BCS Tillers Operation Information

Information - Operating Tips For BCS Power Units And Attachments

For complete operation instructions, warnings, and precautions, see the owners manual that comes with each machine. This owners manual covers all phases of operation for the tractor and attachments.

Rear Tine Tiller Precautions - all models have PTO/Reverse lockout devices to prevent tine rotation while the tiller is being backed up. These devices are shown, and their operation described in the owner's manual. Before operating the tiller, always check that the lockout device is properly assembled, and/or has not been tampered with. Do not remove the high speed lockout or render it inoperable.

Inspect the area to be tilled. Pickup rocks and other objects of a size that may jam or otherwise interfere with tiller operation. On new (previously untilled) or hard, rocky ground, use the lowest gear and throttle settings, and set the tiller tines for minimum tilling depth. Be alert for the possibility that the machine may leap forward if the tines contact an underground obstruction. If this occurs, let go of the tiller handles to stop the engine. Caution: the highest number gear selection is only for transport of the unit and tiller attachement in conjunction with a transport sulky. Do not operate the tiller in high gear.

On BCS "convertible models", do not deactivate the PTO Reverse Lockout. The new design lockouts on these models automatically disengage during a conversion for front mount attachments. In addition to not being advisable for safety reasons, any modification to BCS controls, drive systems, or attachments will void the warranty.

Model Configurations

Models Designed For Front-Mounted Attachments - the models of the 800 series are designed from front-mounted attachments. They have the pto (power take-off) coupling up front, and the engine and control column at the rear. The 830/850 models are convertible models designed primarily for front-mount attachments. These models have four speeds forward, and three speeds reverse. Swinging the handlebars around to place them over the PTO coupling at the rear of the unit converts the 830 and 850 for rear-mount attachments. The new design transmission automatically changes drive wheel rotation to drive the unit forward in either front-mount or rear-mount mode.

Selecting one of three available gear positons on the gear selector, and engaging the red reverser lever on the right handlebar backs up the unit in either front-mount or rear-mount mode. The high speed lockout blocks selection of gear position number 4 for backing up the unit.

Models Designed For Rear-Mounted Attachments - all models of the 700 series and 945 are designed for rear-mount tillers, and all models are convertible for front-mount attachments. In the rear-mount mode, the PTO flange and the control column are at the rear and the engine is up front.

The model 710 has one speed forward, one reverse. Models 716,720, and 730 have three speeds forward, two reverse. Model 945 has five speeds forward, two reverse. Swinging the control column around from the PTO end of the unit to the engine end converts it for front-mount attachments. A safety high speed/reverse lockout device on the control column blocks the high forward speeds on 716, 720, and 730 which are too fast for use in backing the unit.

Models 716, 720, and 730 have a new type transmission that drives the unit forward when placed in gear - even when converted for front-mount attachments. In either front-drive or rear-drive mode, selecting any gear except number 3 (that the lockout blocks) and moving the red reverser lever on the right handlebar backs up the unit.

Use And Care Of Rear Tine Tiller Attachments

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