Poulan 163760 User's Manual
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1. CAUTIONS IMPORTANTS AND NOTES ARE A MEANS OF ATTRACTING ATTENTION TO IMPORTANT OR CRITICAL INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IMPORTANT USED TO ALERT YOU THAT THERE IS 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 0 CAUTION BECOME ALERTU YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED e 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 A WARNING The engine exhaust from this product con tains chemicals known to the State of Califor n a 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 will enable you to assemble and maintain your tiller properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES Rar Cu Be rd Y Sal MODEL2. Ea wo A E e I Pa a Sa Es xe si sa DESCRIPTION Assembly Bracket Belt Guard Clip Cable Screw Hex Washer Hd Slottea Thd Cutting 10 24 x 1 2 Type D Bolt Hex 1 2 20 x 3 4 Nut Hex 3 8 16 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga Pulley Idler Reverse Assembly Arm Reverse Idler Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Guard Belt Washer 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga Nut Cap 1 4 20 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 5 8 V Belt Forward Motion V Belt Reverse Ring Retainer Key Square Pulley Flat Trans 20 KEY NO 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 20 el 28 20 30 31 32 33 34 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches PART NO 110550XK 12000036 73350600 161806 162290 74760620 106968X 73350500 73220400 10040400 109227X 23200404 101189L 151223 73510400 15091416 DESCRIPTION Bolt Belt Guara Ring Klip Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Pulley Idler Arm idier Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Shaft Idler Arm Nut Hex Jam 5 16 18 Nut Fin Hex 1 4 20 Washer LK Hvy Helical 1 4 Pad Idler Screw Set Socket Headless C P 1 4 20 x 1 4 Sheave Engine Pulley V Groove Trans Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga 1 Inch 25 4 mm KEY PART NO 9194R VAPEOHOO f of TT NA al re 74760512 73220500 10040500 73800600 4921H 19524 122233X 326 74780628 74760524 1951J TILLER M DESCRIPTION Pin Clevis Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Bolt Hex 5
3. SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT FOR SPARK ARRESTER The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is 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 1 This warranty does not apply to the engine or components parts thereof Please refer to the applicable manufacturer s warranty on these items 2 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 3 The Warranty period for any products used for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 90 days from the date of 4 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 5 Exclusions Exc
4. NUMBER CHDF550C SERIAL NUMBER 0 arlttan et ea DATE OF PURCHASE 2 tee THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE ATTACHED TO THE RIGHT HAND ENGINE BRACKET OU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER 5 0 HP DISPLACEMENT GASOLINE CAPACITY 12 57 cu in 206cc 3 Quarts 2 8L Unleaded Regular SAE 30 Above 32 F 0 C SAE 5W 30 Below 32 F 0 C OIL API SF SG SH CAPACITY 20 0z 0 6L SPARK PLUG Champion GAP 030 0 76mm JI9LM CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES _ e Read and observe the safety rules e Foilowaregular schedule in maintaining caring forana 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 PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE OTHER STATES MAY HAVE SIMILAR LAWS FEDERAL LAWS APPLY ON FEDERAL LANDS
5. Split Nut Keps 5 16 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 12 Ga Washer 9 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock 1 4 Bolt Hex 1 4 28 x 3 4 Gr 5 Engine Briggs and Stratton Model No 137202 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 23 RS pe pasin eR ipaa E is Prior Keera pot F E ES SE E y O Fe E if iy IDF550C DECALS KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO Y 257077 Decal Logo 2 157380 Decal Logo o 157878 Decal HP Reverse 4 121753X Decal Reverse Tine Control 5 110614X Decal Hand Placement 6 110612X Decal Caution 7 271948 Decal Briggs amp Stratton 8 120076X Decal Warning Rotating Tines 9 157381 Decal Hvy Duty 40 Piores Decal 5 HP 11 162384 Decal Warning Till 163760 Manual Owner s English 163761 Manual Owner s French 24
