Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1BEFORE OPERATING:
Be thoroughly familiar with the operation of ALL controls and how to use them BEFORE operating your Tiller. Transmission shifting is done by shifting the WHEEL and TINE SHIFT LEVER into the desired position.
Refer to Figure 3.
2.1.1TRANSMISSION POSITIONS
The Tiller has four transmission positions:
NOTE: The four different transmission positions shown on the cover are close to actual positions of shift lever but are not exact. Use positions as a reference.
1.FWD & TIL - (FORWARD and TILL) (Wheels and Tines
are engaged).
2.FWD - (FORWARD) (Only the Wheels are engaged).
3.NEU - (NEUTRAL) (Wheels and Tines are disengaged).
4.REV - (REVERSE) (Rearward Wheel rotation).
2.2
Make the following checks and perform services as required before each start up. NOTE: Before checking oil level place 2x4 piece of wood under both wheels to level engine.
2.2.1CHECK ENGINE OIL and bring level up to full. (Refer to engine manual for oil specifications).
2.2.2CHECK AIR CLEANER and service according to instructions in engine manual.
2.2.3CHECK EXTERNAL SURFACES and remove dirt and dust accumulation and clean tines as needed.
2.2.4CHECK GUARDS to make sure all are in proper position and securely tightened.
2.2.5FILL FUEL TANK where fumes will be safely dissipated. Refer to engine manual for fuel specifications.
2.3STARTING - STOPPING
Know beforehand how to stop the tines, wheel drive and engine in preparation for possible emergencies. The engine is stopped by pulling the engine. THROTTLE CONTROL to the rear to STOP. See Figure 2.
STOP
FIGURE 2
When activated, the tines rotate in a rearward (Reverse) direction ONLY. With the engine running, shift into the desired transmission position and pull the WHEEL and TINE CONTROL BAIL against the handle bar to start wheel or wheel and tine rotation.
Wheel or wheel and tine rotation is STOPPED by releasing the WHEEL and TINE CONTROL BAIL. When the bail is released, rotation should STOP even with the WHEEL and TINE SHIFT LEVER in an engaged position. See Figures 3 and 4.
WHEEL & TINE | NEUTRAL | |
POSITION | ||
SHIFT LEVER | ||
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FIGURE 3
TO STOP WHEEL & TINE DRIVE RELEASE WHEEL & TINE CONTROL BAIL
FIGURE 4
THROTTLE
CONTROL
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