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REVERSE
CLUTCH C ONTROL
The ReverseClutch Control (C, Figure
3-1) controls the engagement of reverse
drive to the wheels and tines. The revers-
ingfeature is usedfor maneuveringthe
tiller only - never engagethe tines in
the groundwhile going in the reverse
direction.
• Use extreme caution when reversing
or pulling the machine towards you.
Look behindto avoid obstacles.
• Never attempt to till in reverse.
Failure to follow this warning could
result in personal injury or property
damage.
To Operatethe ReverseClutch Control:
1. Put the Wheel Gear Lever in the
ENGAGE position (see the "WARNING"
statement on previous page).
2. Stop all tiller motion by releasing the
ForwardClutch Control levers=
3. Lift up the handlebars until the tines
clear the ground, look behind you to avoid
any obstacles, and then pull the Reverse
Clutch Control knob out. The tines and
wheels will rotate in a reverse direction=
4. Releasethe ReverseClutch Control
knob to disengage(stop) the wheelsand
tines= All reverse motion will stop (the
engine will continue to run).
• Do not attempt to till too deeply too
quickly.
Gradually
work down to
deeper tilling 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.
DEPTH REGULATOR
The Depth Regulator lever (D, Figure 3-2)
controls the tilling depth of the tines. Pull
the lever straight back and slide it up or
down to engage the notched height set-
tings.
Figure 3.2: Depth RegulatorLever.
The highest notch (lever all the way
down) raises the tines approximately
1-1/2 inches offthe ground= This "travel"
position allows the tiller to be moved
without the tines digging into the ground.
Moving the lever up increasesthe 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 shallow depthsetting and gradu-
ally increasethe tilling depth. Complete
details on using the Depth Regulator are
found in the "Operation" Section of this
manual.
HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Figure 3.3: Handlebar height adjustment.
The handlebar height is adjustable to four
different settings. Set the handlebar
height to a comfortable setting, but keep
in mind that the handlebars will be lower
when the tines are engaged in the soil.
To Adjust the Handlebar Height:
I. 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 screw
(E, Figure 3-3) and pull the keyed washer
(F) free of the slots in the curved height
adjustment bracket.
4. Move the handlebars to the new slot
setting and insert the raised keys on the
keyed washer into the slot. Tighten the
height adjustment screw securely.
5. Retighten the two screws at the ends
of the handlebar.
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