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Loading & Unloading the Tiller
WARNINg
Loading and unloading the tiller into a vehicle is potentially hazard-
ous and doing so is not recommended unless absolutely necessary,
as this could result in personal injury or property damage.
If you must load or unload the tiller, follow the guidelines given below:
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Before loading or unloading the tiller, stop the engine, wait for all
parts to stop moving, disconnect the spark plug wire and let the
engine and muffler cool.
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The tiller is too heavy and bulky to be safely lifted by one person.
Two or more people should share the load.
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Use sturdy ramps and manually — with the engine shut off — roll
the tiller into and out of the vehicle. Two or more people are
needed to do this.
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The ramps must be strong enough to support the combined
weight of the tiller and any handlers. The ramps should provide
good traction to prevent slipping; they should also have side rails
to guide the tiller along the ramps; and they should have a locking
device to secure them to the vehicle.
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The handlers should wear sturdy footwear that will help to prevent
slipping.
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Position the loading vehicle so that the ramp angle is as flat
as possible (the less incline to the ramp, the better). Turn the
vehicle's engine off and apply the parking brake.
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When going up the ramps, stand in the normal operating position
and push the tiller ahead of you. Have a person at each side to
turn the wheels.
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When going down the ramps, walk backward with the tiller
following you. Keep alert for any obstacles behind you. Position a
person at each wheel to control the speed of the tiller. Never go
down the ramps tiller-first, as the tiller could tip forward.
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Place wooden blocks on the downhill side of the wheels if you
need to stop the tiller from rolling down the ramp. Also, use the
blocks to temporarily keep the tiller in place on the ramps (if
necessary), and to chock the wheels in place after the tiller is in
the vehicle.
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After loading the tiller, prevent it from rolling by chocking the
wheels with blocks, and securely tie the tiller down.
CLEARINg THE TINES
WARNINg
Before clearing the tines by hand, stop the engine, allow all moving
parts to stop and disconnect the spark plug wire. Failure to follow this
warning could result in personal injury.
The tines have a self-clearing action which eliminates most of the
tangling of debris. However, occasionally dry grass, stringy stalks or
tough vines may become tangled. Follow these procedures to help
avoid tangling and to clear the tines, if necessary.
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To reduce tangling, set the depth stake deep enough to get
maximum "chopping" action as the tines chop the material against
the ground. Also, try to till under crop residues or cover crops
while they are green, moist and tender.
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While tilling, try swaying the handlebars from side to side (about
6" to 12"). This "fishtailing" action often clears the tines of debris.
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