Troy-Bilt 12180 owner manual Reverse Clutch Control, To Operate the Forward Clutch Bail

Section 3: Features and Controls

4.FOR WHEEL DRIVE mode (Figure 3-2): Slide the wheel outward and align the holes in the wheel hub (D, Figure 3-2)) and the wheel shaft (B). Insert the wheel drive pin (A) through the wheel hub and the wheel shaft. Secure the wheel drive pin with the hairpin cotter (C) by pushing the hairpin cotter in as far as it will go. Repeat for the other wheel and then remove the support from beneath the transmission.

5.FOR FREEWHEEL mode (Figure 3-3): Slide the wheel inward and insert the wheel drive pin (A, Figure 3-3) only through the hole in the wheel shaft (B). Secure the wheel drive pin with the hairpin cotter (C) by pushing the hairpin cotter in as far as it will go. Repeat for the other wheel and then remove the support from beneath the transmission.

A

D

B

C

Figure 3-2: WHEEL DRIVE position.

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D

B

C

Forward Clutch Bail

The Forward Clutch Bail (E, Figure 3-4) controls the engagement of forward drive to the wheels and tines.

To Operate the Forward Clutch Bail:

1.Put the wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position (see the following “WARNING” statement).

2.Lift and hold the bail against the handlebar. The wheels and tines will rotate in a forward direction.

3.Release the bail to disengage (stop) the wheels and tines. All forward motion will stop (the engine will continue to run).

WARNING

Before starting the engine, be sure that both wheels are in the WHEEL DRIVE position. See “Wheel Drive Pins” for instructions.

Engaging the Forward Clutch Bail or the Reverse Clutch Control when the wheels are not in the WHEEL DRIVE position could allow the tines to rapidly propel the tiller forward or backward.

Failure to comply could cause loss of tiller control, property damage, or personal injury.

Reverse Clutch Control

The Reverse Clutch Control (F, Figure 3-4) controls the engagement of reverse drive to the wheels and tines. This reversing feature is used for maneuvering the tiller only – never engage the tines in the ground while going in the reverse direction.

To Operate the Reverse Clutch Control:

1.Put the wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position (see the “WARNING” statement at the left).

2.Stop all tiller motion by releasing the Forward Clutch Bail.

3.Lift up the handlebar until the tines clear the ground, look behind you to avoid any obstacles, and then pull the reverse clutch control knob out. The wheels and tines will rotate in a reverse direction.

4.Release the reverse clutch control

knob to disengage (stop) the wheels and tines. All reverse motion will stop (the engine will continue to run).

WARNING

•Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the machine towards you. Look behind to avoid obstacles.

•Never attempt to till in reverse.

Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or property damage.

Figure 3-3: FREEWHEEL position.

F

E

Figure 3-4: Forward Clutch Bail (E) and Reverse Clutch Control (F).

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