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To prevent personal injury or property
damagei do not start the engine until a II
assembly steps are complete and you
haveread and understandthe safety and
operating instructionsin 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.
INSPECT UNIT
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. Contact us at the factory if
you need assistance in this matter.
UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1: UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Removeany cardboard inserts and
packaging material from the carton.
Removeany staples from the bottom of
the carton and remove the carton.
2. Cut the large, plastic tie strap that
securesthe transmission tube to the ship-
ping pallet. Leavethe handlebarson top of
the tiller to avoid damaging any cables.
3. A bag with loose hardware is insidethe
literature envelope. Checkthe contents
against the following list and Figure 2-1.
Contact your local dealer or the factory if
any itemsare missing or damaged.
NOTE: Forelectric start units, a second
hardware bag is located near the battery.
4. The tiller is heavy. You should not
attempt to remove it from the shipping
platform until instructed to do so in these
"Assembly" steps.
HARDWARE BAG PARTS LIST
Fig.
Ref. Qty.
Description
1
2
3/8-16 x 1" Hex Hd. Screw
2
1
KeyedWasher
3
1
Wheel Gear Lever Knob
4
1
Height Adjustment Flange
Screw (See Figure2-1A)
5
2
3/8" Flat Washer
6
2
#10 Lockwasher
7
2
3/8"-16 Nylock Lock Nut
8
2
#10-32 x 1/2" Round Hd.
Screw
9
2
#10-32 Nut
10
1
Cotter Pin (not used)
11
4
Plastic Tie Strap (2 not used)
Tools/Materials Needed
for Assembly
(1) 3/8" open-end wrench*
(1) 7/16" open-end wrench* (electric
start unit only)
(2) 9/16" open-end wrench*
(1) 7/8" open-end wrench or 8" long
adjustable wrench
(1) Scissors (to trim plastic ties)
(1) Ruler
(1) Small board (to tap plastic knob on
lever)
(1) Tire pressure gauge
(1) Cleanoilfunnel
(1) Clean, high-quality motor oil. Refer to
the separate Engine Owner's Manual
for motor oil specifications and quan-
tity required.
* Adjustable wrenches may be used.
IMPORTANT: Motor oil must be added to
the engine crankcase before the engine is
started. Follow the instructions in this
"Assembly" Section and in the separate
Engine Owner's Manual.
NOTE:LEFTand RIGHTsides of the tiller
are as viewed from the operator's position
behind the handlebars.
STEP 2: ATTACH HANDLEBARS
1. On electric start units, remove one
screw and Iockwasherfrom the curved
height adjustment bracket (A, Figure2-2),
loosen the second screw, and swing the
bracket to one side.
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Figure 2-1: Loose hardware (shown in
reducedsize):
Figure 2,1A Handlebar height adjustment
usesthe flange head screwi
Figure 2:2:0n electric start unitsi move
height adjustmentbracket aside:
2. Cut the large, plastic cable ties that
secure the handlebar ends to the handle-
bar mounting tabs on the transmission
top cover.
3. Gently lift handlebar (do not over-
stretch attachedcable) and place handle-
bar cross-brace (B, Figure2-3) in front of
curved height adjustment bracket (C).
Figure 2.3: Forwardclutch controi cable not
shownforclarity.
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