Troy-Bilt 12090 - Safety; Training and Preparation; General Operation Safety; Fuel Handling Safety

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SPARKARRESTERWARNINGTO RESIDENTSOF CALIFORNIAAND SEVERALOTHERSTATES
UnderCalifornia law, and under the laws of severalother states, you are not permitted to operate an
internal combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on anyforest, brush, hay, grain, or grass
covered land;or land covered by any flammable agricultural crop without an enginespark arrester in
continuous effectiveworking order.
The engineon the unit is an internal combustion engine which burns gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel, and must be equippedwith a
spark arrester muffler in continuous effectiveworking order. The spark arrester must beattached to theengine exhaust system in
such a mannerthat flames or heatfrom the system will not ignite flammable material. Failureof the owner/operator of the unit to
comply with this regulation isa misdemeanor under California law (and other states) and may also be aviolation of other state
and/or federalregulations, laws, ordinancesor codes. Contactyour localfire marshal or forest servicefor specific information
aboutwhich regulations apply in your area.
Training
1. Carefully readthis Owner's Manual,the
separateEngineOwner'sManual, and any
other literature you may receive.Be thor-
oughly familiar with thecontrols and the
proper useof the tiller and its engine.
Know how to stop the unit and disengage
the controls quickly.
2. Neverallow children to operate the
tiller. Neverallow adults to operatethe
tiller without proper instruction.
3. Keepthe areaof operation clear of all
persons,particularly children and pets.
4. Keepin mind that the operator or user
is responsible for accidentsor hazards
occurring to other people,their property,
and themselves.
Preparation
1. Thoroughly inspect the areawhere the
tiller is to be used and remove all foreign
objects.
2. Put the Wheels/Tines/PTODrive Lever
into NEUTRALbeforestarting the engine.
3. Do not operatethe tiller without
wearingadequateouter garments. Avoid
loose garmentsorjewelry that could get
caught in moving parts.
4. Do not operatethe tiller when barefoot
or wearingsandals, sneakers,or light
footwear. Wearprotective footwear that
will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
5. Do not till nearunderground electric
cables,telephone lines, pipesor hoses.If
in doubt, contact your telephoneor utility
company.
6. Warning:Handlefuel with care; it is
highly flammable and its vapors are
explosive. Besure to takethe following
precautions:
a,
b.
Storefuel in containers specifically
designedfor this purpose.
The gascap shall neverbe removed
or fuel addedwhile the engine is
running. Allow the engine to cool
for severalminutes before adding
fuel.
C,
Keepmatches,cigarettes, cigars,
pipes, open flames, and sparks
awayfrom thefuel tank and fuel
container.
d. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme
care. Neverfill fuel tank indoors.
Use afunnel or spout to prevent
spillage.
e. Replaceall fuel tank and container
caps securely.
f. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to
start the engine,but move the
machine awayfrom thearea of
spillageand avoid creating any
source of ignition until fuel vapors
havedissipated.
7. Nevermake adjustments when engine
is running (unless recommended by
manufacturer).
Operation
I. Do not put handsor feet near or under
rotating parts. Donot allow handsor any
other part of the body or clothing near the
rotating tines or near anyother moving
part. The tines beginto rotate forward
oncethe enginestarts, the Tines/PTO
ClutchLever is in the ENGAGEposition,
the Forward Interlock Leversare squeezed
closed andthe Wheels/Tines/PTODrive
Leveris shifted to FORWARD.Thetines
rotate in Reversewhether the Interlock
Leversare closed or open.
2. Exerciseextremecaution when on or
crossing graveldrives, walks, or roads.
Stayalert for hidden hazardsor traffic. Do
not carry passengers.
3,After striking aforeign object, stop the
engine,removethe wire from thespark
plug wire and prevent it from touching the
spark plug. Thoroughly inspectthe
machinefor any damageand repair the
damagebefore restarting and operating
the machine.
4, Exercisecaution to avoid slipping or
falling.
5. If theunit should start to vibrate abnor-
mally, stop the engine,disconnect the
spark plug wire andprevent it from
touching the spark plug, and check imme-
diatelyfor the cause.Vibration is
generallya warning of trouble.
6. Stopthe engine, disconnect the spark
plug wire and prevent it from touching the
spark plug wheneveryou leavethe
operatingposition, before unclogging the
tines, or when making any repairs, adjust-
ments or inspections.
7. Takeall possible precautionswhen
leavingmachine unattended. Stopengine.
Disconnectspark plug wire and move it
awayfrom spark plug. Removeignition
keyon electric start models