6. and engaging tines Loosen cable clip and push down on cable oniv enough to relieve spring tension Tighten cable clip e Recheck in OFF position and adjust if necessary a 14 FINAL CHECK ON POSITION e With tine control ON held down to handle push down on handle to raise tines off the ground e Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines Tines should rotate forward e If tines do not rotate inner wire of control cable is too loose Loosen cable clip and pull cable up to remove slack and retighten clip e Recheck in ON position and adjust if necessary NOTE If ON position check required adjustment re check OFF position adjustment to insure tines do not rotate when control is OFF up FORWARD TINE CONTROL IN OFF UP POSITION ESA eat TINE CONTROL ON POSITION TO REPLACE V BELTS S See Figs 2 20 and d21 Replace V belts if they nave stretched considerably or if they show cracks or frayed edges There are two 2 V belts forward inside and reverse outside Riealt guard must he removed to service belts See TO REMOVE BELT GUARD in this section of manual NOTE Observe carefully routing of both belts and location of all belt guides before removing belts BELT REMOVAL e Remove reverse idler pulley from idler arm e Remove reverse outside V belt e Remove forward inside V belt from transmission pul ley first and
7. fresh gasoline Water in fuel 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline Clogged fuel tank 8 Remove fuel tank and clean Spark plug wire loose 9 Connect and tighten spark plug wire Dirty engine air screen 10 Clean engine air screen Dirty clogged muffler 11 Clean replace muffler Carburetor out of adjustment 12 Make necessary adjustments Poor compression 13 Contact an authorized service center department Low oil level dirty oil 1 Check oil level change oil Dirty engine air screen 2 Clean engine air screen Dirty engine 3 Clean cylinder fins air screen muffler area Partially plugged muffler 4 Remove and clean muffler improper carburetor adjustment 5 Adjust carburetor to richer position Ground too dry and hard 1 Moisten ground or wait for more favorable soil conditions Wheels and depth stake incorrectly adjusted 2 Adjust wheels and depth stake Ground too wet 1 Wait for more favorable soil conditions Tine control is not engaged 1 Engage tine control V belt not correctly adjusted 2 Inspect adjust V belt V belt is off pulley s 3 Inspect V belt Tilling too deep 1 Set depth stake for shallower tilling Throttie control not properly adjusted 2 Check throttle control setting Carburetor out of adjustment 3 Make necessary adjustments 18 HANDLE ASSEMBLY KEY NO PART NO 131208X428 72140512 9266R 153138 73680500 19111116 1912141
8. hours of continuous use Add SAE Sa CLEANER 30 motor oil or equivalent Tighten oil filler plug securely e CARTRIDGE each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 11 and 12 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SG or SH e Be sure tiller is on level surface FIG 13 e Oil will drain more freely when warm e Catch oil in a suitable container COOLING SYSTEM See Fig 14 e Remove drain plug Your engine is air cooled For proper engine performance e Tip tiller forward to drain oil em and long life keep your engine clean e After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug a o a ee eae and tighten securely e Clean airscreen frequently using a stiff bristled brush Ae oil filler plug Be careful not to allow dirt to Remove blower housing and clean as necessary enter the engine R E l e Refill engine with oil See CHECK ENGINE OIL Mos Ms E ea LEVEL in the ees section of this manual CYLINDER EINS BLOWER HOUSING AIR SCREEN OIL FILLER G 12 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 Fem am arrester screen assembly remove every 50 hours foi cleaning and inspection Replace if damaged SPARK PLUG Replace spark plugs at
9. the beginning of each tiling season or after every 50 hours of use whichever comes first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECI FICATIONS on page 3 of this manual Your transmission is sealed and will not require lubrication unless serviced T engine wheels finish etc of ali foreign matter e Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oll etc e 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 resultin a shortened engine life CAUTION Disconnect spark piug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT See Fig 15 Factory assembly has provided lowest handie height Se lect handie height best suited for your tilling conditions Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil e Ifahigherhandle height is desired loosen the four nuts securing handle panel to engine brackets e Slide handle panel to desired location e Tighten the four nuts securely ENGINE BRACKETS eN wee o Bo INIA gt NUTS ALSO 2 ON LEFT SIDE OF TILLER FIG 15 13 TINE ARRANGEMENT Your outer tines can be assembled in several different ways to suit de dle lng or coe ae needs CAUTION Tines are Penan Wear gloves or other protection
