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SECTION 3: FEATURES A NDCONTROLS
WARNING:
Before
operating your machine,
carefully readand understand
all safety, controls and
operating instructions in this
Manual, the separate Engine
Owner's Manual,and on the
decals on the machine.Failure
to follow these instructions can
result in serious personal
injury.
Tiller Features
This section describes the location and
function of the controls on your tiller. Re-
fer to Section 4: Operationfor detailed op-
erating instructions.
Practice using these controls, with the en-
gine shut off, until you understand the op-
eration of the controls and feel confident
with each of them.
IMPORTANT: Referto the separateengine
manufacturer's EngineOwner's Manual
for information about the controls on the
engine.
Wheel Gear Lever
This lever (A, Figure3-1) has two posi-
tions: ENGAGE and DISENGAGE.
In the ENGAGE position, the wheels will
start turning when either the Forward
Clutch or the ReverseClutch is engaged.
NOTE: The tines will also start turning
when either clutch is engaged.
DANGER:
Never placethe
Wheel GearLever in
DISENGAGE (Freewheel)when
the engine is running.
Having the Wheel Gear Leverin
engaging the tines_vheelswith
either the ForwardClutch or the
ReverseClutchcould allow the
tines to propel the tiller rapidly
backward. Failureto follow this
instruction could result in
personal injury or property
damage.
TheDISENGAGE (freewheel) position plac-
es the wheels in freewheeling mode to al-
low the wheels to turn without starting the
engine. Usethe DISENGAGE position only
when the engine is not running.
Figure3-1: Control panel
To shift to ENGAGE, g ently (do not force)
move the leverforward while rolling the
tiller a few inches forward or backward.
(Moving the tiller helps align the transmis-
sion shift mechanism). The wheels will
not freewheel when the lever is properly
set in the ENGAGE position.
To shift to DISENGAGE, m ove the lever
rearward, without rolling the tiller. The
wheels roll freely when the lever is proper-
ly set in the DISENGAGE position.
Forward Clutch Levers
Two interconnected levers (B, Figure3-1)
control engagementof the forward driveto
the wheels and powerto the tines.
WARNING:
Neverengage
wheels and tines with Forward
Clutch or ReverseClutch unless
Wheel Gear Lever is in
ENGAGE. E ngagingthe Forward
Clutch or ReverseClutch when
wheels are not engagedcould
allow the tines to rapidly propel
tiller backward. Failureto follow
this warning could result in
personal injury or property
damage.
ToOperate Forward Clutch:
1. Before engaging the Forward Clutch,
put the WheelGear Leverinto the ENGAGE
position (see "WARNING" above).
2. Lift and hold one or both levers against
the handlebar grips to engagethe wheels
and tines.
3. ReleaseBOTHlevers to disengage
wheels and tines. All forward motion will
stop (engine will continue to run).
IMPORTANT: The Forward Clutch Levers
are connected to a mechanicalinterlock
that automatically shifts a separateWheel
GearLever (A, Figure3-1) into ENGAGE
position when either Forward Clutch Lever
is pulled up against the handlebars. This
is a safety feature designedto prevent the
wheels from being in DISENGAGE
(freewheel) position when the tines are
rotating.
Before starting the engine,test the
function of the mechanicalinterlock as
follows:
1. Put Wheel Gear Lever into DISENGAGE
position and roll tiller back and forth a few
inches. Wheels should roll freely.
2. Without rolling the tiller, squeezeeither
Forward Clutch Leveragainst the handle-
bar grips. As the levers move upward, the
mechanical interlock automatically moves
the Wheel Gear Leverforward into the EN-
GAGEposition (roll tiller back and forth a
few inches). If it does, the wheels will not
roll freely when you push and pull on the
handlebars.
3. The mechanicalinterlock works proper-
ly if it functions as described in Step 2. If
the mechanical interlock does not function
properly, do not operatethe tiller until it
has been corrected (seeyour authorized
dealer or contact the factory).
Reverse Clutch Control
This control (C, Figure3-1) engagesthe
reverse drive to the wheels and power to
the tines. It is usedfor moving the tiller
short distances in a reverse direction.
ToOperate Reverse Clutch:
WARNING:
Useextreme
caution when reversing or
pulling the machine towards
you. Look behind to avoid
obstacles. Neverattempt to till
in reverse. Failureto follow this
warning could result in
personal injury or property
damage.
1. Beforeengaging the ReverseClutch,
put the Wheel Gear Lever into ENGAGE.
(see "WARNING"atleft).
2. Releasethe Forward Clutch Levers.
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