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FRONT TINE TILLER Owner's Manual Models 902032 24" FRONT TINE TILLER Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or 10% MTBE will void the product warranty.
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Ro ta ry Tillers TRAINING • Keep children and pets away. • Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting • Read the Owner’s Manual care ful ly. Be thor ough ly fa mil iar with the controls and the proper use of the to till too deep at too fast a rate.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for Gasoline Capacity: 3.6 Quarts (3.4L) and using your tiller. Unleaded Regular • Follow instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor age” Oil (API:SG-SL): SAE 10W-30(Above 32°F/0°C) sections of this Manual.
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 ensure proper tightness.
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ASSEMBLY UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HANDLE INSTALL DEPTH STAKE AS SEM BLY (See Fig. 2) (See Fig. 3) • Loosen nut “A”. CAUTION: Be careful of exposed • Insert stake support between engine brack et halves sta ples when handling or disposing with stake spring down.
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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. FORWARD TINE CONTROL CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL...
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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 for over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
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OPERATION TO TRANSPORT ADD GASOLINE • Fill to within 1/2 inch of top of fuel tank to prevent CAUTION: Before lifting or trans port ing, spills and to allow for fuel expansion. Do not overfill. allow tiller engine and muffler to cool. Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a Disconnect spark plug wire.
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OPERATION • Soil conditions are important for proper tilling. Tines will 6. After starting the engine, gradually open choke by not readily penetrate dry, hard soil which may con trib ute turning the choke lever and finally keep it fully opened. Do not fully open the choke lever immediately when to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller.
MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have TINE CON TROL been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must main tain tiller as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tiller.
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MAINTENANCE Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except car bu re tor adjustment) to prevent accidental start ing of engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Re move fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance.
MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 14) Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling sea- Your engine is air cooled. For proper en gine performance son or after every 500 hours of use, whichever comes first. and long life keep your engine clean. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “PROD UCT •...
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug. MID-WIDTH TILLING - 22" PATH (See Fig. 17) TILLER • Assemble holes “A” in tine hubs to holes “C” in tine shaft.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE OPERATION CHECK (See Fig.19) TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 20) • Remove screws from side of belt guard. WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire • Pull belt guard out and away from unit. from spark plug to prevent starting while checking tine operation.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE BELT REPLACEMENT • Install new V-belt to engine pulley first then to trans mis- TO AD JUST CARBURETOR sion pulley. Ensure belt is positioned on inside groove of both pulleys, inside all belt guides and rests on idler The carburetor has been preset at the factory and ad just ment pulley.
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...
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. See “TO START ENGINE” in the Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Dirty air cleaner. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge. Water in fuel.
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FRONT TINE TILLER – MODEL NUMBER 90203200 (MFG. ID. NO. 96086000103) HANDLE ASSEMBLY FT-handle_assy_9...
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FRONT TINE TILLER – MODEL NUMBER 90203200 (MFG. ID. NO. 96086000103) HANDLE ASSEMBLY ITEM MFG. ARIENS PART NO. DESCRIPTION 137176X479 21546089 Bracket, Handle 72140512 21546771 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 165787 21546171 Grip, Handle 166376X479 21546175 Handle, L.H. 751153 21546908...
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FRONT TINE TILLER – MODEL NUMBER 90203200 (MFG. ID. NO. 96086000103) BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY...
FRONT TINE TILLER – MODEL NUMBER 90203200 (MFG. ID. NO. 96086000103) BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY ITEM MFG. ARIENS PART NO. DESCRIPTION 23230506 21546545 Screw Set 5/16-18 x 3/8 Patch 130812 21546079 Sheave, Engine 86777 21546830 Screw, Tap Hex Head...
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FRONT TINE TILLER – MODEL NUMBER 90203200 (MFG. ID. NO. 96086000103) WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY...
