Manual

Section 1: Safety
8. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspect-
ing, stop the engine and make certain all
moving parts have stopped. Disconnect
the spark plug wire and prevent it from
touching the spark plug to preventacci-
dental starting.
9. The flap on the fine hood must be
down when operating the tiller, unless
using the HillerlFurrower attachment.
10. Neveruse the tiller unless proper
guards, plates, or other safety protective
devices are in place.
11. Do not run engine in anenclosed
area. Engineexhaustcontains carbon
monoxide gas, a deadly poison that is
odorless, colorless, and tasteless.
12. Keepchildren and pets away.
13. Neveroperate the tiller underengine
power if the Wheel SpeedLever is in the
FREEWHEELposition. In FREEWHEEL,
the wheels will not hold the tiller backand
the revolving tines could propel the tiller
rapidly, possibly causing loss of control.
Always engagethe Wheel SpeedLever in
either FASTor SLOWposition before
starting the engine or engaging the tines
with the Wheels/TineslPTODrive Lever.
14. Be awarethat thetiller mayunex-
pectedly bounceupwardorjump
forward ifthetines shouldstrike
extremelyhardpackedsoil, frozen
ground,or buriedobstacleslike large
stones,roots, orstumps. If in doubt
aboutthe tilling conditions,alwaysuse
thefollowing operatingprecautionsto
assistyouin maintaining controlof the
tiller:
a. Walk behindandto one side of the
tiller, usingonehand onthehan-
dlebars.Relax yourarm, but usea
secure handgrip.
b. Useshallower depthregulator
settings, workinggraduallydeeper
witheachpass.
c. Useslowerwheel, fine and engine
speeds.
d. Clear the tilling area of all large
stones,rootsand otherdebris.
e. Avoidusingdownwardpressureon
handlebars.If need be, useslight
upwardpressureto keepthe tines
from diggingtoodeeply.
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Beforecontactinghardpackedsoil
at the endof a row, reduceengine
speed and lift handlebarsto raise
tines outofthe soil.
g. In an emergency,stop tines and
wheels byshifting the
Wheels/Tines/PTODriveLever
intoNEUTRAL.If youcannot
reachthe lever orhave lostcontrol
ofthe tiller, let goof thehandle-
barsand all controls. Do not
attemptto restrainthetiller.
15. Do not overload the filler's capacity by
attempting to till too deeply at too fast a
rate.
16. Neveroperate the tiller at high
transport speedson hard or slippery
surfaces. Look behindand use care when
backing up.
17. Do not operatethe tiller on aslope
that is too steep for safety. When on
slopes, slow down and makesure you
have good footing. Never permit the tiller
to freewheel down slopes.
18. Neverallow bystandersnear the unit.
19. Only use attachmentsand accessories
that areapproved by the manufacturer of
the tiller.
20. Usetiller attachments and acces-
sories when recommended.
21. Neveroperate the tiller without good
visibility or light.
22. Neveroperate the tiller if you are
tired, or under the influence of alcohol,
drugs or medication.
23. Operatorsshall not tamper with the
engine-governor settings on the machine;
the governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed to protect the engine and
all moving parts from damage causedby
overspeed. Authorized service shall be
sought if a problem exists.
24. Do not touch engineparts which may
be hot from operation. Let parts cool
down sufficiently.
25. POISON/DANGER--CAUSES
SEVEREBURNS.The battery on electric
start models contains sulfuric acid. Avoid
contact with skin, eyesor clothing. Keep
out of reach of children.
Antidotes:
External- Flushimmediately with lots of
water=
Internal- Drink largequantities of water
or milk= Followwith milk of magnesia,
beateneggs or vegetableoil. Call a
doctor immediately=
Eyes- Flushwith water for 15 minutes=
Get prompt medical attention=
26. DANGER-BATTERIESPRODUCE
EXPLOSIVEGASES. Keepsparks, flame
or smoking materials away. Ventilate
when charging battery or using in an
enclosed space. AIwayswear safety
goggles whenworkingnear battery.
27. Pleaseremember: You can always
stop the tines and wheels by releasing all
controls, or bymoving the ignition switch
andlor throttle control lever on the engine
to OFFor STOP.
28. To load or unload the tiller, seethe
instructions in Section 4 of this Manual.
29. Useextreme caution whenbacking or
pulling the machinetowards you.
30. Startthe enginecarefully according to
instructions andwith feet well awayfrom
the tines.
31. Neverpick up or carry a machine
while the engine is running.
32. When loading or unloading the tiller,
always disengage tines anduse slower
wheel and enginethrottle speeds. Use
sturdy ramps wide and strong enough to
easily support the tiller (280-to-325 Ibs.,
depending on model) and operator.
Nevergo down ramps in FORWARD
drive--the tiller could tip forward,
exposing you to the tines (which should
be disengaged). AIwaysuse REVERSE
drive and backdown ramps. To go up
ramps, use FORWARDdrive and follow
the tiller.
33. The Forward Interlock Safety System
should betested for correct functioning
every time the tiller or PTOpower unit is
used. SeeSection 4 in this Manual.
34. If using the optional Dozer Blade,
either removethe tine attachment,or
disengage the tines with the TineslPTO
Clutch Lever= Revolvingtines are
dangerous.