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Figure4-2: Useone handtoguide tiller
whenmovingforward.
(b) Asthe tiller movesforward, relax
and let the wheels pull the unit along
while the tines dig. Walk behindand
a little to oneside of the tiller. Usea
light but secure grip with one hand
on the handlebars,but keepyour
arm loose. SeeFigure4-2. Letthe
tiller move aheadat its own pace
and do not push down on the han-
dlebarsto try andforce the tiller to
dig deeper- this takesweight off the
wheels, reducestraction, and causes
the tines to try and propel thetiller.
Do not push down on the
handlebars to try to make the tiller till
more deeply. This preventsthe wheels
from holding the tiller back and can
allow the tines to rapidly propel the
tiller forward,which could resultin loss
of control,propertydamage, or personal
injury.
5. For reverse motion of the wheelsand
tines:
(a) Look behind andexercise caution
when operating in reverse. Do not
till while in reverse.
(b) Stop all forward motion before
reversing. Lift the handlebarswith
one hand until the tines are off the
ground andthen pull the Reverse
Clutch Control knob out to engage
reverse motion (seeFigure4-3). To
stop reverse motion, let go ofthe
ReverseClutch Control knob.
Figure4-3: Raise tinesoffgroundandlook
behindwhen movinginreverse.
6. To Turn theTiller Around:
(a) Practiceturning the tiller in a level,
open area. Bevery carefulto keep
your feet and legsawayfrom the
tines.
(b) To makea turn, reducethe engine
speedandthen lift the handlebars
until the engine and tines arebal-
ancedoverthe wheels (Figure4-4).
(c) With the tiller balanced,pushside-
ways on the handlebarto move the
tiller in the direction ofthe turn
(Figure4-5). After completing the
turn, slowly lower the tines into the
soil and increasethe enginespeed.
StoppingtheTiller and Engine
1. To stop the wheels andtines, release
the Forward ClutchControl levers or the
ReverseClutchControl knob whichever
isengaged).
2. To stop the recoil start engine, move
the EngineThrottle Control Leverto
"STOP". Onelectric start models,turn the
ignition keyswitchto "OFF"to stop the
engine.
Beforetilling, contactyourtelephoneor
utilities company and inquire if
underground equipment or lines are
used in your area. Their representative
will be glad to answer your questions
and tell you if any oftheir equipmentor
lines are buried underground on your
property.
Turning the Tiller Around
Figure4-4: Tobegin turn,reduce engine
speedand lift handlebarsuntil engine
and tinesare balancedover wheels.
Figure4-5: Withtiller balancedover
wheels(andtines outof theground),
pushhandlebarssidewaysto turntiller.