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Simplicity 1694161 Operator's Manual

Simplicity 1694161 Operator's Manual

Rear tine tiller 6 and 7hp
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Rear
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Rear
Tine
Tiller
Mfg. No.
Description
1694161
6016RT, 6HP Rear Tine Tiller
1694908
6016RT, 6HP Rear Tine Tiller
7800052
6016RT, 6HP Rear Tine Tiller
7HP
Rear
Tine
Tiller
Mfg. No.
Description
1694162
7016RT, 7HP Rear Tine Tiller
1694909
7016RT, 7HP Rear Tine Tiller
7800053
7016RT, 7HP Rear Tine Tiller
1722732
Revision 02
Rev. Date 12/2005
TP 100-2627-02-RT-SMA
OM7016 RT / OM6016RT

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  • Page 1 Bimpliuilq_ Rear Tine TiJJer Rear Tine Tiller Mfg. No. Description 1694161 6016RT, 6HP Rear Tine Tiller 1694908 6016RT, 6HP Rear Tine Tiller 7800052 6016RT, 6HP Rear Tine Tiller Rear Tine Tiller Mfg. No. Description 1694162 7016RT, 7HP Rear Tine Tiller 1694909 7016RT, 7HP Rear Tine Tiller 7800053...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TableOfContents MODEL IDENTIFICATION .......... OPERATION ............. Pre-Start Inspection ..........SAFETY RULES ............Start-up ..............Owner's Responsibility ..........Shutting Down ............General ..............Tilling ..............Preparation ............... TIPS ................Operation ..............Maintenance & Storage ..........Tilling Tips .............. Safety Decals ............Cultivating Tips ............

  • Page 3: Safety Rules

    Safety Rules CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL AND OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Safe and effective use of the rototiller is the owner's Be familiar with all controls before operating the responsibility. tiller. Your tiller is equipped with a safety device that 1.

  • Page 4: Operation

    Safety Rules OPERATION • Never allow bystanders near the unit. • Use only attachments and accessories approved by Never operate the tiller without guards, covers, and the manufacturer of the tiller. hoods in place. Never operate the tiller without good visibility or Never start the engine or operate the tiller with the light.

  • Page 5: Safety Decals

    Safety Rules SAFETY DECALS This rototiller unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge to operated this equipment safely and effectively, we have placed several safety labels on the tiller to remind you of this important information while you are operating the unit.

  • Page 6: Features

    Features MODEL 7016RT* 1722551 - Simplicity Logo Decal 1723522 - 7016 RT Decal 1723523- 6016 RT Decal Drive Safety Control Lever Reverse Console Reverse Belt Tension Adjustment Forward Belt Tension Adjustment Engine Controls Drag Stake Detent Pin Belt Cover Wheel Lockouts...

  • Page 7: Controls

    Controls DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVERS REVERSE HANDLE Engage wheels and tines into forward, releasing returns Engages wheels and tines in reverse. machine to neutral. Pulling reverse handle back towards operator reverses tiller. Pulling down on drive safety control levers engages the wheels and tines.

  • Page 8: Engine Controls

    Controls ENGINE CONTROLS Your new rototiller has been designed for both ease of use and lasting reliability, and features a simplified control system that requires just two operating controls. These two operating controls, the Choke and the Throttle, are conveniently located on the tiller engine where they can be easily adjusted to start and run the unit under a variety of operating conditions.

  • Page 9: Adjustments

    Adjustments WHEEL LOCKOUTS (7016RT) WHEEL LOCKPINS (6016RT) Place wheels in tilling position. Place wheels in tilling position. 1. Pull knob in center of wheel out, away from machine. 1. Remove Iockpin. Align hole in axle with hole in wheel hub. 2.

  • Page 10: Handlebar Adjustments

    Adjustments HANDLEBAR ADJUSTMENTS Pull Detent Height Adjustment Pin for Swivel The ideal height of the handlebar varies with operator Adjustment height and the depth of tilling. To adjust handlebar height: 1. Remove bolt from lower crossbar of handlebar and pivot handlebar height adjuster. 2.

