White Outdoor Roto Boss 850 215-418-190 User's Manual
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1. PART COLOR NO NO CODE DESCRIPTION NEW DESCRIPTION PART 1 1741 0155 15384 738 0379 714 0122 750 0379 750 0378 14899 736 0350 2 3 4 5 6 717 0210 P 8 9 10 741 0381 11 721 0163 12 15383 13 05034 14 736 0329 15 712 0138 16 721 0192 17 736 0219 18 736 0169 19 712 0214 20 04859 04858 21 721 0162 22 1741 0862 23 732 0863 24 1719 0237 719 0238 25 1710 0601 717 0383 717 0382 Chain Cage R H Half Input Shaft 62 Dia Sq Key 3 16 x 3 16 x 75 L x 85 Lg Sprocket 9 Tooth x 62 Shaft Spacer 637 1 0 781 O D x 1 44 Lg Tine Shaft Ass y FI Wash 1 28 1 0 x 1 62 O D Flange Bearing 1 25 I D Gasket Housing Chain Case L H Half L Wash 1 4 I D Hex Nut 14 28 Thd Seal 1 25 I D Belleville Wash L Wash 3 8 I D Hex Cent L Nut 3 8 24 Thd Shift Yoke Ass y L H Shown Gasket Shift Housing Ball Detent 250 Dia Compression Spring Shift Housing L H Shift Housing R H Not Shown Hex Tap Tite 5 16 18 75 L g Clutch Dog Clutch Dog Driver Ball e 62 10 x 1 38 O D x 44 g Spacer 637 1 0 x 781 O D Bearing Housing 1 3 8 O D Shift Yoke Ass y R H Not 30 712 0138 Hex Nut 14 28 Thd 31 736 0329 L Wash 1 4 1 0 32 741 0229 Flange Brg 1 00 I D 33 14746 Sprocket Brg Sleeve Ass y 32. Lowest Position 2 GWR gog Z Shield T Use This Hole amp for Highest Position SIDE SHIELDS FIGURE 22 2 When breaking up sod and for shallow cultiva tion use the setting which gives 1 of tilling depth second slot from the bottom Place the side shields in their lowest position For further depth raise the depth bar and side shields and make one or two more passes over the area 3 When tilling loose soil depth bar may be raised to the top slot to give the deepest till ing depth Raise the side shields to their highest position 4 To transport tiller lower the depth bar use bottom adjustment slot 12 To adjust the depth bar lift up on the tiller handles Pull the depth bar handle assembly and move the depth bar to desired setting Release the handle See figure 22 To operate the tiller Select the depth bar setting Start engine as instructed on pages 10 and 11 Engage wheel and tine engagement levers Move gear shift lever to first speed position wheels and tines will be moving A c Engage wheel drive before engaging the tine engagement lever BB won NOTE To transport tiller do not engage the tine engagement lever Engage the wheels only For best results it is recommended the garden be tilled twice lengthwise then widthwise to pulverize the soil ADJUSTMENTS HANDLE ADJUSTMENT LEVER See Figure 23 NOTE Figure 23 is viewed from the bottom of han
3. 42 723 0340 Weight 84 756 0410 Input Pulley Chain Case 43 736 0326 FI Wash 50 1 0 x 1 0 O D 85 710 0195 Hex Bolt 74 28 x 62 Lg 44 712 0206 Hex Nut 12 13 Thd 86 710 0599 Hex Wash Hd Self Tap Scr 45 736 0169 L Wash 3 8 I D 87 736 0173 FI Wash 14 I D 46 04860 Weight Mtg Brkt 88 784 0046 Belt Cover Shroud 47 710 0496 Hex Bolt 12 13 x 4 50 Lg 95 15291 Brace 48 710 0152 Hex Bolt 3 8 24 x 1 00 Lg 96 748 0296 Floating Disc 49 712 0130 Hex Ins L Nut 3 8 16 Thd 197 736 0352 Spring Bell Wash 50 736 0329 L Wash D 98 712 0331 Hex Jam Nut 1 0 14 51 712 0138 Hex Cent L Nut 14 28 Thd NOTE The engine is not under warranty by the tiller manufacturer f repairs or service is needed on the engine please contact your nearest authorized engine service outlet Check the of your telephone book under En Yellow Pages gines Gasoline Find It Fast In The Yellow Pages Ca CZ 21 Part No Description cl i 771 4553 777 4540 777 0031 777 0508 777 2751 777 4455 777 8836 WHITE Plastic Logo ROTO BOSS 860 Label Tine Engagement Label Tilling Depth Label Belt Diagram Label Wheel Engagement Label Tine Shield Caution Label Model 418 NOTE Use 28 ounces of Plastilube 0 grease Order part no 737 0133 22 M odel 41 8 PARTS LIST FOR CHAIN CASE ASSEMBLY 15385
4. For 32 Blade 31 0144 Cultivating Kit Kit Includes Frame 4 Point Cultivating Tines Hiller Furrower Depth Gauge Wheels Pair To use these attachments on the tiller it is necessary to 1 Remove the tine shield hinge flap assembly 2 Remove the depth bar assembly except when using the 8 furrower opener and 15 sweep cultivator 3 Remove the tines Note Attachments are available through your local dealer or from the factory Agri Fab Inc 303 W Raymond Street Sullivan Illinois 61951 217 728 4334 23 WHITE NNWHITE OUTDOOR PRODUCTS 2625 Butterfield Road Oakbrook Illinois e 60521 97 Kent Avenue Kitchener Ontario e N2G 4J1