10. then from engine pulley BELT REPLACEMENT e Install new forward inside V belt to engine pulley first then to transmission pulley Be sure belt is positioned on inside groove of both pulleys inside all belt guides and rests on idler pulley e Before installing reverse outside V belt turn belt inside out Twist so wide flat surface of belt is to inside e Wrap V belt around reverse idler pulley and reas semble idler to idier arm Tighten securely Be sure belt is between reverse idler pulley and idler arm pin e Install belt to outside groove of transmission pulley Be sure belt is inside all belt guides and rests on outside groove of engine pulley CHECK TINE OPERATION e See TINE OPERATION CHECK in this section of manual REPLACE BELT GUARD REVERSE IDLER ARM REVERSE IDLER PULLEY E IDLER ARM PIN FORWARD MOTION INSIDE V BELT ENGINE PULLEY GUIDE FORWARD MOTION INSIDE V BELT ENGINE PULLEY a BELT GUIDE TRANSMISSION o PULLEY IDLER PULLEY x N FORWARD IDLER PULLEY REVERSE gt SS BELT GUIDE REVERSE OUTSIDE V BELT REVERSE IDLER PULLEY ENGINE PULLEY FORWARD IDLER PULLEY FRONT VIEW REFERENCE REVERSE TT IDLER IDLER PULLEY y E ARM PIN ENGINE PULLEY FIG 21 REVERSE OUTSIDE BELT GUARD BOLT TRANSMISSION PULLEY TO REMOVE BELT GUARD See Fig 22 e Remove two 2 cap nuts and washers fr
11. when han mg tines NORMAL TILLING 26 PATH See Fig 16 e Assemble holes A in tine hubs to holes B in tine shaft i CLEVIS Cf PIN TINE e Re ee A ANE f SO a iS y Fits HAIRPIN CLIP INNER TINE FIG 16 VID WIDTH 4 TILLING 24 PATH 4 See F Fig 17 e Assemble holes A in tine hubs to holes C in tine shaft NARROW TILLING CULTIVATING 12 3 4 PATH See Fig 18 e Remove outer tines INNER TINES ONLY FIG 18 NOTE When reassembling outer tines be sure right tine assembly marked R and left tine assembly marked L are mounted to correct side of tine shaft TINE OPERATION CHECK See Fig 19 WARNING Disconnect Spark plug wire from spark plug to prevent starting while checking ti tine gt operation For ds en forward tine control lever mustbe against control body and all slack removed from inner wire of control cable when control is in the OFF up position lf lever and cable are loose loosen cable clip at lower end of cable Pull up on cable to remove slack without extending spring on end of cable and retighten cable clip FINAL CHECK OFF POSITION e With tine control OFF up push down on handle to raise tines off the ground e Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines Tines should not rotate e If tines rotate inner wire of control cable is too tight which is extending lower spring
12. 16 18 x 3 4 Nut Hex 5 16 18 Washer Lock 5 16 Locknut wwasher 3 8 16 Clip Hairpin Support Depth Stake R H Stake Depth Pin Clevis Bolt Hex Fin 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Gr 2 Support Depth Stake L H 21 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY KEY NO 14 15 16 17 18 T9 20 2l 22 PART NO 120958X 5388J 121117X 9188R 19131311 9190R 73680600 74760516 73800500 DESCRIPTION Washer Spring Stake Bolt Shoulder Wheel Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 11 Ga Bracket Wheel Locknut Crown 3 8 16 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 Locknut w insert 5 16 18 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm DESCRIPTION KEY NO Tine Outer R H Clip Hairpin Tine Inner R H SU e 22 DESCRIPTION Tine Inner LH Tine Outer L H TILLER TRANSMISSION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 74760524 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Gr 2 2 74780652 Bolt Hex Fin 3 8 16 x 3 1 4 3 19131311 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 11 5 73800600 Locknut Hex w washer 3 8 16 6 9057R428 Shield Tine 7 19493 Bracket Engine R H 8 1948 Bracket Engine L H 9 10040500 Washer Lock 5 16 10 73220500 Nut Hex 5 16 18 11 74760544 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 2 3 4 12 151222 Transmission KEY NO 13 14 10 16 17 18 19 20 PART NO 19171616 91737 73510500 19091412 19092016 10040400 74610412 om ma om w am oy g DESCRIPTION Washer 17 32 x1 x 16 Ga Spacer
13. 4 74760516 74760512 10040500 73220500 98000129 72140506 674A150428 153139 DESCRIPTION Bracket Handle Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 UNC x 1 12 Grip Handle Handle L H Locknut Crown 5 16 18 Washer 11 52 x 11 16 x 16 Ga Washer 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Ga Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 1 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 3 4 Washer Lock 5 16 Nut Hex 5 16 18 Nut Flanged 5 16 18 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 3 4 Gr 5 Panel Handle Handle R H 19 KEY NO T7 18 19 20 21 ed 23 24 25 26 21 28 29 PART NO 106932X 3066J 151229 154805 12000027 101248K OE 26133 19131316 76020412 76020308 19131312 12000059 DESCRIPTION Knob Control Reverse Cable Control Tine Lever Control Tine Pin Pivot Ring Klip Rod Reverse Upper Pin Retaining Rod Reverse Lower Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga Retaining Ring NOTE Allcomponent dimensions are giveninU S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY KEY Em PART NO 159268 9484R 86777 74610812 73220600 19131316 2009 127180X 74760628 156705X428 19091016 104213X 72140405 133035 2614J 12000028 2649M 151236 a ee qm r A k E o ome are gt A E A f r3 ta ts eua Py at i g 1 PADS ES ae i q f 5 EFE ps ES fz E am BF d E has P i PE fi 2 E A g y E pda gt E oe 5 tas e Eds A f f
