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backward, possibly causing loss of
control. Always engage the wheels
with the Wheel Drive Pins in WHEEL
DRIVE position before starting en-
_ne or engaging tines with Forward
Ibtch Bail.
14. Look behind and exercise cau-
tion when backing up.
15. The tiller could unexpectedly
bounce upward or jump backward
and be propelled toward you if the
tines strike or catch very hard-
packed soil, sod, frozen ground, or
any buried obstacle such as large
stones or roots. If in doubt about till-
ing conditions, use the following pre-
cautions to assist you in maintaining
tiller control:
a. Walk behind and on either side
of the tiller, using one hand on
the handlebar. Relax your arm,
but use a secure hand grip.
b. Use a deep depth regulator
setting.
c. Use.slower engine speeds.
d. Clear the tilling area of big
stones, roots and other debris.
e. Avoid putting downward pres-
sure on the handlebar. If nec-
essary, apply slight upward
pressure to prevent the tines
from digging too deeply.
f. In an emergency, stop tines and
wheels by releasing the
Forward Clutch Bail. Do not at-
tempt to restrain the tiller.
16. Do not overload the machine ca-
pacity by trying to till too deeply at
too fast a rate.
17. Do not operate tiller on a slope
too steep for safety, On slopes, slow
down and be sure you have good
footing, Don't let the tiller "freewheel"
down slopes.
18. Do not touch engine parts that
may be hot from operation (muffler,
fins, etc.). Make certain all parts have
cooled down before inspecting, clean-
ing or repairing.
19. Remember--To stop the tines
and wheels, release the Forward
Clutch Bail.
20. Do not put hands or feet near or
under rotating parts.
21. Use extreme caution when on or
crossing gravel driveways, walks or
roads. Be alert for hidden hazards
or traffic. Do not carry passengers.
22. If you hit a foreign object, stop
the engine, let all moving parts come
to a complete stop, disconnect spark
plug wire, move wire away from the
SAFETY RULES
spark plug, and inspect for damage.
Repair damage before restarting.
23. Exercise caution to avoid slip-
ping or falling.
24, If abnormal tiller vibration oc-
curs, stop engine immediately, dis-
connect the spark plug wire and
move wire away from spark plu_.
Check for the cause. Carefully re-
spect for any damage. Fix the prob-
lem before using the tiller again.
Vibration is generally a warning sign
of trouble.
25. Stop the engine, disconnect the
spark plug wire and move wire away
from spark plug after leaving the op-
erating position, before unclogging
tines, or before making repairs, ad-
justments or inspections.
26. Take all possible precautions be-
fore leaving the machine unattended.
Make sure that all control levers are
released, stop engine, and disconnect
spark plug wire and move wire away
from plug to prevent accidental start-
ing. Be sure both wheels are in the
Wheel Drive position.
27. Before cleaning, repairing or in-
specting, stop the engine, let all
moving parts stop, and disconnect
spark plug wire and move wire away
from spark plug to prevent accidental
starting.
28. The flap on the tine hood must
be down when operating tiller.
MAINTENANCE& STORAGE
1. Never perform maintenance
when engine is running or spark plug
wire is connected except when
specifically directed to do so.
2. Keep tiller, attachments and ac-
cessories in safe working condition.
3. Check all nuts, bolts, and screws
frequently for proper tightness.
Always verify your equipment is in
safe working condition.
4. Never store the machine with fuel
in the fuel tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark, or where ignition
sources are present (such as hot wa-
ter and space heaters, furnaces,
clothes dryers, etc.).
5. Let the engine cool down before
storing it in an enclosure.
6. To reduce chance of a fire hazard,
keep grass, leaves, grease offengine.
7. Store gasoline in a cool, well-ven-
tilated area, safely away from any
spark- or flame-producing equip-
ment. Store gasoline in an approved
container, safely out of the reach of
children.
e. Refer to the Maintenance section
in this Manual for storage information
if your tiller is to be stored for an ex-
tended period.
9. If the fuel tank has to be drained,
do so outdoors.
10. Follow manufacturer's recom-
mendations for safe loading, unload-
ing, transport, and storage of
machine.
TOAVOIDINJURY:
• READOWNER'SMANUAL.
• KNOW LOCATION AND
FUNCTION OF ALL CON-
TROLS,
• KEEPALLSAFETYDEVICES
AND SHIELDS IN PLACE
ANDWORKING.
• NEVERALLOW CHILDREN
ORUNINSTRUCTEDADULTS
TO OPERATETILLER.
• SHUT OFF ENGINE AND
DISCONNECTSPARKPLUG
WIRE BEFORE UNCLOG-
GING TINES OR MAKING
REPAIRS.
• KEEPBYSTANDERSAWAY
FROMMACHINE,
• KEEPAWAYFROM ROTAT-
INGPARTS.
• USE EXTREME CAUTION
WHEN REVERSING OR
PULLINGTHEMACHINETO-
WARDSYOU.
WARNING:
The engine exhaust from this
product contains chemicals
knownto the State of California
to causecancer, birth defects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
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