Troy-Bilt Super Bronco Operator's Manual page 11

Stopping the Engine
1. To stop the wheels and tines, release the Forward Clutch
Bail.
2. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for instructions on
stopping the engine.
Engage Drive & Tines
1. For forward motion of the wheels and power to the tines
pull the Forward Clutch Bail up against the handlebar.
Release the bail to stop the forward motion of the wheels
and tines.
2. When tilling, relax and let the wheels pull the machine
while the tines dig. Walk behind and a little to one side
of the tiller. Use one hand, yet keep a light — but secure
— grip on the handlebar (while keeping your arm loose).
See Fig. 5-2. Let the tiller move at its own pace and do not
push down on the handlebars to try and force the tines to
dig deeper — this takes weight off the wheels and reduces
traction.
Reverse Handle
Forward Clutch Bail
Figure 5-2
WARNING!
Do not push down on the handlebars
to try to make the tiller till more deeply. This
prevents the wheels from holding the tiller back and
can allow the tines to rapidly propel the tiller
forward, which could result in loss of control,
property damage, or personal injury.
1. To move in reverse:
a. Look behind and exercise caution when operating in
reverse. Do not till while in reverse.
b. Stop all forward motion. Lift the handlebar with one
hand until the tines are off the ground and then pull
the Reverse Handle back. To stop reversing, let go of
the Reverse Handle.
c. If longer distances need to be covered in reverse,
shut off the engine, then place the two wheels in
FREEWHEEL.
Turning the Tiller
Practice turning the tiller in a level, open area. Be very careful to
keep your feet and legs away from the tines.
1. To begin a turn, lift the handlebars until the tines are out of
the ground and the engine and tines are balanced over the
wheels. See Fig. 5-3.
Figure 5-3
2. With the tiller balanced, push sideways on the handlebar
to steer in the direction of the turn. See Fig. 5-3.
3. After turning, slowly lower the tines into the soil to resume
tilling. See Fig. 5-3.
Clearing the Tines
The tines have a self-clearing action which eliminates most
tangling of debris in the tines. However, occasionally dry grass,
stringy stalks or tough vines may become tangled. Follow these
procedures to help avoid tangling and to clean the tines, if
necessary.
• To reduce tangling, set the depth regulator deep enough
to get maximum "chopping" action as the tines chop the
material against the ground. Also, try to till under crop
residues or cover crops while they are green, moist and
tender.
• While tilling, try swaying the handlebars from side to side
(about 6" to 12"). This "fishtailing" action often clears the
tines of debris.
• If tangling occurs, lift the tines out of the soil and run the
tiller in reverse for a few feet. This reversing action should
unwind a good deal of debris.
WARNING!
Before clearing the tines by hand, stop
the engine, allow all moving parts to stop and
disconnect the spark plug wire. Failure to follow this
warning could result in personal injury.
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