Troy-Bilt 683F Benutzerhandbuch

This machine meets voluntary safety standard B71.8 
–  1996,  which  is  sponsored  by  the  Outdoor  Power 
Equipment  Institute,  Inc.,  and  is  published  by  the 
American National Standards Institute.

WARNING

Safety Alert Symbol

This is a safety alert symbol.  It is used in this 

manual and on the unit to alert you to potential hazards.  

When you see this symbol, read and obey the message 

that follows it.  Failure to obey safety messages could 

result in personal injury or property damage.

Training

1. Carefully read this Owner’s Manual, 

the separate Engine Owner’s Manual, and 

any other literature you may receive. Be 

thoroughly familiar with the controls and 

the proper use of the tiller and its engine. 

Know how to stop the unit and disengage 

the controls quickly.
2. Never allow children to operate the 

tiller. Never allow adults to operate the 

tiller without proper instruction.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of all 

persons, particularly children and pets.
4. Keep in mind that the operator or user 

is responsible for accidents or hazards 

occurring to other people, their property, 

and themselves.

Preparation

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the 

tiller is to be used and remove all foreign 

objects.
2. Put the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive Lever 

into NEUTRAL before starting the engine.
3. Do not operate the tiller without 

wearing adequate outer garments. Avoid 

loose garments or jewelry that could get 

caught in moving parts.
4. Do not operate the tiller when barefoot 

or wearing sandals, sneakers, or light 

footwear. Wear protective footwear that 

will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
5. Do not till near underground electric 

cables, telephone lines, pipes or hoses. If 

in doubt, contact your telephone or utility 

company.

6. Warning: Handle fuel with care; it 

is highly flammable and its vapors are 

explosive.  Be sure to take the following 

precautions:

a.  Store fuel in containers specifically 

designed for this purpose.

b.  The gas cap shall never be removed 

or fuel added while the engine is 

running.  Allow the engine to cool 

for several minutes before adding 

fuel.

c.  Keep matches, cigarettes, cigars, 

pipes, open flames, and sparks 

away from the fuel tank and fuel 

container.

d.  Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme 

care. Never fill fuel tank indoors. 

Use a funnel or spout to prevent 

spillage.

e.  Replace all fuel tank and container 

caps securely.  

f.  If fuel is spilled, do not attempt 

to start the engine, but move the 

machine away from the area of 

spillage and avoid creating any 

source of ignition until fuel vapors 

have dissipated.

7. Never make adjustments when engine 

is running (unless recommended by  

manufacturer).

Operation

1. Do not put hands or feet near or under 

rotating parts.  Do not allow hands or any 

other part of the body or clothing near the 

rotating tines or near any other moving 

part.  The tines begin to rotate forward 

once the engine starts, the Tines/PTO 

Clutch Lever is in the ENGAGE position, 

the Forward Interlock Levers are squeezed 

closed and the Wheels/Tines/PTO Drive 

Lever is shifted to FORWARD.  The tines 

rotate in Reverse whether the Interlock 

Levers are closed or open.
2. Exercise extreme caution when on or 

crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. 

Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do 

not carry passengers.
3. After striking a foreign object, stop the 

engine, remove the wire from the spark 

plug wire and prevent it from touching 

the spark plug. Thoroughly inspect the 

machine for any damage and repair the 

damage before restarting and operating 

the machine.
4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or 

falling.
5. If the unit should start to vibrate 

abnormally, stop the engine, discon-

nect the spark plug wire and prevent it 

from touching the spark plug, and check 

immediately for the cause. Vibration is 

generally a warning of trouble.
6. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark 

plug wire and prevent it from touching 

the spark plug whenever you leave the 

operating position, before unclogging the 

tines, or when making any repairs, adjust-

ments or inspections.
7. Take all possible precautions when 

leaving machine unattended. Stop engine.  

Disconnect spark plug wire and move it 

away from spark plug. Remove ignition 

key on electric start models
8. Before cleaning, repairing, or 

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