Introduction; Wheel Drive Pins; Forward Lever - Champion Power Equipment 100380 Manuel De L'opérateur

100380 - REAR TINE TILLER

Introduction

This section describes the location and function of the controls on
your tiller. Refer to the following Section, Operation, for detailed
operating instructions.
Practice using these controls, with the engine shut off, until you
understand the operation of the controls and feel confident with
each of them.

Wheel Drive Pins

Each wheel is equipped with a locking pin that secures the wheel
to the wheel shaft. The wheels can be positioned in either a
WHEEL DRIVE or a FREEWHEEL mode.
Before starting the engine, put both wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE
position by inserting the wheel drive pins through the wheel hubs
and axle shaft. Doing so "locks" the wheels to the axle shaft,
causing the wheels to turn when either the forward or reverse
lever is engaged.
Use the FREEWHEEL mode only when the engine is not running. In
FREEWHEEL, the wheel locking pins are placed only through the
holes in the wheel shaft (not the wheel hubs), thus allowing the
wheels to turn freely when you manually move the tiller
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Never allow either of the wheels to be in the FREEWHEEL
position when the engine is running. Always put both wheels in
the WHEEL DRIVE position before starting the engine.
Failure to comply could cause loss of tiller control, property
damage, or personal injury.
To replace the wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE or FREEWHEEL:
1. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire from the
spark plug and allow engine to cool.
2. Raise one wheel about 1 in. (2.5 cm) off the ground and place
a sturdy support under the transmission.
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Do not place tiller on its side when changing wheel drive
positions. Doing so could result in gasoline leaking from the
fuel tank.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury
or property damage.
FOR WHEEL DRIVE MODE: Slide wheel outward and align the
holes. Insert locking pin through wheel hub and wheel shaft.
Secure wheel locking pin by pushing in as far as it will go then
wrapping ring around the wheel shaft as shown. Repeat with
the other wheel and then remove the support from beneath the
transmission.
WARNING
WARNING
WHEEL DRIVE Position
FOR FREEWHEEL MODE: Slide the wheel inward and insert the
wheel drive locking pin only through the hole in the axle shaft.
Secure wheel locking pin by pushing in as far as it will go then
wrapping ring around the wheel shaft as shown. Repeat for
the other wheel and then remove the support from beneath the
transmission.
FREEWHEEL Position
Before starting engine, be sure that both wheels are in WHEEL
DRIVE position. See Wheel Drive Pins for instructions.
Engaging the Forward Lever when the wheels are not in
WHEEL DRIVE could allow the tines to rapidly propel the tiller
forward or backward. Failure to comply could cause loss of
tiller control, property damage, or personal injury

Forward Lever

The Forward Lever controls the engagement of forward drive to
the wheels and counter-rotating tilling with the tines.
To operate the Forward Lever:
1. Put wheels in WHEEL DRIVE position (see "WARNING"
statement).
2. Depress and hold the lever against the handlebar to start the
wheels going forward and tines rotating in a reverse direction.
3. Release the lever to disengage (stop) the wheels and tines
(the engine will continue to run).
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING
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