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FT900 / 96083000900
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine.
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.
115 66 55-27 Rev. 1
Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you
English
understand the instructions before using the machine.
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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual FT900 / 96083000900 Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty. 115 66 55-27 Rev. 1 Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you English understand the instructions before using the machine.
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Page 2: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Ro ta ry Tillers TRAINING • Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates, • Read this Manual care ful ly. Be thor ough ly fa mil iar with or other safety protective devices in place. the controls and the proper use of the equip ment. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline Capacity: 3.2 Quarts (3.6 Liters) • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for Unleaded Regular and using your tiller. Oil (API:SG-SL): SAE 30 (Above 32°F / 0°C) •... -
Page 4: Assembly
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. - Page 5 ASSEMBLY INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HANDLE (See Fig. 3) (See Fig. 2) • Loosen nut “A”. CAUTION: Be careful of exposed • Insert stake support between engine bracket halves sta ples when handling or disposing of with stake spring down.
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Page 6: Know Your Tiller
OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS 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. REVERSE FORWARD TINE... - Page 7 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 over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
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Page 8: Before Starting Engine
OPERATION TO TRANSPORT CAUTION: Fill to within 1/2" of top of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow CAUTION: Before lifting or trans port- for fuel expansion. If gasoline is ac- ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to ci den tal ly spilled, move machine away cool. - Page 9 OPERATION • You will find tilling much easier if you leave a row un- tilled between passes. Then go back between tilled rows. (See Fig. 9) There are two reasons for doing this. First, wide turns are much easier to negotiate than about-faces.
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Page 10: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE 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 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. -
Page 11: Engine Lubrication
MAINTENANCE 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. - Page 12 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 14) Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with Your engine is air cooled. For proper engine performance exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could and long life keep your engine clean. create a fire hazard.
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Page 13: Service & Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug. TILLER “A” “C” “C” “A” TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 15) Factory assembly has provided lowest handle height. Se lect handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. -
Page 14: Belt Removal
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE OPERATION CHECK (See Fig. 20) TO REPLACE V-BELTS (See Figs. 21 and 22) Replace V-belts if they have stretched considerably or if WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire they show cracks or frayed edges. There are two (2) V- from spark plug to prevent starting while belts - forward (inside) and reverse (outside). - Page 15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REVERSE IDLER ARM REVERSE (OUTSIDE) V-BELT REVERSE IDLER PULLEY IDLER ARM PIN FORWARD MOTION BELT GUARD BOLT (INSIDE) V-BELT ENGINE PULLEY BELT GUIDE TRANS MIS SION PUL LEY FOR WARD IDLER PUL LEY Fig. 22 • Wrap V-belt around reverse idler pulley and reassemble idler to idler arm.
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Page 16: Storage
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 Maintenance section of this man ual). WARNING: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a build ing where fumes may reach an open flame... -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. See “TO START ENGINE” in the Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Dirty air cleaner. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge. - Page 18 Consumer Wheeled Products - Limited Warranty Husqvarna warrants to the original retail purchaser that this Husqvarna® product is free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and maintenance from the date of retail purchase for the applicable Warranty Period shown on Exhibit A. This Limited Warranty may not be transferred to any subsequent purchaser of this Husqvarna®...
- Page 19 Abrasion to mower decks; Tires damaged by external punctures; Natural discoloration of materials due to ultraviolet light; Damage to cutting equipment by way of contact with, rocks, or other non-approved materials and/or structures; In addition, this Limited Warranty does not cover damages, malfunctions or failures resulting from abuse or neglect of the product related to or including any of the following: Failure to provide or perform required maintenance services as prescribed in the operator's manual;...
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Page 20: Warranty
Consumer Wheeled Limited Warranty Chart 2012 Exhibit A Consumer (personal, Commercial (any commercial, Rental (any household use only) professional, institutional, agricultural, or rental usage) income producing use, other than Product/Component Rental Use) Riding Lawn Tractors: Frame, Chassis, Front Axle 5 Years No Warranty No Warranty Engine*... - Page 21 Consumer Wheeled Limited Warranty Chart 2012 Exhibit A Consumer (personal, Commercial (any commercial, Rental (any household use only) professional, institutional, agricultural, or rental usage) income producing use, other than Product/Component Rental Use) Spreader 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year Robotic Mowers Robotic Mower 2 Years 90 days...
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Page 22: Service Notes
SERVICE NOTES... - Page 23 SERVICE NOTES...
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