Husqvarna CRT1350LS Owner's Manual

Husqvarna CRT1350LS Owner's Manual

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CRT1350LS
Owner's Manual / 96093001600 / 2009-12
532 43 23-74

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  • Page 1 CRT1350LS Owner's Manual / 96093001600 / 2009-12 532 43 23-74...
  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Ro ta ry Tillers TRAINING • Read the Owner’s Manual care ful ly. Be thor ough ly fa mil iar with the controls and the proper use of the equip ment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Gasoline Capacity: 3 Quarts Unleaded Reg u lar (2,8L) OIL (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 Above 32°F/0°C (Capacity 20 oz/0,6L) SAE 5w30 Below 32°F/0°C Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030"/0.76mm) CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tiller. It has been designed, en gi neered and manu fac tured to give you the best pos sible de penda bil ity and per form ance.
  • Page 4: 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. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.
  • Page 5 UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2) CAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta ples when handling or disposing of cartoning material. IMPORTANT: WHEN UN PACK ING AND AS SEM BLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLES. • While holding handle assembly, cut cable ties se cur ing handle assembly to top frame and depth stake.
  • Page 6 ATTACH CLUTCH CABLE (See Fig. 6) • Hook spring of clutch cable through hole in control bar bracket. CONTROL BAR BRACKET CLUTCH CABLE CONTROL BAR BRACKET END OF CLUTCH CABLE Fig. 6 ASSEMBLY CONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig. 7) • Insert end of shift rod into hole of shift lever indicator.
  • Page 7: Operation

    KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S 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.
  • Page 8 The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 9: Before Starting Engine

    • When you have completed your turn-around, release the drive control bar and lower handle. Place shift lever in till position and move throttle control to de sired speed. To begin tilling, hold drive control bar against the handle. TO TRANSPORT CAUTION: Before lifting or trans port- ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to cool.
  • Page 10 • When engine starts, slowly move choke control to "RUN" position as engine warms up. NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking to start. • Move throttle control to desired running position. • Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before engaging tines.
  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE 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 RH Gear Case Grease Fitting (1oz.) 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
  • Page 12: Maintenance

    Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except car bu re tor adjustment) 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: Cooling System

    AIR CLEANER CARTRIDGE Fig. 18 COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 19) Your engine is air cooled. For proper engine performance and long life keep your engine clean. • Clean air screen frequently using a stiff-bristled brush. • Keep cylinder fins, levers, and linkage free of dirt and chaff.
  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug. TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 20) Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil. •...
  • Page 15: Ground Drive Belt Adjustment

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 23) • Remove belt guard (See “TO REMOVE BELT GUARD” in this section of this manual). • Remove old belt by slipping off engine pulley first then remove from transmission pulley. •...
  • Page 16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE REPLACEMENT (See Figs. 24, 25 and CAUTION: Tines are sharp. gloves or other protection when han- dling tines. A badly worn tine causes your tiller to work harder and dig more shallow. Most important, worn tines cannot chop and shred organic matter as effectively nor bury it as deeply as good tines.
  • Page 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO AD JUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and ad just ment should not be necessary. However, engine per for mance can be affected by dif fer enc es in fuel, tem per a ture, al ti tude or load.
  • Page 18: Storage

    Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. WARNING: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a build ing where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Dirty air cleaner. 5. Water in fuel. 6. Clogged fuel tank. 7. Loose spark plug wire. 8. Bad spark plug or improper gap. 9.
  • Page 20: Repair Parts-Tiller

    TILLER - - MODEL NO. CRT1350LS (96093001600), PRODUCT NO. 960 93 00-16 HANDLE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532 18 06-38 Control, Throttle 532 42 76-43 Grip, Handle 532 15 92-28 Bar Assembly, Control 532 18 06-76 Panel, Control 871 19 10-08 Screw, Truss Hd. #10-24 unc x 1/2...
  • Page 21 TILLER - - MODEL NO. CRT1350LS (96093001600), PRODUCT NO. 960 93 00-16 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE PART DESCRIPTION 810 04 06-00 Washer, Lock 3/8 873 22 06-00 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 532 18 00-46 Shield, Inner Belt Guard RT 532 16 43-29 Pin Spirol Flared 532 11 01-11 Lever, Shift 872 11 04-04 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2 Gr.
  • Page 22 TILLER - - MODEL NO. CRT1350LS (96093001600), PRODUCT NO. 960 93 00-16 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE PART DESCRIPTION 532 17 56-24 Bumper 532 18 02-75 Counter Weight, R.H. 810 04 06-00 Washer, Lock 3/8 873 22 06-00 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 532 12 49-61 Clip, Hairpin...
  • Page 23 TILLER - - MODEL NO. CRT1350LS (96093001600), PRODUCT NO. 960 93 00-16 TRANSMISSION PART DESCRIPTION 532 18 13-37 Transmission Assembly 532 18 13-32 Gearcase, R.H. w/Bearing (Includes Key No. 18) 532 18 13-62 Spacer Gearcase 532 17 50-35 Gear Reverse 532 10 53-45 Gear, Cluster, Red 1st &...
  • Page 24 TILLER - - MODEL NO. CRT1350LS (96093001600), PRODUCT NO. 960 93 00-16 TINE SHIELD PART DESCRIPTION 873 90 05-00 Nut, Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18 532 16 35-60 Shield, Side, Outer L. H. 532 00 83-93 Pin, Stake, Depth 812 00 00-35 Ring, Klip...
  • Page 25 TILLER - - MODEL NO. CRT1350LS (96093001600), PRODUCT NO. 960 93 00-16 TINE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532 00 65-56 Tine, Outer, L.H. 532 10 11-94 Tine, Inner, L.H. 532 12 46-60 Retainer, Spring Zinc 532 18 93-59 Assembly, Hub and Plate...
  • Page 26 TILLER - - MODEL NO. CRT1350LS (96093001600), PRODUCT NO. 960 93 00-16 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 532 43 24-75 Decal, Logo 532 42 20-12 Decal, Logo 532 43 31-95 Decal, Tine Shield 532 43 14-63 Decal, Instruction, Tilling 532 11 06-14 Decal, Hand Placement...
  • Page 27 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 28 12.10.09 AP/SR Printed in the U.S.A.

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