Weed Eater VIP HDR500D Owner's Manual
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1. Maintenance Storage Fuel System 19 Filler 19 T THING raaa oeo ahi 2 9 11 Tines Arrangement Replacement 17 Operation 9 Repair Parts Shear Pins Transmission Maintenance oe 15 Repair Parts Troubleshooting Transporting Warranty PAE E IIIT AE TEA 3 Wheels Adjustments Removal Repair Paris 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 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 Utility knife t Tire pressure gauge 1 Pair of pliers 1 1 9 16 wrench 7 16 wrench LEFT OPERATOR S POSITION See Fig 1 When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual it means when you are in the operating position standing behine tiller handles OPERATOR S POSITION FIG 1 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK 7 FTS Ys T 2 Handie Locks 1 Carriage Bolt 1 Center Locknut 3 8 16 UNC x 1 Grade 5 3 8 16 UNC 1 Flat Washer 19 32 x 1 x 11 Gauge 1 Handle Lock Lever 1 Hairpin Clip 1 Pivot Bolt 3 8 16 UNC Grade 5 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING2. IMPORTANT USED TO ALERT YOU THAT THERE ISA POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGING THIS EQUIPMENT NOTE Gives essential information that will aid you to better understand incorporate or execute a particular set of instructions Look for this symbol to point out im portant safety precautions It means CAUTIONI BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED CAUTION Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug in order to pre vent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs amp WARNING A The engine exhaust from this product con tains chemicals known to the State of Califor nia to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tiller It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit Please read and retain this manual The instructions wil enable you to assembie and maintain your tiller properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES Sait aa biases MCDEL NUMBER HDRS500D SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE ATTACHED TO THE TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION YOU
3. Stale or dirty fuel Water in fuel Clogged fuel tank Spark plug wire loose Dirty engine air screen Dirty clogged muffler Carburetor out of adjustment Poor compression Low off fevel dirty oil Dirty engine air screen Dirty engine Partially plugged muffler Improper carburetor adjustment Ground too dry and hard Ground too wet Drive control bar is not engaged V belt not correctly adjusted 3 V belt is off pulley s Tiling too deep Throttle control not properly adjusted Carburetor out of adjustment 4 Shear pin s broken 20 we Oh Oa wWN D APRON x et Sms Dopo CORRECTION Fill fuel tank See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline Remove fuel tank and clean Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on plug Replace spark plug or adjust gap Make necessary adjustments Replace air filter Place throttle control in FAST position Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge Replace spark plug or adjust gap Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on plug Make necessary adjustments Set depth stake for shallower tilling Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge Check oil level change oil
4. TO REMOVE BELT GUARD Loosen belt guides A and B and also nuts C and D Remove old belt by slipping from engine pulley first Place new belt in groove of transmission pulley and into engine pulley BELT MUST BE IN GROOVE ON TOP OF IDLER PULLEY NOTE POSITION OF BELT TO GUIDES Tighten belt guides A and B and nuts C and D Check belt adjustment as described below Replace belt guard Reposition wheel and replace cievis pin and hairpin clip GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT See Fig 25 For proper belt tension the extension spring should have about 5 8 inch 16 mm stretch when drive control bar is in ENGAGED position This tension can be attained as follows Loosen cable clip screw securing the drive control cable Slide cable forward for less tension and rearward for more tension until about 5 8 inch 16 mm stretch is obtained while the drive control bar is engaged Tighten cable clip screw securely ENGINE PULLEY IDLER TRANSMISSION PULLEY PULLEY BELT GUIDE A i SCREW CABLE CLIP DRIVE CONTROL EXTENSION SPRING FIG 25 16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE REPLACEMENT See Figs 26 27 and 28 e To maintain the superb tilling performance of this machine the tines should be checked for sharpness oT wear and bending particularly the tines which are
5. Clean and regap or change spark plug Drain and clean fuei tank and refill and c ean carburetor Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Drain tue tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline Remove fuel tank and clean Connect and tighter spark plug wire Clean engine air screen Clean replace muffler Make necessary adjustments Contact an authorized service center department Check oil level change oil Clean engine air screen Clean cylinder fins air screen and muffler area Remove and clean muffler Adjust carburetor to richer position Moisten ground or wait for more favorable soil conditions Wait for more favorabie soil conditions Engage drive control Inspect adjust V belt Inspect V belt Set depth stake for shallower tilling Check throttle control setting Make necessaly adjustments Replace shear pin s REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER HDR500D HANDLE ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO NO NO 1 8389J Grip Handie 14 145820 Cable Clutch 2 121248X Bushing Snap 15 145824 Bracket Clutch Cable 3 71191008 Screw Pan Hd 10 24 147 102604x Grip Bar Control 4 126949X550 Bracket Handle 18 150696 Bolt Pivot 5 72110514 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 21 145829 Bar Control 6 108281X Rod Shift 22 150744 Grip Handle 7 72110608 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 24 73731000 Nut Keps 10 24 UNC 8 4497H Clip Hairpin 25 127012X Control
