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5.Iftheunitshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,
stoptheengine,disconnectthesparkplug
wireandpreventitfromtouchingthespark
plug,andcheckimmediatelyforthecause.Vi-
brationisgenerallyawarningoftrouble.
6.Stoptheengine,disconnectthespark
plugwireandpreventitfromtouchingthe
sparkplugwheneveryouleavetheoperat-
ingposition,beforeuncloggingthetines,
orwhenmakinganyrepairs,adjustments
orinspections.
7.Takeallpossibleprecautionswhenleav-
ingthemachineunattended.Stoptheen-
gine.Disconnectsparkplugwireandmove
itawayfromthesparkplug.MoveWheel
GearLevertoENGAGE.
8.Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspect-
ing,stoptheengineandmakecertainall
movingpartshavestopped.Disconnect
thesparkplugwireandpreventitfrom
touchingthesparkplugtopreventacci-
dentalstarting.
9.Alwayskeepthetillertinehoodflap
down.
10.Neverusethetillerunlessproper
guards,plates,orothersafetyprotectivede-
vicesareinplace.
11.Donotrunengineinanenclosedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide
gas,adeadlypoisonthatisodorless,col-
orless,andtasteless.
12.Keepchildrenandpetsaway.
13. Neveroperate the tiller underengine
power ifthe Wheel Gear Lever is in DIS-
ENGAGE(FREEWHEEL).In this position,
the wheels will notholdthe tiller back
andthe revolvingtines could propelthe
tiller rapidlybackward,possiblycausing
lossof control. Always move theWheel
GearLeverto ENGAGEbeforestarting the
engine or engagingthe tines4Nheelswith
the Forward Clutchor the ReverseClutch.
14. Beaware that the tiller may unexpect-
edly bounce upward or jump backward if
the tines should strike extremely hard
packedsoil, frozen ground, or buried ob-
stacleslike largestones, roots, or stumps.
If in doubt aboutthe tilling conditions, al-
ways usethe following operating precau-
tions to assist you in maintaining control
of the tiller:
a. Walk behindand toone sideof the
tiller, usingone handon the han-
dlebars. Relax yourarm, butuse a
securehandgrip.
b. Useslower enginespeeds.
c. Clear the tilling areaof all large
stones,rootsand other debris.
d. Avoidusingdownwardpressureon
handlebars.If needbe, use slight
upwardpressureto keepthe tines
from diggingtoo deeply.
e. Beforecontacting hardpackedsoil
at the endof a row,reduce engine
speedand lift handlebarsto raise
tines out of thesoil.
f. In anemergency, stoptines and
wheels by releasingwhichever
ClutchLeveris engaged. Donotat-
tempt torestrainthe tiller.
15. Do not overloadthe tiller's capacityby
attempting to till too deeply at too fast a
rate.
16. Neveroperate the tiller at high trans-
port speedson slippery surfaces. Look be-
hind and usecare when backing up.
17. Donot operatethe tiller on aslope that
is too steep for safety.When on slopes,
slow down and makesure you have good
footing. Neverpermit thetiller to freewheel
down slopes.
18. Neverallow bystanders nearthe unit.
19. Onlyuseattachmentsand accessories
that are approved byGardenWay Inc.
20. Usetiller attachmentsand accessories
when recommended.
21. Neveroperatethetiller without goodvis-
ibility or light.
22. Neveroperatethetiller if youaretired,or
underthe influenceof alcohol,drugsormedi-
cation.
23. Operatorsshallnottamperwiththeengine-
governorsettingsonthemachine;thegovernor
controlsthemaximumsafeoperatingspeedto
protectthe engineandallmovingpartsfrom
damagecausedby overspeed.Authorizedser-
viceshallbesoughtif a problemexists.
24. Donottouchenginepartswhichmaybe
hot fromoperation.Letpartscooldown
25. Pleaseremember:Youcanalwaysstopthe
tinesandwheelsby releasingtheForward
ClutchLeverortheReverseClutchControl
(whicheverleveryou haveengaged)orbymov-
ingtheThrottleControlLeverto STOP.
26. Toloador unloadthetiller,seethe instruc-
tionsinSection4 ofthis Manual.
27. Useextremecautionwhenreversingor
pullingthe machinetowardsyou.
28. Starttheenginecarefullyaccordingto in-
structionsandwithfeetwellawayfromthe
tines.
29. Neverpickupor carryamachinewhilethe
engineis running.
MaintenanceandStorage
1. Keepthe tiller, attachmentsand acces-
sories in safeworking condition.
2. Checkall nuts, bolts, and screws at fre-
quent intervals for proper tightness to be
sure the equipment is in safeworking con-
dition.
3. Neverstorethetillerwithfuelinthefueltank
insideabuildingwhereignitionsourcesare
presentsuchashotwaterandspaceheaters,
furnaces,clothesdryers,stoves,electricmo-
tors,etc.).Allowenginetocoolbeforestoringin
anyenclosure.
4. Toreducethechancesof afirehazard,keep
theenginefreeofgrass,leaves,or excessive
grease.
5. Storegasolinein a cool, well-ventilated
area,safelyawayfrom any spark- or flame-
producing equipment.Store gasolinein an
approvedcontainer,safelyawayfrom the
reachof children.
6. Referto the storageinstructions in the
Maintenancesection ofthis Manualandthe
separateEngineOwner'sManualfor in-
structions if the tiller is to be stored for an
extendedperiod.
7. Neverperform maintenancewhile the en-
gine is running orthe spark plug wire is
connected,exceptwhen specifically in-
structedto do so.
8. If thefuel tank hasto be drained,dothis
outdoors.