5. Long V 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 5 Long W 2 Flat Washers 1 4 I D X 4 Belleville Washers 5 16 I D Y 4 Hex Nuts 5 16 18 Thread FIGURE 2 DEPTH BAR INSTALLATION 1 Grease the depth bar adjustment slots with an automotive chassis grease Place hex bolt V through the hole in the depth bar adjustment plate as shown in figure 2 The head of the bolt must be to the right side of the tiller Place smaller spacer U on the hex bolt Hex Bolt 2 NOTE The right and left side of your tiller is determined from operator s posi tion Place slot in depth bar handle assembly over the spacer and hex bolt Secure with flat washer R and hex nut S tightening secure ly Place one end of spring O onto the bolt Thread hex lock nut T on the bolt until the two nuts are approximately 1 8 apart See FIGURE 3 figure 3 Nut T 4 Raise the tine shield hinge flap assembly In sert the depth bar assembly up through the tine shield assembly as shown in figure 4 Tine Shield Hinge Flap Depth Bar Assembly Depth Bar Assembly 5 Place hex bolt P through depth bar assembly and through notches in depth bar adjustment plate Head of hex bolt must be to right side of the tiller Place spacer Q on hex bolt See figure 5 Depth Bar Handle Assembly 6 Place hole in depth bar handle assembly over the spacer and hex bolt Secure with flat washer R and hex
6. WHITE OUTDOOR PRODUCTS PARTS CATALOG AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL ROTO BOSS 850 8 HP Rear Tine Tiller Model No 215 418 190 Thank you for purchasing n American built product PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 770 4481 INDEX Safe Operation Practices 3 UA S FOROR 13 KES Lore sx ode AU FI 2 4 EL TEGE 2 6 2 co oo Y MN ARE 13 sss yd ddd EE Sk wince 8 Off Season Storage i o sews dees ina 15 OPEN i mn siw ARG S De Sr mal aio 10 Trouble Shooting Chart 17 How To Use Your Tillar ern 11 18 20 22 PG ET EE ER NEA ae y Y A 12 S RE RI X E 19 21 23 pw SSeS OOS Instructions given with this symbol are for per sonal safety Be sure to follow them LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of original retail purchase WHITE OUTDOOR PRODUCTS will either repair or replace at its option free of charge F O B factory or authorized service firm any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship Transportation charges for the movement of any power eguipment unit or attachment are the responsibil ity of the purchaser Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser unless such return is reguested by WHITE OUTDOOR PRODUCTS This warranty will not appl
7. belt off the transmission pulley and variable speed pulley See figure 27 Transmission Pulley Variable Speed Pulley FIGURE 27 4 Reassemble in reverse order with the new belt 15 LT NOTE Be certain to assemble the new rear belt in the second groove on the vari able speed pulley TIRE CHAINS It may be necessary to move the right hand wheel assembly to the extreme outside position when using tire chains See figure 28 NORMAL POSITION FIGURE 28 OFF SEASON STORAGE If the tiller is to be inoperative for a period longer than 30 days the following precautions are recom mended 1 Working outdoors drain all fuel from the fuel tank as instructed in the separate engine manual Ai DO NOT DRAIN FUEL WHILE SMOKING OR IF NEAR AN OPEN FIRE 2 Drain all the oil from the crankcase this should be done after the engine has been operated and is still warm and refill the crankcase with clean new oil 3 Follow the instructions found in the engine TILLER WINTERIZING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE manual for protecting the inside of the engine WITH SNOW BLADE for storage 1 For cold weather below 32 F drain oil from 4 Clean the exterior surfaces of the engine and tiller engine crankcase and replace with grade the entire tiller thoroughly of oil recommended for cold weather in engine manual 2 Replace any remaining fuel on hand or in the engine fuel tank with a fresh supply of winter grade fuel
8. 04812 Pivot Brkt Ass y 15388 Side Cover Tine Shield R H 79 748 0150 Sleeve Brg 50 1 0 x 62 Not Shown O D x 1 12 Lg 32 14731 Depth Drag Bar Ass y 80 736 0192 FI Wash 50 1 0 x 1 00 33 710 0347 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 75 Lg O D x 090 34 710 0604 Hex Wash Hd Self Tap Scr 81 04792 Handle Mtg Brkt Ass y 5 16 18 x 62 Lg 82 710 0458 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 75 712 0292 Speed Nut Lg 35 710 0830 Hex Bolt 3 8 24 x 3 0 Lg 83 747 0255 Handle Lock Rod 36 736 0169 L Wash 3 8 I D 84 831 0692 Throttle Control Box Ass y 37 710 0623 Hex Wash Hd Self Tap Scr 85 710 0118 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 75 Lg 38 738 0258 Shoulder Bolt 50 Dia x 25 86 746 0502 Throttle Control Wire Lg 87 712 0711 Hex Jam Nut 3 8 24 Thd 39 04841 Control Bracket 88 15390 Side Shield 40 712 0116 Hex Ins L Nut 3 8 24 Thd 736 0170 Bell Wash 41 736 0169 L Wash 3 8 I D 712 0267 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Thd 42 736 0169 L Wash 3 8 I D 736 0173 FI Wash 1 4 1 0 736 0105 Belleville Wash 710 0191 Hex Bolt 3 8 24 x 75 Lg 483 Charcoal Grey 623 Silver Mist For faster service obtain standard nuts bolts and washers When ordering parts if color or finish is important use the ap locally If these items cannot be obtained locally order by propriate color code shown above e g Charcoal Grey 04820 part number and size as shown on parts list 483 19 Model 418
