Handling Tips - Honda FRC800 Manuel Du Propriétaire

HANDLING TIPS

• Adjust the handlebar height to a comfortable position (waist height
for normal tilling).
• The drag bar should always be used when tilling. It enables you to
compensate for the hardness of the soil. The ideal height of the drag
bar will depend on the type of soil being tilled and soil conditions at
the time of tilling. In general, however, the drag bar should be
adjusted so that the tiller is tilted slightly backward.
• If the machine jerks forward while tilling, adjust the drag bar to a
lower position, and then press down on the handlebars during
operation. This will cause the drag bar to dig more deeply into the
soil. If the drag bar is adjusted too high, pushing down on the
handlebars can make the tiller jerk forward even worse.
• If tines dig in but the machine will not move forward, move the
handlebars from side to side.
• Stop the tines before crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay
alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
• Stop the engine immediately if the tiller vibrates abnormally. Check the
tiller for damage or loose parts, and repair or replace them before using
the tiller again. Vibration is usually a sign of trouble.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to till or cultivate
too deep at too fast a rate.
• Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may catch in the
ground and propel the tiller forward. If this occurs, let go of the
handlebars and do not restrain the machine.
• Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine is running.
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