Troy-Bilt 12214-5.5HP - Manual (Page 15)

Section 4: Operation
A WARNING
D d 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 backward toward the operator,
which could result in loss of control,
property damage, or personal injury.
5. For reverse motion of the wheels and
tines:
(a) Look behind and exercise caution
when operating in reverse. Do not
till while in reverse.
(b) Stop all forward motion before
reversing. Lift the handlebars with
one hand until the tines are off the
ground and then pul! the Reverse
Clutch Control knob out to engage
reverse motion {see Figure 4-3). To
stop reverse motion, let go of the
Reverse Clutch Control knob.
6. To Turn the Tiller Around;
(a) Practice turning the tiller in a level,
open area. Be very careful to keep
your feet and legs away from the
tines.
(b) To make a turn, lift the handlebars
until the engine and tines are
balanced over the wheels (Figure
4-4). The tines must be out of the
ground while turning the tiller.
(c) With the tiller balanced, push
sideways on the handlebar to move
the tiller in the direction of the turn
(Figure 4-5). After completing the
turn, slowly lower the tines into the
soil to resume tilling.
Stopping the Tiller and Engine
1. To stop the wheels and tines, release
the Forward Clutch Bail or the Reverse
Clutch Control, whichever control is
engaged.
2. To stop the engine, move the ignition
switch and/or the throttle control lever on
the engine to the “OFF” or “STOP”
position.
Figure 4-3: Raise tines off groanif anti took
behind when moving in reverse.
Turning the Tiller Around
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Figure 4-4: To begin tarn, lift handlebars
until engine and tines are balanced over
ttdieels. Be sure tines are oat of ground.
Figure 4-5: With tiller balanced over
wheels (and tines out of the ground),
pash handlebars sideways to turn dller.
A
WARNING
Before tilling, contact your telephone or
utilities company and inquire if under­
ground equipment or lines are used in
your area. Their representative will be
glad to answer your questions and tell
you If any of their equipment or lines
are
buried underground on your
property.
LOADING AND UNLOADING
THE TILLER
A
WARNING
Loading and unloading the tiller into or
from a vehicle is potentially hazardous.
We don1 recommend doing so unless
absolutely necessary, as this could
result in personal injury or property
damage.
However, if you must load or unload
the tiller, follow the guidelines given
next.
• Before loading or unloading, stop the
engine, wait for all parts to stop moving,
disconnect the spark plug wire and let
the engine and muffler cool.
• The tiller is too heavy and bulky to lift
safely by one person. Two or more
people should share the load.
• Use sturdy ramps and manually (engine
shut off) roll the tiller into and out of the
vehicle. Two or more people are
needed to do this.
• Ramps must be strong enough to
support the combined weight of the
tiller and any handlers. The ramps
should provide good traction to prevent
slipping; they should have side rails to
guide the tiller along the ramps: and
they should have a locking device to
secure them to the vehicle.
• The handlers should wear sturdy
footwear that will help to prevent
slipping.
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