916 - 918 Y Series Owner’s/Operator’s Manual
8/30/18
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. READ SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING!
2. DO NOT LEAVE TILLER UNATTENDED WITH ENGINE RUNNING.
3. Always park on level surface, never on an incline.
4. USE EXTREME CAUTION IF TRANSPORTING TILLER DOWN ANY INCLINE,
ESPECIALLY IF USING RAMPS OFF A PICK-UP TRUCK.
5. The SAFETY CLUTCH (ACTUATOR) lever on the left handlebar is for operator
protection.
DO NOT TAPE DOWN OR OTHERWISE BY-PASS THIS
SAFETY FEATURE!
6. Objects may become airborne while operating tiller. Wear safety goggles, hard hat,
protective footwear and hearing protection while operating or observing!
7. Rotating tines can cause serious injury. KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR!
8. KEEP TINE COVER CLOSED and MACHINE LEVEL while tines are operating.
9. Buried cables or gas lines can cause serious injury or death. Contact local agencies for
location.
10. Fuel exhaust and fuel fumes can cause illness or death. Operate outdoors and avoid
breathing exhaust and fumes.
11. Fuel-fumes can catch fire or explode. Do not smoke or operate near flames or sparks.
12. Hydraulic oil is under extreme pressure and can get under skin and burn or poison.
Check for leaks with cardboard.
13. Muffler and engine get hot enough to cause serious burns. Do not touch until cool.