Troy-Bilt 12190-3HP Owner's Manual page 15

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.
5. For reverse motion of the wheels and
tines (Models 12191 and 12193 only):
(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.
NOTE: To move Model 12190 in reverse
for short distances, use the
following procedure:
a) Release the Forward Clutch Bail.
b) Tilt the handlebar slightly upward
until the tines are out of the soil.
c) Swing handlebar to the left so the
right wheel takes a "step" backward.
d) Move the handlebars to the right
so the left wheel takes a "step"
backward.
e) Repeat to "walk" tiller rearward.
If longer distances need to be
covered in reverse, shut off the
engine, then move the wheel pins
so the wheels are in FREEWHEEL.
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.
Figure 4-3: Raise tines off ground and look
behind when moving in reverse. (Models
12191 and 12193 have powered reverse;
Model 12190 can be "fishtailed" backward
manually for a short distance, or rolled
backward when wheels are in FREEWHEEL.)
Figure 4-4: To begin turn, lift handlebars
until engine and tines are balanced over
wheels. Be sure tines are out of ground.
(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.
Section 4: Operation
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.
Turning the Tiller Around
Figure 4-5: With tiller balanced over
wheels (and tines out of the ground), push
handlebars sideways to turn tiller.
Stopping the Tiller and Engine
1. To stop the wheels and tines, release
the Forward Clutch Bail or the Reverse
Clutch Control (if so equipped)– which-
ever is engaged.
2. To stop the engine, move the ignition
switch and/or throttle control lever on
engine to "OFF" or "STOP" position.
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