Craftsman C459-62206-1 Operator's Manual page 14

4. Push the choke lever to the CHOKE
warm, place the choke in the RUN
. See Figure 14.
5. Move throttle control to START/RUN (Rabbit)
Figure 14. Push starter button to start engine.
6. Once the engine starts, release starter button.
7. Allow the engine to warm up several minutes, adjusting choke
toward RUN position. Wait until engine runs smoothly before
each choke adjustment.
8. ALWAYS keep the throttle control in the START/RUN (Rabbit)
position when operating the tiller.
9. When disconnecting the extension cord, always unplug the end
at the three-prong wall outlet before unplugging the opposite end
from the tiller.
Recoil Starter
1. Attach spark plug wire and rubber boot to spark plug.
2. Place the gear selection lever in NEUTRAL.
3. Move the choke lever on the engine to CHOKE
warm engine may not require choking.) See Figure 14.
4. Move throttle control to START/RUN (Rabbit)
5. Standing on the side of the unit, grasp the recoil starter handle
and pull rope out until you feel a drag.
6. Pull the rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm
grip on the starter handle. Let the rope rewind slowly.
7. Repeat, if necessary, until engine starts. When engine starts,
move choke control gradually toward the RUN
8. If engine falters, move choke control back toward the CHOKE
position and repeat steps 5 though 8.
9. ALWAYS keep the throttle control in the START/RUN (Rabbit)
position when operating the tiller.
OPERATION
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Figure 14
TO STOP ENGINE
1. To stop the wheels and tines, release the Clutch Lever.
2. Move throttle control lever to slow (turtle)
possible, gradually reduce engine speed before stopping engine.
3. Move throttle control lever to STOP
4. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to
prevent accidental starting while the equipment is unattended.
TO ENGAGE DRIVE & TINES
Do not push down on the handlebars to try to make the tiller till more
deeply. This takes weight off the wheels, which allow the tines to
rapidly propel the tiller, which could result in loss of control, property
damage, or personal injury.
1. Place the Shift Lever in the desired forward tilling position and press
the Clutch Lever down against the handle to begin tilling.
2. When tilling, let the wheels pull the machine while the tines dig.
Walk slowly behind the tiller allowing it to move at its own pace while
keeping a secure grip on the handlebar with your elbows flexed.
3. Release the Clutch Lever to stop the wheels and tines.
To move in reverse: (Do not till in reverse)
1. Release the Clutch Lever. Then lift the handlebar until the tines
are off the ground.
2. Place the Shift Lever in the reverse position and then press the
Clutch Lever down against the handlebar and walk backwards
with the machine.
NOTE: In reverse mode, the tines will not rotate.
TURNING THE TILLER
Manually
1. Practice turning the tiller in a level, open area. Be very careful to
keep your feet and legs away from the tines.
2. To begin a turn, lift the handlebars until the tines are out of the
ground and the engine and tines are balanced over the wheels.
3. With the tiller balanced, push sideways on the handlebar to steer
in the direction of the turn. After turning, slowly lower the tines into
the soil to resume tilling.
Using the Swing Lever
The tiller handle can be swivelled in either direction. The Swing Lever
enables the tiller to be guided sideways to the next row. See Figure 12.
1. Pull up on the Swing Lever to release the handle.
2. Swivel the handle into the desired position.
3. Release the Swing Lever to secure the handle in place.
SETTING THE DEPTH
Be certain spark plug wire is disconnected and grounded against the
engine when performing any adjustments.
Tilling depth is controlled by the depth stake which can be adjusted to five
different settings. Adjust the side shields as you adjust the depth stake.
• When using the tiller for the first time, use the second adjustment
hole from the top (1" of tilling depth).
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position. Whenever
position.
WARNING
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