Troy-Bilt 664D, E666M manual Maintenanceandstorage, Keepchildren and pets away

7.Takeall possible precautions when leavingthe machine unattended.Stop the engine. Removeignition key on electric start models. Disconnect spark plug wire

and move it awayfrom the spark plug. MoveWheel GearLeverto ENGAGE.

8.Before cleaning, repairing, or inspect- ing, stop the engine, remove the ignition keyon electric start models, and make

certain all moving parts havestopped. Disconnectthe spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug to preventaccidental starting. On electric start models, always removethe cable from the negativeside (-) of the battery.

9.Always keepthe tiller tine hood flap down, unless using the hiller/furrower attachment.

lB. Never usethe tiller unless proper guards, plates,or other safetyprotective devicesare in place.

11.Do not run engine in an enclosed area. Engineexhaust contains carbon monoxide gas,a deadly poison that is odorless, colorless, and tasteless.

12.Keepchildren and pets away.

13.Never operatethe tiller under engine power if the Wheel Gear Lever is in DISENGAGE(FREEWHEEL). In this position,the wheels will not holdthe tiller backand the revolvingtines could propelthe tiger rapidly, possibly

causingloss of control. Always movethe Wheel GearLever to ENGAGEbefore

starting the engine or engagingthe tines/wheels with the ForwardClutch

Control or the ReverseClutch Control.

14.Be aware that the tiller may unex-

pectedlybounceupward or jump forward if the tines shouldstrike

extremelyhard packed soil, frozen ground,or buriedobstacleslike large stones, roots, or stumps.If in doubt aboutthe tilling conditions,always use the following operatingprecautionsto

assistyou in maintainingcontrolof the tiger:

a.Walk behindand to one side of the tiller, usingone handon the han- dlebars. Relax your arm, but use a secure hand grip.

b.Use shallower depthregulatorset- tings, workinggraduallydeeper with each pass.

c.Use slower engine speeds.

d.Clear the tilling area of all large stones, rootsand other debris.

e.Avoid using downwardpressure on handlebars.If need be, use slight upward pressureto keep the tines from diggingtoo deeply.

f.Beforecontactinghard packedsoil at the end of a row, reduceengine

speed and lift handlebarsto raise tines out of the soil.

g.In an emergency,stop tines and wheels by releasing whichever ClutchLever is engaged. Do not attemptto restrain the tiller.

15. Do not overload the tiller'scapacity

by attempting to till too deeply at too fast a rate.

16.Neveroperate the tiller at high trans-

port speedson hard or slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing up.

17.Do not operatethe tiller on a slope that is too steepfor safety. When on slopes, slow down and makesure you have good footing. Never permit the tiller to freewheeldown slopes.

18.Neverallow bystanders nearthe unit.

19.Only use attachments and acces- sories that areapproved by the tiller manufacturer.

20.Usetiller attachments and acces- sories when recommended.

21.Neveroperatethe tiller without good visibility or light.

22.Neveroperatethe tiller if you aretired,

or underthe influenceof alcohol,drugs or medication.

23.Operatorsshall not tamperwith the engine-governorsettingson the machine; the governorcontrolsthe maximumsafe operatingspeedto protectthe engineand all movingpartsfrom damagecausedby overspeed.Authorizedserviceshall be soughtif a problemexists.

24.Do not touch enginepartswhich may be hotfrom operation.Let partscool down sufficiently.

25.Thebatteryon electricstart modeltillers containssulfuric acid.Avoid contactwith

skin, eyes,or clothing. Keepout of the reachof children.

Antidote-External Contact:Flushimme- diatelywith lots of water.

Antidote-Internal: Drink largequantities of wateror milk. Followwith milk of

magnesia,beateneggs or vegetableoil. Calla doctor immediately.

Antidote-Eye Contact:Flushwith water for 15 minutes. Getpromptmedical

attention.

26.Batteriesproduceexplosivegases.Keep sparks,flame,andsmoking materialsaway. Ventilatewhen chargingbatteriesor when using abatteryin an enclosedspace. ALWAYSwear safetygoggleswhen working nearbatteries.

27.Pleaseremember:You can alwaysstop

thetinesand wheelsby releasingthe ForwardClutchControlLeveror the

ReverseClutch Controlknob (whichever controlyou haveengaged),or by moving the EngineThrottle ControlLever(located onengine)to STOPon recoil start models or by turning the ignition keyto OFFon electricstart models.

28.To loador unloadthe tiller, seethe instructions inSection4 of this Manual.

29.Useextremecautionwhen reversingor pullingthe machinetowards you.

30.Startthe enginecarefullyaccordingto instructionsandwith feetwell awayfrom thetines.

31.Neverpick up or carrya machinewhile the engineis running.

MAINTENANCEANDSTORAGE

1.Keepthe tiller, attachments and acces- sories in safeworking condition.

2.Checkall nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals for proper tightness to besure the equipment is in safeworking condition.

3.Neverstorethe tiller with fuel in thefuel tankinsidea buildingwhereignition sourcesarepresentsuchas hot waterand spaceheaters,furnaces,clothesdryers, stoves,electricmotors,etc. Allow engineto cool beforestoring in anyenclosure.