3 Features and Controls
Before operating your machine, care- fully read and understand all safety, controls and operating instructions in this Manual, the separate Engine Owner'sManual, and on the decals on the machine.
Failure to follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury.
Figure3-1: Controlslocated on handlebar.
INTRODUCTION
This Sectiondescribes the location and function of the controls on your tiller. Referto the following section "Operation" for detailed operating instructions.
Practice using these controls, with the engine shut off, until you understandthe operation of the controls and feel confi- dent with them.
IMPORTANT:Referto the separateengine manufacturer'sEngineOwner'sManual for information about the controls on the engine.
WHEEL GEAR LEVER
This lever (A,
In the ENGAGEposition, the wheels will
start turning when either the Forward Clutch Control or the ReverseClutch
Control is engaged(the tines will also start turning when either clutch is engaged).
The DISENGAGEposition placesthe wheels in the freewheeling mode to allow the unit to be moved without the engine running. Usethe DISENGAGEposition
only when the engine is not running. See "DANGER"statement that follows.
To shift to ENGAGE,gently (do not force)
movethe leverforward while also rolling the tiller afew inchesforward or back-
ward. Moving the tiller helps to align the shift mechanismwith the transmission
wheel drive gears.
To shift to DISENGAGE(freewheel), movethe lever rearward, without rolling the tiller. The wheels will roll freely when the lever is properly set in the DISENGAGEposition.
Never place the Wheel Gear Lever in DISENGAGE (Freewheel) when the engine is running.
Having the Wheel Gear Lever in DISENGAGE and then engaging the tines/wheels with either the Forward Clutch Control or the Reverse Clutch
Control could allow the tines to propel the tiller rapidlyforward or backward.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or property damage.
FORWARD CLUTCH CONTROL
The two interconnected levers (B, Figure
To Operate the ForwardClutchControl:
1.Beforeengagingthe ForwardClutch Control, put the Wheel GearLever in the ENGAGEposition (see "WARNING" below).
2.Pull up and hold one or both of the levers againstthe handlebar grips to engagethe wheels and tines.
3.ReleaseBOTHleversto disengage (stop) the wheels andtines. All forward motion will stop (the enginewill continue to run).
Never engagethe wheels and tines with the Forward Clutch Control or the Reverse Clutch Control unless the Wheel Gear Lever is in ENGAGE.
Engagingthe ForwardClutch Control or the Reverse Clutch Control when the
wheels are not engaged could allow the tines to rapidly propel the tiller forward or backward.
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or property damage.