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HYDRAULIC REAR TINE TILLER CONGRATULATIONS! You are now the proud owner of the BARRETO Model 916/918 tiller. Please take a moment of your time to look over the following information. Familiarize yourself with the tiller, its characteristics, and method of operation. Pay particular attention to the safety and operating instructions.
8. Uncoil the wire for the remote engine on/off switch. Route the wire along the clutch cable to the engine and secure with the cable ties provided. Splice this wire to the kill switch wire on the engine with the electrical splice provided. 916 - 918 owners manual.doc 4/22/08 page 2 of 9...
Before using tiller, lower the depth bar to raise the tines off the ground. Tape clutch handle in closed position and let the machine run for 30 minutes at half throttle with tines in motion. 916 - 918 owners manual.doc 4/22/08...
Move the WHEEL DRIVE lever to the right until desired wheel speed is reached. Under most conditions, at least two passes must be made. For deeper tillage, move the depth bar up one hole at a time. 916 - 918 owners manual.doc 4/22/08 page 4 of 9...
12. Hydraulic oil is under extreme pressure and can get under skin and burn or poison. Check for leaks with cardboard. 13. Muffler and engine get hot enough to cause serious burns. Do not touch until cool. 916 - 918 owners manual.doc 4/22/08 page 5 of 9...
BARRETO MANUFACTURING, INC. EQUIPMENT WARRANTY Barreto Manufacturing, Inc. warrants all BARRETO equipment to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year, dating from delivery to the original user. This Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, whether written or implied, and is limited to: 1.
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916/918 TILLER TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE CAUTION: ALWAYS USE EXTREME CARE WHEN TROUBLE SHOOTING OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS ON THE TILLER. STAY CLEAR OF TINES WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING. ALWAYS SHUT THE ENGINE OFF BEFORE DISASSEMBLING ANY COMPONENT. A. ENTIRE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM DOES NOT OPERATE AND THE ENGINE IS NOT UNDER LOAD 1.
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916/918 TILLER TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE (CONTINUED) B. TINES FAIL TO ROTATE BUT WHEELS DRIVE. 1. Clutch cable stretched so needs Remove cable slack then adjust for 7/16” to adjustment 1/2" movement at actuator lever pin. 2. Tine motor worn. Rebuild or replace motor. New motors are available from Barreto Mfg.
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916/918 TILLER TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE (CONTINUED) E. OIL LEAKS IN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. 1. Fittings are loose. Tighten as required 2. Worn or broken hoses. Replace as necessary 3. Oil around tine motor shaft Inspect tine motor for leaking shaft seal.
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