MACKISSIC RT1450IC Owner's Manual page 15

To start tilling make sure that the clutch levers on both handles have dropped into the disengaged position then:
1. Place shift arm in 1 (first gear).
2. Move throttle lever to ¾ speed.
3. Engage left hand lever to engage wheels.
4. Engage right hand lever to engage tines.
5. Adjust downward pressure on dragbar as required.
If at any time the tiller runs or jumps due to an unknown resistance, simply release the left hand lever and
adjust downward pressure on the drag bar. If condition continues lower drag bar one setting or reverse the
drag bar with the straight end down and repeat previous step.
Stopping
1. Release both handle levers.
2. Place shift arm in N (neutral) position.
3. Move throttle to slow or stop position.
4. Turn engine switch to OFF if so equipped.
Reverse
1. Release both handle levers.
2. Check behind for any obstacles.
3. Reduce throttle speed.
4. Place shift arm in R (reverse) position.
5. Engage left hand lever to engage wheels.
To turn tiller, lift tines from dirt and allow tiller to walk in a wide berth. If restricted from turning, the tiller can be
backed out using reverse.
Transport
1. Release both handle levers.
2. Place shift arm in 3 (3
3. Engage left hand lever to engage wheels.
4. DO NOT TILL IN 3
RD
DO NOT TILL IN 3 GEAR. Transport should be used for moving tiller to area to be tilled and for loading and
unloading with a ramp.
COPY PAGES 11 & 12
AND GIVE TO THE
TILLER OPERATOR.
rd
gear).
RD
GEAR.
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