Husqvarna RTT900 96093000901 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual / 96093000901 / 2009-04

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  • Page 1 RTT900 Owner's Manual / 96093000901 / 2009-04...
  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. • Always refer to the operator’s guide instructions for im por tant details if the tiller is to be stored for an ex- tended period. - IMPORTANT - CAUTIONS, IMPORTANTS, AND NOTES ARE A MEANS OF ATTRACTING ATTENTION TO IMPORTANT OR CRIT I CAL IN FOR MA TION IN THIS MANUAL.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    We have com pe tent, well-trained tech ni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. Please read and retain this manual. The in struc tions will enable you to assemble and main tain your tiller prop erly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”. TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ...2...
  • Page 4: 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 LOCK LEVER TO MOVE • Rotate handle assembly down. Insert rear carriage bolt first, with bolt head on L.H. side of tiller and loosely assemble locknut (See Fig. 5). • Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate and tighten.
  • Page 6: Assembly

    • Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle. Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield. • Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of carton. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your unit were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes.
  • Page 7: 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 8 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 9 • Release the depth stake pin. Move the depth stake down to the top hole for transporting the tiller. Place depth stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in posi- tion. This prevents tines from scuffing the ground.
  • Page 10 ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular un lead ed gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life).
  • Page 11: Tilling Hints

    Loose, unpacked soil helps root growth. Best tilling depth is 4" to 6" (10-15 cm). A tiller will also clear the soil of unwanted vege ta tion. The de com po si tion of this vegetable mat ter enriches the soil.
  • Page 12: Maintenance Schedule

    GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have 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.
  • Page 13: Air Cleaner

    Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tiller is not used for 25 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use.
  • Page 14: Maintenance

    Wa ter in en gine will short en the useful life of your tiller. •...
  • Page 15: Service & Adjustments

    HANDLE (HIGH POSITION) HANDLE LOCK LEVER TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 22) NOTE: For ease of removal, remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from left wheel. Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch. • • • • BELT GUARD Place blocks under trans mis sion to keep tiller from tipping.
  • Page 16: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 22 and 23) • Remove belt guard as described in “TO REMOVE BELT GUARD”. • Remove old belt by slipping off engine pulley first then remove from transmission pulley. • Place new belt in groove of transmission pulley and into engine pulley.
  • Page 17: Service & Adjustments

    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 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 build ing where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Ground too dry and hard. difficult handling Wheels and depth stake incorrectly adjusted. Soil balls up or clumps Ground too wet. Engine runs but tiller Tine control is not engaged. won’t move V-belt not correctly adjusted. V-belt is off pulley (s).
  • Page 20: Repair Parts

    TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER RTT900 (96093000901), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00-09 HANDLE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532 42 76-43 Grip, Handle 532 15 92-28 Bar Assembly, Control 532 18 06-85 Panel, Control 871 19 10-08 Screw, Truss Hd. #10-24 unc x 1/2...
  • Page 21 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER RTT900 (96093000901), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00-09 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE PART DESCRIPTION 873 22 06-00 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 532 17 01-27 Shield, Inner Belt Guard RT 532 16 43-29 Pin Spirol Flared 532 11 01-11 Lever, Shift 872 11 04-04 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2 Gr.
  • Page 22 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER RTT900 (96093000901), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00-09 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE PART DESCRIPTION 873 97 05-00 Locknut, Hex, Flange 5/16-18 532 10 23-32 Bracket, Reinforcement RH 532 10 21-73 Counter Weight, 532 12 47-88 Clip, Hairpin...
  • Page 23 Service Kit Breakdown 1 532420578 CYLINDER HEAD SERVICE KIT 532420587 CRANKSHAFT SERVICE KIT 2 532420579 PUSH ROD SERVICE KIT 532420588 3 532420580 VALVE COVER SERVICE KIT 532420589 PAPER FILTER SERVICE KIT 4 532420581 CYLINDER SERVICE KIT 532420590 49 STATE MUFFLER ASSEMBLY SERVICE KIT 5 532420582 PISTON SERVICE KIT 532420591 49 STATE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY SERVICE KIT...
  • Page 24 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER RTT900 (96093000901), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00-09 TRANSMISSION transmission_19.5b PART DESCRIPTION 532 18 85-54 Transmission Assembly (In cludes Key Nos. 2-53) 532 18 84-82 Gearcase, L.H. w/Bearing (In cludes Key No. 4) 532 16 19-63 Gasket, Gearcase 532 00 50-20 Bearing, Needle 532 00 13-70 Washer, Thrust 5/8 x 1.10 x 1/32...
  • Page 25 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER RTT900 (96093000901), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00-09 TINE SHIELD PART DESCRIPTION 873 90 05-00 Nut, Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18 532 00 83-93 Pin, Stake, Depth 812 00 00-35 Ring, Klip 532 18 08-47 Bolt, Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18 x 3/4...
  • Page 26 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER RTT900 (96093000901), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00-09 TINE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 532 00 44-59 Tine, Outer, L.H. 532 13 26-73 Clevis Pin 532 00 65-54 Tine, Inner, L.H. 532 12 46-60 Retainer, Spring Zinc 532 13 27-21 Assembly, Hub and Plate, L.H.
  • Page 27 TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER RTT900 (96093000901), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00-09 DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 532 42 20-12 Decal, Belt Guard 532 42 83-27 Decal, Console 532 42 83-33 Decal, Console Instruction 532 42 83-28 Decal, Tine Shield 532 11 06-14 Decal, Hand Placement...
  • Page 28 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 29 532 42 83-31 04.06.09 CL Printed in U.S.A.

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