Troy-Bilt E683F-Horse Benutzerhandbuch

Section 1: Safety

inspecting, stop the engine and make

certain all moving parts have stopped.

Disconnect the spark plug wire and

prevent it from touching the spark plug to

prevent accidental starting.
9. The flap on the tine hood must be

down when operating the tiller, unless

using the Hiller/Furrower attachment.
10. Never use the tiller unless proper

guards, plates, or other safety protective

devices are in place.
11. Do not run engine in an enclosed

area. Engine exhaust contains carbon

monoxide gas, a deadly poison that is

odorless, colorless, and tasteless.
12. Keep children and pets away.
13. Never operate the tiller under engine

power if the Wheel Speed Lever is in the

FREEWHEEL position. In FREEWHEEL,

the wheels will not hold the tiller back and

the revolving tines could propel the tiller

rapidly, possibly causing loss of control.

Always engage the Wheel Speed Lever

in either FAST or SLOW position before

starting the engine or engaging the tines

with the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever.
14. Be aware that the tiller may unex-

pectedly bounce upward or jump forward

if the tines should strike extremely hard

packed soil, frozen ground, or buried

obstacles like large stones, roots, or

stumps. If in doubt about the tilling

conditions, always use the following

operating precautions to assist you in

maintaining control of the tiller:

a. Walk behind and to one side of

the tiller, using one hand on the

handlebars. Relax your arm, but

use a secure hand grip.

b. Use shallower depth regulator

settings, working gradually deeper

with each pass.

c. Use slower wheel, tine and engine

speeds.

d. Clear the tilling area of all large

stones, roots and other debris.

e. Avoid using downward pressure on

handlebars. If need be, use slight

upward pressure to keep the tines

from digging too deeply.

f. Before contacting hard packed soil

at the end of a row, reduce engine

speed and lift handlebars to raise

tines out of the soil.

g. In an emergency, stop tines and

wheels by shifting the Wheels/

Tines/PTO Drive Lever into

NEUTRAL. If you can not reach the

lever or have lost control of the

tiller, let go of the handlebars and

all controls. Do not attempt to

restrain the tiller.

15. Do not overload the tiller’s capacity

by attempting to till too deeply at too fast

a rate.
16. Never operate the tiller at high

transport speeds on hard or slippery

surfaces. Look behind and use care when

backing up.
17. Do not operate the tiller on a slope

that is too steep for safety. When on

slopes, slow down and make sure you

have good footing. Never permit the tiller

to freewheel down slopes.
18. Never allow bystanders near the unit.
19. Only use attachments and accessories

that are approved by the manufacturer of

the tiller.
20. Use tiller attachments and accesso-

ries when recommended.
21. Never operate the tiller without good

visibility or light.
22. Never operate the tiller if you are

tired, or under the influence of alcohol,

drugs or medication.
23. Operators shall not tamper with the

engine-governor settings on the machine;

the governor controls the maximum safe

operating speed to protect the engine and

all moving parts from damage caused by

overspeed. Authorized service shall be

sought if a problem exists.
24. Do not touch engine parts which may

be hot from operation. Let parts cool

down sufficiently.
25. POISON/DANGER—CAUSES SEVERE

BURNS. The battery on electric start

models contains sulfuric acid. Avoid

contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Keep

out of reach of children.

Antidotes:
External– Flush immediately with lots of

water.

Internal– Drink large quantities of water

or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia,

beaten eggs or vegetable oil. Call a

doctor immediately.

Eyes– Flush with water for 15 minutes.

Get prompt medical attention.
26. DANGER– BATTERIES PRODUCE

EXPLOSIVE GASES. Keep sparks, flame

or smoking materials away. Ventilate

when charging battery or using in an

enclosed space. Always wear safety

goggles when working near battery.
27. Please remember: You can always

stop the tines and wheels by releasing all

controls, or by moving the ignition switch

and/or throttle control lever on the engine

to OFF or STOP.
28. To load or unload the tiller, see the

instructions in Section 4 of this Manual.
29. Use extreme caution when backing or

pulling the machine towards you.
30. Start the engine carefully according to

instructions and with feet well away from

the tines.
31. Never pick up or carry a machine

while the engine is running.
32. When loading or unloading the tiller,

always disengage tines and use slower

wheel and engine throttle speeds. Use

sturdy ramps wide and strong enough to

easily support the tiller (280-to-325 lbs.,

depending on model) and operator. Never

go down ramps in FORWARD drive—the

tiller could tip forward, exposing you

to the tines (which should be disen-

gaged). Always use REVERSE drive and

back down ramps. To go up ramps, use

FORWARD drive and follow the tiller.
33. The Forward Interlock Safety System

should be tested for correct functioning

every time the tiller or PTO power unit is

used. See Section 4 in this Manual.
34. If using the optional Dozer Blade,

either remove the tine attachment, or

disengage the tines with the Tines/PTO

Clutch Lever. Revolving tines are

dangerous.