Maxim Manufacturing MXR500 - Manual (Page 8)

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OPERATION
HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and
oil or attempting to start engine.
STOPPING (See Fig. 9)
TINES AND DRIVE
• Release drive control bar to stop movement.
• Move shift lever to “N” (neutral) position.
ENGINE
• Move throttle control to “STOP” position. If equipped
with stop switch, move switch to “STOP” position.
• Never use choke to stop engine.
SHIFT LEVER
DRIVE CONTROL BAR
“DISENGAGED” PO SI TION
TINE OPERATION - WITH WHEEL DRIVE
• Always release drive control bar before moving shift
lever into another position.
• Tine movement is achieved by moving shift lever to
( ) till position and engaging drive control bar.
FORWARD - WHEELS ONLY/TINES
STOPPED
• Release drive control bar and move shift lever in di ca tor
to “F” (forward) position. Engage drive control bar and
tiller will move forward.
REVERSE - WHEELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED
• DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER.
• Release the drive control bar.
• Move throttle control to “SLOW” position.
• Move shift lever indicator to “R” (reverse) position.
• Hold drive control bar against the handle to start tiller
movement.
HARD TO SHIFT GEARS
• Briefl y engage drive control bar and release or rock tiller
forward and backward until are able to shift gears.
DRIVE CONTROL BAR
“ENGAGED” PO SI TION
THROT TLE
CONTROL
HANDLE
DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 10)
The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you more
versatile tilling and cul ti vat ing, or to more easily transport
your tiller.
The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can re-
sult 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 over spectacles or standard
safety glasses.
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TRANSPORT
POSITION
DEEPEST
TILLING
DEPTH
STAKE
FIG. 10
TILLING (See Fig. 11)
• Release depth stake pin. Pull the depth stake up for
increased tilling depth. Place depth stake pin in hole
of depth stake to lock in position.
• Place shift lever indicator in ( ) till position.
• Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start
tilling movement. Tines and wheels will both turn.
• Move throttle control to “FAST” position for deep tilling.
To cultivate, throttle control can be set at any desired
speed, depending on how fast or slow you wish to
cultivate.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS RELEASE DRIVE CONTROL
BAR BEFORE MOVING SHIFT LEVER INTO ANOTHER
POSITION.
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NUT “A”
NUT “B”
OUTER
SIDE SHIELD
DEPTH STAKE PIN
“RELEASED” POSITION
“LOCKED”
POSITION
FIG. 11
FIG. 9
SHALLOWEST
TILLING (CULTIVATING)