Maintenance And Storage - Champion 100379 Operator's Manual

100379 - FRONT TINE TILLER
13. Be aware that the tiller may unexpectedly bounce
upward or jump forward if the tines should strike
extremely hard packed soil, frozen ground, or buried
obstacles like large stones, roots, or stumps. If in
doubt about the tilling conditions, always use the following
operating precautions to assist you in maintaining control
of the tiller:
13a. Use shallower depth regulator settings, working
gradually deeper with each pass.
13b. Use slower engine speeds.
13c. Clear the tilling area of all large stones, roots or other
debris.
13d. Avoid using downward pressure on the handlebars.
If need be, use slight upward pressure to keep the
tines from digging too deeply.
13e. In an emergency, stop the tines and wheels by
releasing whichever lever is engaged. Do not attempt
to restrain the tiller.
14. Do not overload the tiller's capacity by attempting to till too
deeply at too fast a rate.
15. Do not operate the tiller on a slope that is too steep for
safety (greater than 15 degrees). When on slopes, slow
down and make sure you have good footing. Never permit
the tiller to freewheel down slopes.
16. Never allow bystanders near the unit.
17. Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light.
18. Never operate the tiller if you are tired; or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
19. Operators shall not tamper with the engine-governor
settings on the machine; the governor controls the
maximum safe operating speed to protect the engine
and all moving parts from damage caused by overspeed.
Authorized service shall be sought if a problem exists.
20. Do not touch engine parts which may be hot from
operation. Let parts cool down sufficiently.
21. Please remember: You can always stop the tines by
releasing control lever.
22. Start the engine carefully according to instructions and
with feet well away from the tines.
23. Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine is
running.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Maintenance and Storage

1. Check all nuts, bolts, and screws for proper tightness to be
sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
2. Never store the tiller with fuel in the fuel tank inside a
building where ignition sources are present, such as hot
water and space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves,
electric motors, etc. Allow the engine to cool before storing
the unit in any enclosure.
3. To reduce the chances of a fire, keep the engine free of
grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
4. Store gasoline in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away
from any spark- or flame-producing equipment. Store
gasoline in an approved container, safely away from the
reach of children.
5. Never perform maintenance while the engine is running or
the spark plug wire is connected, except when specifically
instructed to do so.
6. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
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