Section 1: Safety - Troy-Bilt Pony 12211 Owner's Manual

Safety
SPARKARRESTERWARNING TO RESIDENTSOF
CALIFORNIAAND SEVERALOTHERSTATES
Under California law, and under the lawsof several other
states, you are not permitted to operate an internalcom-
bustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest,
brush, hay, grain, or grass covered land;or landcovered
by any flammable agricultural crop without an engine
spark arrester in continuous effective working order.
The engine on the unit is an internal combustion engine
which burns gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel, and must be
equipped with a spark arrester muffler in continuous
effective working order. The spark arrester must be
attachedto the engine exhaust system in such a manner
that flames or heat from the system will not ignite
flammable material. Failureof the owner/operator of the
unit to comply with this regulation is a misdemeanor
under California law (and other states) and may also be a
violation of other state and/or federal regulations, laws,
ordinances or codes. Contact your local fire marshal or
forest service for specific information about which regu-
lations apply in your area.
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ForwardClutch
Control
Handlebar
Height AdJuster
Wheel Gear
Lever
ForwardClutch
Contml Lever
Lever
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RotatingTines
TRAINING
1. Carefully read this
Owner's Manual, the sepa-
rate Engine Owner's Manual,
and any other literature you may receive.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls
and the proper use of the tiller and its
engine. Know how to stop the unit and
disengagethe controls quickly.
2. Never allow children to operate the
tiller. Neverallow adults to operate the
tiller without proper instruction.
3. Keep thearea of operation clear of all
persons, particularly children and pets.
4. Keep in mind that the operator or user
is responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people,their property
and themselves.
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the
tiller is to be used and remove all foreign
objects.
2. Be sure all controls are releasedand
the Wheel GearLever is in ENGAGE
before starting the engine.
3. Do not operate the tiller without
wearing adequateouter garments. Avoid
loose garments orjewelry that could get
caught in moving parts.
4. Do not operatethe tiller when barefoot
or wearing sandals,sneakers,or light
footwear. Wearprotective footwearthat will
improve footing on slippery surfaces.
5. Do not till near underground electric
cables,telephonelines, pipesor hoses. If in
doubt, contact your telephoneor utility
company.
6. Warning: Handlefuel with care; it is
highly flammableand its vapors are explo-
sive. Takethe following precautions:
a.
b.
Store fuel in containers specifically
designed for this purpose.
The gas cap shall never be removed
or fuel added while the engine is
running. Allow the engine to cool
for several minutes before adding
fuel.
C,
Keepmatches, cigarettes, cigars,
pipes, open flames, and sparks
away from the fuel tank and fuel
container.
d. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme
care. Never fill fuel tank indoors.
Use a funnel or spout to prevent
spillage.
e. Replace all fuel tank and container
caps securely.
f. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to
start the engine, but move the
machine away from the area of
spillage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until fuel vapors
havedissipated.
7. Never make adjustments when engine
is running (unless recommended by
manufacturer).
OPERATION
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 (and remove the ignition key on
electric start models), disconnect the
spark plug wire and prevent it from
touching the spark plug, carefully inspect
the tiller for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating
the tiller.
4. Exercisecaution to avoid slipping or
falling.
5. If the unit should start to vibrate abnor-
mally, stop the engine (and removethe
ignition key on electricstart models). Dis-
connectthe spark plug wire and prevent it
from touching the spark plug, and check
immediatelyfor the cause.Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
6. Stop the engine (and remove the igni-
tion key on electric start models), discon-
nect the spark plug wire and prevent it
from touching the spark plug whenever
you leavethe operating position, before
unclogging the tines,or when making any
repairs, adjustments or inspections.