EarthQuake 3365PS - Manual (Page 4)

Operator’s Manual
Front Tine Tiller 3365 Series
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IMPORTANT
THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF YOUR RO-
TOTILLER ARE DETERMINED FROM THE
OPERATING POSITION AS YOU FACE THE
DIRECTION OF FORWARD TRAVEL.
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITH-
OUT OIL. YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BE-
FORE STARTING ENGINE.
d. Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel
before restarting.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running.
OPERATION
• Do not operate the tiller under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Never operate the tiller without guards, covers, and hoods in place.
• Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating parts. Keep clear
of tiller tines at all times.
• Tines rotate when tiller is engaged; tines rotate when the drive safety
control lever is pulled down. Releasing the drive safety control lever
to neutral stops the tines.
• Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives,
walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire from
the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the tiller for any damage, and
repair the damage before restarting and operating the tiller.
• IF VEGETATION CLOGS THE TINES, STOP THE ENGINE AND
DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE before removing vegetation
by hand.
• Engine muffler will be hot from operation. Do not touch it with bare
skin or a severe burn may result.
• If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and
check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
• Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are deadly.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to till too deep
at too fast of a rate.
• Never allow bystanders near the unit.
• Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light.
• Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may catch in the
ground and propel the tiller forward. If this occurs, let go of the
handlebars and do not restrain the machine.
• Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended.
Disengage all control levers, stop the engine, wait for all moving parts
to stop, and make certain guards and shields are in place.
• When leaving the operating position for any reason:
- shut off the engine.
- wait for all moving parts to stop.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Keep machine, attachments and accessories in safe working
condition.
• Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts and other bolts at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.
• To prevent accidental starting, always disconnect and secure
the spark plug wire from the spark plug before performing tiller
maintenance.
• Never run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are deadly.
• Always allow muffler to cool before filling the fuel tank.
• Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a closed
building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow
the engine to cool before storing in any building.
• Always refer to the operator’s guide instructions for important
details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended period.
IMPORTANT
THIS IS A MOTORIZED ROTARY TILLER THAT WORKS THE
SOIL BY MEANS OF ROTATING TINES. IT IS PEDESTRIAN
CONTROLLED, BUT NOT SELF-PROPELLED, WITH A GASOLINE-
FUELED INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE TO POWER THE
TINES. IT SHALL NOT BE USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.
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