Troy-Bilt 12087 - Manual (Page 6)

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is shifted to FORWARD. The tines
rotate in Reverse whether the In­
terlock Levers are closed or open.
8. Before inspecting or servicing
any part of the equipment, shut off
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area
where the tiller will be used. Re­
move 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 clothing. 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
you are barefoot, in sandals, sneak­
ers or other light footwear. Wear
the engine, wait for all moving
parts to come to a complete stop,
disconnect spark plug wire from
spark plug and move wire away
from the spark plug.
protective footwear that grips well
on slippery surfaces.
5. Do not till near underground
electric cables, telephone lines,
pipes, or hoses. Contact your tele­
phone or utility to verify locations
of underground cables or lines.
6. Handle gasoline with care; it is
flammable, the vapors explosive.
Take the following precautions;
a. Use an approved gas container.
b. Gas cap shall never be re­
moved or fuel added with en­
gine running. Engine shall be
allowed to cool before refuel­
ing. Operators shall not smoke.
c. Keep matches, cigarettes,
cigars, pipes, open flames, or
9. Do not operate this equipment
if you are under the influence of
alcohol, medication, or when you
are tired or ill.
sparks away from the fuel
tank and fuel container.
d. Fill fuel tank outdoors using
extreme caution. Never add
fuel indoors. Use a funnel or
spout to prevent spillage.
e. Replace all fuel tank and con­
tainer caps securely.
f. If fuel is spilled, do not at­
tempt to start engine, but move
the machine away from the
area of spillage and avoid cre­
ating any source of ignition
until fuel vapors dissipate.
7. Never attempt to make any ad­
justments while the engine is run­
ning or the spark plug wire is con­
nected, except when so instructed.
OPERATION
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1. Do not put hands or feet near or
under rotating parts.
2. Use extreme caution when on or
crossing gravel driveways, walks or
roads. Be alert for hidden hazards
or traffic. Do not carry passengers.
3. If you hit a foreign object, stop
the engine (remove key on electric
start models), let all moving parts
come to a complete stop, discon­
nect spark plug wire and move
wire away from the spark plug, and
inspect for damage. Repair dam­
age before restarting.
4. Exercise caution to avoid slip­
ping or falling.
5. If abnormal tiller vibration oc­
curs, stop engine immediately, dis­
connect the spark plug wire and
move wire away from spark plug.
Check for the cause. Carefully in­
spect for any damage. Fix the prob­
lem before using the tiller again.
Vibration is generally a warning
sign of trouble.
6. Stop the engine, remove the key
on electric start models, and dis­
connect the spark plug wire and
move wire away from spark plug
before leaving the operating posi­
tion, unclogging tines, or making
repairs, adjustments or inspections.
7. Take all possible precautions
when leaving the machine unat­
tended. Shift into neutral, stop en­
gine (remove key on electric start
models), and disconnect spark plug
wire and move wire away from
plug to prevent accidental starting.
8. Before cleaning, repairing or in­
specting, stop the engine (remove
key on electric start models), let all
moving parts stop,
and disconnect
spark plug
wire and
move wire
away from spark plug to prevent
accidental starting. For electrical
safety on electric start models, al­
ways disconnect the negative (-)
cable from the battery post.
9. Flap on tine hood must be down
when running tiller, unless using
the hiller/furrower attachment.
10. Never operate the tiller unless
safety guards or other protective
safety devices are in place.
11. Do not run the engine in an
enclosed area. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide gas, a
deadly poison that is odorless, col­
orless, and tasteless.
12. Keep children and pets away.