9. 4 713 0313 850 Chain 5 8 Pitch x 50 35 750 0352 Stepped Spacer 1 0 LD x O D 36 04823 Clutch Shaft Ass y 37 713 0250 420 Chain 1 2 Pitch x 39 717 0512 Gear Bearing Sleeve Ass y 40 750 0563 700 125 LD x 20 O D x 68 Lg 41 717 0511 Sprocket and Gear Ass y 42 748 0184 dri Brg 628 1 0 x 753 43 750 0374 Hub Siem 38 1 0 x 625 O D 44 741 0189 Flange Brg 1 00 1 0 x 45 736 0259 FI Wash 1 0 I D x 1 62 O D 46 04835 Axle Shaft Ass y 47 713 0312 8420 Chain v2 Pitch 46 48 750 0314 Spacer 1 0 1 0 x 2 0 O D 49 710 0195 Hex Bolt 14 28 62 Lg 50 736 0219 Belleville Wash 51 710 0629 Hex Bolt 3 8 24 x 2 75 Lg 52 736 0159 FI Wash 5 16 I D 53 736 0119 L Wash 5 16 I D 54 710 0627 Hex L Bolt 5 16 24 x 75 Lg 56 721 0165 Cap Plug 250 Dia 57 714 0139 Sq Key 3 16 x 2 0 Lg 721 0102 Seal 1 0 I D x 1 38 O D Links Endless 1 75 58 Links Endless 1 188 O D Links Endless Heavy Duty Rear Tine Garden Tiller Attachments Available for All Season Use 31 0106 31 0107 31 0110 31 0111 31 0114 31 0116 31 0121 Depth Gauge Wheels Pair 6 Tine Cultivator Must be used with 31 0106 Depth Gauge Wheels 8 Furrower Opener 15 Sweep Cultivator Wheel Weights Pair 32 Leveling Snow Blade Must be used with 31 0121 Front Hitch Mount Front Hitch Mount
10. D IMPORTANT The chain case must be assembled to the frame with 3 4 hex bolt lock washer and belleville washer as shown 20 Model 418 PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 418 TILLER f R NEWIREF NEW REF PART COLOR DESCRIPTION _ PART NO NO CODE DESCRIPTION __ PART 2 710 0876 Hex L Bolt 5 16 24 x 1 5 Lg 52 732 0384 Spring Idler Bracket gu 3 736 0119 L Wash 5 16 I D 53 736 0105 Belleville Wash 3 8 I D 4 736 0231 FI Wash 5 16 I D x 1 125 54 736 0169 L Wash 3 8 I D O D 55 710 0623 Hex Self Tap Scr 3 8 16 x 5 15727 Friction Disc Ass y 5 pg 6 710 0191 Hex Bolt 3 8 24 x 1 25 Lg 56 734 0806 Wheel Ass y Comp R H 7 761 0189 Friction Pad 734 0807 Wheel Ass y Comp L H 8 738 0372 Shoulder Spacer Not Shown 9 14740 Idler Bracket 57 710 0191 Hex Bolt 3 8 24 x 1 25 Lg 10 756 0225 Fl Idler 2 75 Dia 58 712 0116 Hex Ins L Nut 3 8 24 Thd 11 717 0343 Variable Speed Ass y 59 15385 Chain Case Ass y Comp 12 712 0130 Hex Ins L Nut 3 8 16 Thd 60 736 0119 L Wash 5 16 1 0 13 754 0220 V Belt 5 8 27 0 Lg 61 710 0601 Hex Tap Tite Scr 5 16 18 x 14 714 0114 Sq Key 4 x 2 00 Lg d 75 Lg 17 a Engine 62 715 0139 Headed Spiral Pin 3 16 x 18 710 0380 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 75 Lg 13 16 Lg 19 784 0044 Belt Cover Support Ass y 63 747 0265 Engagement Lever 20 736 0114 Internal L Wash 12 1 0 64 720 0143 Gr
11. FI Wash 630 1 0 x 1 0 O D 57 712 0267 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Thd x 063 58 736 0119 L Wash 5 16 I D 16 714 0474 Cotter Pin 1 8 Dia x 75 59 14744 Handle Positioner Ass y Lg 60 712 0130 Hex Ins L Nut 3 8 16 Thd 17 15381 483 Tine Shield Ass y 61 736 0119 L Wash 5 16 I D 18 710 0344 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 5 Lg 62 710 0601 Hex Wash Hd Self Tap Scr 19 750 0527 Spacer 38 I D x 50 O D x 63 723 0156 Rod End 3 8 24 Thd 18 Lg 64 747 0254 Lower Handle Control Rod 20 750 0528 Spacer 38 I D x 50 O D x 65 712 0158 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Thd 38 Lg 66 748 0516 Pivot Handle Brg 21 14843 Depth Bar Handle Ass y 67 04819 Pivot Handle Link w Knob 68 736 0289 Bushing Wash 22 711 0198 Ferrule 69 712 0267 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Thd 23 712 0798 Hex Nut 3 8 16 Thd 70 736 0119 L Wash 5 16 1 D 24 712 0130 Hex Ins L Nut 3 8 16 Thd 71 738 0143 Shid Bolt 500 Dia x 660 25 736 0227 Fl Wash 38 I D x 1 50 O D x 72 736 0253 Belleville Wash 505 I D x A3 1 00 O D 26 712 0798 Hex Nut 3 8 16 Thd 73 714 0474 Cotter Pin 1 8 Dia x 75 27 732 0416 Spring Depth Bar Lg 28 712 0130 Hex Ins L Nut 3 8 16 Thd 74 732 0132 Compression Spring 29 747 0252 Hinge Rod 75 711 0663 Locking Pin 30 04804 Tine Shield Hinge Flap 76 712 0221 Hex Ins L Nut 5 8 16 Thd Ass y 77 712 0181 Hex Top L Nut 3 8 16 Thd 31 15389 Side Cover Tine Shield L H 78
12. Winter fuels contain additives for faster starts Keep fuel tank full 5 Wipe tines with oiled rag to prevent rust NOTE NOTE lt may be necessary to enrich the When storing any type of power carburetor idle and high speed jets eguipment n an unventilated or 1 8 to 1 4 turn counterclockwise for metal storage shed care should be good performance taken to rustproof the eguipment Using a light oil or silicone coat the 3 In the spring of the year before the tilling sea eguipment especially any springs Son be sure to change engine oil back to SAE bearings and cables 30W detergent oil 16 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S SOLUTION Engine fails to start 1 Check fuel tank for gas 2 Spark plug lead wire disconnected Faulty spark plug 1 Fill tank if empty 2 Connect lead wire 3 Spark should jump gap between control electrode and side elec trode If spark does not jump replace the spark plug Hard starting or loss of power Spark plug wire loose 1 Connect and tighten spark plug wire Clean air cleaner as described in engine manual Dirty air cleaner 4 Engine overheats 1 Carburetor not adjusted properly Air flow restricted 1 Adjust carburetor See engine manual 2 Remove blower housing and clean as described in the engine manual 3 Engine oil level low 3 Fill crankcase with the