14. ARAS O Soe Sans Sens Soe a OS AS RSS A AN E E ESTI ES PES me ast Aas o Sa DAS AA ARAS y ES MODEL NO CHDF550C 5 HP 26 Inch Tiller Assembly Operation les tments ili jus ice and Adj Storage Troubleshooting Serv a Customer Responsi Repair Parts amp 163760 12 12 97 TR PRINTED IN U S A UTA TRAINING Read the Owner s 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 e Never allow children to operate the equipment Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction e Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particu larly small children and pets PREPARATION e Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects e Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine motor e 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 e Use an approved fuel container e Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care Never fill fuel tank indoors e Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel before restarting e
15. Fig 1 When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual it means when you are in the operating position standing behind tiller handles OPERATOR S POSITION FIG 4 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 1 Cotter Pin 1 Clevis Pin 6 Hex Nuts 5 16 18 6 Lock Washers 5 16 Fig 2 CAUTION MA staples when handling or disposing of gt cartoning material IMPORTANT WHEN UNPACKIN TILLER BE CAREFUL NOT TO CABLE S e Cut cable ties securing handles e Slowly lift handle assembly up and align handle holes with handle panel hole ana slot e Loosely assemble hardware as shown Be sure the shorter 3 4 long hex bolt is assembied in lower hole of handle Repeat for opposite side Tighten all G AND ASSEMBLING STRETCH OR KINK hardware securely e Cut cable ties securing tiller to skid and remove tiller from skid LOCK HANDLE PANEL TE rarer LVL vagem HEX BOLT 5n6 18X1 FLAT HEX BOLT Ny A WASHER 5 16 18X3 4 ES SN NP ca CABLE HANDLE PANEL TILLER BOLTS HANDLES CLEVIS PIN UNPACK CARTON amp INSTALL HANDLE See INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY See Fig 3 s Loosen nut A e insert stake support between engine bracket halves with stake spring down Re IE Ke tak fof E Bolt stake support to engine brackets with bolts lock washers and nuts Tighten securely Tighten nut A e Depth stake must move freely If it does not lo
16. GINE AIR CLEANER See Fig 13 _ Service aircleaner cartridge every twenty five hours more EE often if engine is used in very dusty conditions Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service K PEE EES e ad aa ee classification SF SG or SH Select the oils SAE viscosity Hoosen A CANE SCIENS ORE OT PACNRIQRPIHEONEN grade according to your expected te dl il e Remove air cleaner cover SAE VISCOSITY GRADE e Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge Be careful Do E not allow dirt or debris to fall into carburetor e Clean by tapping gently on a flat surface e ff very dirty or damaged replace cartridge e 21890 ane ier ace cover nn screws GE e TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICI PATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE CAUTION Parole solvents such FIG 11 as kerosene are not to be used to clean NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W 30 10W 30 etc cartridge They may cause deteriora improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils o tion of the cartridge Do not oil car will result in increased oil consumption when used above tridge Do not use pressurized air to 32 F 0 C Check your engine oil level more frequently to clean or dry cartridge avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil eae Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation orat least onceayearifthetractoris not used for 25 hours In one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine AAN A and after each five 5
