Poulan Pro FT900 FRONT TINE TILLER - Manuel (Page 7)

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OPERATION
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The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller
and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over spectacles or standard
safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and
oil or attempting to start engine.
STOPPING (See Fig. 4)
TINES
1. Release tine control to stop move ment.
ENGINE
2. Move throttle control to “SLOW” po si tion and allow the
engine to run slowly for cool down.
3. Turn the engine switch to the "OFF" Position.
4. Turn the fuel valve lever to the "OFF" Position.
NOTE: NEVER USE CHOKE TO STOP ENGINE.
IMPORTANT: TO STOP ENGINE IN AN EMERGENCY, TURN
THE ENGINE SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION.
Tine Control
“Off” (UP) Po si tion
Tine Control
“On” (DOWN) Po si tion
TINE OPERATION
• Squeeze tine control to handle.
1
Throttle
Control
Engine
Switch
Fuel Valve
Throttle
Control
Fuel
Valve
Engine
Switch
Fig. 4
depth_stak
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Hairpin Clip and Clevis Pin
Depth
Stake
Stake
Spring
Wheel
TILLING
The speed and depth of tilling is regulated by the position
of the depth stake and wheel height.
The depth stake should always be below the wheels for
digging. It serves as a brake to slow the tiller’s forward
motion to enable the tines to penetrate the ground. Also,
the more the depth stake is lowered into the ground the
deeper the tines will dig.
DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 5)
Adjust depth stake by removing the hairpin clip and clevis
pin. Change depth stake to desired position. Replace the
clevis pin and hairpin clip.
•
For normal tilling, set depth stake at the second or third
hole from the top.
WHEELS (See Fig. 5)
Adjust wheels by removing the hairpin clip and clevis
pin. Change wheel position. Replace the hairpin clip and
clevis pin.
• For normal tilling, set wheels at the second or third
hole from the top.
Fig. 5
TO TRANSPORT
CAUTION: Before lifting or trans port-
ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to
cool. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain
gasoline from fuel tank.
AROUND THE YARD
• Tip depth stake forward until it is held by the stake
spring.
• Push tiller handles down, raising tines off the
ground.
• Push or pull tiller to desired location.