Troy-Bilt E682L Operator's Manual page 18

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4. When the turn is complete, shift to
NEUTRALand lower the handlebars=
Move Tines/PTOCiutcil Lever back to
ENGAGE position and resume forward
operation.
Transporting The Tiller Around
Year Property
When the engine is running, the tiiieSs
powered wheats make moving the tiiier to
and from the garden easy. If the engine is
not running set the Wheel Speed Lever to
FREEWHEEL position to roll the tiller to
another location.
To help avoid personal injury from
revolving tines, always pat the
TinesiPTO Ctutsh Lever in DISENGAGE
position before transporting, loading, or
unloading tiller.
1. Placethe Tines/PTOClutch Lever in
DISENGAGE position.
2. Move Depth RegulatorLeverdown alI the
way into the Travelsetting.
3. If using engine powel; move Wheel
Speed Lever to either SLOW or FAST,and
use the Wheeis/Tinee/PTODrive Leverto
drive the wheats.
4. If the engine is stopped, move Wheel
Speed Lever to FREEWHEEL, and
manually push tiller.
Tenting the Forward
lnterinsk Safety System
The Forward Interlock Safety System is
designed to shut the tiiier engine off
immediately if you iose controi and
cannot stop moving FORWARDby
shifting the Wheets/Tines/PTODrive Lever
into NEUTRAL=When you releaseboth
Forward Interiock Levers,they send
ground to the ignition system thereby
stopping the engine. Squeezingone or
both ievers up against the handlebars
enabiesthe ignition system; therefore,
you must squeezeat ieast one lever
whenever the Wheeis/Tines/PTODrive
Lever is engaged in FORWARD=
iNIPORTANT: The interlock system aiso
prevents the engine from starting if the
Wheets/Tines/PTODrive Lever is engaged
in FORWARD.
The Forward Interlock Safety System is
designed for the operator's safety. De
net dissonnect or attempt to defeat the
purpose of the system, if the system
maJfnnetions, immediately contactyour
local anthorized dealer or the
TROY=BtLTTeshnisal Service Depart =
meet for assistance. Do not use the
filler or the PTO power unit until the
Forward hterlesk Safety System is
functioning properly. Always test the
system before using the tiller or PTO
power unit.
How to Cheek the interlock System
The Forward Interlock System has an
electro=mechanicaldesign, and so is
subject to normal wear and possible mat=
function. Checkthe system for proper
operation each time prior to using the
tiller or PTOpower unit.
Figure 4-6: Plug and receptacle of
Forward Interlock Safety System
must be securely connected.
To test the Forward Interlock System:
1. Move tiller outside to level ground.
Removeany obstacles.
2. Checkthat the Forward Interlock wire
harness plug, at the bottom of the handle°
bars (Figure4°6), is securely connected
to the receptacieon the top, right side of
the transmission.
3. Move Wheei Speed Lever (Figure 4=2)
to SLOWposition and move Tines/PTO
Clutch Leverto DISENGAGE.
4. Start engine as described under
Starting and Stopping the Engine,in this
section. Set engine throttle iever to
SLOW,and iet engine warm up.
5. Squeezeand hold just one of the
Forward Interlock Levers against tire
handlebargrip while moving the Wheels/
Tines/PTO Drive Lever down to
FORWARD(Figure 4-3). As the tiiier
moves forward, releasethe Forward Inter°
lock Lever briefly. The engine should
start to staii out if the interiock system is
working properly. If it does start to stali,
quickiy squeezethe iever up against the
handlebargrip, and then return the
Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever to
NEUTRAL. Repeatthis test to check that
the engine begins to stail out when the
other Forward Interlock Lever is released.
6. If the engine does not begin to shut off
when either Forward Interlock lever is
released,shut the engine off, remove the
key (if electric start), and de net operate
the tiller or PTOpower unit until the
system has been repaired and is funs =
tioning properly.
IMPORTANT: To avoid possible damage
to the Forward Interlock Safety system,
do not use high=pressuresprays near the
wire harness receptacleor neutrai plunger
assembly.
Loading and gnlnading the Tiiiet
The following provides information on
tiiier ioading, unloading, and requirements
before ioading and unloading the tiiier.
Readthe foiiowing instructions carefuliy
before attempting to load or unload your
tiller.
Before Leading or
Unloading
the
Tiller
° Ramps must be strong enough to
support the combined weight of the tiiier
and handlers. They should provide good
traction to prevent slipping; they should
have side raiis to guide the tiiier along
the ramps; and they shouid have a
locking device to secure them to the
vehicle.
° Handlersshould wear sturdy footwear
that will help to prevent slipping.
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