Troy-Bilt 12001 - Manual (Page 7)

and prevent it from touching the spark plug to
prevent accidental starting.
9. Never operate the tiller without proper guards,
plates, or other protective safety devices in
place.
10. Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.
The exhaust fumes from the engine contain ex­
tremely dangerous carbon monoxide gas.
Carbon monoxide gas is colorless, odorless,
tasteless and deadly poisonous.
11. Keep children and pets away.
12. Be aware that the tiller may unexpectedly
bounce upward or jump forward if the tines
should strike extremely hardpacked soil, frozen
ground, or buried obstacles such as large
stones, roots, or stumps. If you are in doubt
about the tilling conditions, always use the fol­
lowing operating precautions to assist you in
maintaining control of the tiller;
a.
Stand behind the tiller, using both hands on
the handlebars. Relax your arms, but use a
secure hand grip.
b.
Start tilling at shallow depths, working grad­
ually deeper with each pass.
c.
Clear the tilling area of all large stones,
roots and other debris.
d. In an emergency, stop the tines by re­
leasing the Engine Throttle Lever on the
right handlebar. To stop the engine,
move the Engine Ignition Switch to OFF.
13. Do not overload the tiller’s capacity by at­
tempting to till too deeply at too fast a rate.
14. Never operate the tiller on slippery surfaces.
Look behind and use care when backing up.
15. Do not operate the tiller on a slope that is too
steep for safety. When on slopes, slow down and
make sure you have good footing.
16. Never allow bystanders near the unit.
17. Only use attachments and accessories that
are factory-approved.
18. Never operate the tiller without good visibility
or light.
19. Never operate the tiller if you are tired, or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
20. Do not tamper with the engine governor set­
tings on the machine; the governor controls the
maximum safe operating speed and protects the
engine and all moving parts from damage caused
by overspeed. Authorized service shall be sought if
a problem exists.
21. Do not touch engine parts which may be hot
from operation. Allow parts to cool before inspect­
ing, cleaning or repairing.
22. Remember: You can stop the tines by releasing
the Engine Throttle Lever. Move the Engine
Ignition Switch to “OFF” to shut the engine off.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. Keep the tiller, attachments and accessories
in safe working condition.
2. Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent
intervals for proper tightness to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
3. Never store the tiller with fuel in the fuel tank in­
side a building where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark (hot water and space heaters, fur­
naces, clothes dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc.).
4. Allow the engine to cool before storing it.
5. To reduce the chances of a fire hazard, keep the
engine free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
6. Store gasoline in a cool, well-ventilated area,
safely away from any spark or flame-producing
equipment. Store gasoline in an approved con­
tainer, safely away from the reach of children.
7. Never perform maintenance while the engine
is running or the spark plug wire is connected, ex­
cept when specifically instructed to do so.