Troy-Bilt E682L Operator's Manual page 16

Section4: Operation
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Reconnectthe cabins and securely
tighten to battery posts. The engine wiii
rechargethe battery if the battery is still
good.
o If you suspect the batter is "dead", or if
the battery is damaged, disconnect, and
remove it. Haveit checkedby a
quaIified technician=
®If battery has been removed, wrap came
terminals at end of positive cable with
electricaI tape and secure the cableto
the battery bracket. This will prevent
electrical discharge.
Before pulling the recoil starter rope,
turn the keyswitch to the RUN position.
Move the Throttle Lever away from
STOPposition and set the choke as
applicable=Sen EngineOwner's Manual.
Cold Weather gperatien
When temperatures fall below 40°F. do
the following s_ensto protect your
engine aria transmission from _amage:
1. Referto the Engine Owner's Manual
for motor oil specifications for cold
weather operation. Use winter blend
gasoline
2. Warm up the engine before putting it
under a load.
3. Use winter-blena gasoline,
4. Usethe correct weight gear oil in PTO
Power Unit [ransmission.
5. Warm up the transmission c2ear o il as
follows: With engine running, move
Wheel Speed Lever (Figure4-2) to
FREEWHEEL _thenblock wheels so they
can't roll, put Tines/PTOClutch Le/or
into DISENBAGE. t hen squeezeone of
the Forward interlock Levers ana snift
the Wheels!Tines!PTODrive Leverto
FORWARD.
6. if wheels are frozen to the grouna,
melt ice with warm water.
Stepping the Engine and Tiller
1. To stop the wheels and tines, move the
Wheets/Tines/PTODrive Lever into
NEUTRALposition and then releaseboth
Forward Interlock Levers=
2. Move the engine Throttle Leverto the
STOPposition. Then on electric start
models, turn the key to OFF. Removethe
key for safekeeping.
NOTE: The engine may havea separate
Throttle Control Lever and ON/OFF switch
on the engine. These controls can also be
usedto stop the engine. Seethe Engine
Owner's manuai for information specific
to your engine.
Operating the Tiller
When first practicing, keepthe Tines/PTO
Ciutch Lever in DISENGAGE position and
the Wheel Speed Lever in SLOWposition.
To avoid serious personal injury or
damage to equipment:
,_Always place WheeJsiTines/PTO Drive
Lever in NEUTRAL before starting
engine, and before engaging wheels,
tines or other PTOattachments.
®Be sate there are no obstacles behind
you before moving in reverse.
®Wheels/TinesiPTO Drive Lever should
aatomaticaJly retnrn to NEUTRAL
when released from REVERSE
position, tf it does not, move lever to
NEUTRAL manually and discontinne
ase until you adjust the lever. Sen
Seotion 5, Checking and Adjustind
Reverse Drive System.
No reverse motion should occur if
WheeJsf[inesiPTO Drive Lever is not
held up in REVERSE. See Section 5,
Checkiflg and Adjustifld Reverse
Drive System for adjnstment steps.
Do not use tiller artless properly
adjusted.
,, Always retnrn to NEUTRALand Jet all
motion stop before shifting to
FORWARDor REVERSE.
The foiiowing pages provide guidelines
for using your tiiier effectively and safely
in various gardening applications. Be
sure to read Tf/ling Tips & Techniques,in
this Section, before you actually put the
tines into the soii.
This is a traditional standard=rotating-tine
(SRT) tiiier with forward rotating tines. It
operates in a compietely different manner
than counter-rotating-tine (CRT)tiflers, or
from frontofinetiflers.
lVleving the Tiller Forward and Tilling
1. Start the engine and graduatiy increase
engine speed to FAST(see Starting the
Engine,this Section).
The Forward interlock Safety System is
designed for the operator's safety. Do
not disoonneot or attempt to defeat the
purpose of the system. Jf the system
maJfnnotJons,immediately contact your
ideal anthorized dealer or the
TROY=BtLTTeobnJcal Service Depart =
meet for assistanoe. Do not ase the
tiller or the PTO power nnit until the
Forward tnterlook Safety System is
functioning property. Always test the
system before asing the tiller or PTO
power anit.
2. Test the Forward Interlock Safety
System. See TestingForward interlock
System,this Section.
Keep away from rotating tines. Rotating
tines wiJJcaase injury.
3. When practicing, set the Depth
R%uiator Leverto Travel position.
Otherwise, set the Depth Regulator Lever
to a desired depth.
4. Move Tines/PTO Clutch Lever to
ENGAGE position if you want the tines to
turn. If practicing, leavein DISENGAGE.
tNIPORTANT: Do not move Tines/PTO
Ciutch Lever to ENGAGE unless
Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever is in
NEUTRAL Tiller damage may occur!
5. To move the tiller forward and engage
the tines, squeezeand hold either Forward
Interlock Lever (Figure 4-3) against the
handlebargrip, then move the
Wheels/Tines/PTODrive Leverdown to
FORWARDposition.