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Stopping the Engineand Tiller
1.Tostop the wheelsandtines, releasethe Forward Clutch Bail (all models) orthe Re-
verse Clutch Control (Model 634A)
2.Tostop the engine, put the ignition switch and/or the throttle control lever in the "OFF"or "STOP" position.
OPERATINGTHE TILLER
Thefollowing operating instructions pro- vide guidelines to using your tiller effec- tively and safely. Besure to read Tilling Tips & Techniquesin this Section before actually putting the tines into the soil.
NOTE:This is a traditional
1.Followthe
2.Movethe DepthRegulator Lever all the way down, so that the tines clear the ground. Usethis position when practicing with the tiller and when traveling between tilling sites. Beforeactually tilling, move the lever to the desired depth setting (see Tilling Tips & Techniques).
3.Start engineand allow it to warm up. Then put throttle in "FAST"setting.
Fig.4-2: Useonehandtoguidefiller when
movingforward.
4.For forwardmotion of the wheels and tines:
(a) Pull Forward Clutch Bail (Fig.
against handlebar.Releasebail to stop for- ward motion of wheels and tines.
(b) When tilling, relaxand let the wheels
pull the unit while the tines dig. Walk be- hind anda little to oneside of the unit. Use
one hand, yet keepa
,_ downWARNING:onthe handlebarstoDonotpushtry to makethe tiller till more
deeply.This prevents the
wheelsfrom holding the tiller backand can allow the tines to
rapidly propelthe tiller forward, which could resultin loss of
control, property damage,or personal injury.
5.For reverse motion of the wheelsand tines (Model 634A only):
(a) Look behindand exercisecaution when operating in reverse.Do not till while in reverse.
(b)Stop all forward motion. Lift handlebar with one handuntil tines areoff the ground andthen pull ReverseClutch Control knob
out (seeFig.
6.To movethe Model 630C in reversefor short distances:
(a)Releaseforward Clutch Bail. Thenlift handlebaruntil tines are off the ground.
(b)Swing the handlebarto the left so the right wheeltakes a "step" backward.Next swing the handlebarto the right so the left wheel"steps" backward. Repeatas needed.
(c)If longer distances needto becovered in reverse,shut off the engine, then place the two wheels in FREEWHEEL.
7. ToTurn the Tiller Around:
(a)Practiceturning the tiller in a level,
openarea. Beverycarefulto keepyour feet and legs away from the tines.
(b)Tobeginaturn, lift the handlebarsuntil the tinesareout ofthe groundandtheengine andtinesarebalancedoverthe wheels(Fig.
(c)With tiller balanced,push sideways on handlebarto steer in direction of turn (Fig.
Fig.
tines are out of groundand unit is balanced.
dlebarssidewaysto turntiller.
Stoppingthe Tillerand Engine
1.Tostop the wheelsandtines, releasethe Forward Clutch Bail (all models) orthe Re-
verse Clutch Control (Model 634A)
2.Tostop the engine, put the ignition switch and/orthe throttle control lever in
the "OFF"or "STOP" position.
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