheel assemblies and lubricate the axle

shafts at least once a season.

The chain drive is pre-lubricated and sealed at

entire tiller thoroughly. Lubricate the tiller as

described in the lubrication instructions.

2. The use of pressure washers is not

recommended for cleaning your tiller. They

spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine.

The use of pressure washers will result in

shortened life and reduce serviceability.

3. Refer to the engine manual for correct engine

storage instructions.

4. Wipe tines with oiled rag to prevent rust.

next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.

better performance. It should not be replaced with

an off-the-shelf belt. Order all belts through you

authorized service dealer.

2. Remove the belt cover from the left side of the

tiller by removing the two hex washer screws

and the lock nut and washer. See Figure 5-2.

Figure 5-3.

4. Using a ⁄” wrench, remove the hex screw

securing the belt keeper to the engine. See