
Stopping the Engineand Tiller
1.Tostop the wheelsandtines, releasethe Forward Clutch Bail (all models) orthe Re-
verse Clutch Control (Model 644A)
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.
This is a
1.Followthe Pre-Start Checklistat the be-
ginning of this Section. Besure that the wheelsare in the WHEELDRIVEposition.
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.
4.For forwardmotion of the wheels and
power to the tines:
(a)Pull Forward Clutch Bail (Fig.
(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
down onthe handlebarsto try
,_ WARNING: Donotpush 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 644A 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.
Fig.4-3: Raisetinesoffgreundand look behind whenmovingin reverse.
(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. 4-4: Tobegin turn, lift handlebars until
tines are out of groundand unit is balanced.
Fig.4-5: With tines out ofgreund,pushhan-
dlebarssidewaysto turntiller.
Stoppingthe Tillerand Engine
1.Tostop the wheelsandtines, releasethe Forward Clutch Bail (all models) orthe Re-
| 6. To movethe Model 640C in reversefor | |
short distances: | ||
movingforward. | ||
(a) Releaseforward Clutch Bail. Thenlift | ||
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| handlebaruntil tines are off the ground. |
verse Clutch Control (Model 644A)
2.Tostop the engine, put the ignition switch and/orthe throttle control lever in
the "OFF"or "STOP" position.
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