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All reverse motion will stop (the engine will continue to run). WARNING • Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the machine towards you. Look behind to avoid obstacles. • Never attempt to till in reverse. Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or property damage. Section 3: Features and Controls Depth Regulator Lever This lever (G, Figure 3-5) controls the tilling depth of the tines. Pull the lever straight back and slide it up or down to engage the notched height settings. The highest notch (lever all the way down) raises the tines approximately 1-1/2" off the ground. This “travel” setting allows the tiller to be moved without the tines digging into the ground. Also use this setting when starting the engine. Move the lever upward to increase the tilling depth. The lowest notch allows a tilling depth of approximately 6"-8", depending on soil conditions. For best results, always begin tilling at a very shallow depth setting and gradually increase the tilling depth. Figure 3-5: Depth Regulator Lever (G). Travel Position Shallow Settings Deep Settings G WARNING • Do not attempt to till too deeply too quickly. Gradually work down to deeper tilling depths. • Place the Depth Regulator Lever in the “travel” position before starting the engine. This position prevents the tines from touching the ground until you are ready to begin tilling. Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or property damage. Handlebar Height Adjustment The handlebar height is adjustable to three different settings (see Figure 3-6). As a general rule, adjust the handlebars so they are at waist level when the tines are 3"-4" into the soil. To Adjust the Handlebars: 1. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and allow the engine to cool. 2. Remove the screws, lockwashers and nuts, reposition the handlebars, and reinstall the hardware. Figure 3-6: Handlebar height adjustment. High Low Medium ENGINE CONTROLS Refer to the engine manufacturer’s Engine Owner’s Manual (included in the tiller literature package) to identify the controls on your engine. IMPORTANT: The control for stopping the engine is located on the engine. Section 4 Operation WARNING Before operating your machine, carefully read and understand all safety (Section 1), controls (Section 3) and operating instructions (Section 4) in this Manual, in the separate Engine Owner’s Manual, and on the decals on the machine. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury. INTRODUCTION Read this Section of the manual thoroughly before you start the engine. Then, take the time to familiarize yourself with the basic operation of the tiller before using it in the garden. Find an open, level area and practice using the tiller controls without the tines engaging the soil (put tines in “travel” setting). Only after you’ve become completely familiar with the tiller should you begin using it in the garden. BREAK-IN OPERATION Perform the following maintenance during the first hours of new operation (see “Maintenance” section in this manual and in the Engine Owner’s Manual). 1. Change engine oil after first 2 hours of new engine operation. 2. Check for loose or missing hardware on unit. Tighten or replace as needed. 3. Check tension on forward drive belt after first 2 hours of operation. 4. Check transmission gear oil level after first 2 hours of operation. Figure 4-1 BRONCO Forward Clutch Bail Depth Regulator Lever Recoil Starter Wheel Drive Pin (on each wheel) Reverse Clutch Control (knob on back of bracket) STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE Pre-Start Checklist Make the following checks and perform the following services before starting the engine. 1. Read the “Safety” and “Controls” sections in this manual. Read the separate Engine Owner’s Manual provided by the engine manufacturer. 2. Check that the wheels are in the WHEEL DRIVE position (wheel pins must be through the wheel hubs and the wheel shaft holes). DANGER GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND ITS VAPORS ARE EXPLOSIVE. Follow gasoline safety rules in this manual (see Section 1) and in the separate Engine Owner’s Manual. Failure to follow gasoline safety instructions can result in serious personal injury and property damage. 3. Check unit for loose or missing hardware. Service as required. 4. Check engine oil level. See Engine Owner’s Manual. 5. Check that all safety guards and covers are in place. 6. Check air cleaner and engine cooling system. See Engine Owner’s Manual. 7. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. 8. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline according to the directions in the separate Engine Owner’s Manual. Follow all instructions and safety rules carefully. Section 4: Operation Starting the Engine The following steps describe how to start and stop the engine. Do not attempt to engage the tines or wheels until you have read all of the operating instructions in this Section. Also review the safety rules in Section 1: “Safety” and the till...