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Simplicity 1693207 Operator's Manual

Simplicity 1693207 Operator's Manual

5 and 6 hp rear tine tiller
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How to use this file...(Operators Manuals)
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Instructions for
Print Vendors (Paper Manuals)
Paper Size:
* 11 x 17
* Body—50 lbs brilliant white offset or equivalent.
* Cover—on pre-printed two-tone "Swash" stock.
P r e s s :
* Body—1-color, 2-sided
* Cover imprint —1-color, 1-sided
Bindery:
* Saddle Stitch, Face Trim
* Face Trim
C O V E R S :
* This file may contain several manuals, which differ only in their covers.
* Covers are all present at the beginning of this file.
* Back cover for a particular manual is the page IMMEDIATELY AFTER the front cover.
• Check the front cover for the individual part number (typically a 171xxxx number).
B O D Y :
• The body of the manual is identical, regardless of the cover used.
* REMEMBER: ODD number pages are ALWAYS right hand pages, and EVEN number are ALWAYS
left hand pages.
G e n e r a l :
* This instruction page is NOT part of the manual and must NOT be printed.
• Pages labeled with the text "THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK" are placement pages ONLY,
and should NOT be printed.
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  • Page 1 How to use this file...(Operators Manuals) ————————————————————————————————————————————––– Instructions for Print Vendors (Paper Manuals) Paper Size: * 11 x 17 * Body—50 lbs brilliant white offset or equivalent. * Cover—on pre-printed two-tone “Swash” stock. P r e s s : * Body—1-color, 2-sided * Cover imprint —1-color, 1-sided Bindery: * Saddle Stitch, Face Trim...
  • Page 2 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK...
  • Page 3 5HP Rear Tine Tiller Mfg. No. Description 1693705 5HP Rear Tine Tiller 6HP Rear Tine Tiller Mfg. No. Description 1693704 6HP Rear Tine Tiller 8HP Rear Tine Tiller Mfg. No. Description 1693207 8HP Rear Tine Tiller 1722191 Rev 12/1999 TP 100-2628-00-RT-S...
  • Page 4 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. 500 N. Spring Street P.O. Box 997 Port Washington, Wisconsin 53074-0997...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Lubrication ... 19 Engine Maintenance ... 20 Clean Tine Axle Shaft ... 20 Prepare for Storage ... 21 Tiller and Engine Maintenance Schedule ... 21 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR ... 22 Troubleshooting Guide ... 22 SPECIFICATIONS ... 24 Features ... 24 Technical Manual Availability ...

  • Page 6: Operation Safety

    1. Read and follow all safety instructions. 2. Maintain the tiller according to directions and schedule included. 3. Ensure that anyone who uses the tiller is familiar with all controls and safety precautions. CAUTIONS AND IMPORTANT NOTES Two symbols which draw attention to information of special importance appear throughout this manual.

  • Page 7: Maintenance And Storage

    • If vegetation clogs the tines, raise the handlebars to elevate the tines, and run the tiller in reverse . If this does not clean clogged vegetation from the tines, STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE before removing vegetation by hand.

  • Page 8: Safety Signs & Decals

    Safety Signs & Decals SAFETY DECALS Safety warning decals are placed at strategic locations on the equipment as a constant reminder to the operator of the most important precautions. All warning, caution and instructional messages on your equipment should be carefully read and obeyed.

  • Page 9: Features

    MODEL 616RT Rear View of Handlebar Console Belt Cover Engine Controls Engine Oil Fill Plug Drive Control Lever Handlebar Tilt Lever Reverse Handle Reverse Belt Tension Adjustment Wheel Lockout Page 5 Features Console Forward Belt Tension Adjustment Handlebar Swivel Lever Drag Stake Detent Pin...

  • Page 10: Controls

    Pulling down on drive control levers engages the wheels and tines. Releasing drive control levers disengages the wheels and brings the tiller to a complete stop. It is now in the neutral position. Drive Control Levers Engaged...

  • Page 11: Reverse Handle

    REVERSE HANDLE (616RT) Engages wheels and tines in reverse. Pulling reverse handle back towards operator reverses tiller. Drive Control Levers Released Reverse Handle CAUTION Extreme caution should be used when operating rototiller in the reverse direction. As a safety precaution, the reverse handle will not lock in reverse.

  • Page 12: Engine Controls

    Controls ENGINE CONTROLS Model 514RT Engine Model 616RT Intec Engine Model 616RT Intec Engine Throttle Control Move throttle control to fast position to start and run the engine. To stop the engine, move to idle position, then to off. Choke Control Put choke control in choke position if engine is cold.