  • Page 11: Depth Regulator Lever

    Adjustments DEPTH REGULATOR LEVER BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT Tilling depth is controlled by the height of the depth Proper belt tension is critical to good performance. After regualtor lever. 1/2 hour of operation, all cables may have to be adjusted due to initial stretch. Thereafter, check tension To adjust tilling depth.

  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation PRE-START INSPECTION 1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts and bolts are secure. ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITHOUT OIL. YOU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL BEFORE 2. Check oil level in engine crankcase. See your engine STARTING ENGINE.

  • Page 13: Shutting Down

    Operation TILLING WARNING 1. Adjust the depth regulator lever to desired tilling Temperature of muffler and near by areas may depth. exceed 150 ° F. Avoid these areas. NOTE: Raise depth regulator lever up one hole at a WARNING time, testing tiller operation after each raise. Raising depth regulator lever too high can result in Do not move choke control to CHOKE to stop loss of control of tiller!

  • Page 14: Tips

    Tips TILLING TIPS WARNING The key to successful tilling is to begin with a shallow Extreme caution must be taken in selecting tilling cut on the first pass, and then work an inch or two depth. If you attempt to till too deeply for soil conditions, deeper on each successive pass.

  • Page 15: Normal Care

    Normal Care SCHEDULE Your rototiller has been designed and produced by the industry's leading manufacturer of outdoor power equipment to provide you with years of reliable operation. Keeping your tiller in top running condition will prolong its life, and help you obtain optimum performance whenever you wish to till your garden.

  • Page 16: Servicing The Rototiller

    Normal Care SERVICING THE ROTOTILLER _lb WARNING General To prevent accidental starting: The following information will help you make the wire necessary checks and perform the procedures required to follow the normal care recommendations made for your rototiller unit. If you prefer, your local authorized dealer can make Engine must be turned off and cool, and spark plug these checks and perform the required procedures for wire must be removed and secured from spark plug...

  • Page 17: Change Forward/Reverse Belt

    Normal Care Change Forward/Reverse Belt 1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool. 2. Remove spark plug wire and secure 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 18: Engine Maintenance

    Normal Care CAUTION Do not operate tiller before reading the engine manual provided in the parts packet. Engine is shipped from factory without oil. You must add engine oil before starting engine. WARNING Check or Fill Oil Sump Temperature of muffler and near by areas may exceed 150 °...

  • Page 19: Check Tiller Transmission Grease

    Normal Care Check Tire Pressure Check Tiller Transmission Grease Recommended tire pressure is 20 PSI. If tires do not have equal pressure, tiller will pull to one side. Lubrication TILLER TRANSMISSION IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORYWITH THE PROPER AMOUNT OF Proper lubrication of moving mechanical parts of your 00 LIQUID GREASE.

  • Page 20: Storage

    Storage PREPARE FOR STORAGE Remove spark plug, pour one ounce of SAE 30 oil into spark plug hole. Follow the steps below to prepare your tiller for storage. Plug hole and pull starter cord slowly to distribute oil Read your engine manual for detailed instructions on evenly in cylinder head area.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting And Repair

    Troubleshooting and Repair TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING While normal care and routine maintenance will extend Practice safety at all times. Engine must be turned the life of your rototiller, prolonged or constant use may off and allowed to cool, and spark plug wire must eventually require that service be performed to allow it be disconnected and secured before attempting to continue operating properly.
  • Page 22 Troubleshooting and Repair PROBLEM REMEDY/ACTION Belts squeal in neutral and/or reverse • Adjust forward belt guide: - turn engine off and allow muffler to cool - disconnect spark plug wire and secure from spark plug - remove belt guard - pull down on drive safety control levers - manually bend forward belt guide so there is 1/16 inch or tess clearance between belt guide and belt - replace belt guard and spark plug wire...

  • Page 23: Specifications

    City, State, Zip: To order copies of the manuals applicable to your Visa/Mastercard No.: model, contact the Simplicity Customer Publications Department at 414-284-8519. Card Expiration Date: Have the information on the form at the right available when phoning in your request.

  • Page 24: Notes

    Bimplicil MANUFACTURING, INC. 500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997 Port Washington, Wl 53074-0997 www.SimplicityMfg.com Snapper Inc. 535 Macon Street McDonough, GA 30253 www.snapper.com © Copyright 2005 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.

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