6. crustwill help retain moisture in the soil Best digging depth is 1 to 3 2 5 7 5 cm Lower the outer side shields to protect small plants from being buried g Cultivate up and down the rows at a speed which wil allow tines to uproot weeds and leave the ground in rough condition promoting no further growth of weeds and grass See Fig 15 FIG 15 ADJUST WHEELS FOR CULTIVATING See Figs 16 and 17 e Place blocks under right hand side of tiller and remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from right hand wheel e Move wheel outward approximately 1 inch 2 5 cm until hole in inner wheel hub lines up with inner hole in axle e Replace clevis pin and hairpin clip on inside of wheel and remove blocks a Repeat preceding steps on left hand side NOTE Inextremely rough conditions and while cultivating the wheels should be moved outward on the axle for increased stability 12 OUTER VIEW OF TIRE CLEVIS PIN CLEVIS PIN HAIRPIN CLIP FIG 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE enaa e wl tT TTI Ti Tomer vl tal 1 1T 11 Comares wt EE Fininccron arene 1Ivl 111111 a a Oe eee emaro arcena let 1111111 emsan vf 11111111 rense 111 Iwi TTI 1 Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high aribient temperatures 2 Service more often when operating
7. Throttle 9 109229X Lock Handle 26 146480 Grommet Handie 10 73930600 Nut 3 8 16 27 10040500 Washer Lock 5 16 11 19131611 Washer 13 32 x 1x 11 Ga 28 73800500 Locknut 5 16 18 12 109228X Lever Leck Handle 7 13 150217 Handle NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 21 REPAIR PARTS PART NO 73510500 10040600 73220600 74930568 1572H 110111X 72410404 8700J 86777 9484R 10040400 73220400 23230506 120938X 19111116 145102 73220500 12000028 110653X 445216 104214X 102190X 150750 795R 126875X 4497H 131159X550 132672 TILLER MODEL NUMBER HDR500D MAINFRAME LEFT SIDE DESCRIPTION Nut Keps 5 16 18 Washer Lock 3 8 Nut Hex 3 8 16 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 4 1 4 Pin Roll Lever Shift Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 2 Gr 5 Plate Shift Indicator Screw Hex Washer Head Slotted 10 24 x 1 2 Clip Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Hex 1 4 20 Screw Set Hex 5 16 18 x 3 8 Spacer Split 0 327 x 0 42 x 2 68 Washer 11 32 x 11 16 x 16 Ga Sheave Transmission Nut Hex 5 16 18 Ring Retainer Guard Pinch Point Spacer Split 0 327 x 0 42 x 1 688 Nut Cap 5 16 18 Tire oo yee Rim Tire Vaive Rivet Drilled Clip Hairpin Guard Belt Beit V 22 KEY NO PART No 104679X 12000032 105611X 102384X 102141X 74760616 102383X 74760524 102331 X 130816 145822 140062 19111610 DESCRIPTION Pulley Idler Ring Klip Bracket Idle
8. for all units with electric drive motors or electric starting motors Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine motor is running except where specifically recommended by manufacturer OPERATION Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross ing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic Do not carry passengers After striking a foreign object stop the engine motor remove the wire from the spark plug thoroughly in spect the tiller for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating the tiller Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine motor and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Stop the engine motor when leaving the operating position Take all possible precautions when leaving the ma chine unattended Disengage the tines shift into neutral and stop the engine Before cleaning repairing or inspecting shut off the engine and make certain ail moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting Disconnect the cord on electric motors Do not run the engine indoors exhaust fumes are dangerous Never operate the tiller without proper guards plates or other safety protective devices in piace SAFETY RU
9. free from defects in materials and workmanship For a period of two 2 years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser we will repair or replace at our option without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts any part which we find to be defective due to materials or workmanship This Warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions This warranty does not apply to the engine or components parts thereof Please refer to the applicable manufacturer s warranty on these items Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser unless such return is requested by American Yard Products The Warranty period for any products used for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of original purchase This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or to normal wear of the product Exclusions Excluded from this Warranty are belts tines tine adapters normal wear normal adjustments standard hardware and normal maintenance In the event you have a claim under
