THOSE WHO USE AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE SHOULD BE TRAINED IN ITS PROPER USE, WARNED OF ITS DANGERS, AND SHOULD READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SET UP, OPERATE, ADJUST, OR SERVICE THE MACHINE. SAFE PRACTICES FOR GARDEN TILLERS TRAINING 1. Regard your tiller as a piece of power equipment and teach this regard to all who operate it. 2. Read the owner's manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage t

The oil capacity is 20 ounces. 'If not available, a synthetic oil may be used having 5W-20, 5W-30 or 5W-40 viscosity. TO SERVICE AIR CLEANER CARTRIDGE AIR CLEANER Clean cartridge at three month intervals or every 25 hours, whichever occurs first. NOTE: Service more often if necessary. 1. Remove knob and cover. 2. Remove cartridge by pulling it off of the screw. 3. Clean by tapping gently on a flat surface. If very dirty, replace cartridge or clean as follows: a. Wash in a low or non-sudsi

Refer to engine literature for further engine storage procedures. TILLER STORAGE At the end of the season or if tiller is to be stored for any length of time it should be washed. To make the job easier use a soft-bristled scrub brush to clean wheels and tires. A stick can be used to clean dirt from crevices. This simple procedure will keep your tiller looking like new for years to come. PARTS LIST- ILLUSTRATION 1 ! Ref ! No Part No. ! j Quan. Description ' 162025 i ' Throttle Control Assemb

If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. Stop operation when another person approaches. Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating position before making any repairs, adjustment, or inspections. Stop the engine whenever leaving the tiller unattended. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting make certain tines and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep wire awa

Those who use and maintain the machine should be trained in its proper use, warned of its dangers, and should read the entire manual before attempting to set up, operate, adjust, or service the machine. MAXIM MANUFACTURING CORPORATION PO BOX 110 • Sebastopol, MS 39359 • WARNING!! Read these and all safety and operating instructions before operating your tiller. Training 1. Read the operating and service instruction manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of

1 11.15.04 TR PRINTED IN U.S.A. SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHIND POWERED ROTARY TILLERS TRAINING • Read the Owner’s Manual care ful ly. Be thor ough ly famil iar with the controls and the proper use of the equip ment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. • Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to op erate the equipment without proper instruction. • Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, par- tic u larly small chi

5. As the engine warms up, move the throttle lever to desired position. Alllow engine warm-up period before operating tiller. NOTE: A warm engine may start without choking. Do not use the choke if engine is hot. Stopping Engine 1. Move the throttle control to rear position. 2. Push stop switch at spark plug. 3. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting of the machine while it is unattended. OPERATION OF THE CHAIN DRIVE TILLER DANGER 1. When the ground is hard (especi

while engine is running. Never 4. Press down firmly on the handles, and then squeeze attempt to adjust or clean tines the clutch lever. The tines will begin to turn, but the while engine is running, at risk of tiller should not move forward. If it does, don’t pull severe injury. backwards - merely press down harder on the handle. *AR -- As Required When you find the right amount of downward pressure so that the tines are digging and tiller is not moving forward, release the pressure slightly. As

Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safe working condition. 2. Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working order. 3. Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present, such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. BELT COVER, BELTS, AND PULLEY REF PART # Q

Route the clutch cable through guide with the adjustment at the top. See Figure 1. 6. Install the handle bar cross brace between the handle bars using four 1/4” - 20 x 1 1/2” hex bolts, nuts, and lock washers. See Figure 1. 7. Route the throttle control cable under the handle passing under the cross brace. 8. Tighten all bolts at this time. 9. Install clutch cable by hooking loop at bottom into notch in clutch arm. Hook spring into clevis and into hole in clutch lever. The clutch cable should be