Troy-Bilt 12210 Super Bronco Owner's Manual page 4

4. Exercisecaution to avoid slipping or
falling.
5. If the unit should start to vibrate abnor-
mally, stop the engine, disconnect the
spark plug wire and prevent it from
touching the spark plug, and check imme-
diately for the cause. Vibration is gener-
ally a warning of trouble.
6. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark
plug wire and prevent it from touching the
spark plug, whenever you leavethe oper-
ating position, before unclogging the tines,
or when making any repairs, adjustments
or inspections.
7. Take all possible precautions when
leaving the machine unattended. Stop the
engine. Disconnectthe spark plug wire
and move it away from the spark plug. Be
sure that both wheels are in the Wheel
Drive position.
8. Before cleaning, repairing, or
inspecting, stop the engine and make cer-
tain all moving parts havestopped. Dis-
connect the spark plug wire and prevent it
from touching the spark plug to prevent
accidentalstarting.
9. The flap on the tine hood must be down
when operating the tiller.
10. Never use the tiller unless proper
guards, plates, or other safety protective
devicesare in place.
11. Do not run the engine in an enclosed
area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide gas, a deadly poison that is
odorless, colorless, and tasteless.
12. Keepchildren and pets away.
13. Never operate the tiller under engine
powerif the wheels are in the Freewheel
position. In the Freewheelposition, the
wheels will not hold the tiller back and the
revolving tines could propel the tiller
rapidly, possibly causing loss of control.
AIways engage the wheels with the wheel
drive pins in the Wheel Drive position
before starting the engine or engaging the
tineslwheels with the Forward Clutch Bail
(all models) or the ReverseClutch control
(Models 12209112210only).
14. Be aware that the tiller may unex-
pectedly bounceupward orjump forward
if the tines shouldstrike extremelyhard
packedsoil, frozen ground,or buried
obstacleslike large stones, roots, or
stumps.If in doubt aboutthe tilling con-
ditions, always use the following
operating precautionsto assistyou in
maintainingcontrolof the tiller:
a. Walk behindand to one side of the
tiller, usingone handon the han-
dlebars. Relax your arm, but use a
secure handgrip.
b. Use shallower depthregulator set-
tings, workinggradually deeper
with each pass.
c. Use slower engine speeds.
d. Clear the tilling area of all large
stones, rootsand other debris.
e. Avoid usingdownwardpressureon
the handlebars.If need be, use
slight upwardpressureto keep the
tines from diggingtoo deeply.
f. Beforecontactinghard packedsoil
at the end of a row, reduceengine
speed and lift the handlebarsto
raise the tines out of the soil.
g. In an emergency, stop the tines and
wheels by releasingwhichever
clutchcontrolis engaged. Do not
attempt to restrain the tiller.
15. Do not overload the 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. Do not operate the tiller on a slope
that is too steep for safety. When on
slopes, slow down and make sure you
havegood footing. Neverpermit the tiller
to freewheel down slopes=
18. Never allow bystanders near the unit.
19. Only use attachments and accessories
that are approved by the manufacturer of
the tiller.
20. Use tiller attachments and accessories
when recommended.
21. Never operate the tiller without good
visibility or light.
22. Never operate the tiller if you are tired;
or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medication.
23. Operators shall not tamper with the
engine-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
be hot from operation. Let parts cool down
sufficiently.
25. Pleaseremember: You can always
stop the tines and wheelsby releasing the
Forward Clutch Bail or on Models 12209
and 12210 the ReverseClutch control,
(whichever control is engaged), or by
moving the ignition switch andlor throttle
control lever on the engine to "OFF"or
"STOP".
26. To load or unload the tiller, see the
instructions in Section 4 of this Manual.
27. Use extreme caution whenreversing
or pulling the machine towards you.
28. Start the engine carefully according to
instructions and with feet well away from
the tines.
29. Never pick up or carry a machine
while the engine is running.
Maintenance and Storage
I. Keepthe tiller, attachments and acces-
sories in safe working condition.
2. Checkall nuts, bolts, and screws at
frequent intervalsfor proper tightness to
be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
3. Never store the tiller with fuel in the fuel
tank inside a building where ignition
sources are 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 enclosure.
4. To reduce the chances of a fire hazard,
keepthe engine free of grass, leaves,or
excessivegrease.
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 reach of children.
6. Refer to the Maintenance sections of
this Manual and the separate Engine
Owner's Manual for instructions if the unit
is to be stored for an extended period.
7. Never perform maintenancewhile the
engine is running or the spark plug wire is
connected, except when specifically
instructed to do so.
8. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do
this outdoors.