10. general turning the idle needle valve in clockwise decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mixture Turning the needle valve out counter clockwise increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel air mixture IMPORTANT DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLES AND THE SEATS IN CARBURETOR MAY RESULT IF SCREWS ARE TURNED IN TOO TIGHT PRELIMINARY SETTING Aircleaner assembly must be assembled to the carbu retor when making carburetor adjustments gt Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above With engine off turn idle needle valve in clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn valve out counter clockwise 1 1 2 turns i 18 FINAL SETTING e Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running at idle and drive control bar in DISENGAGED position e With throttle control lever in SLOW position turn idle needle valve in clockwise until engine begins to die then turn out counterclockwise until engine runs rough Turn valve to a point midway between those two positions IDLE RPM ADJUSTMENT e To adjust idle RPM rotate throttle linkage counter clockwise and hold against stop while adjusting idle speed adjusting screw to obtain 1750 RPM Release throttle linkage ACCELERATION TEST Move throtile contro lever from SLOW to FAST position If engine hesitates or dies turn needle valve
11. in dirty or dusty conditions AS GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To THROTTLE receive full value from the warranty the operator must CONTROL maintain tiller as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tiller All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked ai least once each season eM Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check tines and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air uel mixture and help your engine run better and last ENGINE DEPTH STAKE A iN cee X LEVELING longer f FaN i5 SHIELD A BEFORE EACH USE w a I e Check engine oil level WHEEL j Aa IDLER HUB Check tine operation BRACKET e Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION 7 aaa SAE 30 OR 10W 30 MOTOR OIL Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE SECTION 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 mai
12. next EEE E n A hen to the transmission If the gap between the tines dling tines exceeds 3 1 2 inches 9 cm they should be replaced i or straightened as necessary A badly worn tine causes your tiller to work harder and dig z New tines should be assembled as shown in Fig 28 more shallow Most important worn tines cannot chop and Sharpened tine edges will rotate rearward from above shred organic matter as effectively nor bury it as deeply as good tines A tine this wom needs to be replaced TRANSMISSION NEW TINE WORN TINE FIG 26 a FIG 27 ho _ HAIRPIN CLIP COUNTER TINE ROTATION HAIRPIN CLIP SHARP EDGE SHARP EDGE SHARP EDGE SHEAR PIN SHEAR PIN SHARP EDGE FIG 28 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig 29 e Loosen cable clamp screw to allow cable to move Move throttle contro lever on upper handle to FAST position Pull throttle cable out until engine bellcrank is back as tar as it will go Hold cable in this position and tighten clamp screw securely CLAMP SCREW ry o gt w Te itt BELLCRANK FIG 29 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR See Fig 30 The carburetor has a high speed jet and has been preset a the factory and adjustment should not be necessary How ever minor adjustments may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment proceed as follows In
13. out counterclockwise 1 8 turn Repeat test and continue to adjust if necessary until engine acceler ates smoothly High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust or damage may result i IMPORTANT NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT WHICH HAS THE PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS THROTTLE LINKAGE THROTTLE STOP IDLE SPEED ADJUSTING SCREW IDLE NEEDLE VALVE FIG 30 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 Allow the engine te cool before storing in any enclosure TILLER Clean entire tiller See CLEANING in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual e Inspect and replace belts if necessary See belt re placement instructionsin the Service and Adjustments section of this manual e Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual gt Be sure that all nuts bolts and screws are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear
14. this Warranty you must return the product to an authorized service dealer Should you have any unanswered questions concerning this Warranty please contact In Canada contact American Yard Products 1040 Jaysen Court Mississauga Ontario L4W 2V5 giving the model number serial number and date of purchase of your product and the name and address of the authorized dealer from whom it was purchased THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRAN TIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIODS STATED HEREIN FOR OUR EXPRESSED WARRANTIES Some areas do not allow the limitation of consequential damages or limitations of how long an implied Warranty may last so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from locate to locale This is a limited Warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson Moss Act of 1975 American Yard Products Service Department P O Box 1687 Orangeburg SC 29116 USA TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY ASSEMBLY OPERATION INDEX Acjustments Depth Stake Handle Height Side Shields 210 Throttle 18 Tines cT V Belt Ground Drive 16 Wheels 12 15 Ait Cleaner B Belt Belt Guard A Repai
