Husqvarna RTT900 - Manual (Page 8)

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OPERATION
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TINE OPERATION - WITH WHEEL DRIVE
• Always release drive control bar before moving shift
lever into another position.
• Tine movement is achieved by moving shift lever to
( ) till position and engaging drive control bar.
FORWARD - WHEELS ONLY/TINES
STOPPED
• Release drive control bar and move shift lever in di ca tor
to “F” (forward) position. Engage drive control bar and
tiller will move forward.
R E V E R S E - W H E E L S O N LY / T I N E S
STOPPED
• DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER.
• Release the drive control bar.
• Move throttle control to “SLOW” position.
• Move shift lever indicator to “R” (reverse) position.
• Hold drive control bar against the handle to start tiller
movement.
HARD TO SHIFT GEARS
• Briefly engage drive control bar and release or rock tiller
forward and backward until are able to shift gears.
Fig. 9
pth_
sta
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2
TRANSPORT
POSITION
DEEPEST
TILLING
DEPTH
STAKE
SHALLOWEST
TILLING
(CULTIVATING)
Fig. 10
The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in
severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while
tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and
oil or attempting to start engine.
STOPPING (See Fig. 9)
TINES
1. Release drive control to stop move ment.
2. Move shift lever to “N” (neutral) position.
ENGINE
2. Move throttle control to “SLOW” po si tion and allow the
engine to run slowly for cool down.
3. Turn the engine switch to the "OFF" Position.
4. Turn the fuel valve lever to the "OFF" Position.
NOTE: NEVER USE CHOKE TO STOP ENGINE.
IMPORTANT: TO STOP ENGINE IN AN EMERGENCY, TURN
THE ENGINE SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION.
DRIVE CONTROL
BAR
“ENGAGED”
PO SI TION
SHIFT
LEVER
DRIVE CONTROL BAR
“DISENGAGED” PO SI TION
1
THROTTLE
CONTROL
ENGINE
SWITCH
FUEL
VALVE
THROTTLE
CONTROL
FUEL
VALVE
ENGINE
SWITCH
DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 10)
The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you more
versatile tilling and cul ti vat ing, or to more easily transport
your tiller.
TILLING (See Fig. 11)
• Release depth stake pin. Pull the depth stake up for
increased tilling depth. Place depth stake pin in hole
of depth stake to lock in position.
• Place shift lever indicator in ( )till position.
• Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start
tilling movement. Tines and wheels will both turn.