Section 1: Safety - Troy-Bilt 12210 Super Bronco Owner's Manual

Safety
SPARKARRESTERWARNING TO RESIDENTS
OF CALIFORNIAAND SEVERALOTHERSTATES
Under California law, and under the laws of several
other states, you are not permitted to operate an
internal combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels
on any forest, brush, hay, grain, or grass covered land;
or land covered by any flammable agricultural crop
without an engine spark arrester in continuous effec-
tive working order.
The engine on the unit is an internal combustion
engine which burns gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel, and
must be equipped with a spark arrester muffler in con-
tinuous effective working order. The spark arrester
must be attachedto the engine exhaust system in such
a manner that flames or heat from the system will not
ignite flammable material. Failure of the owner/oper-
ator of the unit to comply with this regulation is a mis-
demeanor under California law (and other states) and
may also be a violation of other state and/or federal
regulations, laws, ordinances or codes. Contact your
local fire marshal or forest service for specific informa-
tion about which regulations apply in your area.
ForwardClutch Bail
Reverse Clutch
Control (Models
12209112210)
DepthRegulator
Tine Hood Flap
f
_Standard-Rotating-
Tines (SRT)
"Wheel DrivePin
(oneachwheel)
Figure 1. I: Tiller features and controls(5.5HP Model shown). See separate
Engine Owner'sManual to identify engine controls.
Training
1. Carefully read this Owner's
Manual, the separate Engine
Owner's Manual, and any
other literature you may receive. Be thor-
oughly familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the tiller and its engine.
Know how to stop the unit and disengage
the controls quickly.
2. Never allow children to operate the
tiller. Never allow adults to operate the
tiller without proper instruction.
3. Keepthe 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
occurring to other people, their property,
and themselves.
Preparation
1. Thoroughlyinspect 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
position before starting the engine.
3. Do not operate the tiller without
wearing adequateouter garments. Avoid
loose garments orjewelry that could get
caught in moving parts.
4. Do not operate the tiller when barefoot
or wearing sandals, sneakers, or light
footwear. Wear protective footwear that
will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
5. Do not till near underground electric
cables, telephone lines, pipes or hoses. If
in doubt, contact your telephone or utility
company.
6. Warning: Handlefuel with care; it is
highly flammable and its vapors are explo-
sive. Takethe following precautions:
a. Store fuel in containers specifically
designed for this purpose.
b. Thegas cap shall never be removed
or fuel added while the engine is run-
ning. Allow the engine to cool for
several minutes before adding fuel.
c. Keepmatches, cigarettes, cigars,
pipes, open flames, and sparks
away from the fuel tank and fuel
container.
d,
Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme
care. Never fill fuel tank indoors.
Use a funnel or spout to prevent
spillage.
e. Replaceall fuel tank and container
caps securely.
f. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to
start the engine, but move the
machine away from the area of
spillage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until fuel vapors
have dissipated.
7. Never make adjustments when engine
is running (unless recommended by
manufacturer).
Operation
I. Do not put handsor 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. After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine, remove the wire from the spark
plug wire and prevent it from touching the
spark plug. Thoroughly inspect the
machine for any damage and repair the
damage before restarting and operating
the machine.