17. MA APRA NA WN O CORRECTION Out of fuel 1 Fill fuel tank Engine not CHOKED properly 2 See TO START ENGINE in the Operation section Engine flooded 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start Dirty air cleaner 4 Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge Water in fuel 5 Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline Clogged fuel tank 6 Remove fuel tank and clean Loose spark plug wire 7 Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on plug Bad spark plug or improper gap 8 Replace spark plug or adjust gap Carburetor out of adjustment 9 Make necessary adjustments Throttle control not set property 1 Place throttle control in FAST position Dirty air cleaner 2 Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge Bad spark plug or improper gap 3 Replace spark plug or adjust gap Stale or dirty fuel 4 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Loose spark plug wire 5 Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on plug Carburetor out of adjustment 6 Make necessary acjustments Engine is overloaded 1 Set depth stake and wheels for shallower filing Dirty air cleaner 2 Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge Low oil level dirty oil 3 Check oil level change oil Faulty spark plug 4 Clean and regap or change spark plug Oil in fuel 5 Drain and clean fuel tank and refill and clean carburetor Stale or dirty fuel 6 Drain fuel tank and refill with
18. Pek ces ai aio Type Pe bites ahaha onan ahdtieaateenconen 9 MVOC O Aria RI 8 Risk Service ai Repair Paris o 19 24 A sn MS Service Record ou cece 11 H Spark Plug A A aot 3 Handle a ON SN VE 13 Height Adjustment 13 Storage Repair Pafe iaa 19 Fel SVS 1S ile EEAS 17 L O in eis de Lubrication T ER od PE e e 8 10 Tines M Arange MeN iii 13 14 N OPTa OM picos 8 Repair Pas reaaasa 22 Maintenance oo cccececceecce eee es 13 od Spark Arrester oo cree 3 y 13 O Repar PANS sans 23 oi TROUBDISSNOOUIMG sarita 18 c o Transporting eo 9 A RR E 9 12 Operation W CUVA eaan 10 Wanane e Fill Fuel Tank en E Dad rs 9 Wheels SIAMING ENGINE usada 9 A 8 a Tines amp Engine E Repair Paris 21 e eeu TUPA TAOS iaa 10 Tine Operation cooccccccnnnonnnnononos 8 Transporting Tiller 9 Winter Operation 12 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 1 Pair of pliers 1 Screwdriver 2 1 2 wrenches LEFT RIGHT OPERATOR S POSITION See
19. Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by the manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors or electric starting motors e Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine motor is running except where specifically recommended by manufacturer OPERATION oe e Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts e 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 tne operating position Take all possible precautions when leaving the ma chine unattended Disengage the tines shift into neutral and stop the engine a Before cleaning repairing or inspecting shut off the engine and make certain all 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 e Do not run the engine indoors exhaust fumes are dangerous e Never operate the tiller
20. are straining or tiller is shaking the wheels and depth stake are not set properly in the soil being tilled The proper setting of the wheels and depth stake is through trial and error and depends upon the soil condition The harder or wetter the ground the slower the engine and tine speed needed Underthese poor conditions at fast speed the tiller will run and jump over the ground A properly adjusted tiller will dig with little effort from the operator O lt lt 10 e Ti ing iS a ng into tuming over and breaking up packed soil before pla o Loose unpacked soil helps root growth Best tilling depth is 4 6 A tiller will also clear the soil of unwanted vegetation The decom position of this vegetable matter enriches the soil Depending on the climate rainfall and wind it may be gue foa ru pa ti E poa arm qe amb E advisable to till the soil at the end of the growii to further condition the soil e Soilconditions are important for proper tilling Tines will not readily penetrate dry hard soil which may contrib ute to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiler Hard soil should be moistened before tilling however extremely wet soil will bail up or clump e ting Walit until the soil is less wet in order to achieve the best results When t A inthe fall remove vines and long grass to prevent them from eons around the tine shaft and slowing your tilling operation e You will find tiling much ea
21. e American National Standards Institute FORWARD TINE CONTROL Engages tines in forward CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine direction DEPTH STAKE Controls forward speed and the depth at REVERSE TINE CONTROL Engages tines in revarse which tne tiller will dig direction RECOIL STARTER HANDLE Used to start the engine THROTTLE CONTROL Controls engine speed FORESIGHT IS BETTER TRANNOSIGHT _ Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine STOPPING See Fig 5 TINES e Release forward tine control to stop forward move ment e Release reverse tine control to stop reverse move ment ENGINE e Move throttle control to STOP position e Never use choke to stop engine FORWARD TINE CONTROL IN OFF UP POSITION REVERSE CONTROL Wwf ty SSS em P C FORWARD TINE CONTROL IN fo ON DOWN POSITION d THROTTLE CONTROL TINE OPERATION See Fig 5 FORWARD e Squeeze forward tine control to handle REVERSE e With forward tine control OFF up position pull back and hold reverse tine control 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 the spectacles or standa