13. carburetor must be serviced after every ten hours of use Under ex tremely dusty operating conditions the air cleaner must be serviced after every hour of operation To service the air cleaner refer to the separate engine manual packed with your tiller ES IMPORTANT Never run your engine without air cleaner com pletely assembled CLEANING ENGINE AND TINE AREA Any fuel or oil spilled on the tiller should be wiped off promptly Dirt leaves and other debris must not be left to accumulate around the cooling fins or the engine or on any part of the tiller Clean the underside of the tine shield after each use The dirt washes off the tines easier if washed off im mediately instead of after it dries SPARK PLUG The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset every 25 hours of engine operation Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each tiller season check engine manual for cor rect plug type and gap specification LIMITED TORQUE CLUTCH If the limited torque clutch is disassembled for any reason reassemble as shown on page 20 NOTE Torque setting is 550 to 650 in Ibs If you do not have a torque wrench proceed as follows 1 Run the first nut on until it touches the spring bell washer 2 Mark nut and plate with a scrib line 3 Tighten nut 3 4 of a turn clockwise 4 Then lock in place with the second hex jam nut 14 BELT REPLACEMENT NOTE Do not use an off the shelf belt Your tiller ha
14. dle panel Position A Position B Position C Use if not enough free play Normal setting Use if pin will not withdraw complete ly from bracket To make the adjustment loosen hex lock nut and reposition the rod in Position A B or C See figure 23 Position A Position B Position C FIGURE 23 CONTROL BRACKET ADJUSTMENT When the belt has become worn and or stretched or the friction wheel has become worn make the following adjustment Move the control bracket to the bottom hole on the pivot horn assembly and readjust the gear shift rod See figure 24 Pivot Horn Assembly Bracket e Bracket to This Hole FIGURE 24 THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT 1 Place the throttle control lever in STOP position 2 Loosen the casing clamp screw and move the throttle control wire up as far as possible 3 Tighten the casing clamp screw CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING bb ALl If any adjustments are made to the engine while the engine is running e g carburetor disengage all clutches and tines Keep clear of all moving parts Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler 13 Never make unnecessary adjustments The fac tory settings are correct for most applications If adjustments are needed refer to the separate engine manual packed with your tiller LUBRICATION TRANSMISSION The transmission is lubricated and sealed at the factory It requires no additiona lubrication
15. gine starts move choke lever gradual ly to OFF position Refer to engine manual for additional engine infor mation TO STOP ENGINE 1 Move throttle control to OFF position 2 Disconnect spark plug wire and ground to pre vent accidentally starting while eguipment is unattended HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER A WARNING When operating the tiller for the first time use the depth bar setting that gives 1 inch of tilling depth second slot from the bottom Refer to figure 22 Use first speed only 11 Your tiller has a variable speed pulley which allows you to change gears First 1 through Fifth S without stopping The gear shift lever is located on the top center of handle panel There are Five 5 forward speeds Neutral N and Reverse R A Forward speeds First and second speeds are generally used for tilling sod or soil which has not been tilled before Third and fourth speeds are usually used for fine tilling or cultivating The fifth speed is for pulverizing soil or for transporting the tiller The soil conditions in your area will determine the speed you will want to use IMPORTANT Do not shift gears unless the engine is running If the engine should stall while in gear you must proceed as follows 1 Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire against the engine 2 Move tine and wheel engagement levers to the disengaged position Pull the recoil starter rope and at the same time
