To Engage Drive & Tines

1.For forward motion of the wheels and power to the tines pull the Forward Clutch Bail up against the handlebar. Release the bail to stop the forward motion of the wheels and tines.

2.When tilling, relax and let the wheels pull the machine while the tines dig. Walk behind and a little to one side of the tiller. Use one hand, yet keep a light — but secure

— grip on the handlebar (while keeping your arm loose). See Fig. 5-1. Let the tiller move at its own pace and do not push down on the handlebars to try and force the tines to dig deeper — this takes weight off the wheels and reduces traction.

Turning the Tiller

1.Practice turning the tiller in a level, open area. Be very careful to keep your feet and legs away from the tines.

2.To begin a turn, lift the handlebars until the tines are out of the ground and the engine and tines are balanced over the wheels (Fig. 5-2).

Figure 5-2

3.With the tiller balanced, push sideways on the handlebar to steer in the direction of the turn. After turning, slowly lower the tines into the soil to resume tilling. See Fig. 5-3.

Figure 5-1

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

1.To move in reverse:

a.Look behind and exercise caution when operating in reverse. Do not till while in reverse.

b.Stop all forward motion. Lift the handlebar with one hand until the tines are off the ground and then pull the Reverse Clutch Control knob out. To stop reversing, let go of the Reverse Clutch Control knob

c.If longer distances need to be covered in reverse, shut off the engine, then place the two wheels in

FREEWHEEL.

Figure 5-3

12Section 5— Operation