Poulan 181102 - Manual (Page 7)

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FORWARD TINE CON TROL IN
“OFF ” (UP) POSITION
REVERSE
CONTROL
CHOKE
CONTROL
THROTTLE
CONTROL
FORWARD TINE CON TROL
IN “ON” (DOWN) POSITION
TINE OPERATION (See Fig. 5)
FORWARD
• Squeeze forward tine control to handle.
REVERSE
• With forward tine control “OFF” (up) position, pull back
and hold reverse tine control.
FIG. 5
HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and
oil or attempting to start engine.
The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller
and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over spectacles or standard
safety glasses.
STOPPING (See Fig. 5)
TINES
• Release forward tine control to stop forward move-
ment.
• Release reverse tine control to stop reverse move-
ment.
ENGINE
• Move throttle control to “STOP” position.
• Never use choke to stop engine.
TILLING
The speed and depth of tilling is regulated by the position
of the depth stake and wheel height.
The depth stake should always be below the wheels for
digging. It serves as a brake to slow the tiller’s forward
motion to enable the tines to penetrate the ground. Also,
the more the depth stake is lowered into the ground the
deeper the tines will dig.
DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 6)
Adjust depth stake by removing the hairpin clip and clevis
pin. Change depth stake to desired position. Replace the
clevis pin and hairpin clip.
• For normal tilling, set depth stake at the second or third
hole from the top.
WHEELS (See Fig. 6)
Adjust wheels by removing the hairpin clip and clevis
pin. Change wheel position. Replace the hairpin clip and
clevis pin.
• For normal tilling, set wheels at the second or third
hole from the top.
DEPTH
STAKE
STAKE
SPRING
HAIRPIN CLIP
AND CLEVIS PIN
WHEEL
FIG. 6
OPERATION