16. h hex bolt M and lock nut N See figure 9 Do not over tighten Handle adjust ment lever must pivot freely THROTTLE CONTROL INSTALLATION Assemble the throttle control to the handle panel as follows 1 Hold the throttle control assembly beneath the handle panel Turn the control sideways and insert the lever up through the wide por tion of the slot on the handle panel See figure 10A 2 After the end of the lever is through the slot turn and then tip the control forward as shown in figure 10B to slide it through the slot NOTE The lever must be all the way to the back of the control housing as shown in figure 10B FIGURE 10 Slot in Handle Panel 3 Push the control back into the slot the han dle panel and press in place Be certain the Notch in Gear control is locked securely into the slot GEAR SHIFT ROD INSTALLATION 1 Assemble notched edge of gear shift lever so notch faces forward Place gear shift lever through slot in handle panel Place bottom hole in gear shift lever over weld stud Secure with belleville washer A compression spring B and hex lock nut C See figure 11 Compression 2 Tighten hex lock nut until nut is flush with Spring B stud See figure 11 FIGURE 11 3 Thread hex jam nut K on one end of gear shift rod Then thread gear shift rod into ball joint on the top of pivot horn assembly 10 to 12 complete turns appr
17. have stopped completely Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground to prevent accidental starting Check the tine and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condi tion Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside of a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure not ASSEMBLY ite 8 Te J A vo amp N amp c This unit is shipped WITHOUT 5 o OLINE or OIL After assembly see 8 y Bas m R separate engine manual for proper DN fuel and engine oil recommenda 9 5 5 tions 9 6 Contents of Hardware Pack See Figure 1 OG mes w A 1 Belleville Washer 3 8 I D O G SEF o B 1 Compression Spring i4 C 1 Hex Lock Nut 3 8 24 Thread e Xx e D 1 Hairpin Cotter H Y 9 8 E 2 Shoulder Bolts F 2 Belleville Washers 2 I D G 2 Flat Washers I D FIGURE 1 H 2 Hex Top Lock Nuts 3 8 16 Thread J 1 Ferrule K 1 Hex Jam Nut 3 8 24 Thread Depth Bar L 1 Handle Adjustment Lever Adjustment M 1 Hex Bolt 14 20 x 1 75 Long Plate N 1 Hex Lock Nut 4 20 Thread O 1 Spring P 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 75 Long Q 1 Spacer 38 Long R 2 Flat Washers 3 8 I D S 2 Hex Nuts 3 8 16 Thread T 2 Hex Lock Nuts 3 8 16 Thread U 1 Spacer 18
18. he handle has three vertical positions in the center See figure 17 lt also has three vertical positions when swung to the left or swung to the right If the locking pin does not withdraw from the han dle positioner assembly or if the locking pin does not seat securely into the holes in the handle posi tioner assembly adjustment is required Refer to Adjustment Section on page 12 Right Hand Handle Bar Adjustment Lever FIGURE 16 Handle has three vertical positions in the center FIGURE 17 AC Before using the tiller check to be certain the tines are assembled properly sharp edge of the tines must enter the soil first Refer to Operation Section Ac The gear shift lever must be in Neutral N position before engaging or disengaging the tine and wheel engagement levers Tine Engagement Lever The tine engagement lever is located on the left side of tiller To engage tines move the lever outward To disengage tines move the lever inward See figure 18 NOTE It may be necessary to slightly engage gear shift lever to align the gears d 2 d A Tine Engagement Lever Engaged Position nz Y FIGURE 18 Wheel Engagement Lever The wheel engagement lever is located on the right side of tiller To engage wheels move the lever outward To disengage or stop wheels move lever inward See figure 19 Wheel Engagement Lever Disengaged Position y N Lever Engaged X Posi
19. iller Do not start the engine unless the shift lever is in the neutral N position Do not stand in front of the tiller while starting the engine Do not place feet and hands on or near the tines when starting the engine or while the engine is running Never attempt to make a wheel or depth bar adjustment while the engine is running Do not leave the tiller unattended with the engine running 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 25 22 23 24 Do not walk in front of the tiller while the engine is running Check the fuel before starting the engine Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel Do not fill gasoline tank indoors when the engine is running or while the engine is still hot Wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion Do not run the engine while indoors Exhaust gases are deadly poisonous Be careful not to touch the muffler after the engine has been running It is hot Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine Excessive engine speeds are dangerous Before any maintenance work is performed or adjustments are made remove the spark plug wire and ground it on the engine block for added safety Use caution when tilling near buildings and fences Rotating tines can cause damage or injury Before attempting to remove rocks bricks and other objects from tines stop the engine and be sure the tines
