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SECTION1: SAFETY
Thismachinemeetsvoluntarysafetystan-
dardB71.8-1996, whichis sponsoredbythe
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. Failure to obey
safety messages could result in
persona I injury or property damage.
ForwardClutchO_
ReverseClutchControl
(Models634F/634B)
DepthRegulator
TineHoodFlap
/
(SRT)
DrivePin
Figure1-1: Tillerfeaturesandcontrols(5.5HPModelshown).Seeseparate
EngineOwner'sManualtoidentifyenginecontrols.
Training
_ _ 1., Carefullyreadthis Own-
"_,_/,_ ers Manual.the separate
EngineOwner'sManual
andany other literature you may receive.
Bethoroughly familiar with the controls
andthe proper use ofthe tiller and its en-
gine.Know howto stop the unitand disen-
gagethe controls quickly.
2. Neverallow childrento operatethetiller.
Neverallow adults to operatethe tiller
without proper instruction.
3. Keepthearea of operationclear of all
persons,particularly children and pets
4. Keepin mindthat theoperatoror useris
responsiblefor accidents or hazardsoc-
curring to other people,their property,and
themselves.
Preparation
1.Thoroughly inspectthe area wherethe
tiller isto be usedand removeall foreign
objects.
2. Be sure all tiller controls are released
andboth wheelsare in theWheelDrive po-
sition beforestarting the engine.
3. Donot operatethetiller without wearing
adequateoutergarments. Avoid loosegar-
ments or jewelry that could getcaught in
moving parts.
4. Do not operatethe tiller when barefoot
or wearingsandals,sneakers,or hghtfoot-
wear.Wearprotective footwear that wi
improve footing on slippery surfaces,
e. Replaceall fuel tank and container
caps securely.
f. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to
start the engine,but move the ma-
chineawayfrom the areaofsp_llage
and avoidcreating any source of ig-
qition until fuel vapors havedissi-
pated.
5. Donottill near underground electricca- 7. Nevermakeadjustmentswhenengine_s
bles. telephonelines, pipes or hoses.If in running (unless recommended oy manu-
doubt contact your telephoneor utility facturer).
company.
6. Warning: Handlefuel with care: it is Operation
highly flammableand its vaporsare explo-
sive.Takethe following precautions:
n. Storefuel in containersspecifically
designedfor this purpose.
I]. Thegascapshallneverberemovedor
fueladdedwhiletheengineisrunning.
Allow theengineto coolfor several
minutesbeforeaddingfuel.
_. Keepmatches,cigarettes,cigars.
ptpes,openflames and sparksaway
from the fueltank and fuel container.
d. Fillfuel tank outdoors with extreme
care.Neverfill fueltank 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.
Stayalertfor hidden hazardsor traffic. Do
not carry passengers.
3.After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine,removethe wire from the spark
plug wire and prevent itfrom touching the
spark plug. Thoroughly inspectthe ma-
chinefor any damageandrepair the dam-
agebefore restarting and operatingthe
machine.