Troy-Bilt 8 HP - Manual (Page 8)

SECTION 1:
The PTO HORSE Model Tiller
has been designed with many
safety features to help protect indi­
viduals from harm and property
from being damaged. However, as
with any type of power equipment,
it is necessary for you and any
operator to follow safe operating
practices at all times. Failure to do
so can result in personal injury or
damage to equipment or property.
Before operating or servicing the
tiller or the PTO Power Unit, care­
fully read and follow all of the
Safety Instructions found in this
Owner/Operator Manual and in the
separate Owner’s Manual provided
by the engine manufacturer. If you
have any questions, please call or
write us.
TRAINING
1. Read both this Owner/Operator
Manual and the separate engine
Owner’s Manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the con­
trols and the proper use of the
tiller and its engine. Know how to
stop the unit and disengage the
controls quickly.
2. Read the Owner/Operator Man­
A
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This symbol is used to alert you to
important safety messages in this
Manual and on your tiller. When
you see this symbol, carefully read
and follow its safety message.
uals provided with any optional
accessories or attachments before
operating. The manuals provide a
detailed description of proper use
and operation, and point out other
important Safety Instructions.
3. Never allow children to operate
the tiller. Never allow adults to
operate the tiller without proper
instruction.
4. Keep the area of operation clear
of all persons (particularly small
children), and pets.
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area
where the tiller is to be used and
remove all foreign objects before
tilling.
2. Put the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive
Lever in “NEUTRAL” before starting
the engine.
3. Do not operate the tiller without
wearing suitable outer garments.
Avoid loose garments or jewelry
that could get caught in moving
parts of the tiller or its engine.
4. Do not operate the tiller when
barefoot or wearing sandals,
sneakers, or similar lightweight
footwear. Wear footwear which will
improve footing on slippery sur­
faces.
5. Do not till near underground
electric cables, telephone lines,
pipes, or hoses. If in doubt, contact
your telephone or utility company
to locate underground services.
6
. Handle fuel with care; it is highly
flammable and its vapors are
explosive.
(a) Use an approved fuel con­
tainer.
(b) Never remove gas cap or add
fuel to a running engine or to a
hot engine. Engine shall be al­
lowed to cool before refueling.
(c) Keep matches, cigarettes,
cigars, pipes, open flames, or
sparks away from the fuel tank
and fuel container.
(d) Fill fuel tank outdoors with
extreme care. Never fill fuel
tank indoors. Use a funnel or
spout to prevent spilling.
(e) Replace fuel cap securely and
clean up spilled fuel before
restarting.
7. Never attempt to make any ad­
justments while the engine is
running or the spark plug wire is
connected, except where specifi­
cally instructed to do so.