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8.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the
engine and make certain all moving parts have
stopped.
9.
Always keep the tiller’s rear tine shield down.
10. Never use the tiller unless proper guards, plates, or
other safety protective devices are in place.
11. Do not run engine in an enclosed area. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas, a deadly
poison that is odorless, colorless, and tasteless.
12. Keep children and pets away.
13. Be aware that the tiller may unexpectedly bounce
upward or jump backward if the tines should strike
extremely hard packed soil, frozen ground, or
buried obstacles like large stones, roots, or stumps.
If in doubt about the tilling conditions, always use
the following operating precautions to assist you in
maintaining control of the tiller:
a. Walk behind and to one side of the tiller,
using one hand on the handlebars. Relax
your arm, but use a secure hand grip.
b. Use slower engine speeds.
c.
Clear the tilling area of all large stones, roots
and other debris.
d. Avoid using downward pressure on
handlebars. If need be, use slight upward
pressure to keep the tines from digging too
deeply.
e. Before contacting hard packed soil at the end
of a row, reduce engine speed and lift
handlebars to raise tines out of the soil.
f.
In an emergency, stop tines and wheels by
releasing the Wheel Engagement Handle.
Do not attempt to restrain the tiller.
15. Do not overload the tiller’s capacity by attempting to
till too deeply at too fast a rate.
16. Never operate the tiller at high transport speeds on
slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when
backing up.
17. Do not operate the tiller on a slope that is too steep
for safety. When on slopes, slow down and make
sure you have good footing. Never permit the tiller
to freewheel down slopes.
18. Never allow bystanders near the unit.
19. Only use attachments and accessories that are
approved by Troy-Bilt LLC.
20. Never operate the tiller without good visibility or
light.
21. Never operate the tiller if you are tired, or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
22. Operators shall 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 parts from
damage caused by overspeed. Authorized service
shall be sought if a problem exists.
23. Do not touch engine parts which may be hot from
operation. Let parts cool down
24. Please remember: You can always stop the tines
and wheels by releasing the Wheel Engagement
Handle.
25. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
machine towards you.
26. Start the engine carefully according to instructions
and with feet well away from the tines.
27. Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine
is running.
Maintenance and Storage
1.
Keep the tiller, attachments and accessories in safe
working condition.
2.
Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent
intervals for proper tightness to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
3.
Never store 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 chances of a fire hazard, keep the
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 reach of children.
6.
Refer to the storage instructions in the
Maintenance section of this Manual and the
separate Engine Owner’s Manual for instructions if
the tiller is to be stored for an extended period.
7.
If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
WARNING:
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,
understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
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