Troy-Bilt 12087 - Manual (Page 21)

Check Position of Clutch Rolier
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Photo 3-1 A: When the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever is in
the FORWARD position, the clutch roller will be engaged
b^ow the adjustment block.
Photo 3-1B: When the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever is in
the NEUTRAL position, the clutch roller (G) must be located
approximately as shown on the face of toe adjustment block
• Do not operate the tines or any PTO attachment
when in REVERSE.
NEUTRAL - Lever moved in between FORWARD
and REVERSE positions. Use this setting to stop the
wheels, tines or any PTO attachment.
• Always shift to NEUTRAL before starting the
engine or before engaging the wheels, tines or any
PTO attachment.
Forward Interlock Levers
A Forward Interlock Lever (B, Figure 3-1) is
located below each handlebar grip.
At least one of these interlock levers must be kept
squeezed against a handlebar grip whenever the
'N^eels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever is engaged in FOR­
WARD. (The levers do not affect operation when the
Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever is in REVERSE.)
If both interlock levers are released before first
returning the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever to
NEUTRAL, the engine will stop.
Important - This is a safety feature should you lose
control of your tiller and cannot stop forward mo­
tion by moving the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever
into NEUTRAL.
Wheel Speed Lever
Use this lever (C, Fig. 3-1) to select a wheel speed
or the freewheel position. There are three operating
positions; SLOW, FAST and FREEWHEEL.
SLOW - Lever moved all the way down. Use for nor­
mal tilling or for low-speed transporting.
FAST - Lever moved all the way up. Use for cultivat­
ing or for fast-speed transporting.
FREEWHEEL - Lever in between SLOW and FAST
positions (wheels will roll freely). Use for transporting
the machine on level ground without engine power and
when using stationary PTO attachments.
• To avoid transmission damage, always put the
Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever in NEUTRAL
before shifting the Wheel Speed Lever.
• When shifting into SLOW or FAST, gently roll the
machine to help fully engage the wheel gears. When
engaged, the wheels will not turn unless the engine
is running and the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever is
engaged in FORWARD or REVERSE.
Photo 3-1C: When the Wheeis/Tines/PTO Drive Lever is held
up in the REVERSE position, the clutch roller (G) must be
located higher on the face of the adjustment block (H).
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