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5.Ifthe unit s hould start tovibrate abnormally,
stop the engine, disconnect
the spark p lug
w_re and prevent itfrom touching the spark
plug, and check
immediately for thecause.Vi-
bration [s generally a warning of trouble.
6. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark
plug wire and prevent it from touch[% the
a. Walk behindand to one side of the
25. Please remember:You canalwayss_opthe
tiller, using one handon the han-
tinesandwheelsby releasing theForward
dlebars. Relax yourarm. but usea
ClutchLeveror the Reverse ClutchControl
secure handgrip.
_whichever leveryouhaveengaged) or bymov-
b. Use slower engme speeds,
ing theThrottleControlLeverto STOR
c. Clear the tilling area of all large
26. Toloador unload thetiller,seethe instruc-
stones, rootsand other debris,
tigris in Section 4 of this Manual
spark plug whenever you leavethe operat-
d. Avoidusingdownwardpressureon
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 spark plug wLreand
move it away from the spark plug. Move
Wheel Gear Leverto ENGAGE.
8. Beforecleaning, repairing, or inspect-
ing, stop the engine and makecertain all
mowng parts havestopped. Disconnect
the spark plug wire and prevent it from
touching the spark plug to prevent acci-
dental starting.
9. Always keepthe tiller tine hood flap
down.
10. Never use the tiller unless proper
handlebars.If need be, useslight
upward pressureto keepthe tines
from diggingtoo deeply.
e. Beforecontactinghardpackedsoil
at the end of a row. reduceengine
speed and lift handlebarsto raise
tines out of the soil.
f. tn an emergency,stop tines and
wheels by releasingwhichever
ClutchLever is engaged. Do not at-
tempt to restrainthe tiller.
15. Do not overloadthe tiller's capacity by
attempting to till too deeply at too fast a
rate
16. Never operatethe tiller at high trans-
port speeds on slLpperysurfaces. Look oe-
hind and use care when backing up
guards, plates,or othersafetyprotective de-
17. Do not operatethetiller on a slopethat
vicesare _nolace,
is too steep for safety. When on slopes,
11. Do not run engine in an enclosedarea.
slow down and make sure you have good
Engineexhaust contains carbon monoxide
tooting. Never permit the tiller to freewheel
gas, a deadly poisonthat is odorless col-
orless, and tasteless.
12. Keepchildren and pets away.
13. Never operatethe tiller underengine
power if the Wheel Gear Lever is in DIS-
ENGAGE (FREEWHEEL). t n this position,
the wheels will not hold the tiller back
and the revolvingtines could propelthe
tiller rapidly backward,possiblycausing
loss of control. Always move the Wheel
Gear Leverto ENGAGEbefore starting the
engine or engaging the tines_vheels with
the Forward Clutch or the ReverseClutch.
14. Be aware that the tiller may unexpect-
edly bounce upward or jumpbackward il
the tines should strike extremely hard
packed soil, frozen ground, or buried ob-
stacles like large stones, roots, or stumps.
If in doubt about the tilling conditions al-
ways usethe following operating precau-
tions to assist you in maintaining control
of the tiller:
down slopes.
18. Never allow bystanders near the umt.
19. Onty use attachments and accessories
that are approved by GardenWay Inc.
20. Usetiller attachments and accessories
when recommended.
21. Neveroperatethe tiller without good vis-
ibility or light.
27. Useextremecautionwhenreversing or
pullingthe machine towardsyou,
28. Starttheenginecarefullyaccording to in-
structionsandwith feet wellawayfrom the
trees.
29. Never3ickuporcarryamachinewhilethe
engineis running.
Maintenance andStorage
1. Keepthe tiller, attachments and acces-
sories in safe working condition.
2. Checkall nuts. bolts, and screws at fre-
quent intervals for proper t_ghmessto be
sure the equipment is in safe working con-
dition.
3. Never storethetillerwith fuelin thefueltank
insidea buildingwhereignitionsourcesare
present s uch ashot waterand spaceheaters
furnaces, c lothesdryers,stoves,electricmo-
tors,etc.). Allowengineto cool beforestoring
in anyenclosure.
4. Toreducethechancesof afire hazard,keep
theenginefreeel grass,leaves,or excessive
grease.
5. Store gasoline in a cool. well-ventilated
area.safelyaway from any spark- or flame-
producing equzpment.Store gasolinein an
approvedcontainer,safelyaway from the
reach of children.
6. Referto the storage instructions in the
22. Neveroperate thetiller il youaret_red, o r
Maintenancesection of this Manualand the
underthe influence of alcohol, d rugsor medi-
separateEngMeOwner's Manualfor in-
cation,
struefions if the tiller is to be stored for an
23. Operators shallnottamperwith theengine-
governorsettings onthemachine: thegovernor
controlsthe maximumsafeoperating speedto
protectthe engineandall movingpartsfrom
damagecaused byoverspeed.Authorized ser-
viceshallbesoughtira problemexists.
extendedpedod.
7. Neverperformmaintenancewhilethe en-
gine _srunmng or the spark plug wire is
connected,except when specifically _n-
structed to do so.
8. If the fuel tank hasto be drainer, do this
24. Do nottouchenginepartswhich maybe
outdoors,
hotfrom operation. L et dartscooldown
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