Manual

Figure 4.4: Guide tiller with one hand.
Section4: Operation
Figure 4-3: Moving tiller forward:
squeeze one Forward Interlock Lever
and then move WheelslTineslPTO
Drive Lever down to FORWARD.
6. When the tiller moves forward, relax
and let the wheels power the tiller along
while the tines dig. Walk behind and to
one side of the tiller. Walk on the side
that is not yet tilled (Figure 4-4). Usea
firm grip on the handlebars but keepyour
arm relaxed.
IMPORTANT: Let the tiller move aheadat
its own pace. Do not push it ahead--this
reduces operator control and tilling effi-
ciency. Do not push handlebars down in
an attempt to dig deeper-- this takes
weight off the wheels, reduces traction,
and causes the tines to try to propel the
tiller.
Stopping Forward Motion and Tines
1. To stop forward motion, tap
Wheels/Tines/PTODrive Leverupward
intoNEUTRAL=Then releasethe Forward
Interlock Levers. The wheels and tines
will stop and the engine will continue
running.
2. In an emergency,releaseall of the
control levers. This stops forward motion
and shuts-off the engine.
To Help Avoid Personal Injury or
Damageto Equipment:
• Be sure no obstaclesare behind you
beforeoperatingthe tiller in REVERSE.
• Disengage the tines, reduce engine
speed, and move the Wheel Speed
Lever to SLOW position before
operating in REVERSE. Avoid using
FAST wheel speed until you are
familiar withbackingthe tiller.
Moving the Tiller in Reverse
IMPORTANT: Do not till while in
REVERSE.
1. Shift the TineslWheels/PTODrive Lever
(Figure 4-2) into NEUTRALand move the
Wheel SpeedLever to the SLOW position.
2. Move Tines/PTOClutch Lever (Figure
4-2) into DISENGAGEposition.
3. Verify that the areabehind you is clear.
4. Lift up the handlebarsuntil the tines
are off the ground, then shift the
Wheels/TineslPTODrive Lever all the way
up andhold. You do not needto squeeze
the Forward Interlock Leversto use
reverse.
5. The unit immediatelyengages in
reverse. Periodically check behind you
while holding the handlebars up and the
Wheels/Tines/PTOLeverin its upper-most
position.
Stopping Reverse Motion
Releasethe Wheels/Tines/PTODrive
Lever- the lever automatically returns to
the NEUTRALposition. This stops the
wheels immediately. (TheForward
Interlock Leverswill not stop REVERSE
motion.)
To Stop the Engine
Move the engineThrottle Lever to the
STOPposition. Then,on electric start
models, turn keyto OFF. Remove the key
for safekeeping.
Making Turns
Turning the tiller is easyandjust requires
practice. First find the balancepoint
betweenthe engine and thetines by lifting
upthe handlebars (Figure4-5). Onceyou
find the balancepoint, then letthe
powered wheelsdo the turning as you
push sideways on the handlebars in the
direction of the turn. Practice the turning
maneuverdescribed herein a large open
area. Once comfortable turning the tiller,
you can then take it to the garden area.
I. At the endof a row, move the Wheels/
Tines/PTODrive Lever (Figure 4-2) to
NEUTRALposition and reducethe engine
speed.
2. Move the Tines/PTOClutch Lever
(Figure 4-2) into the DISENGAGE
position.
3. Resume forward operation, and lift
handlebarsuntil tines are off the ground
(Figure 4-5). Find the balancepoint
betweenthe engine and thetines. Then
push the handlebars in the direction of the
turn. Be very careful to keepfeet and legs
awayfrom the tines (which should be dis-
engaged). Let the poweredwheels do the
hardwork. The inside wheel will pivot in
placewhile the outside wheel drives the
tiller around in the direction of the turn.
Figure 4.5: Turning the tiller.
NOTE: Use REVERSEif necessaryto turn
in a limited space.
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