Operatingthe Tiller, Stoppingthe Engineand Tiller

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Stoppingthe Engineand Tiller

1.Tostop the wheelsandtines, releasethe ForwardClutch Bail(all models) or the Re- verse Clutch Control (Models 634F and 634B) -- whichever control is in use.

2.To stop the engine, put the ignition switch and/or the throttle control lever in the "OFF"or "STOP" position.

OPERATINGTHE TILLER

Thefollowing operating instructionspro- vide guidelines to using your tiller effec- tively and safely. Besure to read Tilling Tips & Techniques in this Section before actually putting the tines into the soil.

NOTE:This is a traditional "Standard-Ro- tating-Tine" (SRT)tiller with forward ro- tating tines. It operatescompletely differently from "Counter-Rotating-Tine" (CRT)tillers or from front-tine tillers.

1.Followthe Pro-Start Checklist at the beginning of this Section. Besure that the wheelsare in the WHEELDRIVEposition.

2.Movethe Depth RegulatorLeverall the way down, so that the tines clear the ground. Usethis position when practicing with the tiller and when traveling between tilling sites. Before actually tilling, move the lever to the desired depth setting (see Tilling Tips & Techniques).

3.Start engine and allow itto warm up. Then put throttle in "FAST"setting.

4.For forward motion of the wheelsand tines:

(a) Pull ForwardClutch Bail (Fig. 4-1) up againsthandlebar. Releasebailto stop for- ward motion of wheels and tines.

(b)When tilling, relax and let the wheels pull the unit while the tines dig. Walk be- hindand a littleto oneside of the unit. Use one hand, yet keepa light--but secure-- grip on the handlebar(while keeping your arm loose). SeeFig. 4-2. Let the unit move at its own paceand do not push down on the handlebarsto try and force the tines to dig deeper--this takes weight off the wheels, reduces traction, and caus- es the tines to try and propel the tiller.

WARNING: Do not push

down onthe handlebarsto try to makethe tiller till more deeply. This preventsthe wheelsfrom holding the tiller backand canallow the tines to rapidly propelthe tiller forward, which could result in loss of control, property damage,or personal injury.

5.For reverse motion of the wheelsand tines (Models 634F/634Bonly):

(a) Look behindand exercisecaution when operating in reverse. De not till while in reverse.

(b)Stop all forward motion. Lift handle- bar with one handuntil tines are off the ground and then pull ReverseClutch Con- trol knob out (seeFig. 4-3). To stop revers- ing, let go of ReverseClutch Control knob.

(b)Swing the handlebarto the left so the right wheel takesa "step" backward. Next swing the handlebarto the right so the left wheel"steps" backward. Repeatas needed.

(c)If longer distances needto becovered in reverse,shut off the engine, then place the two wheelsin FREEWHEEL.

7.To Turn the Tiller Around:

(a)Practice turning the tiller in a level, open area. Bevery carefulto keep your feetand legs awayfrom the tines.

(b)To beginaturn, liftthe handlebarsuntil thetinesareout ofthe groundandtheengine andtines are balancedoverthe wheels(Fig. 4-4).

(c)With tiller balanced,push sidewayson handlebarto steer in direction of turn (Fig. 4-5). After turning, slowly lower tines into soil to resumetilling.

Fig.4-4: Tobeginturn,lift handlebarsuntil tinesareoutofgroundandunitis balanced.

Fig.4-5:Withtinesoutofground,pushhae- dlebarssidewaystoturntiller.

Fig. 4-3:Raisetinesoffgroundandlook behindwhenmovinginreverse.

6. To movethe Model 630C in reversefor short distances:

(a) Releaseforward Clutch Bail. Then lift

Fig.4-2:Useonehandto guidetiller when handlebaruntil tines areoff the ground. movingforward.

Stoppingthe TillerandEngine

1.To stop the wheels and tines, release the ForwardClutch Bail (all models) or the ReverseClutch Control (Models 634F and 634B) --whichever control is in use.

2.To stop the engine, put the ignition switch and/or the throttle control lever in the "OFF"or "STOP" position.