15. 085X550 11 73220500 12 10040500 13 72110510 14 124343X 15 104101X550 16 73510400 TILLER MODEL NUMBER HDRS500D aeseueaS DESCRIPTION Nut Flange 5 16 18 Shield Side Outer L H Pin Stake Depth Ring Klip Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 3 4 Gr 5 Spring Bracket Latch Spring Depth Stake Shield Tine Shield Side Nut Hex 5 16 18 Washer Lock 5 16 Bolt Garriage 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Bracket Shield Tine Shield Side Outer R H Nut Keps 1 4 20 25 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 18 72040410 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Gr 5 19 102701X Grip 20 73220600 Nut Hex 3 8 16 21 102156X Stake Depth 22 74930632 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 2 23 4440J Hinge 24 72140404 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 2 Gr 5 25 6712 Cap Vinyl 26 109227X Pad Idler 27 102695X550_ Shield Leveling 28 120588X Pin Hinge NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER HDR500D TINE ASSEMBLY KEY NoOupan PART NO 4459J 132673 6554J 3146R 132727 73610600 10040600 DESCRIPTION Tine Outer L H Clevis Pin Tine Inner L H Clip Hairpin Assembly Hub and Plate L H Nut Hex 3 8 24 Washer Lock 3 8 26 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 8 74610616 Bolt Hex 3 8 24 x 1 9 4460J Tine Outer R H 10 132728 Assembly Hub and Plate R H 11 6555J Tine Inner R H NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inche 1 inch 25 4 mm REP
16. AIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER HDR500D DECALS KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 1 147894 Decal Logo 2 147890 Decal Description 3 147893 Decal Logo 4 143678 Decal Instruction Tilling 5 141907 Decal Hand Placement _ 6 102180X Decal Shift Indicator 7 141909 Decal Caution 8 271948 Decal Briggs amp Stratton 9 141906 Decal Warning Rotating Tines 154700 Manual Owner s English 154701 Manual Owner s Spanish 27 WEEDEATER
17. CARTON See Fig 2 A 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 Let handle assembly rest on tiller e Remove top frame of carton e Slowly ease handle assembly up and place on top of carton Cut down right hand front and right hand rear corners of carton lay side carton wall down Remove packing material from handle assembly CAUTION Be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material HANDLE ASSEMBLY SHIFT ROD FIG 2 INSTALL HANDLE See Figs 3 4 and 5 e 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 SIDE OF TILLER HANDLE ASSEMBLY GEARCASE e Grasp handle assembly Holdin up position Be sure handle lock remains in gearcase notch Slide handle assembly into position TIGHTEN HANDLE LOCK LEVER TO AF LOOSEN HANDLE gt LOCK LEVER TO MOVE FIG 4 Rotate handle assembly down inser rear carriage bolt first with head of bolt on L H side of tiller and loosely assemble locknut See Fig 5 Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate Cut down rear panet of carton e Lower the handie as
18. Do Mat lame OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NO HDR500D 5 HP 17 Inch Tiller e Assembly Operation e Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Storage e Troubleshooting Repair Parts For Parts and Service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 849 1297 For Technical Assistance call 1 800 829 5886 154700 2 27 96TR PRINTED IN U S A A TRAINING Read the Owners 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 Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particu larly smail children and pets PREPARATION Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine motor Do not operate the equipment without wearing ad equate outer garments Wear footwear that will im prove footing on slippery surfaces Handle fuel with care it is highly flammable Use an approved fuel container Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care Never fill fuel tank indoors Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel before restarting Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by the manufacturer
19. ESPONSIBILITIES 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 Replace if damaged SPARK PLUG Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling season orafter every 50 hours of use whichevercomes first Spark piug type and gap setting is shown in PRODUCT SPECI FICATIONS on page 3 of this manual TRANSMISSION Yourtransmission is sealed and will only require lubrication if serviced CLEANING Clean engine wheels finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil ete Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your unit unless the muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result ina shortened engine life SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and piace wire where it cannot come into contact with plug TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT See Fig 22 Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil e First loosen handle lock lever Handle can be positioned at different setti
20. LES Safe Operation Practices for Walk Behind Powered Hotary Tillers Keep children and pets away Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when backing Never allow bystanders near the unit Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the tiller such as wheel weights counterweights cabs and the like Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light Be careful when tilling in hard ground The tines may catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward If this occurs let go of the handlebars and do not restrain the machine MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Keep machine attachments and accessories in safe working condition Check shear pins engine mounting bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters clothes dryers and the like Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure Always refer to the operator s guide instructions for important details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended period IMPORTANT CAUTIONS IMPORTANTS AND NOTES ARE A MEANS OF ATTRACTING ATTENTION TO IMPORTANT OR CRITICAL INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL
