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Assembly
WARNING
To prevent personal injury or
property damage, do not start
the engine until all assembly
steps are complete and you
have read and understand the
safety and operating instruc-
tions in this manual.
Introduction
Carefullyfollow these assembly steps to
correctly prepare your tiller for use. It is
recommendedthat you read this Section
in its entirety before beginning assembly.
NOTE: Enginesyles vary by model. The
engine on your tiller may appear differ-
ently than those shown in illustrations
and Figures throughout this manual.
Inspectunit
Inspect the unit and carton for damage
immediately after delivery. Contact the
carrier (trucking company) if you find or
suspect damage. Inform them of the
damageand request instructions for filing
a claim. To protect your rights, put your
claim in writing and mail a copy to the
carrier within 15 days after the unit has
been delivered.
STEP 1: Unpacking Instructions
1. Removeany cardboard inserts and
packaging material from the carton.
Removeany staples from the bottom of
the carton and then lift the carton up and
off the unit.
2. The tiller is heavyand you should not
attempt to remove it from the shipping
platform until the handlebarsare
installed. The procedure for removing the
tiller is explained in Step 3 of these
assembly steps.
NOTE:Be careful not to severely bend any
of the control cables on the unit.
3. Removeall unassembled parts and
the separate hardware bag from the
carton. Checkthat you havethe items
listed below (contact your local dealer or
the factory if any items are missing or
damaged). NOTE: Use the screw length
template (Fig. 2-1) to identify screws.
LooseParts List
Qty.
Description
1
HandlebarSupport (seeA, Fig. 2-2,
page 7)
1
HandlebarAssembly
(see K, Fig. 2-2)
Thefo//owing itemsare in the
hardware bag:
4
Hex hd. screw, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"
2
Hex hd. screw, 3/8-16 x 3/4"
2
Flat washer, 3/8"
4
Split Iockwasher, 5/16"
4
Hex nut, 5/16"-18
2
Hex Iocknut, 3/8"-16
IMPORTANT:Motor oil mustbe addedto
the engine crankcasebeforethe engine
is started. Followthe instructionsin this
"Assembly" section.
NOTE:LEFTand RIGHTsides of the tiller
are as viewed from the operator's
position behind the handlebars.
Tools/MaterialsNeededfor
Assembly
(2) 1/2" open-end wrench*
(1) 3/8" open-end wrench*
(2) 9/16" open-end wrench*
(1) Large adjustable wrench
(1) Scissors (to trim plastic ties)
(1) Ruler (for belt tension check)
(1) Block of wood (to support tiller
when removing wheels)
(1) Automotive-type air pressure gauge
(1) Cleanoil funnel
(1) Clean, high-quality engine oil. Refer
to the Engine Owner Manual for
engine oil specifications and quantity
required. Do not overfill.
* Adjustable wrenches may be used.
Figure 2-1: Toidentifylength ofscrew,
placescrewontemplate asshown and
measure distance between bottom ofscrew
headandtip ofscrew.
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