Operator’s Manual
Front Tine Tiller 3365 Series
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IMPORTANT
THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF YOUR RO
TOTILLER ARE DETERMINED FROM THE
OPERATING POSITION AS YOU FACE THE
DIRECTION OF FORWARD TRAVEL.
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITH
OUT OIL. YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BE
FORE STARTING ENGINE.
d. Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel
before restarting.
• Neverattempttomakeanyadjustmentswhiletheengineisrunning.
OPERATION
• Donotoperatethetillerundertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
• Neveroperatethetillerwithoutguards,covers,andhoodsinplace.
• Keephands,feet,andclothingawayfromrotatingparts.Keepclear
of tiller tines at all times.
• Tinesrotatewhentillerisengaged;tinesrotatewhenthedrivesafety
control lever is pulled down. Releasing the drive safety control lever
to neutral stops the tines.
• Useextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossinggraveldrives,
walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or trac.
• Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,removethewirefrom
the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the tiller for any damage, and
repair the damage before restarting and operating the tiller.
• IF VEGETATION CLOGS THE TINES, STOP THE ENGINE AND
DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE before removing vegetation
by hand.
• Enginemuerwillbehotfromoperation.Donottouchitwithbare
skin or a severe burn may result.
• Iftheunitshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stoptheengineand
check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
• Donotruntheengineindoors;exhaustfumesaredeadly.
• Donotoverloadthemachinecapacitybyattemptingtotilltoodeep
at too fast of a rate.
• Neverallowbystandersneartheunit.
• Neveroperatethetillerwithoutgoodvisibilityorlight.
• Becarefulwhentillinginhardground.Thetinesmaycatchinthe
ground and propel the tiller forward. If this occurs, let go of the
handlebars and do not restrain the machine.
• Takeallpossibleprecautionswhenleavingthemachineunattended.
Disengage all control levers, stop the engine, wait for all moving parts
to stop, and make certain guards and shields are in place.
• Whenleavingtheoperatingpositionforanyreason:
- shut o the engine.
- wait for all moving parts to stop.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Keepmachine,attachmentsand accessoriesin safeworking
condition.
• Check shearbolts, enginemounting boltsand other boltsat
frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.
• To preventaccidentalstarting,alwaysdisconnect and secure
the spark plug wire from the spark plug before performing tiller
maintenance.
• Neverruntheengineindoors.Exhaustfumesaredeadly.
• Alwaysallowmuertocoolbeforellingthefueltank.
• Neverstoreequipmentwithgasolineinthetankinsideaclosed
buildingwherefumesmayreachanopenameorspark.Allow
the engine to cool before storing in any building.
• Alwaysrefertothe operator’s guide instructions forimportant
details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended period.
IMPORTANT
THIS IS A MOTORIZED ROTARY TILLER THAT WORKS THE
SOIL BY MEANS OF ROTATING TINES. IT IS PEDESTRIAN
CONTROLLED, BUT NOT SELFPROPELLED, WITH A GASOLINE
FUELED INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE TO POWER THE
TINES. IT SHALL NOT BE USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.
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