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Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE – FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN INJURY, PROPERTY
DAMAGE AND MAY VOID WARRANTY. • KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. • Products covered by
this manual may vary in appearance, assembly, inclusions, specifications, description and packaging.
The product is NOT supplied with engine oil, although traces of oil from the manufacturing
process may be present. It is essential to add adequate engine oil of the correct type to the
engine before use – see
product
warranty.
E&OE
User Manual
[Revision 5.0 August 2017]
Checking and Changing Engine
©2017 Plant Craft
Oil.
Failure to add engine oil will void the

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  • Page 1 Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller User Manual [Revision 5.0 August 2017] READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE – FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND MAY VOID WARRANTY. • KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. • Products covered by this manual may vary in appearance, assembly, inclusions, specifications, description and packaging.

  • Page 2: Safety

    Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller Safety Safety messages are designed to alert you to possible dangers or hazards that could cause death, injury or equipment or property damage if not understood or followed. Safety messages have the following symbols: You WILL be KILLED or...
  • Page 3 Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller General Electrical Safety General Electrical Safety General Service Information • Inspect electrical equipment, extension • Electrically grounded equipment must • The equipment must be serviced or cords, power bars, and electrical fittings have an approved cord and plug and be repaired at authorised service centres for damage or wear before each use.

  • Page 4: Safety Symbols

    Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller Safety Symbols The product may have safety warning labels attached to it, explained below. Understand the symbols on your product and their meanings. If any stickers become unreadable, unattached etc, replace them. Flammable Material Hazard Read User Manual...
  • Page 5 Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller Carbon-Monoxide Hazard Pull Hazard Slope / Fall Injury Hazard "Slam Dunk" Warning Do not use the product in Be aware that the product Be aware that using the Do NOT attempt "slam dunk" confined areas or without...

  • Page 6: Equipment Safety

    Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller Equipment Safety Cultivators / tillers are high-speed, fast-cutting equipment with exposed blades that can cause serious injury if not used correctly or without taking proper safety precautions. It is extremely important that you read and fully understand the information in this section and all other safety warnings / recommendations and usage instructions before using the equipment.
  • Page 7 Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller • Use EXTREME CAUTION when changing machine direction, reversing etc. Always operate the machine at slow to normal walking pace. • Do NOT use any tiller or digging attachment that is cracked or damaged in any way – replace it.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller Table of Contents Safety ..............................2 Safety Symbols ............................4 Equipment Safety ..........................6 Parts Identification ........................... 9 Engine and Machine Components ......................10 Before Use Checklist ........................11 Assembly ..............................11 Engine Oil ..............................15 Air Filter ..............................

  • Page 9: Parts Identification

    Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller Parts Identification Name Name Engine / Gearbox / Frame Assembly Depth Guide Handlebar Assembly (comes attached to the Tools / Fasteners / Accessories: engine via throttle cable) 5 / 6mm Allen Key / Spanner (4) Spark Plug Tool / Screwdriver...

  • Page 10: Engine And Machine Components

    Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller Engine and Machine Components Name Name Engine ON / OFF Switch Handlebar Throttle Control Gearbox Choke Lever Clutch Lever Starter Cord Tiller Assembly Fuel Tank Gearbox Actuator Fuel Tap Depth Guide Exhaust Front Wheel Air Filter Assembly (air filter inside)

  • Page 11: Before Use Checklist

    Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller Before Use Checklist Ensure that you carry out all procedures below before starting the engine or operating the equipment. All procedures described are generic in nature and slight variations between different models may exist. Failure to follow the checklist and carry out the procedures correctly may result in making the product warranty void.

  • Page 12: M5X10

    Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller on the hooked nut to the locking pin. Ensure the hook is sitting in the hole in the handlebar mount. Tighten the assembly using the lever on the end of the locking pin. 6. Connect any loose wires that have been disconnected for shipping purposes. Use cable ties to tidy the wiring and control cables (throttle and clutch) as required.

  • Page 13: M10X30

    Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller 10. Assemble the wheels (for transport and when the machine is used for ploughing). Attach a wheel adaptor (P) to the inside (not the side with the tyre valve) of each wheel (Q) and secure using 4 M10x30bolts (R), flat washers (S) and lock nuts (T).

  • Page 14: M8X20

    Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller 12. Attach the mudguards (AA) to the machine. Bring each mudguard up to the machine and slide it into position so it is resting on top of the central guard (AB). Secure each mudguard using 3 M8x20 bolts (AC), washers (AD), rubber washers (AE) and lock nuts (AF).

  • Page 15: Engine Oil

    Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller Engine Oil Four-stroke engines require engine oil in the crankcase for lubrication of internal components. Severe or irreparable damage may occur if the engine is allowed to run without engine oil. The engine oil level requires regular maintenance.

  • Page 16: Installing Tillers, Wheels And Attachments

    Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller Installing Tillers, Wheels and Attachments The tiller axles can be changed in length to widen or reduce the width of the tilled earth. • Do not use attachments or accessories beyond those supplied with the machine.