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FRONT TINE TILLER – MODEL NUMBER 90203200 (MFG. ID. NO. 96086000103) WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY ITEM MFG. ARIENS PART NO. DESCRIPTION 9194R 21546837 Pin, Clevis 74760520 21546806 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 74760512 21546804 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4...
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FRONT TINE TILLER – MODEL NUMBER 90203200 (MFG. ID. NO. 96086000103) TINE ASSEMBLY...
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FRONT TINE TILLER – MODEL NUMBER 90203200 (MFG. ID. NO. 96086000103) TINE ASSEMBLY ITEM MFG. ARIENS PART NO. DESCRIPTION 156926X479 21546140 Tine, Outer, R.H. 3146R 21546548 Retainer, Spring 156924X479 21546138 Tine, Inner, R.H. 156923X479 21546137 Tine, Inner, L.H. 156925X479 21546139 Tine, Outer, L.H.
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FRONT TINE TILLER – MODEL NUMBER 90203200 (MFG. ID. NO. 96086000103) TRANSMISSION transmission_Subaru_2...
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FRONT TINE TILLER – MODEL NUMBER 90203200 (MFG. ID. NO. 96086000103) TRANSMISSION ITEM MFG. ARIENS PART NO. DESCRIPTION 74760524 21546807 Bolt, Hex Head, Gr. 25/16-18 x 1-1/2 74780652 21546817 Bolt, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 3-1/4 19131311 21546282 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 11 Ga.
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FRONT TINE TILLER – MODEL NUMBER 90203200 (MFG. ID. NO. 96086000103) DECALS...
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FRONT TINE TILLER – MODEL NUMBER 90203200 (MFG. ID. NO. 96086000103) DECALS ITEM MFG. ARIENS PART NO. DESCRIPTION 446795 21547990 Decal, Console 446661 21547991 Decal, Belt Guard 110613X 21546047 Decal, Tine Control 440227 21547609 Decal, Subaru Tine Shield 110614X 21546048...
6. In the event you have a claim under this Warranty, you must return the product to an authorized service dealer. Should you have any unanswered questions concerning this Warranty, please contact: giving the model number, serial number and date of purchase of your product and the name and address of the Ariens 655 W. Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 1-877-257-6920 www.ariens.com...
For parts and service, contact your local Ariens dealer. To find a dealer in your area, call 1-877-257-6920, or use the Dealer Locator on our web site, www.ariens.com.
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utilisé. d'essence l'agent carburateur d’essence réservoir vidangez carburateur. d'atteindre permettre pour l'agent ajouté avoir après minutes moins pendant moteur tourner Laissez l'agent. bidon inscrit mélange dosage toujours Suivez carburant. bidon dans d’essence réservoir dans l’essence à l'agent Ajoutez l'entreposage. pendant carburant gomme dépôts...
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S'IMPOSENT. RÉGLAGES EFFECTUER POUR NÉCESSAIRE ’EXPÉRIENCE ADÉQUAT ’ÉQUIPEMENT DISPOSE QUALIFIÉ RÉPARATION CENTRE AUTRE PRÈS PLUS SEARS MAGASIN AVEC COMMUNIQUEZ RÉGLÉE, ÊTRE DOIT RÉGULATEUR SUPÉRIEURE VITESSE PENSEZ VOUS USINE). ÉTABLI CELUI DESSUS (AU- ÉLEVÉ TROP RÉGIME À MOTEUR RÉGLER DANGEREUX ÊTRE PEUT MODIFIÉ.
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MOTEUR. ENTRETIEN SECTION À RÉFÉREZ-VOUS 10W30 MOTEUR HUILE GALET-TENDEUR BRAS LUBRIFICATION TABLEAU portez lubrifiée. bien motobineuse votre Assurez LUBRIFICATION fixation. systèmes solidité Vérifiez • fraises. fonctionnement Vérifiez • moteur. d’huile niveau Vérifiez • UTILISATION CHAQUE AVANT temps. long plus durer fonctionner mieux moteur...
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