Troy-Bilt TUFFY 1634A Operator's Manual page 4

4.Exercise caution toavoid s lipping o rfall-
ing.
5.If theunit s hould s tart t ovibrate a bnor-
mally, stop theengine, disconnect the
spark p lug wire andprevent itfrom touch-
ingthespark p lug, and check i mmediately
forthecause. Vibration isgenerally a
warning oftrouble.
6. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark
plug wire and prevent it from touching the
spark plug, whenever you leavethe operat-
ing position, before unclogging the tines,
or when making any repairs, adjustments
or inspections.
7. Takeall possible precautions when leav-
ing the machine unattended.Stop the en-
gine. Disconnect the spark plug wire and
move it away from the spark plug. Besure
that both wheels are in the Wheel Drive po-
sition.
8. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspect-
ing, stop the engine and make certain all
moving parts have stopped. Disconnect
the spark plug wire and prevent it from
touching the spark plug to prevent acci-
dental starting.
9. The flap on the fine hood must be down
when operating the tiller.
10. Never use the tiller unless proper
guards, plates, or other safety protective
devices are in place.
11. Do not run the engine in an enclosed
area. Engineexhaust contains carbon
monoxide gas, a deadly poison that is
odorless, colorless, and tasteless.
12. Keepchildren and pets away.
13. Never operate the tiller underengine
powerif thewheels are in the Freewheel
position. In the Freewheelposition, the
wheels will not hold the tiller back and the
revolving tines could propel the tiller rapid-
ly, possibly causing loss of control. Always
engagethe wheels with the wheel drive
pins in the Wheel Drive position before
starting the engine or engaging the
tines4Nheelswith the Forward Clutch Bail
(all models) or the ReverseClutch control
(Models 634A only).
14. Be aware that the tiller may unex-
pectedlybounceupwardor jumpforward
if the tines shouldstrike extremely hard
packedsoil, frozen ground,or buried ob-
stacles like large stones, roots, or
stumps.
If in doubtaboutthe tilling conditions, al-
ways usethe following operating precau-
tionsto assistyou in maintainingcontrol
of the tiller:
a. Walk behindand to one side of the
tiller, usingone handon the handle
bars Relax yourarm, but use a
secure handgrip.
b. Use shallower depthregulator
settings, working gradually deeper
with each pass.
¢. Use slower engine speeds.
d. Clear the tilling area of all large
stones, rootsor other debris.
e. Avoidusing downwardpressureon
the handlebars. If need be, use
slight upwardpressureto keep the
tines from diggingtoo deeply.
f. Beforecontacting hard packedsoil
at the end of a row, reduce engine
speed and lift the handlebarsto
raise the tines out of the soil.
g. In an emergency,stopthe tines and
wheels by releasing whichever
clutch controlis engaged.Do not
attemptto restrain the tiller.
15. Do not overloadthe tiller's capacity by
attempting to till too deeply at too fast a
rate.
16. Never operate the tiller at high trans-
port speeds on hard or slippery surfaces.
Look behind and use care when backing
up.
17. Donot operatethe tiller on a slope that
is too steep for safety. When on slopes,
slow down and make sure you have good
footing. Neverpermit thetille r to freewheel
down slopes.
18. Never allow bystanders near the unit.
19. Onlyuse attachments and accessories
that are approved by the manufacturer of
the tiller.
20. Usetiller attachments and accessories
when recommended.
21. Never operate the tiller without good
visibility or light.
22. Neveroperatethe tiller if you are tired;
or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medication.
23. Operators shall not tamper with the en-
gine-governor settings on the machine;
the governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed to protect the engine and
all moving parts from damagecaused by
overspeed.Authorized service shall be
sought if a problem exists.
24. Do not touch engine parts which may
behot from operation. Let parts cool down
sufficiently.
25. Pleaseremember:Youcan alwaysstop
the tines and wheels by releasingthe For-
ward Clutch Bail or on Model 634Athe Re-
verse Clutch control, (whichevercontrol is
engaged),or by moving the ignition switch
and/orthrottle control lever on the engine
to "OFF" or "STOP".
26. To load or unload the tiller, seethe in-
structions in Section 4 of this Manual.
27. Use extreme caution when reversing
or pulling the machine towards you.
28. Start the engine carefully according to
instructions and with feet well away from
the tines.
29. Neverpick up or carry a machinewhile
the engine is running.
Maintenance andStorage
1. Keepthe tiller, attachments and acces-
sories in safe working condition.
2. Checkall nuts, bolts, and screws for
proper tightness to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.
3. Neverstore the tiller with fuel in the fuel
tank insidea building where ignition sourc-
esare present such as hot water and space
heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves,
electric motors, etc.). Allow the engine to
cool before storing the unit in any enclo-
sure.
4. To reducethe chances of a fire hazard,
keepthe engine free of grass, leaves,or ex-
cessive grease.
5. Store gasoline in a cool, well-ventilated
area,safely away from any spark- or
flame-producing equipment. Store gaso-
line in an approved container, safely away
from the reachof children.
6. Refer to the Maintenancesections of
this Manual and the separate Engine Own-
er's Manual for instructions if the unit is to
be stored for an extended period.
7. Never perform maintenancewhile the
engine is running orthe spark plug wire is
connected, except when specifically in-
structed to do so.
8. If the fuel tank hasto be drained, do this
outdoors.