  • Page 13: Adjustments

    Never start engine or operate tiller with wheels in free- wheel position. The free-wheel position is for transporting the tiller long distances over level ground- -do not attempt to move the tiller up or down steep grades in the free-wheel position. Page 9...

  • Page 14: Handlebar Adjustments

    Adjustments HANDLEBAR ADJUSTMENTS (616RT) Tilt handlebars up or down, swivel 30 left or right. To Tilt Up or Down: 1. Push down on handlebar tilt lever. 2. While holding tilt lever down, adjust handlebars to a comfortable height by moving up or down. There are 4 height positions.

  • Page 15: Drag Stake

    DRAG STAKE Tilling depth is controlled by the height of the drag stake. To adjust tilling depth. 1. Remove detent pin. 2. Raise the drag stake to position tines at chosen tilling depth. 3. Align hole in drag stake with hole in depth regulator bracket and replace detent pin.

  • Page 16: Operation

    6. Check position of wheels and wheel lockouts. 7. Check drag stake position. CAUTION Please do not start your tiller until you have read the Manual that came with your engine, and the sections in this manual titled Controls, Adjustments and Safety.

  • Page 17: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    4. Move throttle control lever to fast position. 5. Push rocker switch (if equipped) to on . 6. Pull start engine. Stand to the right of tiller engine, grasp rope handle and pull rope out, slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly. Then pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke.

  • Page 18: Tilling

    NOTE: Raise drag stake up one hole at a time, testing tiller operation after each raise. Raising drag stake too high can result in loss of control of tiller! 2. Move the throttle control to fast . 3. Place the tiller in forward by pushing down on the drive control levers--this will engage the wheels and tines.

  • Page 19: Tips

    Reset for deeper depths with successive passes. If tiller jumps or skids uncontrollably, lower the drag stake by placing the detent pin in a higher hole. This will allow for shallower tilling. Hold firmly to the handlebars to control sudden lurches.

  • Page 20: Maintenance And Storage

    Lubrication Engine Maintenance Clean Tine Axle Shaft Prepare for Storage Tiller and Engine Maintenance Schedule CHECK FORWARD BELT TENSION Forward belt tension may decrease over time. It must be adjusted within the first half hour of operation, and checked after every two hours of operation. Proper adjustment will assure long belt life.

  • Page 21: Change Forward/Reverse Belt

    CHANGE FORWARD/REVERSE BELT NOTE: Change reverse belt on Model 616RT only. 1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool. 2. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug. 3. Remove belt guard. remove the forward belt from the forward engine pulley: - gently pull the engine recoil rope to rotate the pulley.

  • Page 22: Check Or Fill Engine Crankcase

    Maintenance and Storage CHECK OR FILL ENGINE CRANKCASE 1. Add oil according to chart below. Do not overfill. Use a high quality detergent oil classified "For Service SF-SJ,". Use no special additives with recommended oils. Do not mix oil with gasoline. 2.

  • Page 23: Check Tiller Transmission Grease

    18-22 ounces. DO NOT OVERFILL. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE Recommended tire pressure is 20 PSI. If tires do not have equal pressure, tiller will pull to one side. LUBRICATION Proper lubrication of moving mechanical parts of your rototiller is a very important part of care and maintenance.

  • Page 24: Engine Maintenance

    CLEAN TINE AXLE SHAFT 1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool. 2. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug. 3. Tip the tiller forward. Block the tiller in position so that it rests on the engine mount and the tines are exposed.

  • Page 25: Prepare For Storage

    TILLER AND ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Your tiller will require maintenance including service and adjustments before and after use. To help ensure long life and peak performance for your tiller, follow the maintenance schedule below. Refer to your Briggs & Stratton manual to establish a maintenance schedule for the engine.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting And Repair

    Engine will not stop when throttle control is positioned at stop Tiller moves forward during starting Tiller is difficult to control when tilling (machine jumps or lurches forward) Tines turn, wheels do not turn Tines turn, wheels turn, tiller does not move CAUTION Practice safety at all times.
  • Page 27 PROBLEM Belts squeal in neutral and/or reverse Belts squeal in forward operation Excessive heat build up in transmission/tine area during tilling Troubleshooting and Repair REMEDY/ACTION 1. Adjust forward belt guide: - turn engine off and allow muffler to cool - disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug - remove belt guard - pull down on drive control levers - manually bend forward belt guide so there is 1/16...

  • Page 28: Specifications

    Standard hardware and torque specification charts are also included. To order copies of the manuals applicable to your model, contact the Simplicity Customer Publications Department at 414-284-8519. Have the following information on the form at the right available when phoning in your request.

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