Safety; Training; Operation; Preparation - Troy-Bilt TUFFY 634BM Operator's Manual

SECTION 1: SAFETY
This machinemeetsvoluntarysafetystan-
dardB71.8-1996, whichis sponsored bythe
OutdoorPowerEquipmentInstitute, Inc.,
and is publishedbythe AmericanNational
StandardsInstitute.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this productcontains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduc-
SafetyAlert Symbol
This is a safety alert symbol. It is used
in this manual and on the unit to alert
you to potential hazards. When you
see this symbol, read and obey the
message that follows it. Failu re to obey
safety messages could result in
persona t injury or property damage.
ForwardClutchB_
Reverse Clutch Control
(Models 634F/634B)
Depth Regulator
Tine HoodFlap
/
(SRT)
Figure1-1: Tillerfeatures andcontrols.Seeseparate Engine Owner's M anualto
identify engine controls.
Training
1. Carefully readthis Own-
er's Manual. the separate
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 en-
3. Do not operatethe tiller without wearing
adequateouter garments. Avoid loosegar-
ments or jewelry that could get caught in
moving parts.
4. Do not operatethe tiller when barefoot
or wearing sandals,sneakers, or light foot-
wear. Wear protective footwear that wi
gine. Know how to stop the unit and dlsen- improve footing on slippery surfaces.
gage the controls quickly.
2. Neverallow children to operatethe tiller.
Never allow adults to operatethe tiller
without proper instruction.
3. Keep the area 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 oc-
curring 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 tiller controls are released
and both wheels are in the Wheel Drive po-
sition before starting the engine.
e. Replaceall fuel tank and container
caps securely.
f. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to
start the engine, but move the ma-
chine away from the area of sp_llage
and avoid creating any source of ig-
lit{on until fuel vapors havedissi-
pated.
5. Do not till near underground electric ca- 7. Nevermake adjustments when engine _s
bles. telephone lines, pipes or hoses. If in running {unless recommended oy manu-
doubt contact your telephone or utility facturer).
company.
6. Warning: Handlefuel with care: it is
Operation
highly flammable and its vapors are explo-
sive. Takethe following precautions:
a. Store fuel in containers specifically
desLgned for this 3urpose.
I]. Thegascapshallneverbe removedor
fueladdedwhiletheengineis running.
Allow the engineto coolfor several
m_nutesbeforeadding fuel.
#. Keep matches, cigarettes, cigars,
ptpes, openflames and sparksaway
from the fuel tank and fuel container.
d. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme
care. Never fill fuel tank indoors. Use
a funnel or spou[ to preventspillage.
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. Nter striking a foreign object, stop the
engine, remove the wire from the spark
plug wire and preventit from touching the
spark plug. Thoroughly inspectthe ma-
chine for any damageand repair the dam-
age before restarting and operating the
machine.