Poulan Pro RT900 REAR TINE TILLER - Manual (Page 8)

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TURNING
• Release the tine control.
• Move throttle control to “SLOW” position.
• Place shift lever indicator in “F” (forward) position.
Tines will not turn.
• Lift handle to raise tines out of ground.
• Swing the handle in the opposite direction you wish
to turn, being careful to keep feet and legs away from
tines.
OPERATION
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TILLING (See Fig. 10)
• 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 tilling position.
• Hold the tine control 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 TINE CONTROL BEFORE
MOVING SHIFT LEVER INTO ANOTHER POSITION.
TRANSPORT
POSITION
DEEPEST
TILLING
DEPTH
STAKE
SHALLOWEST
TILLING
(CULTIVATING)
Fig. 9
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.
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NUT
“B”
NUT
“A”
SIDE SHIELD
DEPTH STAKE PIN
“RELEASED” POSITION
“LOCKED”
POSITION
Fig. 10
HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and
oil or attempting to start engine.
STOPPING (See Fig. 8)
TINES AND DRIVE
• Release tine control to stop movement.
• Move shift lever to “N” (neutral) position.
ENGINE
• Move throttle control to “STOP” position.
• Never use choke to stop engine.
TINE OPERATION - WITH WHEEL DRIVE
• Always release tine control before moving shift lever
into another position.
• Tine movement is achieved by moving shift lever to
either the counter rotating ( ) till position or the forward
rotating ( ) till position and engaging the tine control.
FORWARD - WHEELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED
• Release tine control and move shift lever in di ca tor to
“F” (forward) position. Engage tine control and tiller
will move forward.
REVERSE - WHEELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED
• DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER.
• Release the tine control.
• Move throttle control to “SLOW” position.
• Move shift lever indicator to “R” (reverse) position.
•
Hold tine control against the handle to start tiller move-
ment.
HARD TO SHIFT GEARS
• Briefly engage tine control and release or rock tiller
forward and backward until are able to shift gears.
DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 9)
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.
Fig. 8
SHIFT LEVER
TINE CONTROL