Troy-Bilt E666M, 664D Useonehandtoguidetiller whenmovingforward, Stoppingthe Tiller and Engine

Beforetilling, contactyour telephone or utilities company and inquire if underground equipment or lines are used in your area. Their representative will be glad to answer your questions and tell you if any of their equipmentor lines are buried underground on your property.

Figure4-2: Useonehandtoguidetiller whenmovingforward.

(b)As the tiller moves forward, relax and let the wheels pull the unit along while the tines dig. Walk behind and a little to oneside of the tiller. Usea

light but secure grip with one hand onthe handlebars,but keep your arm loose. SeeFigure 4-2. Let the tiller move aheadat its own pace and do not push down on the han- dlebars to try andforce the tiller to dig deeper - this takes weight off the wheels, reducestraction, and causes the tines to try and propel the tiller.

Do not push down on the handlebars to try to make the tiller till more deeply. This preventsthe wheels from holding the tiller back and can allow the tines to rapidly propel the tiller forward, which could result in loss of control, propertydamage, or personal injury.

5.For reverse motion of the wheels and tines:

(a)Look behind and exercisecaution when operating in reverse. Do not till while in reverse.

(b)Stop all forward motion before reversing. Lift the handlebarswith onehand until the tines are off the ground and then pull the Reverse Clutch Control knob out to engage reversemotion (see Figure 4-3). To stop reverse motion, let go of the ReverseClutch Control knob.

Figure4-3: Raise tines offgroundand look behindwhen movingin reverse,

6.To Turn the Tiller Around:

(a)Practiceturning the tiller in a level, openarea. Bevery careful to keep your feet and legs awayfrom the tines.

(b)To makea turn, reducethe engine speed and then lift the handlebars until the engine and tines are bal- anced over the wheels (Figure 4-4).

(c)With the tiller balanced,push side-

ways on the handlebarto move the tiller in the direction of the turn

(Figure 4-5). After completing the turn, slowly lower the tines into the soil and increasethe enginespeed.

Stoppingthe Tiller and Engine

1.To stop the wheels and tines, release the ForwardClutch Control levers or the ReverseClutch Control knob (whichever is engaged).

2.To stop the recoil start engine, move the EngineThrottle Control Lever to "STOP". On electric start models, turn the ignition keyswitch to "OFF"to stop the engine.

Turningthe Tiller Around

Figure4-4: Tobeginturn,reduceengine speedandlift handlebarsuntilengine andtinesarebalancedoverwheels.

Figure 4-5: Withtiller balanced over wheels (and tines outof the ground), push handlebarssideways to turn tiller,