21. NG OIL OR FUEL USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL AND STORE IN APPROVED CLEAN COVERED CONTAINERS USE CLEAN FILL FUNNELS 10 CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 12 The engine in your unit has been shipped from the factory already filled with SAE 30 summer weight oil e With engine level clean area around oi filler plug and remove plug e Engine oil should be to point of overflowing For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS on page 3 of this manual All oil must meet A P I Service Classification SF or SG e For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See oil viscosity chart in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual Tochange engine oil see the Customer Responsibili ties section in this manual OWL FILLER PLUG OIL DRAIN PLUG FIG 12 ADD GASOLINE e Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline Use of leaded gasoline willircrease carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life IMPORTANT WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32 F 0 C USE FRESH CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING WARNING Experience indicates that alcoho blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problem
22. Replace if necessary Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT IT 1S IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILEIN STORAGE e Drain the fuel tank e Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Neveruse engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fual tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor age Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oii with engine warm and replace with clean oil See ENGINE in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual CYLINDERS e Remove spark plug Pour 1 ounce 29 mi of olf through spark plug hole into cylinder e Pui
23. SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER 5 0 HP x 9 03 cu in 148ce 3 Quarts 2 8L Unleaded Regular DISPLACEMENT GASOLINE CAPACITY OIL API SF SG CAPACITY 20 oz 0 6L SAE 30 Above 32 F 0 C SAE 5W 30 Below 32 F 0 C SPARK PLUG GAP 030 0 76mm Champion RJI9LM CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES e Read and observe the safety rules e Followareguiarschedule in maintaining caring forand using your tiller e Follow instructions under Customer Responsibilities and Storage sections of this Owner s Manual IMPORTANT THIS UNIT iS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND SHOULD NOT BE USED ON OR NEAR ANY UNIMPROVED FOREST COVERED BRUSH COVERED OR GRASS COVERED LAND UNLESS THE ENGINE S EXHAUST SYSTEM IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPARK ARRESTER MEETING APPLICABLE LOCAL 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 A SPARK ARRESTER IS REQUIRED BY LAW SECTION 4442 OF THE CALIFORNIA OTHER STATES MAY HAVE SIMILAR LAWS FEDERAL LAWS APPLY ON FEDERAL LANDS SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER FOR SPARK ARRESTER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is
24. ation ande S every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the tiller gt TE is not used for 25 hours in one year COVER Check the crankcase oil level before staring the engine and after each five 5 hours of continuous use Add SAE 30 motor oil or equivalent Tighten oil filler plug securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 18 and 19 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG Be sure tiller is on level surface e Oil will drain more freely when warm AIR CLEANER CARTRIDGE Usea funnel to prevent oil spill on tiller and catch oil in FIG 20 a suitable container e Remove drain plug COOLING SYSTEM See Fig 21 Tip tiller forward to drain oil RT Your engine is air cooled For proper engine performance e After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and long life keep your engine clean and tighten securely A i Pee e Remove oil filler plug Be careful not to allow dirt to Clean air screen frequently using a stiff bristied brush enter the engine e Remove blower housing and clean as necessary Refill engine with oil See CHECK ENGINE OIL e Keep cylinder fins free of dirt and chaff LEVEL in the Operation section of this manual CYLINDER FINS MUFFLER BLOWER HOUSING _ AIR SCREEN OIL LEVEL OIL FILLER PLUG FIG 19 14 CUSTOMER R
25. bar e Move throttle control to SLOW position Move shift lever indicator to R reverse position Hold drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement DEPTH STAKE See Fig 10 The depth stake can be raised orlowered to allow you more versatile tilling and cultivating or to more easily transport your tiller TRANSPORT SHALLOWEST POSITION TILLING Ssesse DEEPEST TILLING DEPTH STAKE FIG 0 TILLING See Fig 11 e Release depth stake pin Pull the depth stake up for increased tilling depth Place depth stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in position e Place shift lever indicator in T position e Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tilling movement Tines and wheels will beth turn e Move throttle control to FAST position for deep tilling To cultivate throttle control can be set at any desired speed depending on how fast or slow you wish to cultivate IMPORTANT ALWAYS RELEASE DRIVE CONTROL BAR BERORE MOVING SHIFT LEVER INTO ANOTHER DEPTH STAKE PIN RELEASED POSITION LOCKED POSITION OPERATION TURNING e Release the drive control bar Move throttle control to SLOW position e Place shift lever indicator in F forward position Tines will not turn e Lift haridle to raise tines out of ground e Swing the handle in the opposite direction you wish to tum being car
