USER GUIDE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Move the Mini Tiller to the work area prior to
starting the engine.
FROM COLD:
1. Set the Start/Stop switch to START.
2. Set the choke lever (on the left hand side of
the engine) to the cold start position (position
1 - refer to the opposite page).
3. Press the primer bulb until you see the fuel
flow through the transparent hose from the
fuel tank to the carburettor.
4. Pull the recoil starter to start the engine. The engine should start after a few pulls.
5. Allow the engine to run for a few seconds and then move the choke lever back towards
the run position (position 2). Allow the engine to run for a few seconds and then move
the choke lever to the run position (position 3).
6. Squeeze the throttle lever and hold the handle grips firmly as you slowly lower the tiller
and the tines make contact with the ground.
7. To stop, release the throttle and turn the start/stop switch to STOP.
FROM HOT:
1. Follow the exact process as from cold, except keep the choke in the run position
(position 3).
2. With the engine running and the tines off the ground, pull up the throttle lever to
increase the engine speed.
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User Guide
Operational Instructions
Using the Mini Garden Tiller:
1. Move the Tiller to the work area before starting the engine. Tra
by pushing on the wheels and not the tines.
2. With the wheels in the correct position, the engine running and
off the ground, gradually increase the engine speed by pullin
throttle lever.
3. Holding the handlebars firmly, slowly lower the tiller onto the so
tines rotate, tilt the tiller forwards so that the tines can pene
soil. Once the ground has been broken, continue at a moderate
4. You can pull the tiller backwards to improve the depth of cultiv
By manipulating the handle bars, the operator can control the d
speed of the tiller:
•
Pushing down on the handles will allow the drag bar to penetrat
and slow the forward motion of the tiller.
•
Easing up on the handles and moving the tiller gently from sid
will help to release any tines that are dug in too deeply.
•
When turning, push down on the handles to bring the tiller's w
the rear; this will make turning easier.
After an initial trial of your tiller, you may find you need to adjust the
the drag stake and the height of the wheels. Instructions for the ad
of these elements can be found on the previous pages.
Choke Control:
FULL choke position
PARTIAL choke position
RUN choke position