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4. When the turn is complete, shift to
NEUTRALand lower the handlebars=
Move Tines/PTOCiutcil Leverbackto
ENGAGEposition and resumeforward
operation.
Transporting The Tiller Around
Year Property
Whenthe engine is running, thetiiieSs
poweredwheatsmake moving the tiiier to
and from the gardeneasy. If the engineis
not running set the WheelSpeedLeverto
FREEWHEELpositionto roll thetiller to
another location.
To help avoid personal injury from
revolving tines, always pat the
TinesiPTOCtutsh Lever in DISENGAGE
position before transporting, loading,or
unloading tiller.
1. Placethe Tines/PTOClutch Leverin
DISENGAGEposition.
2. MoveDepthRegulatorLeverdownalIthe
wayintotheTravelsetting.
3. If using engine powel; move Wheel
SpeedLeverto either SLOWor FAST,and
usethe Wheeis/Tinee/PTODrive Leverto
drivethe wheats.
4. If the engineis stopped, move Wheel
SpeedLeverto FREEWHEEL,and
manually pushtiller.
Tenting the Forward
lnterinsk Safety System
TheForward Interlock SafetySystem is
designedto shut the tiiier engineoff
immediately if you iosecontroi and
cannot stop moving FORWARDby
shifting theWheets/Tines/PTODrive Lever
into NEUTRAL=Whenyou releaseboth
Forward Interiock Levers,they send
ground to the ignition systemthereby
stopping the engine. Squeezingoneor
both ievers up against the handlebars
enabiesthe ignition system;therefore,
you must squeezeat ieast one lever
wheneverthe Wheeis/Tines/PTODrive
Leveris engagedin FORWARD=
iNIPORTANT: The interlock system aiso
prevents the engine from starting if the
Wheets/Tines/PTODrive Lever is engaged
in FORWARD.
The Forward Interlock Safety System is
designed for the operator's safety. De
net dissonnect or attempt to defeat the
purpose of the system, if the system
maJfnnetions, immediatelycontactyour
local anthorized dealer or the
TROY=BtLTTeshnisal Service Depart =
meet for assistance. Do not use the
filler or the PTO power unit until the
Forward hterlesk Safety System is
functioning properly. Always test the
system before using the tiller or PTO
powerunit.
How to Cheek the interlock System
The Forward Interlock System hasan
electro=mechanicaldesign,and so is
subject to normal wearand possible mat=
function. Checkthe system for proper
operationeachtime prior to usingthe
tiller or PTOpower unit.
Figure 4-6: Plug and receptacle of
Forward Interlock Safety System
must be securely connected.
To testthe Forward Interlock System:
1. Movetiller outside to levelground.
Removeany obstacles.
2. Checkthat the Forward Interlock wire
harnessplug, at the bottom of the handle°
bars (Figure4°6), is securely connected
to the receptacieonthe top, right side of
the transmission.
3. Move WheeiSpeedLever(Figure4=2)
to SLOWposition and moveTines/PTO
Clutch Leverto DISENGAGE.
4. Start engine as described under
Starting and Stopping theEngine,in this
section. Setenginethrottle iever to
SLOW,and iet enginewarm up.
5. Squeezeand hold just one of the
ForwardInterlock Leversagainst tire
handlebargrip while moving the Wheels/
Tines/PTO Drive Leverdown to
FORWARD(Figure4-3). Asthe tiiier
movesforward, releasethe Forward Inter°
lock Leverbriefly. Theengineshould
start to staii out if the interiock system is
working properly. If it does start to stali,
quickiysqueezethe iever up against the
handlebargrip, and then return the
Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Leverto
NEUTRAL.Repeatthis test to checkthat
the engine beginsto stail out when the
other ForwardInterlock Leveris released.
6. If the engine doesnot begin to shut off
when either Forward Interlock lever is
released,shut the engine off, removethe
key (if electric start), and de net operate
the tiller or PTOpower unit until the
system has been repaired and isfuns=
tioning properly.
IMPORTANT:Toavoid possible damage
to the ForwardInterlock Safetysystem,
do not use high=pressuresprays nearthe
wire harness receptacleor neutrai plunger
assembly.
Loading and gnlnading the Tiiiet
Thefollowing provides information on
tiiier ioading, unloading, and requirements
beforeioading and unloadingthe tiiier.
Readthe foiiowing instructions carefuliy
beforeattempting to loador unloadyour
tiller.
Before Leading or Unloading the
Tiller
° Rampsmust bestrong enoughto
support the combined weight of the tiiier
and handlers.They should providegood
traction to prevent slipping; they should
haveside raiisto guide the tiiier along
the ramps; andthey shouid havea
locking deviceto securethem to the
vehicle.
° Handlersshould wearsturdy footwear
that will helpto preventslipping.
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