Move lever as illustrated. Figure I I Figure 12 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS (See Fig. 12) Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude and load. 1. To make the initial adjustment: close needle vaive (turn clockwise), then open 1-1/2 turns (counterclockwise). This initial adjustment will permit the engine to be started and warmed up before making final adjustment. 2. Final adjustment is made with engine running at normal operating speed

Spring 625 461469 1 Depth Bar Adjust. Pin 705 359321 1 Idler Pulley 338009 1 Idler Pulley 706 162069 1 Idler Shaft 708 359325 1 Idler Shaft Arm 709 400290 1 Capscrew NC, 3/8” x 1 3/4” 802 359330 2 Wheel Shoulder Bolt 804 400184 2 Cap Screw, NC 5/16” x 3/4” 805 400186 1 Cap Screw, NC 5/16” x 1” 400190 Cap Screw, NC 5/16” x 1 1/4” 806 400197 1 Cap Screw, NC 5/16” x 2 1/4” 807 400200 4 Cap Screw, NC 5/16” x 2 1/2” 809 400207 2 Cap Screw, NC 5/16” x 3 3/4” 811 400275 1 Cap Screw, NC 3/8” x 3” 813 40

2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put cord, plug, or appliance in water or other liquid. 3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. 5. Avoid contacting moving parts. 6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact Consumer Service for examinati

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

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

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

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

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

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

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