Manual

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Stoppingthe EngineandTiller
1. Tostop the wheelsandtines, releasethe
ForwardClutch Bail(all models) or the Re-
verse Clutch Control (Models 634F and
634B) -- whichever control isin use.
2. To stop the engine, put the ignition
switch and/or the throttle control lever in
the "OFF"or "STOP"position.
OPERATINGTHE TILLER
Thefollowing operating instructionspro-
vide guidelines to using your tiller effec-
tively and safely. Besure to read Tilling
Tips& Techniquesin this Section before
actually putting the tines into the soil.
NOTE:This is a traditional "Standard-Ro-
tating-Tine" (SRT)tiller with forward ro-
tating tines. It operatescompletely
differently from "Counter-Rotating-Tine"
(CRT)tillers or from front-tine tillers.
1. Followthe Pro-Start Checklist at the
beginning of this Section. Besure that the
wheelsare in the WHEELDRIVEposition.
2. Movethe Depth RegulatorLeverall the
way down, so that the tines clearthe
ground. Usethis position when practicing
with the tiller and when traveling between
tilling sites. Before actually tilling, move
the lever to the desired depth setting (see
Tilling Tips & Techniques).
3. Start engine and allow itto warm up.
Then put throttle in "FAST"setting.
4. For forward motion of the wheelsand
tines:
(a) Pull ForwardClutch Bail (Fig. 4-1) up
againsthandlebar. Releasebailto stop for-
ward motion of wheels and tines.
(b) When tilling, relaxand letthe wheels
pull the unit while the tines dig. Walk be-
hindand a littleto oneside of the unit. Use
one hand, yet keepa light--but secure--
grip on the handlebar(while keeping your
arm loose). SeeFig.4-2. Let the unit
move at its own paceand do not push
down on the handlebarsto try and force
the tines to dig deeper--this takes weight
off the wheels, reduces traction, and caus-
es the tines to try and propel the tiller.
WARNING: Do not push
down onthe handlebarsto try
to makethe tiller till more
deeply. This preventsthe
wheelsfrom holding the tiller
backand canallow the tines to
rapidly propelthe tiller forward,
which could result in loss of
control, property damage,or
personal injury.
5. For reversemotion of the wheelsand
tines (Models 634F/634Bonly):
(a) Look behindand exercisecaution when
operating in reverse. De nottill while in
reverse.
(b) Stopall forward motion. Lift handle-
bar with one handuntil tines are off the
ground and then pull ReverseClutch Con-
trol knob out (seeFig.4-3). To stop revers-
ing, let go of ReverseClutch Control knob.
(b) Swing the handlebarto the left so the
right wheel takesa "step" backward.Next
swing the handlebarto the right so the left
wheel"steps" backward.Repeatas needed.
(c) If longer distances needto becovered
in reverse,shut off the engine, then place
the two wheelsin FREEWHEEL.
7. To Turn the Tiller Around:
(a) Practice turning the tiller in a level,
open area. Bevery carefulto keep your
feetand legs awayfrom the tines.
(b) To beginaturn, liftthe handlebarsuntil
thetinesareout ofthegroundandtheengine
andtines are balancedoverthe wheels(Fig.
4-4).
(c) With tiller balanced,push sidewayson
handlebarto steer in direction of turn (Fig.
4-5). After turning, slowly lower tines into
soil to resumetilling.
Fig.4-4: Tobeginturn,lift handlebarsuntil
tinesareoutofgroundandunitis balanced.
Fig.4-5: Withtinesoutofground,pushhae-
dlebarssidewaystoturntiller.
Fig.4-3: Raisetinesoffgroundandlook Stoppingthe TillerandEngine
behindwhenmovinginreverse. 1. To stop the wheels and tines, release
6. To movethe Model 630C in reversefor
short distances:
(a) Releaseforward ClutchBail. Then lift
Fig.4-2: Useonehandto guidetiller when handlebaruntil tines areoff the ground.
movingforward.
the ForwardClutch Bail (all models) or the
ReverseClutch Control (Models 634F and
634B) -- whichever control is in use.
2. To stop the engine, put the ignition
switch and/or the throttle control lever in
the "OFF"or "STOP"position.
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