Troy-Bilt 15009 - Manual (Page 22)

Forward Clutch
This control is the two interconnected “pad­
dles” that hang down beneath the control panel.
It is used to engage and disengage both the
wheeis and the tines in forward motion.
To operate the Forward Clutch:
Before engaging the Forward Clutch, first
make sure that the Wheel Gear Lever (Econo-
Horse and Pony Models only) is in ENGAGE. On
the Junior Model, the Wheel Drive Pins must be
through the holes in the wheel hubs and the
wheel shaft. Then lift up on either or both of the
“paddles” and hold it (or them) against the under­
side of the handlebar grips. As long as you hold
the “paddles” in this position, both the wheels
and tines will turn.
To stop forward motion of the tines and wheels
when you have the Forward Clutch engaged,
simply release the “paddles” and allow them to
drop downward. Both the wheels and tines will
stop rotating—the engine will continue to run.
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Photo 3-3: The Forward Clutch.
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WARNING
NEVER move the Maneuvering Clutch into
either FORWARD or REVERSE unless the
Wheel Gear Lever on Econo-Horse and
Pony Models is in ENGAGE. On Junior
Models, the Wheel Drive Pins must be in
WHEEL DRIVE POSITION.
Placing the Maneuvering Clutch in either
FORWARD or REVERSE when the wheels
are not engaged could allow the tines to
rapidly propel the tiller forward or backward.
Failure to follow this warning could result in
personal injury or property damage.
Maneuvering Clutch
This control is located at the rear of the left-
hand side of the control panel. It is the rod hav­
ing a 90° bend and a black plastic grip.
The Maneuvering Clutch is used to precisely
maneuver the tiller in either a forward or back­
ward direction. Pulling the Maneuvering Clutch
out (for REVERSE) or pushing the Maneuvering
Clutch in (for FORWARD) engages both the
wheels and tines.
If you want to precision till near an obstacle,
release the Forward Clutch “paddles” and push
in the Maneuvering Clutch Lever. When you
want to stop tilling with the Maneuvering Clutch
Lever, release it—it will automatically return to
NEUTRAL.
If you want to move the tiller forward for a
short distance or in close quarters, release the
Forward Clutch paddles, lift up on the handle­
bars until the tines clear the ground. Then push
the Maneuvering Clutch in. To stop forward mo­
tion, release the Maneuvering Clutch Lever.
The only way you can make the tiller move in
reverse is by using the Maneuvering Clutch
Lever. Lift up on the handlebars until the tines
clear the ground and then pull the Maneuvering
Clutch Lever out. The tines and wheels will both
move in reverse direction for as long as you hold
the Maneuvering Clutch Lever in REVERSE. To
stop reverse motion of the tines and wheels, sim­
ply release the Maneuvering Clutch Lever.
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WARNING
• When moving the tiller in reverse, always
look behind you to check for, and avoid,
obstacles.
• Never attempt to till in reverse.
Failure to follow these instructions could re­
sult in personal injury.
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Photo 3-4: The Maneuvering Clutch.
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