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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 thetiller moveat its own paceand do
not push down on the handlebarsto try to
dig deeper- this takes weight off the
wheels, cuts traction, andcausesthe tines
to try and propel the tiller.
5. For reverse motion of the wheels and
tines:
(a) Look behindand exercisecaution
when operating in reverse. Donot
till while in reverse.
(b) Stop all forward motion before
reversing. Lift the handlebars with
one hand until the tines areoff the
ground and then pull the Reverse
Clutch Control knob outto engage
reverse motion (see Figure4-3). To
stop reversemotion, let go of the
ReverseClutch Control knob.
6. To Turn the Tiller Around:
(a) Practiceturning thetiller in a level,
open area. Bevery careful to keep
your feet and legs awayfrom the
tines.
(b) To makeaturn, lift the handlebars
until the engine andtines 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 groundandlook
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
your property.
Turning the Tiller Around
Figure 4-4: Tobegin turn, lift handlebars
until engineand tines are balancedover
wheels. Besure tines are out ofground.
Figure 4-5: Withtiller balanced over
wheels (andtines out of theground),push
handlebars sidewaysto turntiller.
Stoppingthe Tiller and Engine
1. To stop the wheels and tines, release
the ForwardClutch Bailor the Reverse
Clutch Control- whichever is engaged.
2. To stop the engine, movethe throttle
control lever on engine to "OFF"or
"STOP" position.
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