EarthQuake Badger 20908 Operator's Manual - Warning

Operator’s Manual

BADGER Front Tine Tiller

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OPERATION

•  Do not operate tiller under the influence of alcohol or 

drugs.

•  Never operate tiller without guards, covers, and hoods in 

place.

•  Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating parts. 

Keep clear of tiller tines at all times.

•  Tines rotate when tiller is engaged; tines rotate when the 

drive safety control lever is pulled down. Releasing the 

drive safety control lever to neutral stops the tines.

•  Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel 

drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or 

traffic.

•  After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the 

wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the tiller for 

any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and 

operating the tiller.

•  If vegetation clogs the tines, stop the engine and 

disconnect the spark plug wire before removing vegetation 

by hand.

•  If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the 

engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is 

generally a warning of trouble.

•  Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are deadly.

•  Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to till 

too deep at too fast of a rate.

•  Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light.

•  Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may catch 

in the ground and propel the tiller forward. If this occurs, let 

go of the handle bars and do not restrain the machine.

•  Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine 

unattended. Disengage control lever, stop the engine, wait 

for all moving parts to stop, and make certain guards and 

shields are in place.

•  When leaving the operating position for any reason:

- Shut off the engine.

- Wait for all moving parts to stop.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

•  Keep machine, attachments and accessories in safe 

working condition.

•  Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts and other bolts 

at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the 

equipment is in safe working condition.

•  To prevent accidental starting, always disconnect and 

secure the spark plug wire from the spark plug before 

performing tiller maintenance.

•  Never run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are deadly.

•  Always allow muffler to cool before filling the fuel tank.

•  Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank inside 

a closed building where fumes may reach an open flame 

or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any 

building.

•  Always refer to the operator’s guide instructions for 

important details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended 

period.

 WARNING

THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES  

OF YOUR ROTOTILLER ARE  

DETERMINED FROM THE  

OPERATING POSITION AS  

YOU FACE THE DIRECTION  

OF FORWARD TRAVEL.

ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL. 

YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE STARTING 

ENGINE.

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 WARNING

HOT GASES ARE A NORMAL BY-PRODUCT OF A 

FUNCTIONING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE. 

FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT 

BURNS AND FIRES.

DO NOT ALTER/MODIFY ENGINE:

NEVER ALTER OR MODIFY THE ENGINE FROM THE 

FACTORY. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR IF 

ENGINE IS MODIFIED OR ALTERED.

WHEN WORKING ON OR REPLACING PARTS FOR THE 

ENGINE OR PRODUCT, YOU MUST ALWAYS FLIP THE 

ON/OFF SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION.