Moving the Tiller
When the engine is running, the tiller’s powered wheels make
moving the tiller to and from the garden easy. If the engine is not
running, set the Wheel Speed Lever to FREEWHEEL position to
roll the tiller to another location.
WARNING!
To help avoid personal injury from
revolving tines, always put the Tines/PTO Clutch
Lever in DISENGAGE position before transporting,
loading, or unloading tiller.
Place the Tines/PTO Clutch Lever in DISENGAGE position.
Move the Depth Regulator Lever down all the way into the
Travel setting.
If using engine power, move Wheel Speed Lever to either
SLOW or FAST, and use the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever
to drive the wheels.
If the engine is stopped, move Wheel Speed Lever to
FREEWHEEL, and manually push the tiller.
Loading & Unloading the Tiller
The following provides information on tiller loading, unloading,
and requirements before loading and unloading the tiller. Read
the following instructions carefully before attempting to load or
unload your tiller.
Follow these steps before loading or unloading the Tiller
Ramps must be strong enough to support the combined
weight of the tiller and the handlers. They should provide
good traction to prevent slipping; they should have side
rails to guide the tiller along the ramps; and they should
have a locking device to secure them to the vehicle.
Handlers should wear sturdy footwear that will help to
prevent slipping.
Turn the vehicle’s engine off and apply its parking brake.
Position the loading vehicle so that the ramp angle is as flat
as possible (the less incline to the ramp, the better)
Loading the Tiller
Use loading ramps that are strong and wide enough
to safely hold the weight of the tiller and the operator
combined — your tiller weighs between 280 and 325 lbs.
Move the Tines/PTO Clutch Lever into DISENGAGE position.
Set the Depth Regulator lever to the Travel position.
Move Wheel Speed Lever into SLOW position and reduce
the engine throttle speed.
Shift the Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever into FORWARD position
and follow the tiller up the ramps. Check the wheels as
you move the tiller forward. Ensure that they move up the
center of each ramp.
Prevent the tiller from rolling in vehicle. Leave Wheel
Speed Lever in FAST or SLOW position, chock the wheels
with blocks and tie down the tiller.
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Unloading the Tiller
NOTE:
Never unload the tiller in FORWARD drive. The tiller
could tip forward and expose you to the tines (which should be
disengaged as instructed).
Use loading ramps that are strong and wide enough
to safely hold the weight of the tiller and the operator
combined — your tiller weighs between 280 and 325 lbs.
Move the Tines/PTO Clutch Lever to DISENGAGE position.
Set the Depth Regulator Lever to the TRAVEL position.
Move Wheel Speed Lever to SLOW position and reduce the
engine throttle speed.
NOTE:
Look behind you before you back down the ramp to
ensure that all is clear. While descending, keep checking for
obstacles behind you.
Move and hold the Wheels/Tines/PTO Lever into REVERSE
drive and back down the ramps. Check the wheels as you
move the tiller backward. Ensure that they move down the
center of each ramp.
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