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B,
Figure3.3: FREEWHEELposition.
Before startingengine, besurethat both
wheels are in WHEEL DRIVE position.
See WheelDrivePins for instructions.
Engaging the Forward Clutch Bail or
Reverse Clutch Control (if equipped)
when the wheels are not in WHEEL
DRIVE could allow the tines to rapidly
propelthetiller forward or backward.
Failure to comply could cause loss of
tiller control, propertydamage, or per-
sonalinjury.
FORWARD CLUTCH BAIL
TheForward ClutchBail (E, Figure3-4)
controls the engagementof forward drive
to the wheelsand tines.
To operatetheForwardClutchBail:
1. Putwheels in WHEELDRIVEposition
(see"WARNING"statement above).
2. Lift and hold the clutch bail (E,Figure
3-4) againstthe handlebarto start the
wheels andtines rotating in aforward
direction.
3. Releasethe clutch bail to disengage
(stop) the wheels andtines (theengine
will continue to run).
REVERSE CLUTCH CONTROL
(Models 12209/12210 only)
TheReverseClutchControl (F, Figure3-4)
controls the engagementof reversedrive
to the wheelsand tines. Thereversing
feature is used for maneuvering the tiller
only- neverengagethetines in the
groundwhile operatingin reverse.
• Use extreme caution when reversing
or pulling the machine towards you.
Lookbehindtoavoidobstacles.
• Neverattempt to till in reverse.
Failure to follow this warning could
result in personal injury or property
damage.
To operatethe ReverseClutchControl:
I. Putwheels in WHEELDRIVEposition
(see"WARNING"statementat the left).
2. Stopall tiller motion by releasingthe
ForwardClutch Bail.
3. Lift the handlebaruntil the tines clear
the ground, look behind you to avoid any
obstacles, and then pull the control knob
(F, Figure3-4) out. Thewheelsand tines
will rotate in a reverse direction.
4. Releasethe control knob to disengage
(stop) the wheelsand tines (the engine
will continue to run).
F
E
Figure3.4: Allmodelshavea Forward
ClutchBail(E). OnlyModels12209/12210
havea ReverseClutchControl(F).
DEPTH REGULATOR LEVER
This lever (G,Figure3-5) controls the
tilling depthof thetines. Pull the lever
backand slide it up or down to engagethe
notched height settings.
The"travel position" (highest notch) raises
the tines approximately 1-112"off the
ground, allowing thetiller to be moved
without the tines contacting the ground.
This setting should also be usedwhen
starting the engine.
Moving the leverupwardwill increasethe
tilling depth. The lowestnotch allows a
tilling depthof approximately 6",
depending on soil conditions. Forbest
results, alwaysbegin tilling at a very
shallow depth setting and gradually
increasethe tilling depth.
• Do not attempt to till too deeply too
quickly. Gradually work down to
deepertilling depths.
• Place the Depth Regulator Lever in
the "travel" position before starting
the engine. This position prevents
the tines from touching the ground
until youareready tobegintilling.
Failure to follow this warning could
result in personal injury or property
damage.
TravelPosition
Figure 3-5: DepthRegulatorLever (G).
HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Thehandlebar height is adjustableto three
different settings (Figure3-6). Ingeneral,
adjust the handlebarsso they are atwaist
levelwhen the tines are 3"-4"in the soil.
To adjustthe handlebars:
1. Stopengine, disconnect spark plug
wire from spark plug and allow engineto
cool.
2. Removehardware, reposition handle-
bars, andreinstall hardwaresecurely.
Figure 3-6: Handlebarheight adjustment.
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