Stopping (see fig. 9), Tines and drive, Engine – Poulan CHDR500E User Manual
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OPERATION
FORESIGHT IS SETTER
THMINOSSTr
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 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. If equipped
with stop switch, move switch 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 (E)
till position and engaging drive control bar.
FORWARD - WHEELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED
» Release drive control bar and move shift lever indicator
to “F” (forward) position. Engage drive control 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 lever indicator to “R” (reverse) position.
•
Hold drive control bar against the handle to start tiller
movement.
HARD TO SHIFT GEARS
» Briefly engage drive control bar and release or rock tiller
forward and backward until are able to shift gears.
DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 10)
The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you more
versatile tilting and cultivating, or to more easily transport
your tiller.
•TRANSPORT
POSITION
FIG. 10
TILLING (See Fig. 11)
•
Release depth stake pin. Pull the depth stake up for
increased tilting depth. Place depth stake pin in hole of
depth stake to lock in position.
•
Place shift lever indicator in (§) till 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.
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