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Husqvarna 600CRT Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 600CRT Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers TRAINING • Read the Owner’s Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. • Never allow children to operate the equipment.

  • Page 3: Customer Responsibilities

    Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tiller properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”. MODEL NUMBER 600CRT SERIAL NUMBER ________________________________ DATE OF PURCHASE _____________________ THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE ATTACHED TO THE TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ... 2 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ... 3,12-14 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ... 3 ASSEMBLY ... 5-7 OPERATION ... 8-11 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... 12 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS ... 14-17 STORAGE ... 18 TROUBLESHOOTING ... 19 REPAIR PARTS-TILLER ... 20-26 WARRANTY ...

  • Page 5: 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 6 UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2) CAUTION: Be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material. IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLES. • While holding handle assembly, cut cable ties securing handle assembly to top frame and depth stake.
  • Page 7 ATTACH CLUTCH CABLE (See Fig. 6) • Hook end of clutch cable through hole in control bar bracket. CONTROL BAR BRACKET CLUTCH CABLE CONTROL BAR BRACKET END OF CLUTCH CABLE FIG. 6 ASSEMBLY CONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig. 7) • Insert end of shift rod into hole of shift lever indicator.

  • Page 8: Operation

    KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S 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.
  • Page 9 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.

  • Page 10: Before Starting Engine

    TURNING • Release the drive control bar. • Move throttle control to “SLOW” position. • Place shift lever indicator in “F” (forward) position. Tines will not turn. • Lift handle to raise tines out of ground. • Swing the handle in the opposite direction you wish to turn, being careful to keep feet and legs away from tines.
  • Page 11 TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 13) CAUTION: Keep drive control bar in “DISENGAGED” position when start- ing engine. When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra pulls of the recoil starter to move fuel from the tank to the engine.

  • Page 12: Maintenance Schedule

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE 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 13 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 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 14: Service & Adjustments

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection.

  • Page 15: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 22) • Remove L.H. outer and inner side shields (See “TO REMOVE WHEEL” in this section of this manaul). • Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from left wheel. Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch. •...
  • Page 16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE REPLACEMENT (See Figs. 24, 25, and 26) CAUTION: Tines are sharp. gloves or other protection when han- dling tines. A badly worn tine causes your tiller to work harder and dig more shallow. Most important, worn tines cannot chop and shred organic matter as effectively nor bury it as deeply as good tines.

  • Page 17: Service & Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 27) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: • With engine not running, move remote throttle control lever to “FAST”...

  • Page 18: Storage

    Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. CAUTION: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Dirty air cleaner. 5. Water in fuel. 6. Clogged fuel tank. 7. Loose spark plug wire. 8. Bad spark plug or improper gap. 9.

  • Page 20: Repair Parts-Tiller

    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 600CRT (954140070A) HANDLE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 871191008 Screw, Truss Hd. #10-24 UNC x 1/2 532126956 Panel, Control 532104164 Tie, Cable 532124797 Grip, Handle 532124788 Clip, Hairpin 532081328 Bolt, Shoulder 532109335 Handle, Shift 532109313 Grommet, Rubber...
  • Page 21 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 600CRT (954140070A) MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE PART DESCRIPTION 873510500 Nut, Keps 5/16-18 810040600 Washer, Lock 3/8 873220600 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 874930568 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 4-1/4 532154734 Screw, Shift Lever 532110111 Lever, Shift 872110404 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2 Gr.
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 600CRT (954140070A) MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE PART DESCRIPTION 532166532 Bumper 873970500 Locknut, Hex, Flange 5/16-18 819111116 Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga. 874760512 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 532102332 Bracket, Reinforcement 874760532 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 2 532102173 Counter Weight, R.H.
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 600CRT (954140070A) TRANSMISSION PART DESCRIPTION 532154354 Transmission Assembly (Includes Key Nos. 2-53) 532150698 Gearcase, L.H. w/Bearing (Includes Key No. 4) 532161963 Gasket, Gearcase 532005020 Bearing, Needle 532001370 Washer, Thrust 5/8 x 1.10 x 1/32...
  • Page 24 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 600CRT (954140070A) TINE SHIELD PART DESCRIPTION 898000129 Nut, Flange 5/16-18 532162952 Shield, Side, Outer L. H. 532008393 Pin, Stake, Depth 812000036 Ring, Klip 872140506 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 Gr. 5 532008394 Spring...
  • Page 25 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 600CRT (954140070A) TINE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532004459 Tine, Outer, L.H. 532132673 Clevis Pin 532006554 Tine, Inner, L.H. 532163552 Clip, Hairpin 532132727 Assembly, Hub and Plate, L.H. 873610600 Nut, Hex 3/8-24 810040600 Washer, Lock 3/8...
  • Page 26 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - MODEL NO. 600CRT (954140070A) DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 532166400 Decal, Logo 532155449 Decal, Logo 532163385 Decal, Logo 532110614 Decal, Hand Placement 532102180 Decal, Shift Indicator 532162384 Decal, Caution 532120076 Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines 532166451 Manual, Owner’s (English) 532166452 Manual, Owner’s (French)

  • Page 27: Warranty

    Owner’s/Operator’s manual. Should an operational problem or failure occur the product should not be used, but delivered as is to an authorized Husqvarna dealer for evaluation. Proof of purchase, as explained in section 6, rests solely with the customer.
  • Page 28 532166451 Rev. 1 9.28.98 TR Printed in U.S.A.

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