EarthQuake 6015V - Manual (Page 16)

Operator’s Manual
6015 Series CRT Rototiller
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Free-Wheel Position
WHEEL LOCK PINS
To place wheels in free-wheel position:
This allows wheels to turn freely on the axle for easy transportation.
1. Remove lock pin. Slide wheel inward toward machine.
SEE FIGURE 6
2. Insert lock pin through the axle hole only, fold lock ring to
secure pin to axle.
3. Repeat for other wheel.
Place wheels in tilling position:
This locks wheels to the axle so they are able to propel the machine
forward while in use.
1. Remove lock pin. Slide wheel slightly outward away from
machine. Align hole in axle with hole in wheel hub.
SEE FIGURE 7
2. Insert lock pin through both holes, fold lock pin ring to secure
pin to axle.
3. Repeat for other wheel.
NOTE: Always have both wheel lock pins in or out. Do not
operate tiller with only one wheel locked.
Wheel lock pin in free-wheel position.
(axle hole only)
FIGURE 6
Wheel lock pin in tilling position.
(axle hole and wheel hole)
FIGURE 7
Tilling Position
CAUTION
THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED HERE ONLY TO
INTRODUCE THE CONTROLS. DO NOT START THE
ENGINE AT THIS TIME. STARTING AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS ARE GIVEN ON PAGE 8. PLEASE READ
THIS SECTION AND ALL OPERATING AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING YOUR TILLER.
• AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION, THE DRIVE SAFETY
CONTROL LEVER WILL NOT LOCK IN THE FORWARD
POSITION.
• TO STOP THE WHEELS AND TINES AT ANY TIME RE-
LEASE THE DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVER.
WARNING
ENGINE SHOULD BE OFF BEFORE ADJUSTING ANY
CONTROLS.
WARNING
NEVER START ENGINE OR OPERATE TILLER WITH
WHEELS IN FREE-WHEEL POSITION. THE FREE-WHEEL
POSITION IS FOR TRANSPORTING THE TILLER LONG
DISTANCES OVER LEVEL GROUND-DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO MOVE THE TILLER UP OR DOWN STEEP GRADES IN
THE FREE-WHEEL POSITION.
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