26. eful to keep feet and legs away from tines e When you have completed your turn around release the drive control barandlowerhandle Place shift lever in T till position and move throttle control to desired speed To begin tilling hold drive control bar against the handle OUTER SIDE SHIELDS See Fig 11 The front edges of the outer side shields are slotted so that the shields can be raised for deep tilling and lowered for shallow tilling to protect small plants from being buried Loosen nut A in slot and nut B Move shield to desired position both sides Retighten nuts TO TRANSPORT CAUTION Before lifting or transport ing allow tiller engine and muffler to cool Disconnect spark plug wire Drain gasoline from fuel tank AROUND THE YARD e Release the depth stake pin Move the depth stake down to the top hole for transporting the tiller Place depth stake pinin hole of depth stake to lock in position This prevents tines from scuffing the ground e Place shift lever indicator in F forward position for transporting e Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement Tines will not turn Move throttle control to desired speed AROUND TOWN e Disconnect spark plug wire Drain fuel tank Transport in upright position to prevent oil leakage BEFORE STARTING ENGINE IMPORTANT BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDI
27. ing Includes Key No 4 Includes Key Nos 37 and 38 3 106211X Gasket Gearcase 37 44225 Bearing Needie 4 50205 Bearing Needle 38 154356 Sprocket Tine 5 1370H_ Washer Thrust 5 8 x 1 10 x 1 32 39 105345X Gear Cluster Red tst amp 2nd 6 137335 Pinion Input 40 105346X Gear Reverse TOMS Shaft input 41 8358J Shaft Reduction 4st 8 4895H Bearing Needle 42 4220R Washer Thrust 9 154467 Washer Seal 43 106146X Spacer 1 01 x 1 75 x 0 760 10 7392M Ball Steel 44 9672R Cup Formed 114 100371K Spring Shift Fork 45 102144X Ring Spiral 12 106160X O Ring _ 46 140576 Seal Ring Rubber 13 142145 Arm Shift 47 7393R Seal Oil 14 8353 Fork Shift 48 150700 Gearcase R H w Bearing i5 12000039 Ring Klip Includes Key No 8 16 154466 Shaft Shift y 49 132688 Shaft Tine 18 4358 Washer 50 106147X Chain Roller 50 50 Pitch 19 12000040 Ring Klip 51 17720408 Screw 1 4 20x 1 2 20 102114X Gear Assembly Reverse Idler 52 73220500 Nut Hex 516 18 Includes Key Nos 21 and 22 53 122204X Kit Bearing Tine Shaft 21 102115X Gear Reverse Idler 6066 Grease Plastilube 1 22 6803J Bearing Needle 23 102111X Shaft Reverse Idler 5 aa MR se NOTE Al componen dimensions given in U S inche 27 143009 Bearing Shaft Ground Drive L H 1 inch 25 4 mm 24 REPAIR PARTS TINE SHIELD KEY PAR NO NO 1 98000129 2 104086X550 3 8393J 4 12000036 5 72140506 6 8394J 7 8392J 8 109230X 9 102326X550 10 104
28. l starter handle slowly several times to distribute oil Replace with new spark plug OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another e Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your unit indoors and coverit to give protection from dust and dirt e Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust IMPORTANT NEVER COVER TILLER WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Loss of power Engine overheats Excessive bounce difficult handling Soil balis up or clumps Engine runs but tiller won t move Engine runs but labors when tilling Tines will not rotate TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE Out of fuel Engine not CHOKED properly Engine flooded Dirty air cleaner Water in fuel Clogged fuel tank Loose spark plug wire Bad spark plug or improper gap Carburetor out of adjustment Ol soaked air filter Throttle control not set properly Dirty air cleaner Bad spark plug or improper gap Stale or dirty fuel Loose spark plug wire Carburetor out of adjustment Engine is overloaded Dirty air cleaner Low oil level dirty oil Faulty spark plug Oil in fuel
29. ne CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine OPERATION HEAR Y CUR 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 over the spectacles RORESCHTIS eeth THANNO SIGHT or standard safety glasses HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine STOPPING See Fig 9 TINES AND DRIVE Release drive control bar to stop movement Move shift lever to N neutral position ENGINE e Move throttle control to STOP position e Never use choke to stop engine SHIFT LEVER DRIVE CONTROL BAR ENGAGED POSITION HANDLE THROTTLE CONTROL DRIVE CONTROL BAR DISENGAGED POSITION E FIG 9 TINE OPERATION WITH WHEEL DRIVE e Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into another position e Tine movement is achieved by moving shift lever to T till position and engaging drive control bar FORWARD WHEELS ONLY TINES STOPPED e Release drive control bar and move shift lever indicator to F forward position Engage drive control bar and tiller will move forward REVERSE WHEELS ONLY TINES STOPPED e DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER e Release the drive control