20. ip 21 710 0121 Hex Bolt 72 20 x 75 Lg 65 741 0862 Ball Detent 250 Dia 22 756 0296 Engine Pulley Ass y 66 732 0863 Compression Spring 23 05080 Friction Wheel Ass y 67 719 0238 Shift Housing R H 24 750 0598 Spacer 719 0237 Shift Housing L H Not 25 736 0119 L Wash 5 16 I D Shown 26 710 0621 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 50 Lg 68 721 0162 Gasket Shift Housing 28 741 0155 Ball Bearing 69 04858 Shift Yoke Ass y R H 29 05034 Bearing Housing 1 3 8 O D 04859 Shift Yoke Ass y L H Not 30 736 0329 L Wash 1 4 I D Shown 31 712 0138 Hex Nut 28 Thd 70 717 0383 Clutch Dog 32 712 0324 Hex Ins L Nut 14 20 Thd 71 717 0382 Clutch Dog Driver 33 04837 Variable Speed Brkt Ass y 72 04841 Control Brkt 34 710 0106 Hex Bolt 4 20 x 1 25 Lg 74 15287 483 Shroud Belt Cover 35 738 0380 Shld Bolt v2 Dia x 25 Lg 75 710 0483 Hex Bolt 7 16 20 x 2 25 Lg 36 714 0115 Cotter Pin 1 8 Dia x 1 0 76 736 0171 L Wash 7 16 I D kg 77 1736 0319 Fl Wash 44 1 0 x 1 38 O D 37 736 0237 FI Wash 686 1 0 x 1 25 78 04836 Friction Disc O D 79 710 0230 Hex Bolt 14 28 x 50 Lg 38 784 0043 Frame Ass y 80 736 0329 L Wash 1 4 I D 39 736 0119 L Wash 5 16 I D 81 1754 0268 V Belt 5 8 x 51 Lg 40 712 0267 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Thd 82 736 0169 L Wash 3 8 D 41 712 0214 Hex Cent L Nut 3 8 24 Thd 83 710 0344 Hex Bolt 3 8 x 1 50 Lg
21. nut S tightening secure ly then backing off one turn Handle must be able to pivot freely See figure 6 7 Place end of spring onto hex bolt Thread hex lock nut T on the bolt until the two nuts are approximately 1 8 apart See figure 6 FIGURE 8 Side Shield Belleville Washer X 1 Belleville Hex Nuts Washer X Y FIGURE 7 Shoulder Bolt E Flat Washer G Belleville Washer Assemble F in this order FIGURE 8 Handle Adjustment Lock Nut N Rod Lever Handle FIGURE 9 Adjustment TS Assemble the side shields to the tine shield as shown in figure 7 using belleville washers X cupped side against the side shields and hex nuts Y Side shields will be adjusted up or down as the depth bar is adjusted as described in the Operation section HANDLE ASSEMBLY is Place the handle assembly in position on the tiller so that the holes in handle line up with holes in mounting bracket Place flat washer G and belleville washer F over shoulder on shoulder bolt E Place shoulder bolt through handle mounting holes Secure with hex top lock nut H from the in side of handle See figure 8 To assemble the handle adjustment lever L hook handle adjustment rod already on han dle into lever Hook to the outside Place a flat washer W on either side of the handle inside of the handle adjustment lever Secure wit
22. oximately inch See figure 12 Lock hex jam nut against ball joint Assembly FIGURE 12 in Front of Gear Shift Lever FIGURE 13 Gear Shift Rod Adjustment IMPORTANT Service engine with oi and gasoline before making this adjustment Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your tiller 1 Place the gear shift lever in NEUTRAL N position 2 Place the tine engagement lever in the disengaged position See figure 22 3 Place wheel engagement lever in the dis engaged position See figure 23 4 Place the throttle in the START position 4 Thread ferrule J on other end of gear shift rod See figure 13 5 Secure ferrule in gear shift lever as shown in figure 13 with hairpin cotter D WARNING 1 After all assembly is completed the gear shift rod must be ad justed prior to initial operation 5 Move choke lever to CHOKE position if engine is cold 6 Start the engine 7 Engage the gear shift lever through the five gears with the engine running and return to NEUTRAL N 8 Stop the engine 9 Remove the hairpin from ferrule and pull out of gear shift lever 10 Place gear shift lever in first gear and pull lever to rear of slot Adjust the ferrule to fit gear shift lever and replace the hairpin 11 Repeat steps 6 through 10 to make the final adjustment CONTROLS Location and Use Gear Shift Lever The gear shift lever is located in the cen
23. proper oil Controls do not engage Belts worn and or stretched Make control bracket adjustment See adjustment section of manual NOTE For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above please contact your local service dealer AT Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation 18 Model 41 8 PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 418 TILLER W REF PART COLOR NO mar Gove QESCRIPTIUN PART NO NO CODE DESCRIPTION PART 1 1710 0136 Hex Bolt 14 20 x 1 75 Lg 44 710 0623 Hex Wash Hd Self Tap Scr 2 749 0268 Handle R H 45 712 0241 Hex Nut 3 8 24 Thd 3 720 0180 Grip 46 736 0169 L Wash 3 8 Scr 4 1712 0107 Hex Cent L Nut 14 20 Thd 47 711 0679 Clevis Pin 5 114844 Clutch Grip 48 15295 Tine Adapter Ass y 6 04831 Handle Panel Ass y 49 15387 Tine Ass y Comp 7 749 0269 Handle L H 15386 R H Tine Ass y Comp 8 04810 Clutch Handle Ass y Not Shown 9 714 0149 Hairpin Cotter 50 710 0192 Hex Bolt 3 8 24 x 1 25 Lg 10 736 0105 Belleville Wash 38 I D 51 736 0169 L Wash 3 8 I D 11 732 0193 Compression Spring 88 52 712 0241 Hex Nut 3 8 24 Thd O D x 81 Lg 53 742 0244 Tine R H 12 712 0214 Hex Cent L Nut 3 8 24 Thd 54 742 0243 i Tine L H 13 747 0278 Gear Shift Rod 55 714 0149 Hairpin Cotter 14 14734 Pivot Horn Ass y 56 15385 Chain Case Ass y Comp 15 736 0290
