Homelite 1600407 - Manual (Page 6)

NOTE: The depth bar setting determines the depth of
tilling. To till 4 to 6 inches deep, install bar mounting pin
in second or third hole from the top. The deeper depth bar
is set into soil, the deeper tines will dig.
8. Loosen each wheel scraper nut and adjust scraper to clear
wheel by 1/8-inch. Tighten scraper nut.
9. Depending upon what tilling width desired, install right
and left tine blade assemblies as follows. Use a pin and
cotter pin for installation. See Figure 8 for right inner,
outer, and extension tine installation.
TILLING WIDTH
INCHES TINES USED
8-1/2 "switched left and right inner
12 left and right inner
16 left and right inner
"switched left and right outer
** 21-1/2 left and right inner
left and right outer
31-1/4 left and right inner
left and right outer
left and right extension
"denotes moving normal left or right blade assembly to op­
posite side. Be sure sharpened'edges face forward.
""denotes standard tine arrangement.
Figure 8.
OPERATION
PREPARING
1. Controls
See Figure 4. Familiarize yourself with the following
controls:
a. THROTTLE LEVER. Used to adjust engine speed.
b. FORWARD CLUTCH LEVER. Used to control
rotation of tines. Squeeze lever to engage and release
to disengage.
2. Engine
a. MANUALS. Read the engine owner's manual and
this operator's manual thoroughly.
b. FUEL. See Figure 9. Have available sufficient quan­
tities of clean, fresh (leaded or non-leaded), "regular"
automotive gasoline. Remove fuel tank cap and fill
tank completely. Fuel capacity is 2 quarts. DO NOT
MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly inflammable. Avoid overfilling and
wipe up any spilled fuel. Allow no open flame,
smoking, or matches near the area when refueling.
Replace filler cap securely. Store gasoline only in small
quantities. Prolonged storage produces gum and harmful
deposits. If it is necessary to store gasoline for long periods,
add a gasoline stabilizer. See Off-Season Storage section of
this manual.
Figure 9.
c. OIL. See Figure 10. Have available sufficient quan­
tities of engine crankcase oil, SAE 30 grade MS. Remove
dirt around engine filler plug. Remove engine filler plug
by turning counter-clockwise. Fill with oil until level
with top of neck. Crankcase capacity is 1-1/4 pints.
Reinstall filler plug securely. Check oil everytime fuel is
added.
OIL DRAIN
PLUG
OIL FILLER
PLUG
Figure 10.