SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHIND POWERED ROTARY TILLERS TRAINING • Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place. • Read the Owner’s Manual carefully. Be thoroughly • Keep children and pets away. familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. GASOLINE CAPACITY: 3 Quarts (2.8L) • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and Unleaded Regular using your tiller. OIL (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (Above 40°F) • Follow instructions under “Customer Responsibilities” (Capacity: 20 oz./0.6L) SAE 5w-30/10W30 and “Storage”...
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.
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ASSEMBLY UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2) • Grasp handle assembly. Hold in “up” position. Be sure handle lock remains in gearcase notch. Slide handle CAUTION: Be careful of exposed staples assembly into position. when handling or disposing of cartoning material. HANDLE ASSEMBLY "UP"...
ASSEMBLY CONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig. 7) ATTACH CLUTCH CABLE (See Fig. 6) • Insert end of shift rod into hole of shift lever indicator. • Hook end of clutch cable through hole in control bar bracket. • Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rod to secure. SHIFT HAIRPIN CONTROL...
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.
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OPERATION 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.
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OPERATION • For cold weather operation you should change oil for TURNING easier starting (See oil viscosity chart in the Customer • Release the drive control bar. Responsibilities section of this manual). • Move throttle control to “SLOW” position. • To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili- •...
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OPERATION • Soil conditions are important for proper tilling. Tines will • Place throttle control in “FAST” position. not readily penetrate dry, hard soil which may contribute • Turn fuel shut-off valve 1/4 turn to open position. to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller. •...
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 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 RH Gear Case Grease Fitting (1oz.) 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove 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.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SPARK PLUG Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling season or after every 50 hours of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFI- CATIONS” on page 3 of this manual. BLOWER HOUSING TRANSMISSION...
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT (See TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 22) Fig. 23) • Remove L.H. outer and inner side shields (See “TO REMOVE WHEEL” in this section of this manaul). • Remove belt guard (See “TO REMOVE BELT GUARD” in this section of this manual).
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE REPLACEMENT (See Figs. 24, 25, and 26) • To maintain the superb tilling performance of this ma- chine the tines should be checked for sharpness, wear, and bending, particularly the tines which are next to the CAUTION: Tines are sharp.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust- TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE ment should not be necessary. However, engine perfor- (See Fig. 27) mance can be affected by differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load.
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 Customer Responsibilities section of this CAUTION: Never store the tiller with manual).
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4.