  • Page 17: Plough And Depth Guide

    Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller Plough and Depth Guide The machine can be used with the depth guide installed for normal earth tilling operations. For ploughing, swap the tiller axles for the wheels and the depth guide for the plough attachment. The method of attachment and raising/lowering the depth guide or plough is the same.

  • Page 18: Engine Starting And Stopping

    Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller Engine Starting and Stopping Note that the engine ON / OFF switch Starting Petrol Engines (C) is located on the left 1. FUEL – Place the handlebar. fuel tap (A) in the "ON" position (to the right).

  • Page 19: Cultivator / Tiller Operation

    Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller Cultivator / Tiller Operation Before use, ensure that there are no electrical cables, gas or water pipes etc or other buried or unseen hazards in the work area. Contact the applicable utility providers for assistance. •...

  • Page 20: Using The Throttle, Clutch And Gearbox

    Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller Using the Throttle, Clutch and Gearbox The throttle lever (B), located on the right-hand handlebar, is used to adjust the engine speed, which in turns controls speed of the tilling action and movement speed. To adjust the throttle, rotate the lever.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller Maintenance Running combustion engines in confined areas CAN KILL IN MINUTES. Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon-monoxide – a deadly gas that you cannot smell or see. NEVER run a combustion engine in confined areas EVEN IF windows and doors are open. ONLY run combustion engines OUTDOORS and away from doors, windows and vents.

  • Page 22: Maintenance Schedule - Petrol Engines / Machines

    Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller Maintenance Schedule – Petrol Engines / Machines Where applicable. Pressure washers with non-sealed water pumps. Log splitters only. **** Briggs & Stratton "EXi" engines do NOT require engine oil changes; just ensure that oil level is correct.

  • Page 23: Engine Oil

    Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller Engine Oil Eengines are NOT supplied with engine oil, although traces of oil from the manufacturing process may be present. It is essential to add adequate engine oil of the correct type to the warranty. • Always check engine oil engine before use.
  • Page 24 Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller To change the engine oil: 1. Place the machine on a suitable work surface that is flat and level and have a container ready to catch drained oil. 2. Clean the machine around the oil drain plug (D) and oil filler cap/dipstick so that no dirt or other material enters the engine when the plug or cap is removed.

  • Page 25: Air Filter

    Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller Air Filter Operating the machine without a functional air filter may cause severe engine damage and will void any warranty. • A dirty or oil saturated air filter will restrict air flow, which can reduce performance and be mistaken as fuel system problems.

  • Page 26: Spark Plug

    Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller Spark Plug If the spark plug is damaged (cracked insulator, broken or eroded electrodes etc), replace it. • Always use spark plugs of the correct "heat range" - see Specifications. The spark plug is used to ignite the air/fuel mixture inside the engine. The spark plug has electrodes on one end and an electrical terminal on the other.

  • Page 27: Drive Belts And Clutch

    Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller Drive Belts and Clutch On new machines or after installing new belts, check the belt tension after the first 20 hours of operation. Check and adjust the belt every 50 hours thereafter. • When replacing belts, always replace both belts at the same time.

  • Page 28: Replacing Belts

    Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller Replacing Belts 1. Remove the 2 bolts (A) securing the drive belt cover (B). 2. Loosen the 4 engine mounting bolts (C) at the front and rear of the engine slightly (do not remove) – just enough to allow the engine to be moved.

  • Page 29: Gearbox Oil

    Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller Gearbox Oil The gearbox oil should be replaced after proximately every 6 months or 100 hours use, possibly more frequently if used often, with 80W-90 gear oil or equivalent. The gearbox is used to provide the drive mechanism for the tiller/wheels and comes pre-filled with oil, however, requires regular maintenance.

  • Page 30: Transportation And Storage

    Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller Transportation and Storage Always ensure that the machine is cool enough to touch before transporting or storing. • Petrol/fuel/gasoline is extremely flammable – keep clear of naked flames or other ignition sources. • Always transport the machine with the engine ON/OFF switch in the "OFF" position.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller Troubleshooting Running combustion engines in confined areas CAN KILL IN MINUTES. Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon-monoxide – a deadly gas that you cannot smell or see. NEVER run a combustion engine in confined areas EVEN IF windows and doors are open. ONLY run combustion engines OUTDOORS and away from doors, windows and vents.

  • Page 32: Specifications

    Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller Engine overheats. Possible Fault Action Engine oil level low Fill the crankcase with correct oil type to MAX indicator or just under. Dirty air cleaner Perform an air filter service. Engine will not stop when throttle control is positioned at stop, or engine speed does not increase properly when the throttle control is adjusted.

  • Page 33: Engine Service And Maintenance Record

    Self-Propelled Cultivator / Tiller Engine Service and Maintenance Record Use the following tables as a record of machine servicing and maintenance. Keeping accurate records will help ensure longest machine service life and may simplify fault diagnosis and any possible warranty claims.
  • Page 34 ©2017 Plant Craft. All rights reserved. No part of this document, including descriptive content, concepts, ideas, diagrams or images may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, scanning or recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without express permission or consent from the publisher.

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