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Simplicity 1693847 Operator's Manual

Simplicity 1693847 Operator's Manual

5.5 and 6.5 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 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Rear Tine Tiller 5.5HP Rear Tine Tiller Mfg. No. Description 1693847 5HP Rear Tine Tiller 6.5HP Rear Tine Tiller Mfg. No. Description 1693848 6HP Rear Tine Tiller 1721526-00 Rev 1/2001 TP 100-2485-00-RT-S...
  • Page 4 M A N U F A C T U R I N G , I N C . 500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 www.simplicitymfg.com © Copyright 2001 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Check Tiller Transmission Grease ... 19 Check Tire Pressure ... 19 Lubrication ... 19 Clean Tine Axle Shaft ... 19 Engine Maintenance ... 20 Prepare for Storage ... 21 Tiller and Engine Maintenance Schedule ... 21 TROUBLESHOO OUBLESHOO OUBLESHOO OUBLESHOOTING AND REP OUBLESHOO...

  • Page 6: Opera Operation Safety Opera Tion Safety Tion Safety

    ..Please read this section carefully Please read this section carefully..Operate the tiller Please read this section carefully Please read this section carefully Please read this section carefully according to the safety instructions and recommendations outlined here and inserted throughout the text.

  • Page 7: Operation Safety

    • If vegetation clogs the tines, raise the handlebars to elevate the tines, and run the tiller in re re re re rev v v v v erse does not clean clogged vegetation from the tines,...

  • Page 8: Safety Signs & Decals

    Safety Signs & Decals SAFETY DECALS SAFETY DECALS SAFETY DECALS SAFETY 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: Fea Features Fea Tures Tures

    MODEL 6516RTB* MODEL 6516R MODEL 6516R MODEL 6516R MODEL 6516R Drive Safety Control Lever Reverse Handle Reverse Belt Tension Adjustment Engine Controls Bumper Guard (Standard on Model 6516RTB) Serial No. Plate * Hiller-Furrower Attachment is standard on Model 6516RTB. Page 5 Features Console Forward Belt Tension...

  • Page 10: Drive Safety Control Levers

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

  • Page 11: Reverse Handle

    REVERSE HANDLE REVERSE HANDLE REVERSE HANDLE Engages wheels and tines in reverse. Pulling reverse handle back towards operator reverses tiller. 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 CONTR ENGINE CONTR ENGINE CONTR ENGINE CONTR ENGINE CONTROLS Briggs & Stratton Intec Engine Briggs & Stratton Intec Engine Throttle Control Throttle Control Throttle Control Throttle Control Throttle Control Move throttle control to fast position to start and run the engine.

  • Page 13: Wheel Lockouts

    To place wheels in free-wheel position. 1. Pull knob in center of wheel out, away from machine.

  • Page 14: Handlebar Height Adjustment

    Adjustments HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Adjust handlebar height. The ideal height of the handlebar varies with operator height and the depth of tilling. To adjust handlebar height: 1. Unscrew nuts and remove top bolt on each side until handlebar moves freely up and down.

  • Page 15: Depth Regulator Lever

    DEPTH REGULA DEPTH REGULAT T T T T OR LEVER DEPTH REGULA OR LEVER OR LEVER DEPTH REGULA DEPTH REGULA OR LEVER OR LEVER Tilling depth is controlled by the height of the depth regualtor lever. To adjust tilling depth. 1.

  • Page 16: Belt Tension Adjustment

    Adjustments BELT T T T T TENSION ADJUSTMENT TENSION ADJUSTMENT TENSION ADJUSTMENT TENSION ADJUSTMENT TENSION ADJUSTMENT Proper belt tension is critical to good performance. After 1/2 hour of operation, all cables may have to be adjusted due to initial stretch. Thereafter, check tension after every 2 hours of operation.

  • Page 17: Pre-Start Inspection

    6. Check position of wheels and wheel lockouts. 7. Check depth regulator lever 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 18: Tilling

    2. Move the throttle control to f f f f f ast ast . 3. Place the tiller in f f f f f orw orward ard by pushing down on the drive safety control levers--this will engage the wheels and tines.

  • Page 19: Tips 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: Check Forward Belt Tension

    Check Tiller Transmission Grease Check Tire Pressure Lubrication Clean Tine Axle Shaft Engine Maintenance Prepare for Storage Tiller and Engine Maintenance Schedule CHECK FOR CHECK FOR CHECK FORW W W W W ARD BEL ARD BEL ARD BELT T T T T TENSION...

  • Page 21: Maintenance And Storage

    CHANGE FOR CHANGE FORW W W W W ARD/REVERSE CHANGE FOR ARD/REVERSE ARD/REVERSE CHANGE FOR CHANGE FOR ARD/REVERSE ARD/REVERSE BELT T T T T 1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool. 2. Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug. 3.

  • Page 22: Check Or Fill Engine Crankcase

    Maintenance and Storage CHECK OR FILL ENGINE CHECK OR FILL ENGINE CHECK OR FILL ENGINE CHECK OR FILL ENGINE CHECK OR FILL ENGINE CRANKCASE CRANKCASE CRANKCASE CRANKCASE CRANKCASE 1. Add oil according to chart below. Do not o Use a high quality detergent oil classified "For Service SF-SJ,".

  • Page 23: Check Tiller Transmission Grease

    1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool. 2. Remove spark plug wire and secure 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 24: Engine Maintenance

    7. Check engine and equipment often for loose nuts and bolts, keep these items tightened. CAUTION Do not operate tiller before reading the engine manual provided in the parts packet. CAUTION Temperature of muffler and near by areas may exceed 150 F.

  • 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

    Practice safety at all times.
  • Page 27 PROBLEM OBLEM OBLEM OBLEM OBLEM Belts squeal in neutral and/or re Belts squeal in neutr Belts squeal in neutr Belts squeal in neutr Belts squeal in neutr al and/or re al and/or re al and/or re al and/or rev v v v v erse erse erse erse...

  • Page 28: Specifications

    Important assembly notes and special torque values are included in the illustrations. 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. 414-284-8519. 414-284-8519.

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