22. eakage BEFORE STARTING 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 INAPPROVED CLEAN COVERED CONTAINERS USE CLEAN FILL FUNNELS FILL ENGINE WITH OIL See Fig 7 e With engine level remove engine oil filler plug e Fill engine with oil to point of overflowing For approxi mate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual e Tilt tiller back on its wheels and then re level e With engine level refill to point of overflowing if neces sary Replace oil filler plug e For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual e Tochange engine oil see the Customer Responsibili ties section of this manual yy OIL see GI LEVEL FIG 7 TO TRANSPORT ADD GASOLINE e Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life IMPORTANT WHEN OPERATING IN ee GASOL INE TO HELP INSURE GOOD SOLD WEAT HER 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 problems the fue
23. en operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART 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 operator must main tain 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 at least once eacn season e 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 fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last E a A ENGINE TINE CONTROL BEFORE EACH USE e Check engine oil level e Check tine operation IDLER e Check for loose fasteners ARM SAE 30 OR 10W 30 MOTOR OIL LUBRICATION REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE SECTION Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART 11 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 maintenance Clean mera area ofall grass dirt and debris EN
24. ine fires but does not start move choke control to half choke position Pull recoil starter handle until engine starts 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 e Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before engaging tines NOTE lf at a high altitude 3000 feet or in cold tempera tures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO AD JUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual NOTE If engine does not start see troubleshooting points CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL RECOIL STARTER HANDLE Jl FIG BREAKING IN YOUR TILLER Break in your belt s pulleys and tine control before you actually begin tilling e Start engine tip tines off ground by pressing handles down and engage tine control to start tine rotation Allow tines to rotate for five minutes e Check tine operation and adjust if necessary See TINE OPERATION CHECK in the Service and Ad justments section of this manual PEDO HINTS CAUTION E Gntlveuareaccusiamedic handling your tiller start actual field use with throttle in slow ponnien To E move a hitu upthe ha dles slightly lifting depth stake out of ground To siow down the press down on handles lf you
25. l system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank startthe engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage section ofthis manual for additional information Never use engine orcarburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent eo e occur CAUTION Fill to within 1 2 inch of fop 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 oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gaso aner near an Toner flame TO START ENGINE See Fig 8 CAUTION Keep tine control in OFF position when starting engine When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel it will take extra pulls of the recoil starter to move fuel from the tank to the engine e Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected e Place throttle control in FAST position e Move choke control to full CHOKE position Grasp recoil starter handle with one hand and grasp tiller handle with other hand Pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle rope will pull slightly harder at this point e Pull recoil starter handle quickly Do not let starter handle snap back against starter Repeatifnecessary e if eng
26. luded from this Warranty are belts tines tine adapters normal wear normal adjustments standard original purchase hardware and normal maintenance 6 inthe event you have a claim under this Warranty you must return the product to an authorized service dealer Should you have any unanswered questions concerning this Warranty please contact American Yard Products Service Department P O Box 1687 Orangeburg SC 29116 USA In Canada contact American Yard Products 1580 Trinity Drive Units 5 8 Mississauga Ontario LST kG 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 i TIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIODS STATED HEREIN FOR OUR EXPRESSED WARRANTIES Some areas which vary from locale to locale 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 ard you may have other rights This is a limited Warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson Moss Act of 1975 SAFETY RULE S unia spas CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY ceciacinshecdcecaicincnrsaicaduannivarnae ASSEMBLY via
