Section4: Operation
LOADINGAND UNLOADINGTHE TILLER
WARNING
Loading and unloading the tiller into or from a vehicle is potentially hazardous. We don't recommend doing so unless absolutely necessary, as this could result in person- al injury or properly damage.
However, if you must load or unload the tiller, follow the guidelines given next.
•Before loading or unloading, stop the engine, wait for all parts to stop moving, disconnect the spark plug wire and let the engineand muffler cool.
•The tiller is too heavyand bulkyto lift safely by one person. Two or more peopleshould share the load.
•Usesturdy ramps and manually (engine shut off) roll the tiller into and out of the
vehicle. Two or more peopleare needed to do this.
•Ramps must bestrong enough to support the combined weight of the tiller and any handlers. The ramps should provide good traction to prevent slipping; they should haveside rails to guide the tiller along the ramps; and
they should havea locking device to securethem to the vehicle.
•The handlers should wear sturdy footwear that will helpto prevent slipping.
•Position the loading vehicle so that the ramp angle is as flat as possible (the less incline to the ramp, the better). Turn the vehicle'sengine off and apply its parking brake.
•When going up ramps, stand in the normal operating position and push the
tiller aheadof you. Havea person at each side to turn the wheels.
•When going down ramps, walk backward with the tiller following you. Keepalert for any obstacles behindyou. Position a person at eachwheel to control the speed of the tiller. Nevergo down ramps
•Usewooden blocks to placeon the downhill side of the wheels if you need to stop the tiller from rolling down the ramp. Also, use the blocks to temporar- ily keep the tiller in place on the ramps (if necessary),and to chock the wheels in placeafter the tiller is in the vehicle.
•When the tiller is in the vehicle, prevent it from rolling by chocking the wheels with blocks and securely tie the tiller down.
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