Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit. WARNING! Part Number 80274 Rev. 02/10 2 Introduction The Shindaiwa Multipurpose Tiller/Cultivator Tool is designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without compromise to quality, comfort, safety or durability. As an owner/operator, you’ll soon discover for yourself why Shindaiwa is simply in a class by itself! IMPORTANT! The information contained in these instructions describes units available at the time o

WARNING! Before performing any maintenance, repair, or cleaning work on the unit, make sure the engine and cutting attachment are completely stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire before performing service or maintenance. WARNING! Non-standard accessories, cutting attachment, or replacement parts may not operate properly with your unit and may cause damage and lead to personal injury. NOTE Using non-standard replacement parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty. Daily Maintenance Prior to

• Operation of the unit with improperly maintained/removed cutting shield or removed/damaged air filter. • Damage caused by dirt, pressure or steam cleaning the unit, salt water, corrosion, rust, varnish, abrasives, and moisture. • Defects, malfunctions or failures resulting from abuse, misuse, neglect, modifications, alterations, normal wear, improper servicing, or use of unauthorized attachments. • Incorrect storage procedures, stale fuel, including failure to provide or perform required maint

Safety Labels READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL. WEAR HEARING AND ANSI Z87.1APPROVED EYE PROTECTION. KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING TINES. Shindaiwa Inc. IMPORTANT! Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. The Properly Equipped Operator MCLT23003 Always wear appropriate hearing protection. Always wear eye and hearing prote

WARNING! Do not make unauthorized modifications or alterations to your unit or its components. Tine Installation and Orientation Tine installation directly affects the Tiller/ Cultivator Tool’s ability to break new ground. Using the illustrations as a guide, determine the correct tine orientation for the tilling/cultivating job at hand: Install the tine assemblies to the 1. gearcase output shafts. Secure each tine assembly with 2. one clevis pin and one hitch pin as shown. Install the tine assem

Registering your product confirms your warranty coverage and provides a direct link if we find it necessary to contact you. The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as prescribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your Shindaiwa unit to an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange fo