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Section1: Safety
7. Takeall possible precautionswhen
leavingthe machineunattended. Stopthe
engine. Disconnect spark plug wire and
move it awayfrom the spark plug. Be
sure both wheels are in the Wheel Drive
position.
8. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspect-
ing, stop the engineand makecertain all
moving parts havestopped. Disconnect
the spark plug wire and prevent it from
touching the spark plug to prevent acci-
dental starting.
9. The flap on the tine hood must be
down when operating the tiller.
10. Never usethe tiller unless proper
guards, plates, or other safety protective
devices are in place.
11. Do not run engine in an enclosed
area. Engineexhaust contains carbon
monoxide gas,a deadly poisonthat is
odorless, colorless, and tasteless.
12. Keepchildren and pets away.
13. Never operatethetiller under
engine powerif the wheels are in the
Freewheelposition.Inthe Freewheel
position,the wheelswill notholdthe
tiller backand the revolvingtines could
propelthe tiller rapidly, possibly
causinglossofcontrol.Always engage
the wheelswith the wheel drive pins in
the Wheel Drive position before starting
the engine or engaging the tines/wheels
with the Forward Clutch Bailor the
ReverseClutchControl.
14. Beaware that the tiller may unexpect-
edly bounce upward or jump backward
and bepropelled toward you if the tines
should strike extremely hard packedsoil,
frozen ground, or buried obstacles like
largestones, roots, or stumps. If in doubt
about the tilling conditions, always use
the following operating precautionsto
assist you in maintaining control of the
tiller:
a. Walk behindandto oneside ofthe
tiller, usingone handonthe han-
dlebars. Relaxyourarm, butuse a
securehandgrip.
b. Usea deepdepthregulator
setting.
c. Useslowerenginespeeds.
d. Clearthe tilling area of all large
stones, rootsandother debris.
e. Avoidusingdownwardpressure
on handlebars.If needbe, use
slightupwardpressureto keep the
tines from diggingtoo deeply.
f. Beforecontactinghard packedsoil
at the endof a row, reduceengine
speedand lilt handlebarsto raise
tines out ofthesoil.
g. In an emergency,stoptines and
wheels by releasingwhichever
clutchcontrolis engaged.Donot
attemptto restrainthetiller.
15. Do not overload the tiller's capacity
by attempting to till too deeply at too fast
a rate.
16. Neveroperate the tiller at high
transport speeds on slippery surfaces.
Look behind and usegreat carewhen
backing up.
17. Do not operatethe tiller on a slope
that is too steepfor safety.When on
slopes, slow down and makesure you
have good footing. Never permit the tiller
to freewheel down slopes.
18. Neverallow bystanders nearthe unit.
19. Only use attachments and acces-
sories that areapproved by the manufac-
turer 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 underthe influenceof alcohol,
drugs or medication.
23. Operatorsshall not tamper with the
engine-governor settings on the machine;
the governor controls the maximum safe
operating speedto protectthe engineand
all moving partsfrom damage causedby
overspeed. Authorized serviceshall be
sought if a problem exists.
24. Do not touch engine parts which may
be hot from operation. Let parts cool
down sufficiently.
25. Pleaseremember: You can always
stop the tines and wheels by releasingthe
Forward Clutchcontrol or the Reverse
Clutch control (whichever control you
have engaged),or by moving thethrottle
control lever on the engineto "OFF"or
"STOP".
26. To load or unload the tiller, seethe
instructions in Section4 of this Manual.
27. Useextreme caution when reversing
or pulling the machinetowards you.
28. Startthe engine carefully according to
instructions andwith feet well awayfrom
the tines.
29. Neverpick up or carry a machine
while the engine is running.
Maintenance and Storage
1. Keepthe tiller, attachments and acces-
sories in safe working condition.
2. Checkall nuts, bolts, and screws at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to
besure the equipment is in safeworking
condition.
3. Neverstore the tiller with fuel in the
fuel tank inside a building where ignition
sources are present such as hot water
and space heaters,furnaces, clothes
dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc.).
Allow engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
4. To reduce the chancesof afire hazard,
keepthe enginefree of grass, leaves,or
excessive grease.
5. Store gasoline in a cool, well-ventilated
area, safelyaway from any spark- or
flame-producing equipment. Store
gasoline in an approvedcontainer, safely
away from the reachof children.
6. Referto the Maintenancesections of
this Manual and theseparate Engine
Owner's Manualfor instructions if the
tiller is to be stored for an extended
period.
7. Neverperform maintenancewhile the
engine is running or the spark plug wire
is connected,except when specifically
instructed to do so.
8. If the fuel tank hasto be drained,do
this outdoors.