Section 4: Operation
Let the tiller move at its own pace and do
not push down on the handlebars to try to
dig deeper– this takes weight off the
wheels, cuts traction, and causes the tines
to try and propel the tiller.
5.
For reverse motion of the wheels and
tines:
(a) Look behind and exercise caution
when operating in reverse.
Do not
till while in reverse.
(b) Stop all forward motion before
reversing. Lift the handlebars with
one hand until the tines are off the
ground and then pull the Reverse
Clutch Control knob out to engage
reverse motion (see Figure 4-3). To
stop reverse motion, let go of the
Reverse Clutch Control knob.
6.
To Turn the Tiller Around:
(a) Practice turning the tiller in a level,
open area. Be very careful to keep
your feet and legs away from the
tines.
(b) To make a turn, lift the handlebars
until the engine and tines are
balanced over the wheels (Figure
4-4). The tines must be out of the
ground while turning the tiller.
(c) With the tiller balanced, push
sideways on the handlebar to move
the tiller in the direction of the turn
(Figure 4-5). After completing the
turn, slowly lower the tines into the
soil to resume tilling.
Turning the Tiller Around
Figure 4-3: Raise tines off ground and look
behind when moving in reverse.
Figure 4-4: To begin turn, lift handlebars
until engine and tines are balanced over
wheels. Be sure tines are out of ground.
Figure 4-5: With tiller balanced over
wheels (and tines out of the ground), push
handlebars sideways to turn tiller.
WARNING
Do not push down on the
handlebars to try to make the
tiller till more deeply. This
prevents the wheels from
holding the tiller back and can
allow the tines to rapidly
propel the tiller backward
toward the operator, which
could result in loss of control,
property damage, or personal
injury.
Stopping the Tiller and Engine
1.
To stop the wheels and tines, release
the Forward Clutch Bail or the Reverse
Clutch Control – whichever is engaged.
2.
To stop the engine, move the throttle
control lever on engine to “OFF” or
“STOP” position.
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WARNING
Before tilling, contact your
telephone or utilities company
and inquire if underground
equipment or lines are used in
your area. Their representa-
tive will be glad to answer
your questions and tell you if
any of their equipment or lines
are buried underground on
your property.
