4.Exercisecautionto avoid slipping or fall- ing.
5.If the unit should start to vibrate aonor- really,stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touch- ing the spark plug, and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
6.Stop the eng he. disconnectthe spark plugwire and prevent it from touching the spark plug, whenever you leavethe oper- ating position, before uncloggingthe tines. or when making any repairs, adjustments or inspections.
7.Takeall possible precautionswhen leav- ing the machine unattended. Stop the en- gine. Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it awayfrom the spark plug. Besure that both wheelsare inthe Wheel Drive po- sition.
8.Before cleaning, repairing, or inspect- ing, stop the engine and makecertain all mowng parts havestopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent itfrom touching the spark plug to preventacci- dental starting.
9.The flap on the tine hood must bedown when operating the tiller.
tO. Neveruse the tiller unless proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices are in place.
11.Do not run the engine m an enclosed area. Engineexhaust contains careen monoxide gas. a deadly poison that is odorless, colorless, and tasteless.
12.Keepchildren and petsaway.
13.Never operatethe tiller underengine powerif the wheels are in the Freewheel position. In the Freewheelposition, the wheelswill not hold the tiller backand the revolving Linescould propelthe tiller rapid- ly,possibly causingloss of control. Always engagethe wheels with the wheel drive pins in the Wheel Drive position before starting the engineor engagingthe tines/wheelswith the Forward Clutch Bail (all models_or the ReverseClutch control (Models 634F/634Bonly}.
14.Be aware that the tiller may unex- pectedlybounceupwardor jumpforward if the tines shouldstrike extremely hard packedsoil, frozenground,or buried ob- stacles like large stones, roots, or stumps.
If in doubtaboutthe tilling conditions,al- ways usethe followingoperatingprecau- tionsto assistyou in maintainingcontrol of the tiller:
a. Walk behindand to one side of the tiller, usingone handon the handle bars Relax your arm, but usea secure handgrip.
b.Use shallower depthregulator settings, workinggradually deeper with each pass.
c.Use slower engine speeds.
d.Clear the tilling area of all large stones, rootsor other debris.
e.Avoid using downwardpressureon the handlebars. If need be, use slight upward pressureto keep the tines from diggingtoo deeply.
f.Beforecontactinghard packedsoil at the end of a row. reduceengine speed and lift the handlebarsto raise the tines out of the soil.
g.In anemergency,stopthe tines and wheels byreleasing whichever clutchcontrolis engaged.Do not attemptto restrain the tiller.
15.Do not overloadthe tiller'scapacity Dy attempting to till too deeply at too fast a rate
16.Neveroperatethe tiller at high trans- port speeds on hard or slippery surfaces. Look behindand use care when backing up
17.Do not operatethe tiller ona slopethai is too steepfor safety. When on slopes, slow down and makesure you have good footing. Never permit the tiller to free- wheel down slopes.
18.Neverallow bystanders nearthe umt.
19.Only useattachments andaccessories that are approved by the manufacturer o1 the tiller.
20.Usetiller attachmentsand accessories when recommended.
21.Neveroperatethe tiller without good wsibility or light.
22.Neveroperatethe tiller if you aretired: or underthe influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
23.Operatorsshall not tamper with the en-
24.Do not touch engine parts which may behot from operation. Let parts cool down sufficiently.
25.Pleaseremember:Youcanalways stop the tines andwheels by releasingthe For- ward Clutch Bailor on Models 634Fand 634B the ReverseClutch control. _which-
ever control isengaged), or by movingthe _gnitionswitch and/orthrottle control lever on the engineto "OFF"or "STOP".
26.To load or unloadthe tiller, seethe in- structions in Section4 of this Manual.
27.Useextreme caution when reversing or pulling the machinetowards you.
28.Start the enginecarefully according to instructionsand with feet well awayfrom the tines.
29.Neverpickupor carry amachinewhile the engine is running.
MaintenanceandStorage
1.Keepthe tiller, attachmentsand acces- sories in safeworking condition.
2.Checkall nuts bolts, and screws at
ervalsfor proper t_ghtnessto be sure the equipment is in safeworking condition.
3.Neverstore the tiller with fuel in the fuel tank insidea building where ignition sourc- esare presentsuchas hot water andspace heaters,furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc.L Allow the engineto cool nefore storing the unit in an'yenclo- sure.
4.To reducethe chances of a fire hazard. keepthe enginefree of grass, leaves,or ex- cessivegrease.
5.Store gasoline in a cool.
6.Refedto the Maintenancesections of
this Manual and the separateEngineOwn- er'sManualfor instructions if the unit isto be stored for an extendedperiod.
7.Neverperform maintenance while the engineis runmng orthe spark plug wire is connected,except when specificahy in- structed to do so.
8.Ifthefueltankhastobedrained dothis outdoors.