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Training

1. Carefully read this Own-
er’s Manual, the separate
Engine Owner’s Manual,
and any other literature you may receive.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls
and the proper use of the tiller and its en-
gine. Know how to stop the unit and disen-
gage the controls quickly.
2. Never allow children to operate the tiller.
Never allow adults to operate the tiller
without proper instruction.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly children and pets.
4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards oc-
curring to other people, their property, and
themselves.

Preparation

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the
tiller is to be used and remove all foreign
objects.
2. Be sure all tiller controls are released
and both wheels are in the Wheel Drive po-
sition before starting the engine.
3. Do not operate the tiller without wearing
adequate outer garments. Avoid loose gar-
ments or jewelry that could get caught in
moving parts.
4. Do not operate the tiller when barefoot
or wearing sandals, sneakers, or light foot-
wear. Wear protective footwear that will
improve footing on slippery surfaces.
5. Do not till near underground electric ca-
bles, telephone lines, pipes or hoses. If in
doubt, contact your telephone or utility
company.
6. Warning: Handle fuel with care; it is
highly flammable and its vapors are explo-
sive. Take the following precautions:
a. Store fuel in containers specifically
designed for this purpose.
b. The gas cap shall never be removed or
fuel added while the engine is running.
Allow the engine to cool for several
minutes before adding fuel.
c. Keep matches, cigarettes, cigars,
pipes, open flames and sparks away
from the fuel tank and fuel container.
d. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme
care. Never fill fuel tank indoors. Use
a funnel or spout to prevent spillage.
e. Replace all fuel tank and container
caps securely.
f. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to
start the engine, but move the ma-
chine away from the area of spillage
and avoid creating any source of ig-
nition until fuel vapors have dissi-
pated.
7. Never make adjustments when engine is
running (unless recommended by manu-
facturer).

Operation

1. Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts.
2. Exercise extreme caution when on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.
Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do
not carry passengers.
3. After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine, remove the wire from the spark
plug wire and prevent it from touching the
spark plug. Thoroughly inspect the ma-
chine for any damage and repair the dam-
age before restarting and operating the
machine.
Figure 1-1: Tiller features and controls. See separate Engine Owner’s Manual to
identify engine controls.
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduc-

This machine meets voluntary safety stan-

dard B71.8 – 1996, which is sponsored by the

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc.,

and is published by the American National

Standards Institute.

Safety Alert Symbol

This is a safety alert symbol. It is used
in this manual and on the unit to alert
you to potential hazards. When you
see this symbol, read and obey the
message that follows it. Failure to obey
safety messages could result in
personal injury or property damage.
WARNING
Forward Clutch Bail
Depth Regulator
Tine Hood Flap
Standard-Rotating-Tines
(SRT)
Wheel Drive Pin
Reverse Clutch Control
(Models 634F⁄634A)
SECTION 1: SAFETY