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Section1: Safety
7. Takeall possible precautions when
leavingthe machineunattended. Stop the
engine. Disconnect spark plug wire and
move it away from the spark plug. Be
sure both wheels are in the Wheel Drive
position.
8. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspect-
ing, stop the engineand makecertain all
moving parts havestopped. Disconnect
the spark plug wire and prevent it from
touching the spark plug to prevent acci-
dental starting.
9. The flap on the tine hood must be
down when operating the tiller.
10. Never usethe tiller unless proper
guards, plates, or other safety protective
devices are in place.
11. Do not run engine in an enclosed
area. Engineexhaust contains carbon
monoxide gas, a deadly poison that is
odorless, colorless, and tasteless.
12. Keepchildren and pets away.
13. Never operatethe tiller under
engine powerif the wheels are in the
Freewheelposition. Inthe Freewheel
position,the wheelswill notholdthe
tiller backand the revolvingtines could
propelthe tiller rapidly, possibly
causinglossof control.Always engage
the wheelswith the wheel drive pins in
the Wheel Drive position before starting
the engine or engaging the tines/wheels
with the Forward Clutch Bail or the
ReverseClutch Control.
14. Beaware that the tiller may unexpect-
edly bounce upward or jump backward
and bepropelled toward you if the tines
should strike extremely hard packed soil,
frozen ground, or buried obstacles like
largestones, roots, or stumps. If in doubt
about the tilling conditions, always use
the following operating precautionsto
assist you in maintaining control of the
tiller:
a. Walk behindandto one side of the
tiller, usingone handonthe han-
dlebars. Relax your arm, but use a
securehand grip.
b. Use a deep depthregulator
setting.
c. Useslower enginespeeds.
d. Clear the tilling area of all large
stones, rootsandother debris.
e. Avoidusingdownwardpressure
on handlebars.If needbe, use
slightupwardpressureto keep the
tines from diggingtoo deeply.
f. Beforecontactinghard packedsoil
at the end of a row, reduceengine
speedand lilt handlebarsto raise
tines out of the soil.
g. In an emergency, stoptines and
wheels by releasing whichever
clutchcontrolis engaged. Donot
attemptto restrainthe tiller.
15. Do not overload the tiller's capacity
by attempting to till too deeply at too fast
a rate.
16. Neveroperate the tiller at high
transport speeds on slippery surfaces.
Look behind and use great care when
backing up.
17. Do not operatethe tiller on a slope
that is too steepfor safety. When on
slopes, slow down and makesure you
have good footing. Never permit the tiller
to freewheel down slopes.
18. Neverallow bystanders nearthe unit.
19. Only use attachments and acces-
sories that are approved by the manufac-
turer of the tiller.
20. Usetiller attachments and acces-
sories when recommended.
21. Neveroperate the tiller without good
visibility or light.
22. Neveroperate the tiller if you are
tired, or under the influenceof alcohol,
drugs or medication.
23. Operatorsshall not tamper with the
engine-governor settings on the machine;
the governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed to protect the engine and
all moving partsfrom damage caused by
overspeed. Authorized service shall be
sought if a problem exists.
24. Do not touch engine parts which may
be hot from operation. Let parts cool
down sufficiently.
25. Pleaseremember: You can always
stop the tines and wheels by releasingthe
Forward Clutch control or the Reverse
Clutch control (whichever control you
have engaged), or by moving the throttle
control lever on the engine to "OFF"or
"STOP".
26. To load or unload the tiller, seethe
instructions in Section4 of this Manual.
27. Use extreme caution when reversing
or pulling the machinetowards you.
28. Start the engine carefully according to
instructions andwith feet well away from
the tines.
29. Neverpick up or carry a machine
while the engine is running.
Maintenance and Storage
1. Keepthe tiller, attachments and acces-
sories in safe working condition.
2. Checkall nuts, bolts, and screws at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to
besure the equipment is in safeworking
condition.
3. Neverstore the tiller with fuel in the
fuel tank inside a building where ignition
sources are present such as hot water
and space heaters,furnaces, clothes
dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc.).
Allow engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
4. To reduce the chancesof a fire hazard,
keepthe engine free of grass, leaves,or
excessive grease.
5. Store gasoline in a cool, well-ventilated
area, safely away from any spark- or
flame-producing equipment. Store
gasoline in an approved container, safely
away from the reachof children.
6. Refer to the Maintenancesections of
this Manual and the separate Engine
Owner's Manualfor instructions if the
tiller is to be stored for an extended
period.
7. Never perform maintenancewhile the
engine is running or the spark plug wire
is connected, except when specifically
instructed to do so.
8. If the fuel tank hasto be drained, do
this outdoors.
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