Troy-Bilt 645A - Manual (Page 15)

Section 4: Operation
WARNING
Do 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.
Let the tiller move at its own pace and do
not push down on the handlebars to try to
dig deeper- this takes weight off the
wheels, cuts traction, and causes the tines
to try and propel the tiller.
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 pull 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.
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To Turn the Tiller Around:
(a) Practice turning the tiiler 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.
WARNING
Before tilling, contact your
telephone or utilities company
and inquire if underground
equipment or lines are used in
your area. Their representa­
tive will be glad to answer
your questions and tell you if
any of fheir equipmenf or lines
are buried underground on
your properfy.
Figure 4-3: Raise tines off grountS and look
behind when moving in reverse.
Turning the Tiller Around
Figure 4-4: To begin turn, lift handlebars
until engine and tines are baianced over
wheeis. Be sure tines are out of ground.
Figure 4-5: With titter balanced over
wheats (and tines out of the ground), push
handlebars sideways to turn tiller.
Stopping the Tiller and Engine
1. To Stop the wheeis and tines, release
the Forward Clutch Bail or the Reverse
Clutch Control - whichever is engaged.
2. To stop the engine, move the throttle
control lever on engine to “OFF” or
“STOP” position. ...........................................
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