Section 4: Operation
DANGER
The Operational Interlock System is designed for the operator’s safety. Do not disconnect or attempt to defeat the purpose of the system. If the system malfunctions, immediately contact your local authorized dealer or the TROY- BILT Technical Service Department for assistance. Do not use the equipment unless the Operational Interlock System is functioning properly.
The Operational Interlock System
The Operational Interlock System is a
The system is active all the time and will shut the engine off or prevent it from starting if: A) you attempt to operate the equipment in the rear tine tiller mode with the hood removed, or B) if the equipment is in the front tine tiller/cultivator mode (hood is removed) and an attempt is made to swivel the handlebar more than halfway around from the cultivating position at the front of the engine. If either of these situations occurs, the engine will shut off if running, or the engine will not start.
Rear Tine Tiller Mode – In this mode, the handlebar is positioned directly over the tine hood (or within 200 of this position) and the operator stands alongside or be- hind the hood. The hood must be proper- ly installed and securely locked. If the tine hood were to be removed, the engine would stop immediately or, if it had not been running, it would not start.
Front Tine Tiller/Cultivator Mode – In this mode, the handlebar is swiveled around so it is over the engine (or is within 200 of this position) and the tine hood is removed. If the handlebar were swiveled more than halfway around in the direction of the tines, the engine would stop or, if it had not been running, it would not start.
Check the Operational Interlock System by
performing the test below in Front Tine Tiller/Cultivator Mode :
1)When the equipment is in “Front Tine Tiller / Cultivator Mode,” the handlebar is positioned over the engine and the tine hood is removed. See Pg. 14 for detailed instructions.
2)Start the engine.
3)Swivel handlebar halfway around toward the tines (one muffler cage side of engine). See Fig.
4)The engine should shut off and should not be able to be restarted with the handlebar in this position. This means the Interlock System is operating properly.
5)Swivel handlebar around over the engine again. Now the engine should be able to be started.
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Check the Operational Interlock System by
performing the test below In Rear Tine Tiller Mode :
1)When in “Rear Tine Tiller Mode,” the handlebar is positioned over the tine hood. The hood must be properly and securely installed. Engine must be off.
2)Start the engine.
3)Be very careful not to engage the Drive Bail when performing this step. Remove the tine hood (see Fig 4- 4B). The engine should stop. If it does, the Interlock System is operating properly. Do not use the tiller if the engine continues to run– a repair is needed.
4)Replace the tine hood securely. The engine will now be able to be started again.
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