Powermate P-RTT-196MD-[E] Forward Lever See Figure, Cure the Levers in Drive Position

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G Drive Safety Control Levers

CAUTION

Do not operate both ˝FORWARD˝ and ˝REVERSE˝ drive safety control levers at the same time.

This information is provided here only to intro- duce the controls. Do not start the engine at this time. Starting and operating instructions are given on page 11. Please read this section and all operat- ing and safety instructions before starting your tiller.

•As a safety precaution, the drive safety control levers will not lock in the forward or reverse position.

WARNING

DO NOT FIX THE FORWARD OR REVERSE DRIVE LEVERS IN DRIVE POSITION BY ANY OTHER MEANS THAN MANUALLY USING YOUR RIGHT HAND. DO NOT TIe OR OTHERWISE SE-

CURE THE LEVERS IN DRIVE POSITION.

•To stop the wheels and tines at any time release the drive safety control levers or release the reverse handle.

FORWARD LEVER (See Figure 9)

Engages wheels and tines into forward. Pushing down the drive safety control lever (FORWARD) toward the handlebar engages the wheels and tines. Releasing the lever stops the wheels and tines and brings the tiller to a complete stop.

Forward Lever

Engaged

Figure 9

REVERSE LEVER (See Figure 10)

Engages wheels and tines into reverse.

Pulling the drive safety control lever (REVERSE) toward the handlebar reverses tiller.

Releasing the lever stops the wheels and tines.

Reverse Lever

Engaged

Reverse Lever Figure 10

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