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OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL CONGRATULATIONS! You are now the proud owner of the BARRETO Model E622GT tiller. Please take a moment of your time to look over the following information. Familiarize yourself with the tiller, its characteristics, and method of operation. Pay particular attention to the safety and operating instructions.
1. Remove the tiller from shipping crate. Please inspect immediately for any damage and notify the shipping company and Barreto Manufacturing, Inc. right away if any is found. 2. Check reservoir according to instructions in service information on the following page.
CHECK RESERVOIR LEVEL BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE. BARRETO MANUFACTURING, INC. EQUIPMENT WARRANTY Barreto Manufacturing, Inc. warrants all BARRETO equipment to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year, dating from delivery to the original user.
Your DGI® hour meter is pre-set at the DGI® factory to go into Flash Alert mode at 25-hour intervals. Although the engine manufacturer does not require changing engine oil this often, due to heavy-duty use and extreme conditions inherent to tiller use, Barreto Manufacturing strongly recommends frequent oil changes.
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 622GT DIMENSIONS Weight 211 lbs. (95.71kg) Height 50” (1.27m) Length 59” (1.5m) Width 28” (71.12cm) ENGINE Engine Honda GX 160 Optional engine Subaru EX 17D FUEL Gasoline POWER: hp (kW) at 3600 RPM H-5.5 hp (4.0kW) POWER: hp (kW) at 4000 RPM S-5.7 hp (4.2kW) FUEL CAPACITY H-0.95 U.S.
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B. TINES FAIL TO ROTATE 1. Tine motor worn. Rebuild or replace motor. New motors are available from Barreto Manufacturing, Inc. C. ENGINE LUGS DOWN OR DIES AND TINES DO NOT TURN. 1. Rocks or other obstruction blocking tines. Shut OFF engine and remove obstruction or reverse tines.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE (continued) E. EXCESSIVE FOAMING OF HYDRAULIC OIL FROM VENT HOSE. 1. Improper oil used. Verify that hydraulic oil used has anti- foaming additives. * 2. Pump sucking air. Inspect and tighten fittings on intake side of pump. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1.
ENGINE CONTROLS CHOKE: Use to aid starting the engine when it is cold. IGNITION SWITCH: There are two ignition switches. One switch is located on the control panel for your convenience. The other is located on the engine. Use these to start and stop the engine. THROTTLE: Use this to adjust engine speed.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. READ SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING! 2. DO NOT LEAVE TILLER UNATTENDED WITH ENGINE RUNNING. 3. Always park on level surface, never on an incline. 4. USE EXTREME CAUTION IF TRANSPORTING TILLER DOWN ANY INCLINE, ESPECIALLY IF USING RAMPS OFF A PICK-UP TRUCK. 5.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW USE COMMON SENSE AND PLENTY OF IT! The VALVE LEVER on the left handlebar is for the operator’s protection. All motion stops when the lever is released. DO NOT TAPE THE VALVE LEVER UP or otherwise by-pass this safety feature! Call before you dig.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW (continued) Avoid inclines if at all possible. WARNING: Navigating on any incline increases the danger of the tiller losing traction or rolling over, especially if the surface is wet. If you lose control, get out of the way immediately to avoid personal injury.
DETERMINE LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES OSHA CFR 29 1926.651 requires that the estimated location of underground utilities be determined before beginning excavation or an underground drilling operation. When the actual excavation or bore approaches an estimated utility location, the exact location of the underground installation must be determined by a safe, acceptable and dependable method.
WORK SITE ASSESSMENT (continued) WARNING: Sparks from the engine exhaust can cause an explosion or fire in a flammable or explosive atmosphere. Fuel fumes can catch fire or explode. Allow adequate side and overhead clearances between tiller and any objects such as buildings, fences, and trees.