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7.Take a llpossible precautions
when
leaving themachine unattended.
Stop the
engine. Remove ignition k ey onelectric
start m odels. Disconnect
spark p lug wire
and move itaway f rom thespark plug.
Move W heel Gear Lever toENGAGE.
8. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspect-
ing, stop the engine, remove the ignition
key on electric start models, and make
certain all moving parts havestopped.
Disconnectthe spark plug wire and
prevent it from touching the spark plug to
prevent accidental starting. On electric
start models, always remove the cable
from the negativeside (-) of the battery.
9. Always keepthe tiller tine hood flap
down, unless using the hiller/furrower
attachment.
lB. Never usethe tiller unless proper
guards, plates,or other safety protective
devicesare in place.
11. Do not run engine in an enclosed
area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide gas, a deadly poison that is
odorless, colorless, and tasteless.
12. Keep children and pets away.
13. Never operatethe tiller under
engine power if the Wheel Gear Lever is
in DISENGAGE (FREEWHEEL). In this
position,the wheels will not holdthe
tiller backand the revolvingtines could
propelthe tiller rapidly, possibly
causingloss of control. Always move the
Wheel Gear Lever to ENGAGE before
starting the engine or engaging the
tines/wheels with the Forward Clutch
Control or the ReverseClutch Control.
14. Be aware that the tiller may unex-
pectedlybounceupward or jump
forward if the tines shouldstrike
extremelyhard packed soil, frozen
ground,or buriedobstacleslike large
stones, roots, or stumps.If in doubt
aboutthe tilling conditions,always use
the following operatingprecautionsto
assistyou in maintainingcontrolof the
tiller:
a. Walk behindand to one side of the
tiller, usingone handon the han-
dlebars. Relax your arm, but use a
secure hand grip.
b. Use shallower depth regulatorset-
tings, workinggraduallydeeper
with each pass.
c. Use slower engine speeds.
d. Clear the tilling area of all large
stones, rootsand other debris.
e. Avoid using downwardpressure
on handlebars.If need be, use
slight upward pressureto keep the
tines from diggingtoo deeply.
f. Beforecontactinghard packedsoil
at the end of a row, reduceengine
speed and lift handlebarsto raise
tines out of the soil.
g. In an emergency,stop tines and
wheels by releasing whichever
ClutchLever is engaged. Do not
attemptto restrain the tiller.
15. Do not overload the tiller's capacity
by attempting to till too deeply at too fast
a rate.
16. Never operate the tiller at high trans-
port speeds on hard or slippery surfaces.
Look behind and use care when backing
up.
17. Do not operatethe tiller on a slope
that is too steep for safety. When on
slopes, slow down and make sure you
have good footing. Never permit the tiller
to freewheel down slopes.
18. Never allow bystanders near the unit.
19. Only use attachments and acces-
sories that are approved by the tiller
manufacturer.
20. Use tiller attachments and acces-
sories when recommended.
21. Neveroperatethe tiller without good
visibility or light.
22. Neveroperatethe tiller if you are tired,
or under the influenceof alcohol,drugs or
medication.
23. Operatorsshall not tamper with the
engine-governorsettings on the machine;
the governorcontrols the maximum safe
operatingspeedto protectthe engineand
all moving parts from damagecausedby
overspeed.Authorizedserviceshall be
sought if a problemexists.
24. Do not touch engine partswhich may
be hot from operation.Let parts cool down
sufficiently.
25. Thebatteryon electricstart modeltillers
containssulfuric acid.Avoid contact w_h
skin, eyes,or clothing. Keepout of the
reachof children.
Antidote-External Contact: F lushimme-
diatelywith lots of water.
Antidote-Internal: Drink largequantities
of water or milk. Followwith milk of
magnesia,beateneggs or vegetable oil.
Calla doctor immediately.
Antidote-Eye Contact: F lushwith water
for 15 minutes. Getpromptmedical
attention.
26. Batteriesproduceexplosivegases.Keep
sparks,flame,and smoking materialsaway.
Ventilatewhen chargingbatteriesor when
using a batteryin an enclosedspace.
ALWAYSwear safetygoggleswhen
working nearbatteries.
27. Pleaseremember:You can alwaysstop
the tines and wheelsby releasingthe
ForwardClutchControl Leveror the
ReverseClutch Controlknob (whichever
control you haveengaged),or by moving
the EngineThrottle Control Lever(located
on engine) to STOPon recoil start models
or by turning the ignition keyto OFFon
electricstart models.
28. To load or unloadthe tiller, seethe
instructions in Section 4 of this Manual.
29. Useextremecautionwhen reversingor
pulling the machinetowards you.
30. Start the enginecarefullyaccordingto
instructionsand with feet well away from
the tines.
31. Neverpick up or carry a machinewhile
the engineis running.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. Keepthe tiller, attachments and acces-
sories in safe working condition.
2. Checkall nuts, bolts, and screws at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to
be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
3. Neverstore the tiller with fuel in thefuel
tank insidea building whereignition
sourcesare presentsuch as hot water and
spaceheaters,furnaces,clothes dryers,
stoves,electricmotors, etc. Allow engineto
cool beforestoring in anyenclosure.
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