Troy-Bilt 644H manual Turningthe 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, and causesthe 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.

(b)Stop all forward motion before reversing. Lift the handlebars with one hand until the tines are off the ground and then pull the Reverse Clutch Control knob out to engage reverse motion (see Figure 4-3). To stop reversemotion, let go of the ReverseClutch Control knob.

6.To Turn the Tiller Around:

(a)Practiceturning the tiller in a level, open area. Bevery careful to keep your feetand legs awayfrom the tines.

(b)To makea turn, lift the handlebars until the engine andtines are balanced over the wheels (Figure

4-4). Thetines 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 resumetilling.

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 oft groundand look behind whenmovingin reverse.

Turningthe Tiller Around

Figure4-4:Tobeginturn,lift handlebars	Figure 4-5: With tiller balanced over
untilengineandtinesare balancedover	wheels (and tines outof the ground), push
wheels.Besuretinesareoutofground.	handlebars sidewaysto turn tiller.

Stoppingthe Tiller and Engine

1.To stop the wheels and tines, release the ForwardClutch Bail or the Reverse

Clutch Control- whichever is engaged.

2.To stop the engine, movethe throttle control lever on eng!neto "0FFII or "STOP" position.

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