Operator`s manual

OPERATION
LOADINGANDUNLOADING
THETILLER
WARNING
Loading and unloading the
tiller into a vehicle is poten-
tially hazardous and we don't
recommend doing so unless
absolutely necessary, as this
could result in personal injury
or propertydamage.
However, if you must load or
unload the tiller, follow the
guidelines given next.
• Before loading or unloading, stop
the engine, wait for all parts to stop
moving, disconnect the spark plug
wire and let the engine and muffler
cool. Move the spark plug wire
away from the spark plug.
• The tiller is too heavy (165 to 240
Ibs., depending on model) and
bulky to lift safely by one person.
Two or more people should share
the load.
• Use sturdy ramps and manually
(with engine shut off) roll the tiller
into and out of the vehicle. Two or
more people are needed to do this.
• Ramps must be strong enough to
support the combined weight of the
tiller and any handlers. The ramps
should provide good traction to pre-
vent slipping; they should have side
rails to guide the tiller along the
ramps; and they should have a
locking device to secure them to
the vehicle.
• The handlers should wear sturdy
footwear that will help to prevent
slipping.
• Position the loading vehicle so that
the ramp angle is as flat as possi-
ble (the less inclined the ramp, the
better). Turn the vehicle's engine
off and apply its parking brake.
• When going up ramps, stand in the
normal operating position and push
the tiller ahead of you. Have a per-
son at each side to turn the wheels.
• When going down ramps, walk
backward with the tiller following
you. Keep alert for any obstacles
behind you. Position a person at
each wheel to control the speed of
the tiller. Never go down ramps
tiller-first, as the tiller could tip for-
ward.
• Use wooden blocks to place on the
downhill side of the wheels if you
need to stop the tiller from rolling
down the ramp. Also, use the
blocks to temporarily keep the tiller
in place on the ramps (if neces-
sary), and to chock the wheels in
place after the tiller is in the vehicle.
• When the tiller is in the vehicle, pre-
vent it from rolling by engaging the
wheels in the wheel drive position
(move Wheel Gear Lever to EN-
GAGE). Chock the wheels with
blocks and securely tie down the
tiller.
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