30. ngs between HIGH and LOW positions e Retighten handle lock lever securely after adjusting HANDLE HIGH POSITION HANDLE HANDLE LOW POSITION TIRE CARE CAUTION When mounting tires un less beads are seated overinilation can cause an explosion e Maintain 20 PSI 1 4 kg cm of tire pressure If tire pressures are not equal tiller will pull to one side Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which can damage rubber TO REMOVE WHEEL See Fig 23 e Place blocks under transmission to keep tiller from tipping e Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from wheel e Remove wheel and tire e Repair tire and reassembie CLEVIS PIN HAIRPIN CLIP SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE BELT GUARD See Fig 24 NOTE For ease of removal remove hairpin clip and clevis TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT See Figs 24 and 25 pin fror left wheel Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch e 2 5 cm i Remove two 2 cap nuts and washers from side of belt e guard i e Remove hex nut and washer from bottom of belt guard located behind wheel e Pull belt guard out and away from unit e Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure CAP NUT AND WASHER BELT GUARD HEX NUT AND WASHER LOCATED BEHIND TIRE HAIRPIN CLIP AND CLEVIS PIN CAP NUT AND WASHER FIG 24 Move left wheel and remove belt guard as described in
31. ntenance Clean muffler area of all grass dirt and debris Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns ENGINE AIR CLEANER See Fig 20 LUBRICATION see See Fig 20 i i 4 Service air cleaner cartridge every twenty five hours more Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service often if engine is used in very dusty conditions classification SF or SG Selectthe oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected temperature Loosen air cleaner screws one on each side of cover as e Remove air cleaner cover E AA Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge Be careful Do not allow dirt or debris to fall into carburetor T SAE VISCOSITY GRADES Clean by tapping gently on a flat surface e ff very dirty or damaged replace cartridge e Clean and replace cover Tighten screws securely EO 2 ore BOF 8 OT ys Oh eee ION 30 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFO EXT OIL CHANGE FIG 18 f NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W 30 10W 30 etc CAUTION Petroleum solvente such improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils cartridge They may cause deteriora will result in increased oil consumption when used above i 7 E 32 F 0 C Check your engine oil level more frequently to nije be Pu iis proe i padalo avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil clean or dry cartridge Change the oil after the first two hours of oper
32. r Bolt Hex 5 16 16 x 12 Shaft Idler Arm Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 Counterweight L H Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Bracket Reinforcement L H Sheave Engine tud Guard Belt Cap Plunger Washer 11 32 x 1 x 10 Ga NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS KEY z e ONDA WN PART NO 73510500 102332X 74760524 102173X 10040600 73220600 4497H 126875X TILLER MODEL NUMBER HDR500D MAINFRAME RIGHT SIDE DESCRIPTION Nut Keps 5 16 18 Bracket Reinforcement Bolt Hex 576 18 x 1 1 2 Cotniter Weight R H Washer Lock 3 8 Nut Hex 3 8 16 Clip Hairpin Rivet Drilled KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 9 102190X Tire 150750 Rim 795R Tire Valve 10 Engine Briggs amp Stratton Model No 135202 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 4inch 25 4 mm 23 REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER HDR500D TRANSMISSION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 44 28 106390X Spacer 0 765 x 1 125 x 1 23 29 102134X Chain 35 50 Pitch 51 30 150737 Ground Shaft Assembly KEY PART DESCRIPTION 314 143008 Bearing Shaft Ground Drive R H NO NO 32 106388X Spacer 0 70 x 1 00 x 1 150 be 33 102121X Sprocket and Gear Assembly 1 154354 Transmission Assembly 34 102112X Shaft Reduction 2nd includes Key Nos 2 52 35 102101X Screw Whiz Lock 5 16 18 x 3 4 2 150698 Gearcase L H w Bearing 36 154355 Sprocket Assembly w Bear
33. r Parts 22 V Belt Ground Drive 16 Cc Cooling System Controls Choke 8 Throttle 8 Tines Drive Control 8 Cultivating 12 Customer Responsibilities Air Cleaner Cooling System Finish 00 ccee Maintenance Schedule Muffler Oil Change Spark Plug Tines Transmis V Belt Ground D Depth Stake Adjustment 9 Repair Parts Engine Air Cleaner Cooling System Fuel Type STORAGE Engine cont d Lubrication 1 14 Oil Level Oil Type Spark Plug Starting Stopping Storage Winter Operation F Fuel Filling Tank Storage Type Finish Maintenance cceceereeesenee 15 Handle Height Adjustment Repair Paris Lubrication Lubrication Chart Engine Muffler Maintenance Spark Arrester Oil Level Type Operation Cultivating a 12 Fill Fuel Tan s Starting Engin Stopping Tines amp Tillin Tilling Hints Tine Operation Transporting Tiller Winter Operation MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SERVICE amp ADJUSTMENTS 3 TROUBLESHOOTING REPAIR PARTS TILLER Repair Parts Rules for Safe Operation S Service amp Adjustments Handle Height cnid 15 Side Shields t0 Throttle 18 Tines V Belt Ground Drive Wheels Service Repair Parts Service Record Shear Pins Operation Repair Parts
