Troy-Bilt 12065 - Manual (Page 6)

7. Before inspecting or servicing
any part of the equipment, shut off
the engine, wait for all moving
parts to come to a complete stop,
disconnect the spark plug wire
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area
where the tiller will be used. Re­
move foreign objects before tilling.
2. Make sure that all control levers
are released and both wheels are in
Wheel Drive position before start­
ing 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.
OPERATION
1. Do not put hands or feet near or
under rotating parts.
2. Use extreme caution when on or
crossing driveways, walks or roads.
Be alert for hidden hazards or traf­
fic. Do not carry passengers.
3. If you hit a foreign object, stop
the engine, let all moving parts
come to a complete stop, discon­
nect spark plug wire, move wire
away from the spark plug, and in­
spect for damage. Repair damage
before restarting.
4. Exercise caution to avoid slip­
ping or falling.
from the spark plug and move wire
away from the spark plug.
8. Do not operate this equipment
if you are under the influence of
alcohol, medication, or when you
are tired or ill.
4. Do not operate the tiller when
you are barefoot, in
sandals, sneakers or
other light footwear.
Wear shoes that grip
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
highly flammable, and has explo­
sive vapors.
a. Use an approved gas container.
b. Gas caps shall never be re­
moved or fuel added with en­
gine running. Engine shall be
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. Eix the prob­
lem before using the
tiller again.
6. Stop the
engine, dis­
connect the spark
plug wire and move wire away
from spark plug before leaving the
operating position, unclogging
tines, or making repairs, adjust­
ments or inspections.
7. Before leaving tiller unattended,
make sure that all control levers are
released, stop engine, and disconnect
spark plug wire and move wire away
from plug to prevent accidental
starting. Be sure both wheels are
in the WHEEL DRIVE position.
8. Before cleaning, repairing or in­
specting, stop the engine, let all
moving parts stop, and disconnect
9. Keep in mind ihai ihe operator
or user is responsible for accidents
or hazards occurring to other peo­
ple, their property, and themselves.
allowed to cool before refuel­
ing. Operators shall not smoke.
c. Keep matches, cigarettes,
cigars, pipes, open flames, or
sparks away from the fuel
tank and fuel container.
d. Eill fuel tank outdoors using
extreme caution. Never add
fuel indoors. Use a funnel or
spout to prevent spillage.
e. Replace fuel caps securely and
clean up fuel spills before
starting the engine.
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.
spark plug wire and move wire
away from spark plug to prevent
accidental starting.
9. The flap on the tine hood must
be down when operating tiller.
10. Never operate the tiller unless
safety guards or other protective
devices are in place.
11. Do not run the engine in an en­
closed area. Engine exhaust con­
tains carbon monoxide gas, a
deadly poison that is odorless, col­
orless, and tasteless.
12. Keep children and pets away.
13. Never operate the tiller under
engine power if the wheels are in
the FREEWHEEL position. In
FREEWHEEL, the wheels will not
hold the tiller back and the revolv­
ing tines could propel the tiller
rapidly, possibly causing loss of
control. Always engage the
wheels with the Wheel Drive Pins
in WHEEL DRIVE position be­
fore starting the engine or engag­