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Ariens 21547000 Owner's Manual

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REAR TINE TILLER
Owner's Manual
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90102800 17" REAR TINE TILLER
21547000
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 REAR TINE TILLER Owner's Manual Models 90102800 17" REAR TINE TILLER 21547000 427490 Rev. 1 03.18.09 Printed in USA...

  • Page 2: Maintenance And Storage

    Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Ro ta ry Tillers TRAINING • Read the Owner’s Manual care ful ly. Be thor ough ly fa mil iar with the controls and the proper use of the equip ment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Gasoline Capacity: 3.6 Quarts (3.4L) Unleaded Regular Oil (API-SG-SL): SAE 10w-30 (Above 32°F/0°C) (Capacity: 20 oz./0.6L) SAE 5w-30 (Below 32°F/0°C) Spark Plug: NGK BR-5HS (Champion RL86C) (Gap: .030"/0.76mm) CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tiller. It has been designed, en gi neered and manu fac tured to give you the best pos sible de penda bil ity and per form ance.

  • 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 ensure proper tightness. (2) Handle Locks (1) Flat Washer 13/32 x 1 x 11 Gauge TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 5: Assembly

    INSTALL HANDLE (See Figs. 3, 4, and 5) • Insert one handle lock (with teeth facing outward) in gearcase notch. (Apply grease on smooth side of handle lock to aid in keeping lock in place until handle assembly is lowered into position.) VIEWED FROM R.H.

  • Page 6: Know Your Tiller

    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. TILLING TILLING FORWARD...
  • Page 7 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. 00155 HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and...
  • Page 8 DRAG STAKE (See Fig. 10) The drag stake should be raised when tilling in the counter rotating ( ) till position. The drag stake should be lowered when tilling in the forward rotating ( )till position. LOWERED (FOR WARD ROTATING TILL) RAISED (COUNTER ROTAT-...

  • Page 9: Before Starting Engine

    BEFORE START ING ENGINE IMPORTANT: BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING OIL OR FUEL. USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL AND STORE IN AP PROVED, CLEAN, COVERED CONTAINERS. USE CLEAN FILL FUNNELS. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig.
  • Page 10 TILLING HINTS (See Fig. 14) CAUTION: Until you are accustomed to handling your tiller, start actual field use with throttle in slow position (mid-way between “FAST” and “IDLE”). • Tilling is digging into, turning over, and breaking up packed soil before planting. Loose, unpacked soil helps root growth.

  • Page 11: General Recommendations

    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 12: Engine Lubrication

    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. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris. Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns.

  • Page 13: Spark Plug

    MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect pe ri odi cally and re place if nec es sary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly, re move every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection.

  • Page 14: Tire Care

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug. TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 23) Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil. •...

  • Page 15: Tine Replacement

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE PULLEY IDLER PULLEY TINE REPLACEMENT (See Figs. 27, 28 and 29) 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 16: Service & Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO AD JUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and ad just ment should not be necessary. However, engine per for mance can be affected by dif fer enc es in fuel, tem per a ture, al ti tude or load.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Points

    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 18: Parts

    REAR TINE TILLER - MODEL NUMBER 90102800 (MFG. ID. NO. 96096000100) HANDLE ASSEMBLY handle_assy_101...

  • Page 19: Handle Assembly

    HANDLE ASSEMBLY ITEM MFG. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. ARIENS PART NO. DESCRIPTION 165787 21546171 Grip, Handle 425577 21546735 Console Control 8206H 21546825 Handle, Grip 4497H 21546739 Retainer Spring 81328 21546824 Bolt, Shoulder 187497 21546247 Handle, Shift...
  • Page 20 REAR TINE TILLER - MODEL NUMBER 90102800 (MFG. ID. NO. 96096000100) MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE...
  • Page 21 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE ITEM MFG. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. ARIENS PART NO. DESCRIPTION 73220600 21546776 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 170127 21546184 Shield, Inner Belt Guard 164329 21546166 Pin, Shift Lever 162756 21546161 Lever, Shift 72110404 21546760 Bolt 1/4-20 unc x 1/2 Gr. 5...
  • Page 22 REAR TINE TILLER - MODEL NUMBER 90102800 (MFG. ID. NO. 96096000100) MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE mainframe_right_Subaru_1...
  • Page 23 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE ITEM MFG. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. ARIENS PART NO. DESCRIPTION 185190 21546231 Bumper 73970500 21546796 Nut, Hex, Flangelock 19111116 21546279 Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga. 74760512 21546804 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4...
  • Page 24 TRANSMISSION transmission_7 13 15...
  • Page 25 TRANSMISSION ITEM MFG. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. ARIENS PART NO. DESCRIPTION 188240 21546259 Transmission Assembly (Includes Key Nos. 2-52) 188220 21546257 Gearcase, LH w/Bearing (Includes Key No. 4) 161963 21546160 Gasket, Gearcase 5020J 21546744 Bearing, Needle...
  • Page 26 REAR TINE TILLER - MODEL NUMBER 90102800 (MFG. ID. NO. 96096000100) TINE SHIELD tine_shield_17_in_1...
  • Page 27 TINE SHIELD ITEM MFG. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. ARIENS PART NO. DESCRIPTION 73900500 21546789 Nut, Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18 unc 161415X422 21546147 Shield, Side, Outer L. H. 8393J 21546828 Pin, Stake, Depth 12000035 21546055 Ring, Klip...
  • Page 28 REAR TINE TILLER - MODEL NUMBER 90102800 (MFG. ID. NO. 96096000100) TINE ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 29: Tine Assembly

    TINE ASSEMBLY ITEM MFG. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. ARIENS PART NO. DESCRIPTION 132673 21546083 Pin, Shear 3146R 21546548 Retainer, Spring 188845 21546270 Tine Assembly 73610600 21546783 Nut, Hex 3/8-24 10040600 21546003 Washer, Lock 3/8 74610616 21546802...
  • Page 30 REAR TINE TILLER - MODEL NUMBER 90102800 (MFG. ID. NO. 96096000100) DECALS...
  • Page 31 DECALS ITEM MFG. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. ARIENS PART NO. DESCRIPTION 423701 21546713 Decal, Subaru Tine Shield 423700 21546712 Decal, Belt Guard 401384 21546573 Decal, Tine Shield Forward 110614X 21546048 Decal, Hand Placement 166202 21546174 Decal, Shift Indicator...

  • Page 32: Warranty

    Two-Year Limited Tiller Warranty This warranty statement applies only to Tillers. original purchaser 90-Day Limited Warranty on Service Parts and Accessories Exceptions, Limitations, Exclusions Customer Responsibilities Register the product immediately at the time of sale. original purchaser Exceptions and Limitations...
  • Page 33 DISCLAIMER OF FURTHER WARRANTY Ariens Company makes no warranty, express or implied, other than what is expressly made in this warranty. If the law of your state provides that an implied warranty of merchantability, or an implied warranty of fitness for particular purpose, or any other implied warranty, applies to Ariens Company, then any such implied warranty is limited to the duration of this warranty.

  • Page 34: Parts And Service

    For parts and service, contact your local Ariens dealer. To find a dealer in your area, call 1-800-317-5898, or use the Dealer Locator on our web site, www.ariens.com.

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