7. Before operating, attach the kill switch rope to the operator’s belt strap and to the
towing vehicle on the front of operator’s seat.
8. Always stop the towing vehicle, set brake, shut off both the tiller engine and the
towing vehicle engine, remove the ignition key and allow blades to come to a
complete stop before dismounting towing vehicle. Never leave equipment
unattended with the towing vehicle running.
9. Never place hands or feet under tiller’s deck with engine running or before you are
sure all motion has stopped. Stay clear of all moving parts.
10.Do not allow riders on the tiller or towing vehicle at any time. There is no safe place
for riders.
11.Do not operate unless all personnel, livestock and pets are 50 yards away to prevent
injury by thrown objects.
12.Before backing up, disengage the tiller and look behind carefully.
13.Install and secure all guards and shields before starting or operating.
14.Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts.
15.This rotary tiller is designed for use with all terrain vehicles (ATVs) or garden
tractors.
16.Never operate towing vehicle and tiller under trees with low hanging limbs.
Operators can be knocked off the towing vehicle and then run over by the rotor.
17.The rotating parts of this machine have been designed and tested for rugged use.
However, they could fail upon impact with heavy, solid objects such as steel guard
rails and concrete abutments. Such impact could cause the broken objects to be
thrown outward at very high velocities. To reduce the possibility of property damage,
serious injury, or even death, never allow the rotor to contact such obstacles.
18.Frequently check blades. They should be sharp, free of nicks and cracks and
securely fastened.
19.Stop tiller immediately upon striking an obstruction. Turn tiller engine off, turn towing
vehicle engine off, remove key, disconnect spark plug wire, set towing vehicle brake
and wait for all movement to stop. Inspect and repair any damage before resuming
operation.
20.Stay alert for holes, rocks and roots in the terrain and other hidden hazards. Keep
away from drop-offs.
21.Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground speed when transporting on
hillside, over rough ground and when operating close to ditches or fences. Be careful
when turning sharp corners.
22.Reduce speed on slopes and sharp turns to minimize tipping or loss of control. Be
careful when changing directions on slopes. Do not start or stop suddenly on slopes.
Avoid operation on steep slopes.
23.When making tight turns, do not allow pull hitch to ride up on towing vehicle tires.
24.Inspect the entire machine periodically2. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken
parts, and leaky or loose fittings.
25.Pass diagonally through sharp dips and avoid sharp drops to prevent “hanging up”
towing vehicle and implement.
26.Avoid sudden starts and stops while traveling up or downhill.
OPERATION 10 BEFCO
ENGINE DRIVEN TILLER OPERATOR’SMANUAL
2See Chapter 4 - Maintenance.
