How to use your tiller, Stopping (see fig. 9), Tine operation - with wheel drive – Poulan 159399 User Manual
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OPERATION
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THMINOSIOHT
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 over the spectacles
or standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
Know how to operate ail controls before adding fuel and
oil or attempting to start engine.
STOPPING (See Fig. 9)
TINES AND DRIVE
" Release drive control bar to stop movement.
“ Move shift lever to “N” (neutral) position.
ENGINE
•
Move throttle control to "STOP” position.
•
Never use choke to stop engine.
TINE OPERATION - WITH WHEEL DRIVE
» Always release drive control bar before moving shift
lever into another position.
» Tine movement is achieved by moving shift lever to "T”
(till) position and engaging drive control bar.
FORWARD-WHEELSONLY/TiNESSTOPPED
« Release drive coniro! bar and move shift lever indicator
to T” (forward) position. Engage drive coniro! bar and
tiller will move forward.
REVERSE - WHEELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED
DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER.
Release the drive control bar.
Move throttle control to “SLOW” position.
Move shift iever indicator to “R” (reverse) position.
Hold drive control bar against the handle to start tiiler
movement.
DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 10)
The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you more
versatile tilling and cultivating, or to more easily transport
your tiller.
TILLING (See Fig. 11)
» Release depth stake pin. Pul! the depth stake up for
increased tilling depth. Place depth stake pin in hole of
depth stake to lock in position.
• Place shift lever indicator in “T” position.
« Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start
tilling movement. Tines and wheels will both turn.
« Move throttle control to “FAST” position for deep tilling.
To cultivate, throttle control can be set at any desired
speed, depending on how fast or slow you wish to
cultivate.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS RELEASE DRIVE CONTROL BAR
BEFORE MOVING SHIFT LEVER INTO ANOTHER
POSITION.