Section3: FeaturesandControls
4. FORWHEELDRIVEmode |
Slide the wheel outward and align the |
Forward Clutch Bail | ReverseClutchControl |
holes in the wheel hub (D, |
and the wheel shaft (B). Insert the wheel |
drive pin (A) through the wheel hub and |
the wheel shaft. Securethe wheel drive |
pin with the hairpin cotter (C) by pushing |
the hairpin cotter in as far as it will go. |
Repeatfor the other wheel and then |
removethe support from beneaththe |
transmission. |
5. FORFREEWHEELmode (Figure |
Slide the wheel inward and insert the |
wheel drive pin (A, Figure |
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. Repeatfor the |
other wheel and then removethe support |
from beneaththe transmission. |
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Figure3-2: WHEELDRIVEposition.
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D
B
The Forward Clutch Bail (E,
NOTE: The wheels will rotate in a forward direction; the tines will rotatecounter- clockwise (backwardtoward the operator).
To Operatethe Forward ClutchBail:
1.Put the wheels in the WHEELDRIVE position (see the following "WARNING" statement).
2.Lift and hold the bail againstthe handlebar. The wheels andtines will rotate- and the tiller will move in a forward direction.
3.Releasethe bail to disengage(stop) the wheelsandtines. Forwardtiller 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.
The ReverseClutch Control (F,
To Operatethe Reverse ClutchControl:
1.Operateonly when the wheels are in the WHEELDRIVEposition (seethe "WARNING" statement at the left).
2.Stop all tiller motion by releasingthe ForwardClutch Bail.
3.Lift upthe handlebaruntil the tines clear the ground, look behindyou to avoid any obstacles, and then pull the reverse clutch control knob toward you. The wheels will rotate in a reverse direction.
4.Releasethe reverseclutch control
knob to disengage (stop) the wheels and tines. All reversemotion 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.
Figure3-3: FREEWHEELposition.
Figure34: FonvardClutchBail (E)andReverse
ClutchControl(F).
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