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- Page 1 Rocket ™ Rear-Tine Tiller Owner/Operator Manual 9 0 1 9 0 1 9 0 1 S ER I E S S ER I E S S ER I E S M O D E L 024 - RT8020 00158400A Orig. 5/98 Supercedes 00158400 Printed in USA...
- Page 2 A Message to Ariens Customers . . . Welcome to the world of Ariens equipment. We are If engine repairs or services are required, they can be pleased that you have purchased the best equipment obtained from an Ariens dealer or from an authorized available.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Wipe off any Preparation spilled gasoline before starting engine. Thoroughly inspect and clear work area of objects Disengage main clutch and tine clutch before starting which might be picked up and thrown. engine. © Ariens Company - All Rights Reserved 1998... - Page 4 A spark arrester, if it is used, must be maintained in effective working order by the operator. Disengage Main Clutch, stop engine, remove wire See your Ariens Dealer or engine manufacturer’s from spark plug and inspect for damage after striking service center.
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Page 5: Safety Decals
Safety Decals DANGER WARNING ROTATING TINES Do not operate tines Keep hands & • with wheel drive feet away. in neutral. Disengage clutch, • stop engine & Loss of control remove spark plug may result. ignition wire 077589 before clearing. 077975 CAUTION DRIVE SYSTEM... -
Page 6: Controls And Features
Controls and Features OB0570 1. Handlebar 11. Handlebar Height Adjustment Bolt 2. Forward Levers (Main Clutch) 12. Dipstick (Engine Oil) 3. Reverse Lever (Main Clutch) 13. Fuel Tank and Cap 4. Throttle Control 14. Spark Plug Wire 5. Handlebar Swivel Lever 15. - Page 7 Controls and Features Wheel Drive To disengage, move the Tine Clutch Lever rearward to the “OUT” position. WARNING: DO NOT engage or NOTE: If the Tine Clutch Lever does not shift disengage Wheel Drive with Main Clutch smoothly or stay in the “IN” position, it may be engaged.
- Page 8 Controls and Features (Continued) Ground and Tine Speed Tiller comes with Drive Belt(s) in low speed groove(s) of pulley(s). Low speed is best for heavy tilling. Moving belt(s) to high speed groove(s) allows faster tine and wheel speed for moving tiller to and from garden, cultivating or breaking up last bits of soil in final pass.
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Page 9: Operation
A spark arrester, if it is used, must 2. Engage Wheel Drive Lever into “Hi” position. be maintained in effective working order by the operator. See your Ariens Dealer 3. Set the Depth Control Handle to its lowest notch or engine manufacturer’s service center. - Page 10 Operation (Continued) Forward (Tilling) Operation 1. Release Main Clutch forward levers and allow tines and wheels to stop. Practice operating controls and running tiller (with tines out of ground) before starting to till. 2. Raise handlebar up to keep the tines out of the soil during reverse operation.
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Page 11: Lubrication And Maintenance
Lubrication and Maintenance Ariens dealers will provide any service which may be To change oil: required to keep tractor operating at peak efficiency. 1. Stop engine and remove wire from spark plug. Tractor is equipped with the finest quality engine 2. - Page 12 After oil has drained, replace cap screw and lock washer. Remove gear lubricant fill Wash Precleaner in warm water with detergent. plug, fill gear case with Ariens L-2 Special Gear Rinse thoroughly until all traces of detergent are Lubricant (approximately 8 ounces) and replace fill eliminated and squeeze (don’t wring) away excess...
- Page 13 Lubrication and Maintenance (Continued) Forward Drive Belt Replacement WARNING: Disengage Main Clutch, stop engine, wait for moving parts to stop and remove wire from spark plug before changing belt speed. CAUTION: DO NOT touch engine or tiller drive parts which are not from operation.
- Page 14 Check the Air Cleaner Lubricate all Pivot Points Check the Fasteners Adjust Main (Fwd-Rev) Clutch Check the Transmission Oil Check the Tire Pressure OB0021 Chart 1 Always use genuine Ariens service parts and accessories to ensure your machines peak performance.
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Page 15: Adjustments
Adjustments Reverse Idler WARNING: Disengage Main Clutch, stop engine, wait for moving parts to With the cable properly adjusted, there should be stop and remove wire from spark plug about 1 1/4 Inch of travel between ‘NEUTRAL” and before making any adjustments. engaged position of clutching reverse idler. - Page 16 Adjustments (Continued) Belt Speed Handlebar To adjust Handlebar height, three holes at bottom of • To change speeds, drive belts are shifted handlebar legs are used. Remove the hardware and from one set of sheave grooves to the other. position handlebar at a safe comfortable tilling height. (Refer to instruction decal on belt guard.) Align holes and secure with the hardware.
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Page 17: Cleaning And Storage
Components commonly used for consumer service, can be ordered through your Ariens Dealer. When Rear Tine Rotary Tiller ordering parts always include the Model and Serial Service Manual Number of your unit to assure prompt service. -
Page 18: Trouble Shooting
Main Clutch Lever(s) need adjustment Accessories Enhance your Tiller with these Ariens Accessories. 701002 Tine Side Shield 701020 Engine Guard 702011 Rental Tine 701014 Furrower Be sure to always use genuine Ariens parts to keep your tiller running like new. -
Page 19: Specifications
Specifications Model No. 901024 Description Name RT8020 Length 71” 180 CM Height 44” 111 CM Width 23” 58 CM Weight 286 lbs 107 kg Engine - Manufacture Briggs & Stratton No. Cycles Four Horse Power 8 HP Fuel Tank Cap. 4 Quart Fuel Unleaded... - Page 20 Index Accessories Models Adjustments Operation Belt Finger Forward Tilling Operation Belt Speed Pre-start Handlebar Reverse Operation Main Clutch Shut Off Reverse Idler Starting Tilling Width Stopping Operation Tilling Tips Cleaning and Storage Transport Operation Engine Unit Safety Alert Symbol and Notations Control and Features Safety Decals Choke...
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Page 21: Warranty
• The Company will provide for the replacement of any part found upon examination by the Company to be defective. Such repair or replacement will be free of charge to the purchaser (labor and parts) for two years (24 months) from the date of purchase. Ariens manufactured parts (but not labor) will be free of charge for LABOR PARTS an additional three years (36 months) thereafter. - Page 22 655 West Ryan Street • P.O. Box 157 • Brillion, WI 54110-0157 • 920-756-2141 • Fax 920-756-4421 Ask Your Dealer For Information On These Other Fine Ariens Products • Front and Rear Tine Tillers • Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers • Zero-Turning Radius Mowers •...
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