Safety - Troy-Bilt 634F-Bronco Operator's Manual

SECTION 1: SAFETY
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dardB71.8-1996, whichissponsored bythe
OutdoorPowerEquipmentInstitute, Inc.,
and is publishedbythe AmericanNational
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WARNING
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct c ontains
chemicalsknownto theStateofCaliforniato
causecancer,birthdefectsor otherreproduc-
This is a safety alert symbol. It is used
_i&, in this manual and on the unit to alert
youto potential hazards. When you
see this symbol, read and obey the
message that follows it. Failure to obey
safety messages could result in
personal injury or property damage.
Forward Clutch B_
ClutchControl
(Models634FJ634A)
Depth Regulator
Tine HoodFlap
dard-Rotating-Tines
(SRT)
Drive Pin
Figure1-1: Tillerfeatures andcontrols. S eeseparate Engine Owner's M anualto
identify engine controls.
Training
3. Do not operatethe tiller without wearing
"_ @ 1. Carefully read this Own- adequateouter garments. Avoid loose gar-
er's Manual, the separate ments or jewelry that could get caught in
Engine Owner's Manual, moving parts.
and any other literature you may receive. 4. Do not operatethe tiller when barefoot
Bethoroughly familiar with the controls or wearing sandals, sneakers, or light foot-
e. Replaceall fuel tank and container
caps securely.
f. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to
start the engine, but move the ma-
chine away from the area of spillage
and avoid creating any source of ig-
and the proper use of the tiller and its en- wear. Wear protective footwear that will nition until fuel vapors havedissi-
gine. Know how to stop the unit and disen- improve footing on slippery surfaces.
gage the controls quickly.
2. Neverallow children to operatethe tiller.
Never allow adults to operatethe tiller
without proper instruction.
3. Keepthe area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly children and pets. highly flammable and its vapors are explo-
4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is sive. Takethe following precautions:
a. Store fuel in containers specifically
responsible for accidents or hazards oc-
curring to other people,their property,and designed for this purpose.
themselves.
Preparation
1. Thoroughly inspect the area wherethe
tiller is to be used and remove all foreign
objects.
2. Be sure all tiller controls are released
and both wheels are in the Wheel Drive po-
sition before starting the engine.
pated.
5. Do not till near underground electric ca- 7. Never makeadjustments when engine is
bles, telephone lines, pipes or hoses. If n running (unless recommended by manu-
doubt, contact your telephone or utility facturer).
company.
6. Warning: Handlefuel with care: it is
Operation
b. Thegascapshall neverbe removedor
fuel addedwhiletheengineis running.
Allow the engineto cool for several
minutes beforeaddingfuel.
c. Keep matches, cigarettes, cigars,
pipes, open flames and sparks away
from the fuel tank and fuel container.
d. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme
care. Neverfill fuel tank indoors. Use
a funnel or spout to prevent spillage.
1. Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts.
2. Exerciseextreme caution when on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.
Stay alert for hidden hazardsor traffic. Do
not carry passengers.
3. After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine, remove the wire from the spark
plug wire and prevent it from touching the
spark plug. Thoroughly inspect the ma-
chine for any damageand repair the dam-
age before restarting and operating the
machine.