Simplicity 1693704 - Manual (Page 13)

Page 9
Adjustments
SECTION CHECKLIST
Wheel Lockouts
Handlebar Adjustments (Tilt & Swivel)
Drag Stake
Belt Tension Adjustment
WHEEL LOCKOUTS (616RT)
Place wheels in tilling position.
1. Pull knob in center of wheel out, away from machine.
2. Rotate knob and lockout to align with slot on axle,
release knob. Rotate wheel to align slot in wheel hub
with lockout.
3. Wheel and axle should be firmly locked together
before tilling.
4. Repeat for other wheel.
NOTE: Always have both wheel lockouts in or out.
Do not operate tiller with only one wheel locked.
To place wheels in free-wheel position.
1. Pull knob in center of wheel out, away from machine .
2. Rotate knob and lockout to align lockout with detent
in end of axle. Release knob.
3. Wheel should turn freely on axle.
WHEEL LOCKOUTS (514RT)
Place wheels in tilling position.
1. Remove lockpin. Align hole in axle with hole in wheel
hub.
2. Insert lockpin through holes, fold lockpin ring to
secure pin to axle.
3. Wheel and axle should be firmly locked together
before tilling.
4. Repeat for other wheel.
NOTE: Always have both wheel lockouts in or out.
Do not operate tiller with only one wheel locked.
To place wheels in free-wheel position.
1. Remove lockpin. Slide wheel inward toward machine.
2. Insert pin in axle only.
3. Wheel should turn freely on axle.
Model 514RT
(5-hp)
Wheel lockpin in free-wheel position.
(axle hole only)
Wheel lockout in tilling position.
(hub & axle slot)
Model 616RT
(6-hp)
CAUTION
Never start engine or operate tiller with wheels in free-
wheel position. The free-wheel position is for
transporting the tiller long distances over level ground-
-do not attempt to move the tiller up or down steep
grades in the free-wheel position.