Husqvarna TR317C Operator's Manual page 9

The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide
vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and
oil or attempting to start engine.
STOPPING (See Fig. 9)
TINES AND DRIVE
• Release drive control bar to stop movement.
• Move shift / emergency disengage lever to "N" (neu-
tral) position.
IMPORTANT: TO STOP TINES AND POWERED DRIVE IN
AN EMERGENCY, MOVE SHIFT/EMERGENCY DISENGAGE
LEVER TO THE NEUTRAL/EMERGENCY DISENGAGE
POSITION.
SHIFT/EMERGENCY
DISENGAGE LEVER
THROTTLE
CONTROL
THROTTLE
CONTROL SWITCH
1
THROTTLE
CONTROL
FUEL VALVE
ENGINE SWITCH
OPERATION
DRIVE CONTROL LEVER
"ENGAGED" POSITION
DRIVE CONTROL LEVER
"DISENGAGED" POSITION
ENGINE FUEL
VALVE
Fig. 9
ENGINE
• Move throttle control to "SLOW" po si tion and allow the
engine to run slowly for cool down.
• Turn the engine switch to the "OFF" Position.
• Turn the fuel valve lever to the "OFF" Position.
NOTE: NEVER USE CHOKE TO STOP ENGINE.
IMPORTANT: TO STOP ENGINE IN AN EMERGENCY, TURN
THE ENGINE SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION.
TINE OPERATION - WITH WHEEL DRIVE
(See Fig. 9)
• Always release drive control bar before moving shift
lever into another position.
• Tine movement is achieved by moving shift lever to
( ) till position and engaging drive control bar.
FORWARD - WHEELS ONLY / TINES STOPPED
• Release drive control bar and move shift lever in di ca-
tor to "F" (forward) position. Engage drive control bar
and tiller will move forward.
REVERSE - WHEELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED
• DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER.
• Release the drive control bar.
• Move throttle control to "SLOW" position.
• Move shift lever indicator to "R" (reverse) position.
• Hold drive control bar against the handle to start tiller
movement.
HARD TO SHIFT GEARS
• Briefly engage drive control bar and release or rock
tiller forward and backward until are able to shift gears.
DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 10)
The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you
more versatile tilling and cul ti vat ing, or to more easily
transport your tiller.
SHALLOWEST
TILLING
(CULTIVATING)
DEEPEST
TILLING
DEPTH
STAKE
9
Use ear protec-
tors to avoid
d a m a g e
hearing.
TRANSPORT
POSITION
Fig. 10
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