Craftsman C459.62103-1 Operator's Manual page 13

OIL FILL CAP & DIPSTICK
Engine oil level can be checked and oil added through the oil fill. See
Figure 10.
NOTE: This unit was shipped WITHOUT oil in the engine. Oil is
included in the plastic bag packed with the manual in with the unit. Add
the oil as directed in the Assembly section. Check the oil level before
each operation to ensure adequate oil is in the engine. For further
instructions, refer to the steps in the Service and Maintenance section
of this manual.
DEPTH REGULATOR LEVER
This lever controls the tilling depth of the tines. Pull the lever back and
slide it up or down to engage the notched height. See Figure 10.
HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The handlebar height is adjustable to three different settings. In
general, adjust the handlebars so they are at waist level when the tines
are 3-4" in the ground. See Figure 10.
REAR TINE SHIELD
The rear tine shield protects the operator from flying debris while also
smoothing out freshly tilled soil. See Figure 10.
SIDE SHIELD
The side shield is used to maintain clear even rows and may be
adjusted to one of five different positions. See Figure 10.
TINES
Your tiller's tines are a series of hoes arranged on a revolving power-
driven shaft. See Figure 10.
WHEEL DRIVE PINS
Each wheel is equipped with a wheel drive click pin that secures the
wheel to the wheel shaft. The wheels can be positioned in either a
WHEEL DRIVE or a FREEWHEEL mode. See Figure 10.
OIL DRAIN
Removing the oil drain plug will drain the oil from the engine. See
Figure 10.
TO START ENGINE
1. Attach spark plug wire and rubber boot to spark plug.
2. Fill tank to no more than 1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck to
provide space for fuel expansion.
3. Put the wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position.
4. Move the Depth Regulator Lever all the way down to the "trans-
port" position, so that the tines clear the ground.
5. Release all of the controls on the tiller.
OPERATION
6. Move the choke lever on the engine to CHOKE
warm engine may not require choking.) See Figure 11.
7. Move throttle control to START/RUN (Rabbit)
Figure 11.
8. Standing on the side of the unit, grasp starter handle and pull
rope out until you feel a drag.
9. Pull the rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm
grip on the starter handle. Let the rope rewind slowly.
10. Repeat, if necessary, until engine starts. When engine starts,
move choke control gradually toward the RUN
11. If engine falters, move choke control back toward the CHOKE
position and repeat steps 5 though 8.
12. ALWAYS keep the throttle control in the START/RUN
when operating the tiller.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. To stop the wheels and tines, release the Forward Clutch Bail.
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
1. For forward motion of the wheels and power to the tines pull the
Forward Clutch Bail up against the handlebar.
NOTE: In forward mode, the tines will rotate in reverse.
2. 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 bail to stop the rotation of the wheels and tines.
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