Troy-Bilt 12214-5.5HP - Manual (Page 11)

Section 3: Features and Controls
4. FOR WHEEL DRIVE mode (Figure 3-2):
Slide the wheel outward on the wheel
shaft (B, Figure 3-2) and insert the wheel
drive pin (A) through the wheel hub (D)
and the wheel shaft (B), The wheel is now
locked to the wheel shaft. Install the
hairpin cotter (C) on the wheel drive pin,
pushing the hairpin cotter in as far as it
will go. Repeat for the other wheel and
remove the support from the unit.
5. FOR FREEWHEEL mode (Figure 3-3):
Slide the wheel inward and insert the
wheel drive pin (A, Figure 3-3) only
through the hole in the wheel shaft (B).
Install the hairpin cotter (C) on the wheel
drive pin, pushing the hairpin cotter in as
far as it will go. Repeat for the other
wheel and remove the support from the
unit.
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WARNING
Before starting the engine, be sure that
both wheels are in the WHEEL DRIVE
position. See *‘Wheel Drive Pins” for
instructions.
Engaging the Forward Clutch Bail or the
Reverse Clutch Control (if so equipped)
when the wheels are not in the WHEEL
DRIVE position could allow the tines to
rapidly propel the tiller forward or
backward.
Failure to comply could cause loss of
tiller control, property damage, or
personal injury.
Forward Clutch Bail
The Forward Clutch Bail (E, Figure 3-4)
controls the engagement of forward drive
to the wheels and power to the tines.
NOTE: The wheels will rotate in a forward
direction; the tines will rotate counter­
clockwise (backward toward the operator).
To Operate the Forward Clutch Bail:
1. Put the wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE
position (see the “WARNING” statement
above).
2. Lift and hold the bail against the
handlebar. The wheels and tines will
rotate and the tiller will move in a forward
direction.
3. Release the bail to disengage (stop)
the wheels and tines. Forward tiiler
motion wiil stop (the engine will continue
to run).
Reverse Clutch Control
The Reverse Clutch Control (F, Figure 3-4)
controls the engagement of reverse drive
to the wheels and tines. This powered
reversing feature is used for maneuver­
ing the tiller only ~ never engage the
tines in the ground while going in the
reverse direction.
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WARNING
• Use extreme caution when reversing
or pulling the machine towards you.
Look behind to avoid obstacles.
• Never attempt to till in reverse.
Failure to follow this warning could
result in personal injury or property
damage.
To Operate the Reverse Clutch Control:
1. Operate only when the wheels are in
the WHEEL DRIVE position (see the
“WARNING” statement at the left).
2. Stop all tiller motion by releasing the
Forward Clutch Bail.
3. Lift up the handlebar until the tines
clear the ground, look behind you to avoid
any obstacles, and then pull the Reverse
Clutch Control knob toward you. The
wheels will rotate in a reverse direction.
4. Release the Reverse Clutch Control
knob to disengage (stop) the wheels and
tines. All reverse motion will stop (the
engine will continue to run).
Figure 34: Frnmrd CluüA Bail (Q and Revise
Clutch ConbülfF).
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