Clothing; Operating The Tiller - Texas LX450TG Manuel De L'utilisateur

10. Fig 9. Fit the throttle lever to the right side of the handle.
11. Fit the cable holders. Use the supplied cable holders to secure the cables.
12. Fig 10. Fit the depth skid. Secure with the supplied split pin.
13. Fig 11. Fit the rear bracket. Use the supplied nuts and bolts. Secure attached
accessories using the supplied bolts and split pins
Fill the motor with oil. See changing the oil section for more details.

Clothing

When using the machine, wear close-fitting work clothes, hard-
wearing work gloves, ear defenders and non-slip boots with steel
toecaps.

Operating the tiller

Ensure the machine is placed on a level surface with the support wheels
lowered prior to start.
Remove all foreign objects from the work area before using the machine.
Stones, glass, branches and similar items may damage the tiller. Also check the
bolts on the tiller are tightened.
Start the motor as per the instructions below. Stand clear of the machine‟s
moving parts.
Never attempt to move the machine in any way other than intended for normal
use while the motor is running.
The tiller is designed for use in vegetable gardens and flowerbeds. The tiller can also be
fitted with various accessories for a variety of tasks. Ensure that you are familiar with these
instructions before operating the machine, in particular the motor start and stop procedures.
Fig 12: The clutch lever on the left side of the handle controls the direction of blade rotation.
The lever on the right side engages the gearbox. If the clutch lever on the left is not
engaged, the tiller will move forward when the throttle lever on the right is engaged.
When the clutch lever on the left is engaged, the tiller reverses when the throttle lever on the
right is engaged.
Fig 13: To use the black handle the control stick must first be activated. By tilting the control
stick to the right or left side and then activate the black handle, the tiller will move forward or
backwards.
Pay attention while reversing. It is important that the area is cleared, for any obstacle before
reversing. Never reverse the tiller against a wall, tree or any other fixed obstacle.
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