IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO THE CONSUMER AND/OR OPERATOR SAFETY SYMBOL SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS As with any item of power equipment it is necessary that you learn and observe ALL safety precautions. This includes the care for the machine as well as personal safety. This machine is only as dangerous as the person who is operating it. DO NOT BE CARELESS! In the beginning you will be cautious.
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12. KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY. 13. DO NOT overload the machine's capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate. 14. NEVER operate the Tiller/Cultivator at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.
TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE Safety Rules and Precautions...2-3 Assembly...5-6 Pre-Operation/Starting...6-8 Operating Techniques and Handy Tips...8 Adjustments/Maintenance... 9-11 Tine Patterns for Stony or Rocky Soil... 11 Carburetor Adjustments/Storage ...12 Illustrated Parts Lists ...13-21 Warranty...Back Cover IMPORTANT! THESE PRECAUTIONARY DECALS ARE STRATEGICALLY PLACED ON YOUR UNIT FOR YOU, THE USER...
With the exception of handlebars, controls and transport kit, your new tiller has been completely assembled at the factory. It should be noted that right and left sides are determined by the operators position behind the unit. ITEM ORDER DESCRIPTION...
THROTTLE CABLE Unwind throttle cable from around engine. CAUTION: Be careful not to kink cable. ON/OFF SWITCH 1. Place 1 3/8” long slotted pan head screw into switch plate and down through hole in upper right hand handlebar. (See Fig. 2) 2.
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WARNING-24:1- Disregard instructions on oil containers. Do not mix directly in fuel tank. Do not use multi-viscosity oils. Use high speed air cooled 2-cycle oil Imperial Gal. Gal. To start engine, place the unit in a flat, clear area. Move the On/Off Switch to the 'I" position. ON/OFF SWITCH Fig.
WARNING: When pulling starter rope, the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury. To avoid this risk, carefully follow these instructions: Move rocker switch to "I" position. 5. Grasp starter cord handle. Se Fig. 9 a. Pull rope out slowly until you feel drag. b.
To lubricate transmission, proceed as follows: 1. Lay tiller on left side so that the tine shaft is vertical. 2. Wearing heavy gloves, remove both right side tines. 3. Remove dust cap.
Note that all four tines of this unit are different and must be installed correctly or tiller will not function properly. Tines will wear and become quite sharp. Be very careful when replacing tines.
4. For regular tine pattern, install inboard tines, being careful to install tine with stamped letter "C" on right side of tiller and tine stamped letter "B" on left side of tiller. (NOTE: Inboard tines have tines formed in opposite direction.) TINE PATTERNS FOR STONY OR ROCKY SOIL (See Fig.
In order to do this, pull the hairpin out of the hole in the outboard end of the tine shaft. Slide the tines off the tine shaft and place a tine spacer, included with your tiller, over the tine shaft. Secure the spacer with the hairpin cotter in the outer hole.
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1. Assemble the wheel assembly and install the wheel assembly on the tiller with the arrow up as shown. Torque: 14 ft-lb (20 N-m). INNER COLLAR (2) HEX BOLT, 3/8-16 X 8 inch NOTE: PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS SHOWN ABOVE TO ASSEMBLE YOUR WHEEL KIT.
It is the Owner’s and Retailer’s responsibility to make certain that the Warranty Registration Card is properly filled out and mailed to Husqvarna Forest & Garden Company. This card should be mailed within ten (10) days from the date of purchase in order to confirm the warranty and to facilitate post-sale service.