Maintenance And Storage - Champion Power Equipment 100380 Manuel De L'opérateur

100380 - REAR TINE TILLER
14. Never operate the tiller under engine power if the wheels
are in the Freewheel position. In the Freewheel position,
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 wheels with the wheel drive pins in the
Wheel Drive position before starting the engine or engaging
the tines⁄wheels with the forward or reverse controls.
15. Be aware that the tiller may unexpectedly 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:
15a. Use shallower depth regulator settings, working
gradually deeper with each pass.
15b. Use slower engine speeds.
15c. Clear the tilling area of all large stones, roots or other
debris.
15d. Avoid using downward pressure on the handlebars.
If need be, use slight upward pressure to keep the tines
from digging too deeply.
15e. In an emergency, stop the tines and wheels by releasing
whichever lever is engaged. Do not attempt to restrain the
tiller.
16. Do not overload the tiller's capacity by attempting to till too
deeply at too fast a rate.
17. Never operate the tiller at high transport speeds on hard or
slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing
up.
18. Do not operate the tiller on a slope that is too steep for safety
(greater than 15 degrees). When on slopes, slow down and
make sure you have good footing. Never permit the tiller to
freewheel down slopes.
19. Never allow bystanders near the unit.
20. Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light.
21. Never operate the tiller if you are tired; or under the influence
of alcohol, drugs or medication.
22. 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.
23. Do not touch engine parts which may be hot from operation.
Let parts cool down sufficiently.
24. Please remember: You can always stop the tines and wheels
by releasing control levers (whichever control is engaged).
25. Never pull the tiller towards you.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
26. Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with
feet well away from the tines.
27. Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine is running.

Maintenance and Storage

1. Check all nuts, bolts, and screws for proper tightness to be
sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
2. Never store the tiller with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building
where ignition sources are present, such as hot water and
space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves, electric
motors, etc. Allow the engine to cool before storing the unit in
any enclosure.
3. To reduce the chances of a fire, keep the engine free of grass,
leaves, or excessive grease.
4. Store gasoline in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away
from any spark- or flame-producing equipment. Store
gasoline in an approved container, safely away from the reach
of children.
5. Never perform maintenance while the engine is running or
the spark plug wire is connected, except when specifically
instructed to do so.
6. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
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