24. pull back on gear shift lever Pull the rope out as many times as it takes to move the gear shift lever into neutral N position Do Not force shift lever back into neutral at any time Move the gear shift lever through the for ward speeds neutral and reverse Readjust control rod if necessary 3 4 B Neutral N The neutral detent on the handle panel is used when starting and stopping the tiller and going from a forward speed to reverse C Reverse R Gear The reverse gear is a dead man type If you put the tiller into reverse to back up or to unclog the tines and you let go of gear shift lever the reverse motion will stop Reverse will only work when you pull the gear shift lever back and hold it in that position Raise the handles and lift the tines out of the ground before putting the tiller in reverse gear IMPORTANT Placing the tiller in reverse with the tines in the ground will cause pre mature wear of the reversing disc TILLING Tilling depth is controlled by the depth bar which can be adjusted to five different settings See figure 22 Adjust the side shields as shown in figure 22 as you adjust the depth bar Be certain spark plug wire is disconnected and grounded against the engine 1 When using the tiller for the first time use the second adjustment slot from the bottom 1 of tilling depth See figure 22 Use This Position First Time Transport Position DEPTH BAR Use This Hole
25. s been engineered with belts made of special material Kevlar Tensile for longer life and better performance They should not be replaced with an off the shelf belt If belt replacement is required order belt or belts by part number from your nearest authorized dealer Part No 754 0220 5 8 x 27 Short Belt Part No 754 0268 5 8 x 51 Long Belt Front Short Belt Removal 1 Remove belt cover by removing the four self tapping screws and flat washers See figure 25 SES A A WARNING Pe Geese Muffler may be hot in the area of belt cover Only remove the belt cover when engine is cool FIGURE 25 2 Place gear shift lever in neutral position Hold friction disc with one hand Remove three hex bolts and lock washers which hold the friction disc to the variable speed pulley See figure 26 Lift belt off the variable speed pulley NOTE Upon reassembly of friction disc tighten the three bolts equally Hex Bolts and Hex Bolt Lock Washers x Internal S Lock Washer FIGURE 26 3 Remove the hex bolt and internal lock washer which holds the belt guard to the engine See figure 26 Remove the belt guard Remove and replace the belt Rear Long Belt Removal 1 Follow step numbers 1 and 2 under Front Belt Removal 2 Place the gear shift lever in one of the forward gears as far forward as possible 3 Lift up on the idler pulley by hand and remove the belt from beneath the idler pulley Lift
26. ter of han die panel NOTE The engine must be running to move the gear shift lever Shifting gears with the engine off will cause damage to the clutch control rod 1 Forward 1 thru 5 Move the lever to the left and forward for each gear See figure 14 FIGURE 14 A Use 1 first and 2 second gears when breaking the sod for the first time B Use 3 third and 4 fourth gears when till ing soil which has been tilled before C Use 5 fifth gear for pulverizing soil or for transporting the tiller A C Use first speed only when operating the tiller for the first time 2 Neutral N J Move lever to detent marked 3 Reverse R Raise up on the handles to lift the tines out of the ground and pull the gear shift lever back upward slowly to obtain reverse Always use caution when using the reverse When using reverse if gear shift lever is released it will snap back into neutral N See figure 15 Reverse Position FIGURE 15 Throttle Control The throttle control lever is located on the right hand side of handle panel and controls the engine speed See figure 14 1 Start Push throttle control lever forward down to start position 2 Stop Pull lever back upward to stop the engine Handle Adjustment Lever The handle adjustment lever is located on the right hand handle bar See figure 16 Squeeze handle adjustment lever and move the handle to one of nine 9 positions T
