EarthQuake 26750 - Manual (Page 13)

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Operator's Manual
VECTOR™ Compact Tiller
OPERATING SPEED
For normal tilling, set the throttle lever to FAST.
SHUTTING DOWN
To stop the engine at any time, turn the On/Off switch to the
OFF position. To stop tines at any time, release the drive safety
control lever to the neutral position.
TILLING
1. Adjust the depth regulator lever to desired tilling depth.
NOTE: Raise depth regulator lever up one hole at a time, testing
tiller operation after each raise. Raising depth regulator lever too
high can result in loss of control of tiller!
2. Move the throttle control to FAST.
3. Place the tiller in motion by pushing down on the drive safety control
lever--this will engage the tines.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Your rototiller has been designed and produced by the industry’s
leading manufacturer of outdoor power equipment to provide
you with years of reliable operation.
Please read the maintenance schedule in this manual for the tiller,
and the maintenance schedule and recommendations in the
accompanying engine manual. Observe these recommendations
to extend the life of your product.
Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-
free operation. Keeping your tiller in top running condition will
prolong its life, and help you obtain optimum performance. It will
also help reduce air pollution. To help you properly care for your
engine, the following pages include a maintenance schedule,
routine inspection procedures, and simple maintenance
procedures using basic hand tools. Other service tasks that
are more difficult, or require special tools, are best handled by
professionals and are normally performed by a technician or
other qualified mechanic.
Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emissions control
devices and systems may be performed by any non-road
engine repair establishment or individuals. However, items
must be serviced by an authorized dealer to obtain “no
charge” emissions control warranty service.
The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating
conditions. If you operate your tiller under unusual conditions,
such as sustained high-load or high-temperature operation, or
use in unusually wet or dusty conditions, consult your servicing
dealer for recommendations applicable to your individual needs
and use.
WARNING
EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE TAKEN IN SELECTING
TILLING DEPTH. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO TILL WITH THE
DRAG STAKE IN TOO HIGH OF A POSITION FOR CERTAIN
SOIL CONDITIONS, LOSS OF CONTROL COULD RESULT.
IF REMOVING MATERIAL FROM THE TINES BY HAND,
STOP ENGINE AND REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE FIRST.
DANGER
ENGINE AND SURROUNDING PARTS BECOME
EXTREMELY HOT DURING NORMAL USE AND WILL
CAUSE SERIOUS BURN INJURIES IF TOUCHED BEFORE
THE ENGINE HAS COOLED.
ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE
TOUCHING THESE HOT SURFACES.
ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF ROTATING
MACHINE PARTS.
Maintenance
Operation
Page
Before
Each Use
50 hours or
Every Season
Check belt tension 11 X
Change drive belt 14 X
Engine maintenance 15 X X
Check or fill engine
crankcase
15 X 1
Clean tine axle shaft 15 X
Lubrication 15 X
EM = See engine manual
1 Change oil after first 5-8 hours of use, then after every 50 hours or
every season. Change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy
load or in high temperatures.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE