Manual

SECTION1: SAFETY
Thismachinemeetsvoluntarysafetystan-
dardB71.8-1996, whichissponsoredbythe
OutdoorPowerEquipmentInstitute,Inc.,
andis publishedbythe AmericanNational
StandardsInstitute.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this productcontains
chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduc-
SafetyAlertSymbol
This is a safety alert symbol. It is used
in this manual and on the unit to alert
you to potential hazards. When you
see this symbol, read and obey the
message that follows it. Failu re to obey
safety messages could result in
persona t injury or property damage.
ForwardClutchB_
ReverseClutchControl
(Models634F/634B)
DepthRegulator
Tine HoodFlap
/
(SRT)
Figure1-1: Tillerfeaturesandcontrols.SeeseparateEngineOwner'sManualto
identifyenginecontrols.
Training
1. Carefullyreadthis Own-
er's Manual.the separate
EngineOwner's Manual
andany other literature you may receive.
Bethoroughly familiar with the controls
andthe proper use of the tiller and its en-
3. Do not operatethe tiller without wearing
adequateouter garments. Avoid loosegar-
ments or jewelry that could get caught in
moving parts.
4. Do not operatethe tiller when barefoot
or wearing sandals,sneakers,or light foot-
wear.Wear protective footwear that wi
gine. Know how to stop the unitand dlsen- improve footing on slippery surfaces.
gagethe controls quickly.
2. Neverallow children to operatethe tiller.
Neverallow adults to operatethe tiller
without proper instruction.
3. Keepthe area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly children and pets
4. Keepin mind that the operator or user is
responsiblefor accidents or hazardsoc-
curring to other people,their property,and
themselves.
Preparation
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the
tiller is to be used and removeall foreign
objects.
2. Be sure all tiller controls are released
andboth wheelsare in the Wheel Drive po-
sition before starting the engine.
e. Replaceall fuel tank and container
caps securely.
f. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to
start the engine, but movethe ma-
chine awayfrom the areaof sp_llage
and avoid creating any source of ig-
lit{on until fuel vapors havedissi-
pated.
5. Do not till near underground electric ca- 7. Nevermakeadjustments when engine_s
bles. telephone lines, pipes or hoses. If in running {unless recommended oy manu-
doubt contact your telephone or utility facturer).
company.
6. Warning: Handlefuel with care: itis Operation
highly flammable and its vaporsare explo-
sive. Takethe following precautions:
a. Store fuel in containersspecifically
desLgnedfor this 3urpose.
I]. Thegascapshallneverberemovedor
fueladdedwhiletheengineisrunning.
Allow the engineto coolfor several
m_nutesbeforeaddingfuel.
#. Keepmatches, cigarettes, cigars,
ptpes, openflames and sparksaway
from the fuel tank and fuel container.
d. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme
care.Neverfill fuel tank indoors. Use
a funnel or spou[ to preventspillage.
1. Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts
2. Exerciseextremecaution when on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.
Stayalert for hidden hazardsor traffic. Do
not carry passengers.
3. Nter striking a foreign object, stop the
engine, removethe wire from the spark
plug wire and preventit from touching the
spark plug. Thoroughly inspectthe ma-
chine for any damageand repairthe dam-
agebefore restarting and operatingthe
machine.