27. tion N FIGURE 19 10 OPERATION IMPORTANT Engine is shipped without oil BEFORE STARTING 1 Before operating tiller for the first time or if tines have been removed and reassembled for any reason check to be certain the tines are assembled correctly The sharp edge of the tines must enter the soil first as shown in figure 20 Figure 20 illustrates the left hand tines viewed from the left hand side of the tiller Right hand tines rotate in the same direction as the left hand tines e Sharp Edge FIGURE 20 2 Fill crankcase with oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit Check oil level before each use 3 Fill fuel tank with clean fresh lead free low lead or regular grade leaded gasoline TO START ENGINE Ac BE SURE NO ONE IS STANDING IN FRONT OF THE TILLER WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING OR BEING STARTED 1 Place the gear shift lever in NEUTRAL N position See figure 14 2 Place the tine engagement lever disengaged position See figure 18 in the 3 Place the wheel engagement lever in the disengaged position See figure 19 4 Place the throttle control lever in START position 5 Move choke lever to CHOKE position See figure 21 m NOTE A warm engine may not require choking FIGURE 21 6 Stand at side of tiller Grasp the starter handle and pull out rapidly Return it slowly to the engine Repeat as necessary 7 After en
28. unless the transmission is disassembled To fill with grease lay the left half of the transmission on its side add 28 ounces of Plastilube 0 grease and assemble the right half to it This grease can be purchased from your nearest service dealer Order Part No 737 0133 DEPTH BAR ADJUSTMENT SLOTS Clean and grease the depth bar adjustment slots at least once a season with an automotive chassis grease PIVOT POINTS Lubricate all pivot points and linkages at least once a season with light oil MAINTENANCE A WARNING Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine before performing any repairs or main tenance IMPORTANT If for any reason the tines are re moved from the tiller be certain the tines are reassembled so that the sharp edge of the tines enter the soil first Refer to item number one under Operation ENGINE OIL After the first two hours of operating a new engine drain the oil from the crankcase while the engine is still hot and refill the crankcase with new oil thereafter change the oil after every 25 hours of operation To avoid spilling gasoline on your lawn or driveway plan to change the oil when the gasoline tank and carburetor are empty To change the oil refer to the separate engine manual Check oil level before each use Be sure level is maintained to full mark on dipstick AIR CLEANER Under normal operating conditions the air cleaner located on top of the
29. ve is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester muffler is available at your nearest engine authorized service center 2 12 13 Read this Owner s Manual Ac To reduce the potential for any injury comply with the following safety instructions Failure to comply with the instructions may result in personal injury SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR TILLERS It is suggested that this manual be read in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate this unit Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference and for ordering replacement parts Your tiller is a precision piece of power eguip ment not a plaything Therefore exercise ex treme caution at all times carefully Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the eguipment Never allow children to operate a power tiller Only persons well acguainted with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your tiller NO one should operate this unit while intoxi cated or while taking medication that impairs the senses or reactions Keep the area of operation clear of all per sons particularly small children and pets Do not operate eguipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals Always wear substan tial footwear Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get caught on the t
30. y to any part which has become inoperative due to misuse ex cessive use accident neglect improper maintenance alterations or unless the unit has been operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished This war ranty does not apply to the engine motor battery battery charger or component parts thereof Please refer to the applicable manufacturer s warranty on these items This warranty will not apply where the unit has been used commercially Warranty service is available through your local authorized service dealer or distributor If you do not know the dealer or distributor in your area please write to the Customer Service Department of WHITE OUTDOOR PRODUCTS The return of a complete unit will not be accepted by the factory uniess prior written per mission has been extended by WHITE OUTDOOR PRODUCTS This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights which vary from state to state Pb 7 7 YY 9 Y Y YY Y Y ee Arun 2 gt e gt e gt e This unit is eguipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unim proved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the abo
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