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Operator's Manual
TF224 / 96083001100
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine.
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.
Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you
understand the instructions before using the machine.
115 94 93-27 Rev. 2
English
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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual TF224 / 96083001100 Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty. Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
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Page 2: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR POWERED WALK-BEHIND ROTARY TILLERS AND HAND-SUPPORTED CULTIVATORS TRAINING OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the • Do not allow hands, feet, or other body parts or cloth- machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be ing near the rotating tines or any other moving part. - Page 3 SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR POWERED WALK-BEHIND ROTARY TILLERS AND HAND-SUPPORTED CULTIVATORS • Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine (motor) is running. • Do not operate the tiller while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. •...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”. SUPPORT / HELP If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application, operation, maintenance or parts for your product: • Visit our website: www.husqvarna.com • Call Us Toll Free: 1-800-487-5951 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............2-3 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........ -
Page 5: Assembly
ASSEMBLY Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. - Page 6 ASSEMBLY INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HANDLE (See Fig. 3) (See Fig. 2) • Loosen nut “A”. CAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta ples • Insert stake support between engine bracket halves when handling or disposing of carton- with stake spring down.
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Page 7: Operation
OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE TINE FORWARD... - Page 8 OPERATION The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the Use ear protec- eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses tors to avoid or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend d a m a g e a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
- Page 9 OPERATION OPERATION TO TRANSPORT ADD GASOLINE • Fill to within 1/2" of top of fuel tank to prevent spills and CAUTION: Before lifting or trans port- to allow for fuel expansion. Do not overfill. Use fresh, ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of cool.
- Page 10 OPERATION OPERATION 7. If the choke lever has been moved to the "ON" position • Tilling is digging into, turning over, and breaking up to start the engine, gradually move it to the opposite packed soil before planting. Loose, unpacked soil position as the engine warms up.
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Page 11: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. -
Page 12: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance to prevent accidental start ing of engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Re move fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris. Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns. - Page 13 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 14) Your engine is air cooled. For proper en gine performance Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with and long life keep your engine clean. exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could •...
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Page 14: Service & Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug. TILLER “A” “C” “C” “A” TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 15) Factory assembly has provided lowest handle height. Se lect handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. - Page 15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE V-BELTS (See Figs. 21 and 22) TINE OPERATION CHECK (See Fig. 20) Replace V-belts if they have stretched considerably or if they show cracks or frayed edges. There are two (2) V- WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug to prevent starting while belts - forward (inside) and reverse (outside).
- Page 16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REVERSE IDLER ARM REVERSE (OUTSIDE) V-BELT REVERSE IDLER PULLEY IDLER ARM PIN FORWARD MOTION BELT GUARD BOLT (INSIDE) V-BELT ENGINE PULLEY BELT GUIDE TRANS MIS SION PUL LEY FOR WARD IDLER PUL LEY Fig. 22 • Wrap V-belt around reverse idler pulley and reassemble ENGINE idler to idler arm.
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Page 17: Storage
STORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the ENGINE OIL season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of this man ual). WARNING: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a build ing where fumes may reach an open flame... -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Will not start Out of fuel. 1 Fill fuel tank. Fuel valve “OFF” 2 Turn fuel valve to the “ON” position. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 3 See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. Engine flooded. 4 Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug or improper gap. - Page 19 SERVICE NOTES...
- Page 20 05.09.18 SR Printed in U.S.A.