27. na sta OPERA TION visitanos INDEX A Adjustments o annA 16 Depilaci n O Handle Heights resina nas io TIROS usina batterie a eae 13 14 A Lens sia ai aa 15 MCCS restar orcs ogo circa AO 8 A eahenccte aN 12 B Belt V BOP SUBIC uscar ita peer tais 16 Repair PANS nbs wien ae 20 V Belt Replacement 15 C COGING SS Minerar Ne Controls COROS A S a V A A tera 7 FETS OEE EE EEE E NE i CURVA iii 10 Customer Responsibilities DU GICANE arn cee 12 COIN SS YSICNY oi Te IRIS sas nr air a EE 13 Maintenance Schedule 11 MI aros cases ie 13 OI NANO iran 12 Spark PUG assar paiol susana nadas 13 TASS SO sand 13 D Depth Stake AUS ME pda 8 Repar Pans isa 21 E Engine AA unas sd ae nona dades 12 Cooling System arterias 12 Fuel Type caste aie a 9 URAC NO aid 12 OI OVE A 9 PECAR RONALD Rs EBS dicas 3 11 13 SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS ccononnnococonccaarenenonanenas LOT TG E EEEE AE 3 STORAGE il is 3 TROUBLESHOOTING cconancorocconccanoncnnnninnoscnnnnccnanounas TO desa 5 6 REPAIR PARTS TILLER sccossscccsnsccscscensaenconnene 19 24 ia 7 10 Engine cont d R Oil Type ee ere Tere er re eee 9 12 Repair Paris Ta PIU concrornonancananenenrarerooss e a A omer eas 19 24 ech ee eee ee 8 Rules for Safe Operation 2 SOV ACE mineria Z Winter Operation eese 12 S Service amp Adjustments F A AA 16 Fuel Handle TOO einer case cada 13 Ega canes 9 e etica etapas e fe a p o RN SR 17
28. ne control lever in OFF position 16 e With throttle controlin SLOW posi tion 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 Toadijustidie RPM rotate throttie linkage counterciock wise and hold against stop while adjusting idle speed adjusting screw to obtain 1750 RPM Release throttle linkage ACCELERATION TEST e Move throttle control lever from SLOW to FAST position If engine hesitates or dies turn idle needle valve 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 IMPORTANT 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 NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE 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 o
29. om side of belt guard e Loosen do not remove tine shield nut on underside of tine shieid e Pull belt guard out and away from unit e Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure Be sure slot in bottom of belt guard is under head of tine shield bolt and all nuts are tightened securely y CAP NUTS AND WASHERS BELT GUARD FIG 22 ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR See Fig 23 The carburetor has a high speed fixed jet and has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be neces sary However 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 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 e Aircleaner assembly must be assembled to the carbu retor when making carburetor adjustments With engine off turn idle needle valve in clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn valve out counter clockwise 1 1 2 turns FINAL SETTING e Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running at icle and ti
30. osen support bolt INSTALL REVERSE ROD See Fig 2 e Secure upper reverse rod to lower reverse rod using clevis pin Secure with cotter pin ENGINE BRACKET HALVES NOT as DEPTH STAKE SUPPORT STAKE SPRING SUPPORT BOLT HEX BOLTS LOCK WASHERS AND HEX NUTS HANDLE HEIGHT e Handle height may be adjusted to better suit operator See HANDLE HEIGHT in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual TILLING WIDTH e Tilling width may be adjusted to better handle your tilling conditions See TINE ARRANGEMENT in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual TINE OPERATION See TINE e Check tine operation before first use OPERATION CHECK in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual 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 rie These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with meaning CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE OR WARNING ON OFF NS ie FORWARD TINE EA CONTROL REVERSE TINE CONTROL a CHOKE CONTROL DEPTH STAKE THROTTLE CONTROL TINE SHIELD SY RECOIL TINES STARTER HANDLE MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to the safety standards of th