34. res on your unit were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct and equal tire pressure is important for best tilling performance e Reduce tire pressure to 20 PSI 1 4 kg cm HANDLE HEIGHT Handle height may be adjusted to better suit operator See TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 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 ADONNA STOP CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL O OR WARNING ON i OFF nt SHIFT LEVER THROTTLE CONTROL CHOKE CONTROL RECOIL STARTER HANDLE LEVELING SHIELD SHIELD MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed OUTER SIDE SHIELD Adjustable to protect small plants DRIVE CONTROL BAR Used to engage tiller from being buried DEPTH STAKE Controls depth at which tiller will dig SHIFT LEVER Used to shift transmission gears LEVELING SHIELD Levels tilled soil RECOIL STARTER HANDLE Used to start the engi
35. s the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage section of this manual for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur CAUTION Fill to within 1 2 inch of top of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow for fuel expansion If gasoline is accidentally spilled move machine away from area of spill Avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disappeared Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oii or fuel Do not store spill or use gaso fine near an open flame OPERATION 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 uel it willtake extra pulls of the recoil starter to move fuel from the tank to the engine Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected e Move shift lever indicator to N neutral position e Place throttle control in FAST position e With engine fully choked grasp recoil starter handle with one hand and grasp tiller handle with other hand Pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of com pressicn cycle rope will pull slightly harder at this poini Pull recoil s
36. sembiy Tighten bolts so handle moves with some resistance This will allow for easier adjustment e Place flat washer on threaded end of handle lock lever e Insert handle lock lever through handle base and gearcase Screw in handle lock lever just enough to hold lever in place e Insert second handle lock with teeth inward in the slot of the handie base just inside of washer e With handle assembly in lowest position securely tighten handle lock lever by rotating clockwise Leav ing handle assembly in lowest positicn will make i easier to remove tiller from carton GEARCASE GaNoLe LOCK FLAT CARRIAGE SLOT WASHER HANDLE LOCK LEVER SEY hes HANDLE BASE LOCKNUTS PIVOTBOLT ices FIG 5 ASSEMBLY CONNECT SHIFT ROD See Fig 6 e insert end of shift rod into hole of shift lever indicator Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rod to secure SHIFT HAIRPIN SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR ROD CLIP FIG 6 REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE 2 Make sure shift lever indicator is in N position See ig 6 Tilt tier forward by lifting handle Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield i Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of carton ATTACH CLUTCH CABLE See Fig 7 e Hook end of clutch cable through hole in contro bar bracket END OF CLUTCH CABLE CONTROL BAR BRACKET CLUTCH CABLE FIG 7 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The ti
37. tarter handle quickly Do not let starter handie snap back against starter Repeat if necessary in half choked position e When engine starts slowly move choke control to RUN position as engine warms up NOTE A warm engine requires less choking to start e Move throttle control to desired running position Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before engaging tines NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual NOTE If engine does not start see troubleshooting points CHOKE CONTROL TILLING HINTS CAUTION Until you are accustomed to handling your tiller start actual field use with throttle in slow position mid way between FAST and IDLE e Tiling is digging into turning over and breaking up packed soil before planting 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 vegetation The decomposition of this vegetable mat ter enriches the soil Depending on the climate rainfall and wind it may be advisable to till the soil at the end of the growing season to further condition the soil _ e Soil conditions are important for proper tilling Tines will not readily penetrate dry hard soil
38. which may contrib ute to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller Hard soil should be moistened betore tilling however extremely wet soil will ball up or clump during tilling Wait until the soil is less wet in order to achieve the best results When tilling in the fall remove vines and long grass to prevent them from wrapping around the tine shaft and siowing your tilling operation e For easier handling of your tiller leave about 8 inches 20 cm of untilled soil between the first and second tilling passes The third pass will be between the first and second See Fig 14 e Donotleanonhandle This takes weight off the wheels and reduces traction To get through a really tough section of sod or hard ground apply upward pressure on handle or lower the depth stake TINE SHEAR PINS The tine assemblies on your tiller are secured to the tine shaft with shear pins See TINE REPLACEMENT in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual If the tiller is unusually overloaded or jammed the shear pins are designed to break before internal damage occurs to the transmission if shear pin s break replace only with those shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual OPERATION CULTIVATING Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to pre vent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from the plants Atthe same time breaking up the upper layer of soil
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