Powermate PFTT140 Operator's Manual page 13

Operation
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C
Stop the Engine
1. Press ON/OFF switch to OFF position.
D
Operating Speed
This tiller is equipped with a fixed throttle that is set for
optimum tilling performance.
E
Shutting Down
To stop the engine at any time, release the clutch lever and
press ON/OFF switch to OFF position. To stop tines at any
time, release clutch lever.
F
Transport Mode and Tilling Mode (See Figure 11 and 12)
Transport Mode
Fold the wheel under the engine for convenient transport.
Tilling Mode
Unfold the wheel back for tilling operation.
G
Tilling
1. Adjust the drag bar to desired tilling depth.
WARNING
NOTE: Lower the drag bar one hole at a time testing tiller
operation after each adjustment. Lowering drag bar down
too low can result in loss of control of tiller!
2. Pushing down on the clutch lever will engage the tines
to move tiller forward.
CAUTION
Always press clutch lever down completely onto the handle
bar grip. Failure to do so may result in excessive drive belt
wear and premature drive belt failure.
Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112
WARNING
Temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed
150˚F. Avoid these areas.
To stop tines at any time, release CLUTCH LEVER to
neutral position.
Always release CLUTCH LEVER to neutral position AND STOP
THE ENGINE before adjusting the depth of the drag bar.
DANGER
Engine, transmission and surrounding parts become ex-
tremely hot during normal use and CAN cause
serious burn injuries if touched before the engine has cooled.
Allow engine to cool completely before touching these hot
surfaces.
Figure 10
IMPORTANT: Practice operating the controls and tiller with
tines out of ground before beginning to till. It is important
that you know how to use the tiller properly, keep control at
all times, stop the tines, and stop the engine if necessary. If
you do not know how to do these things, read the controls,
adjustments and safety sections before proceeding.
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Figure 12