31. r spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TILLER e Clean entire tiller See CLEANING in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual s inspect ana replace belts if necessary See belt re placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual e Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual Be sure that all nuts bolts and screws are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary e Touch up ail rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT IT IS 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 WHILE IN STORAGE e Drain the fuel tank e Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty e Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur e 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 f
32. rd safety glasses TILLING The speed and depth of tilling is regulated by the position of the depth stake and wheel height The depth stake should always be below the wheels for digging lt serves as a brake to slow the tillers forward motion to enable the tines to penetrate the ground Also the more the depth stake is lowered into the ground the deeper the tines will dig DEPTH STAKE See Fig 6 Adjust depth stake by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin Change depth stake to desired position Replace the clevis pin and hairpin clip e Fornormaltilling set depth stake at the second or third hole from the top WHEELS See Fig 6 Adjust wheels by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin Change wheel position Replace the hairpin clip and clevis pin e Fornormal tilling set wheels at the second or third hole from the top HAIRPIN CLIP AND CLEVIS PIN DEPTH SPRING HAIRPIN CLIP AND CLEVIS PIN Wed Suen Hons WHEEL CAUTION Before lifting o or rane perk ing allow tiller engine and muffler to cool Disconnect spark plug wire Drain _ gasoline f from fuel Hank AROUND THE YARD e Tip depth stake forward until it is held by the stake spring e Push tiller handles down raising tines off the ground e Push or pull tiller to desired location AROUND TOWN e Disconnect spark plug wire e Drain fuel tank e Transport in upright position to prevent oil l
33. sier if you leave a row untilled between passes Then go back over the entire area atright angles See Fig 9 There are two reasons for doing this First wide turns are much easier to negotiate than about faces Second the tiller won t be oulling itself and you toward the row next to It e Set depth stake and wheel height for shallow tilling when working extremely hard soil or sod Then work across the first cuts at normal depth Bee pog gm DE E e ing season CULTIVATING Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to pre vent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from the plants At the same time breaking up the upper layer of soil crust will help retain moisture in the soil Best digging depth is 1 3 e You will probably not need to use the depth stake Begin by tipping the depth stake forward until it is held by the stake spring e Cultivate up and down the rows at a speed which will allow tines to uproot weeds and leave the ground in rough condition promoting no further growth of weeds and grass See Fig 30 FIGIO SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level lvl Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge MPA Clean Engine Cylinder Fins MINA Replace Spark Plug MINA o 1 Change mere often wh
34. uel 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 Bit ttt A OE TAATA A ay 17 ENG EAS Nr rer ne Ef re Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean oil See ENGINE in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual CYLINDERS e Remove spark plug e Pour 1 ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder e Pull starter handle slowly several times to distribute oil Replace with new spark plug OTHER e 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 e If possible store your unit indoors and cover it 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 balls up or clumps Engine runs but tiller wont move Engine runs but labors when tilling CAUSE NN OND
35. without proper guards plates or other safety protective devices in place o e G Safe Operation Practices for Walk Behind Powered Rotary Tillers e Keep children and pets away Donot 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 whee weighis counterweights cabs and the like e Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light s 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 nandlebars and do not restrain the machine MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE e Keep machine attachments and accessories in safe working condition e 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 e Neverstore 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 e Always refer to the operators guide instructions for important details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended period IMPORTANT
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