Husqvarna CRT900L Manuel De L'opérateur page 8

The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting
your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over spectacles
or standard safety glasses.
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HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and
oil or attempting to start engine.
STOPPING (See Fig. 8)
TINES AND DRIVE
• Release tine control to stop movement.
• Move shift lever to "N" (neutral) position.
ENGINE
• Move throttle control to "STOP" position.
• Never use choke to stop engine.
THROTTLE
CONTROL
TINE OPERATION - WITH WHEEL DRIVE
• Always release tine control before moving shift lever
into another position.
• Tine movement is achieved by moving shift lever to
either the counter rotating ( ) till position or the forward
rotating ( ) till position and engaging the tine control.
FORWARD - WHEELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED
• Release tine control and move shift lever in di ca tor to
"F" (forward) position. Engage tine control and tiller
will move forward.
REVERSE - WHEELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED
• DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER.
• Release the tine control.
• Move throttle control to "SLOW" position.
• Move shift lever indicator to "R" (reverse) position.
• Hold tine control against the handle to start tiller move-
ment.
HARD TO SHIFT GEARS
• Briefly engage tine control and release or rock tiller
forward and backward until are able to shift gears.
DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 9)
The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you
more versatile tilling and cul ti vat ing, or to more easily
transport your tiller.
OPERATION
SHIFT LEVER
TINE CONTROL
Fig. 8
SHALLOWEST
TILLING
(CULTIVATING)
DEEPEST
TILLING
TILLING (See Fig. 10)
• Release depth stake pin. Pull the depth stake up for
increased tilling depth. Place depth stake pin in hole
of depth stake to lock in position.
• Place shift lever indicator in tilling position.
• Hold the tine control against the handle to start tilling
movement. Tines and wheels will both turn.
• Move throttle control to "FAST" position for deep tilling.
To cultivate, throttle control can be set at any desired
speed, depending on how fast or slow you wish to
cultivate.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS RELEASE TINE CONTROL BEFORE
MOVING SHIFT LEVER INTO ANOTHER POSITION.
NUT
"B"
NUT
"A"
SIDE SHIELD
OUTER SIDE SHIELDS (See Fig. 10)
The back edges of the outer side shields are slotted so
that the shields can be raised for deep tilling and low ered
for shal low tilling to protect small plants from being buried.
Loosen nut "A" in slot and nut "B". Move shield to desired
position (both sides). Retighten nuts.
TURNING
• Release the tine control.
• Move throttle control to "SLOW" position.
• Place shift lever indicator in "F" (forward) position.
Tines will not turn.
• Lift handle to raise tines out of ground.
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TRANSPORT
POSITION
DEPTH
STAKE
Fig. 9
DEPTH STAKE PIN
"RELEASED" POSITION
"LOCKED"
POSITION
Fig. 10