11
Operating Precautions
READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL OF THE
PRECAUTIONS BELOW.
Always perform the pre-start checklist before starting the engine.
•
Never
operate the tiller without safety guards and covers in place.
•
Never
start the engine or operate the tiller with the wheels in the free-
wheel position. Make sure the wheel lock pins are engaged through
the wheel hubs and wheel axle. The wheels act as a brake to keep the
tiller at a controlled speed. Disengage wheel lock pins to permit free-
wheeling only when engine is stopped.
•
Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating parts. Keep
clear of tiller tines at all times.
• Tines and wheels rotate when tiller is engaged in forward, tines and
wheels rotate when the drive safety control lever, is pulled toward the
handlebar.
Releasing the drive safety control lever to the neutral position
stops the wheels and tines.
•
Use extreme caution
when operating on or crossing gravel drives,
walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
• After striking an obstacle,
stop the engine
, remove the wire from the
spark plug, inspect the tiller for damage and repair before restarting.
• If tines become clogged,
stop the engine
and
disconnect the spark
plug wire
before removing any obstruction.
•
Engine muffler will be hot
from operation. Do not touch it with
bare skin or a severe burn may result.
• If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and
check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is a problem warning.
•
Do not
run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are deadly.
•
Do not
overload the tiller by trying to till too deep or too fast.
•
Never
operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery
surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.
• Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer.
•
Never
operate the tiller without good visibility or adequate light.
• Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may catch in the
ground and propel the tiller backwards.
If this occurs, let go of the
handlebars and do not restrain the machine.
•
Take precautions when leaving the machine unattended.
Disengage
all control levers, stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and make certain guards and shields are in place.
•
Shut off the engine when leaving the operating position
for any
reason. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
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CAUTION
