Operation

•Never operate the tiller without guards, covers, and hoods in place.

•Never start the engine or operate the tiller with the wheels in the free-wheel position. Make sure the wheel lockouts are engaged through wheel hubs and wheel axle. The wheels act as a brake to keep the tiller at a controlled speed. Disengage wheel lockouts to permit free-wheeling only when engine is stopped.

•Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating parts. Keep clear of tiller tines at all times.

•Tines and wheels rotate when tiller is engaged in forward or reverse-- in forward, tines and wheels rotate when the drive control levers are pulled down; in reverse, wheels and tines rotate when the reverse handle is pulled back towards the operator. Releasing the drive control levers to neutral stops the wheels and tines.

•Be extremely cautious when operating in reverse. Take extra care to avoid slipping or falling, and to keep feet clear of tines.

•Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.

•After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the tiller for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the tiller.

•If vegetation clogs the tines, raise the handlebars to elevate the tines, and run the tiller in reverse. If this does not clean clogged vegetation from the tines,

STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE before removing vegetation by hand.

•Engine muffler will be hot from operation. Do not touch it with bare skin or a severe burn may result.

•If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

•Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are dangerous.

•Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate.

•Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.

Operation Safety

•Never allow bystanders near the unit.

•Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the tiller.

•Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light.

•Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward. If this occurs, let go of the handlebars and do not restrain the machine.

•Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended. Disengage all controls levers, stop the engine, wail for all moving parts to stop, and make certain guards and shields are in place.

•When leaving the operating position for any reason:

-shut off the engine.

-wait for all moving parts to stop.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

•Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safe working condition.

•Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

•To prevent accidental starting, always disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug before performing tiller maintenance.

•Never run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are deadly.

•Always allow muffler to cool before filling fuel tank.

•Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a closed building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any building.

•Always refer to the operator's guide instructions for important details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended period.

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