Troy-Bilt 645AMBRONCO, 644HMBRONCO manual Turning the Tiller Around, Stoppingthe Tiller and Engine

Section4: Operation

WARNING

Do not push down on the handlebars to try to make the tiller till more deeply. This prevents the wheels from holding the tiller back and can allow the tines to rapidly propel the tiller backward toward the operator, which could result in loss of control, property damage, or personal injury.

Let the tiller moveat its own paceand do not push down on the handlebarsto try to dig deeper- this takes weight off the wheels, cuts traction, andcausesthe tines to try and propel the tiller.

5.For reverse motion of the wheels and tines:

(a)Look behindand exercise caution when operating in reverse. Do not till while in reverse.

WARNING

Before tilling, contact your telephone or utilities company and inquire if underground equipment or lines are used in your area. Their representa- tive will be glad to answer your questions and tell you if any of their equipment or lines are buried underground on your property.

Figure 4-3: Raise tines off groundandlook behind whenmovingin reverse.

Turning the Tiller Around

(b)Stop all forward motion before reversing. Lift the handlebars with one hand until the tines areoff the ground and then pull the Reverse Clutch Control knob out to engage reverse motion (see Figure4-3). To stop reversemotion, let go of the ReverseClutch Control knob.

6.To Turn the Tiller Around:

(a)Practice turning the tiller in a level, open area. Bevery careful to keep your feet and legs awayfrom the tines.

(b)To makeaturn, lift the handlebars until the engine andtines are balancedover the wheels (Figure 4-4). The tines must be out of the ground while turning the tiller.

(c)With the tiller balanced,push sideways on the handlebarto move the tiller in the direction of the turn (Figure 4-5). After completing the turn, slowly lower the tines into the soil to resume tilling.

Figure 4-4: Tobegin turn, lift handlebars	Figure 4-5: Withtiller balanced over
until engine and tines are balanced over	wheels (and tines out of the ground),push
wheels. Besure tines are out of ground.	handlebars sidewaysto turn tiller.

Stoppingthe Tiller and Engine

1.To stop the wheels and tines, release the ForwardClutch Bailor the Reverse Clutch Control- whichever is engaged.

2.To stop the engine, movethe throttle control lever on engine to "OFF"or "STOP" position.

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