Manual

Section4: Operation
WARNING
Do not push down on the
handlebars to try to make the
tiller till more deeply. This
prevents the wheels from
holding the tiller back and can
allow the tines to rapidly
propel the tiller backward
toward the operator, which
could result in loss of control,
property damage, or personal
injury.
Let the tiller move at its own paceand do
not push down on the handlebarsto try to
dig deeper- this takes weight off the
wheels, cuts traction, andcauses the tines
to try and propel the tiller.
5. Forreversemotion of the wheels and
tines:
(a) Look behind and exercise caution
when operating in reverse. DOnet
till while in reverse.
(b) Stop all forward motion before
reversing, Lift the handlebars with
one hand until the tines are off the
ground and thenpull the Reverse
Clutch Control knob out to engage
reversemotion (see Figure4-3). To
stop reversemotion, let go of the
ReverseClutch Control knob.
6. To Turn theTiller Around:
(a) Practiceturning the tillerin a level,
open area. Be very careful to keep
your feetand legs awayfrom the
tines,
(b) To makea turn, lift the handlebars
until the engine and tines are
balancedover the wheels (Figure
4-4). The tines must be out of the
ground while turning the tiller.
(c) With the tiller balanced,push
sideways on the handlebarto move
the tiller in the direction of the turn
(Figure 4-5). After completing the
turn, slowly lower the tines into the
soil to resume tilling.
Figure 4-3: Raise tines off groundand look
behind whenmovingin reverse.
WARNING
Before tilling, contact your
telephone or utilities company
and inquire if underground
equipment or lines are used in
your area. Their representa-
tive will be glad to answer
your questions and tell you if
any of their equipment or lines
are buried underground on
yourproperty.
Turningthe TillerAround
Figure4-4: Tobeginturn,lift handlebars
untilengineandtinesare balancedover
wheels.Besuretinesareoutofground.
Figure 4-5: With tiller balancedover
wheels(and tines outof theground),push
handlebarssidewaystoturn tiller.
StoppingtheTiller andEngine
1. To stop the wheels and tines, release
the ForwardClutch Bailor the Reverse
Clutch Control - whichever is engaged.
2. To stop theengine, movethe throttle
control lever on engineto "OFFIIor
"STOP"position.
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