Cub Cadet RT 65 Rear Tine Tiller Operation Manual - Page 12

Operation 5 Starting the Engine WARNING! Read, understand, and follow all the instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating. NOTE: When pushing the machine with the engine off, you will hear a ratcheting-gear sound coming from the tiller's chain case. This is normal. WARNING! Be sure that no one is standing in front of the tiller while the engine is running or being started. 1. Place the gear selection lever in NEUTRAL. 2. Place the throttle control lever in the FAST position or - if equipped - place the engine speed control in the START position. 3. Move the choke lever to the CHOKE position or - if equipped - push the primer two (2) or three (3) times. Wait about two (2) seconds between each push. NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking or priming. 4. Stand at the side of the tiller. Grasp the starter handle and pull out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. Let the rope recoil slowly. 5. Pull the starter handle rapidly. Do not allow the handle to snap back. Allow it to recoil slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle. 6. Repeat the previous steps until the engine starts. 7. As the engine warms up and begins to operate evenly, move the choke lever gradually to the RUN position. If the engine falters, return to the choke position, then slowly move to the RUN position. NOTE: See the Engine Operator's Manual packed with your tiller for more detailed instructions. Stopping the Engine To stop the engine, move the throttle control to the STOP or OFF position. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it to prevent accidental starting while the equipment is unattended. Setting the Depth Tilling depth is controlled by the depth stake which can be adjusted to five different settings. Adjust the side shields as you adjust the depth stake. WARNING! Always disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine before performing any adjustments. 1. When using the tiller for the first time, use the second adjustment hole from the top (1" of tilling depth). See Figure 5-1. Use this position for the first pass Clevis Pin Transport Position 1" 3" 5" Cotter Pin 7" Figure 5-1 2. When breaking up sod and for shallow cultivation, use the setting which gives 1" of tilling depth (second hole from the top). Place the side shields in their lowest position. 3. For further depth, raise the depth stake and side shields and also make one or two more passes over the area. 4. When tilling loose soil, the depth stake may be raised to its highest position (use the bottom adjustment hole) to give the deepest tilling depth. Raise the side shields to their highest position. 5. To transport the tiller, lower the depth stake by using the top adjustment hole. 6. To adjust the depth stake, remove the clevis pin and hairpin clip. Move the depth stake to the desired setting and secure with the clevis pin and hairpin clip. See Figure 5-1. 12