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Figure 3-2,"Depth Regulator Lever.
Moving the lever up increases the tilling
depth. The lowest notch allows a tilling
depth of approximately six to eight inches,
depending on soil conditions.
For bestresults, always begin tilling at a
very shallowdepth settingand gradually
increasethe tilling depth.
Completedetails on using the Depth Reg-
ulator are found in Section 4 of this
manual.
• Do not attempt to till too deeply too
quickly.
Gradually
work down to
deepertilling depths.
• Place the Depth Regulator Lever in the
"travel"
position before starting the
engine.
This position prevents the
tines from touching the ground until
you are ready to begin tilling.
Failure to follow this warning could
result in personal injury or property
damage.
HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The handlebar height is adjustable to four
different settings. When setting the
height, keep in mind that the handlebars
will be lower when the tines are engaged
in the soil.
To Adjustthe Handlebar Height:
1. Stop the engine, wait for all parts to
stop moving and then disconnect the
spark plug wire. Removethe ignition key
on electric start models.
2. Loosen the two screws at the lower
ends of the handlebar.
3. Loosen the height adjustment flange
screw (F, Figure 3-3) and pull the keyed
washer (E) free of the slots in the curved
height adjustment bracket.
Figure 3-3
4. Move the handlebarsto the new slot
setting and insert the raised keyson the
keyedwasher into the slot. Tighten the
height adjustment flange screw securely.
5. Retighten the two screws at the ends
of the handlebar.
ENGINE CONTROLS
Refer to the engine manufacturer's Engine
Owner's Manual (included in the tiller liter-
ature package)to identify the controls on
your engine.
IMPORTANT: The control for stopping the
engine is located on the engine.
SPECIALNOTICEREGARDING
"MOTOROIL ALERTSYSTEM"
The engine on your tiller
is not
equipped with a functioning "Oil Alert
System" and you should ignore any
references in your Engine Owner's
Manual regarding this feature.
The "Oil Alert System" is not practi
cal for use with your tiller because
the engine is frequently operated in
non-level applications
that would
provide
false
readings
to
the
system's oil level sensor
These
false readings would result in fre
quent, and unnecessary, engine shut
downs.
You can easily protect your engine
from damage caused by insufficient
oil in the crankcase
by simply
remembering to do the following:
• Check the motor oil level before
starting the engine.
• Checkthe motor oil level after every
five
(5) hours
of continuous
operation.
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