Husqvarna CRT1350LS User's Manual
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1. OPFAANION 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 e After striking a foreign object stop the engine motor remove the wire from the spark plug thoroughly inspect the tiller for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating the tiller e Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling e Ifthe unit should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine motor and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble e Stop the engine motor when leaving the operating position e Takeall possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended Disengage the tines shiftinto neutral and stop the engine e Before cleaning repairing or inspecting shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped Disconnectthe 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 without proper guards plates or other safety protective devices in place 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 care2. TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT See Fig 20 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 e Handle can be positioned at different settings between HIGH and LOW positions e Retighten handle lock lever securely after adjusting HANDLE HIGH POSITION HANDLE LOCK HANDLE LOW POSITION TIRE CARE CAUTION When mounting tires un less beads are seated overinflation can cause an explosion e Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure If tire pressures are not equal tiller will pull to one side e Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which can damage rubber REMOVE WHEEL See Fig 21 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 reassemble TO 14 CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come CLEVIS PIN HAIRPIN CLIP Fig 21 REMOVE BELT GUARD See Fig 22 Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from left wheel Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch e Remove cap nut and washer and hex bolt and washer from side of belt guard e Remove hex nut and washer from bottom of belt guard located behind wheel e Pull belt guard out and away from tiller e Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure TO BELT
3. MODEL NO CRT1350LS 96093001600 PRODUCT NO 960 93 00 16 MAINFRAME LEFT SIDE KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 2 810 04 06 00 Washer Lock 3 8 3 873 22 06 00 Nut Hex 3 8 16 4 532 18 00 46 Shield Inner Belt Guard RT 5 532 16 43 29 Pin Spirol Flared 6 532 11 01 11 Lever Shift T 872 11 04 04 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 2 Gr 5 8 532 00 87 00 Plate Shift Indicator 9 532 08 67 77 Screw Hex Washer Head Slotted 10 24 x 1 2 10 532 00 94 84 Clip 12 873 51 04 00 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 13 823 23 05 06 Screw Set Hex 5 16 18 x 3 8 14 532 15 61 17 Spacer Split 0 327 x 0 42 x 1 220 15 819 11 11 16 Washer 11 32 x 11 16 x 16 Ga 16 532 14 51 02 Sheave Transmission 17 873 22 05 00 Nut Hex 5 16 18 18 532 13 16 91 Spacer Split 19 812 00 00 28 Ring Retainer 23 532 00 50 15 Tire 532 00 50 14 Rim 532 12 47 18 Tire Valve 21 mainframe_left_19 euro KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 24 532 00 49 29 Rivet Drilled 25 532 12 49 61 Clip Hairpin 26 532 1811 64 Guard Belt 27 532 13 83 99 Belt V 28 532 10 46 79 Pulley Idler 29 81200 00 32 Ring Klip 30 532 15 92 29 Bracket Idler 32 532 1394 01 Shaft Idler Arm 37 53200 43 68 Sheave Engine 39 532 1400 62 Cap Plunger 42 532 10 61 60 O Ring 54 532 10 42 14 Nut 5 16 18 62 87493 05 72 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 4 1 2 63 532 1757 97 Bracket Asm Guard 64 87477 05 08 Bolt Fin 5 16 24 unf x 1 2 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm
4. See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge Empty fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh clean 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 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean 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 Clean and regap or change spark plug Empty and clean fuel tank and refill tank and clean carburetor Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline Empty fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline Remove fuel tank and clean Connect and tighten 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 favorable
5. Clean air screen frequently using a stiff bristled brush e Keep cylinder fins levers and linkage free of dirt and chaff MUFFLER CYLINDER FINS BLOWER HOUSING AIR SCREEN 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 sea son or after every 50 hours of use whichever comes first Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual TRANSMISSION Once a season lubricate the right hand side gear case grease fitting with 1 oz of EP 1 Grease CLEANING Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are hot We do not recommend using pressurized water garden hose etc to clean your unit unless the gasket area around the transmission and the engine muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine will shorten the useful life of your tiller e Clean engine wheels finish etc of all foreign mat ter e Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc e Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS A into contact with plug
6. GRADES 10W 30 5W 30 100 F 20 0 30 40 60 80 C 30 20 10 4 10 20 30 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE oil_visc_chart5_e drt Fig 16 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W 30 10W 30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 40 F 4 C Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tiller is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting 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 16 and 17 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL e Be sure tiller is on level surface e Oil will drain more freely when warm e Use a funnel to prevent oil spill on tiller and catch oil in a suitable container e Remove drain plug For easier removal of plug use 7 16 12 Pt socket with extension e Tip tiller forward to drain oil e After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely e Remove oil filler plug Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine e Refill engine with oil See
7. 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 IFASPARKARRESTERIS 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 FEDERALLANDS SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT FOR SPARK ARRESTER TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES snn 2 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIEG c cessessessereees 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONG cs ccsseesseesseeesseesees 3 ASSEMBLY cc sesesiscstcssscostecsncsvacacvsaccusevuniecnaddedincsuadread 4 6 OPERATION 6civccsicesisecisnuscivscesecrscnecensiveneessecnsenusen 7 10 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ccccseesseessserseeenees 11 MAINTENANCE ccccsecseeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeseessneesneeeees 11 13 SERVICE amp ADJUSTMENTS cccssecsseesseseeeees 14 17 STORAGE ccccecseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneesenessneeseeeesneeseeensenanenaees 18 TROUBLESHOOTING ccccseecsseesseerseesseneeeeeseseneesaes 19 REPAIR PARTS TILLER 2 cesscssseeseerseesseeeees 20 26 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 hardwa
8. OFF SHIFT LEVER CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL DEPTH STAKE LEVELING SHIELD RECOIL STARTER HANDLE Fig 8 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine SHIFT LEVER Used to shift transmission gears DEPTH STAKE Controls depth at which tiller will dig SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR Shows which gear the trans DRIVE CONTROL BAR Used to engage tines mission is in LEVELING SHIELD Levels tilled soil THROTTLE CONTROL Controls engine speed RECOIL STARTER HANDLE Used to start the engine OPERATION WEAR YOUR 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 FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT oss 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 e Release drive control bar to stop movement e Move shift lever to N neutral position ENGINE e Move throttle control to STOP position e Never use choke to stop engine or standard safety glasses DRIVE CONTROL BAR ENGAGED POSITION DRIVE CONTROL BAR DISENGAGED POSITION Fig 9 TINE OPERATION WITH WHEEL DRIVE e Always release drive control bar before moving shift
9. REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NO CRT1350LS 96093001600 PRODUCT NO 960 93 00 16 MAINFRAME RIGHT SIDE mainframe_right_18 KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 17 56 24 Bumper 15 Engine Briggs 7 532 18 02 75 Counter Weight R H Model No 204312 1418 B1 8 810 04 06 00 Washer Lock 3 8 16 532 12 47 56 Tie Cable 9 873 22 06 00 Nut Hex 3 8 16 17 872 14 06 08 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 11 532 12 49 61 Clip Hairpin 18 87247 06 36 Bolt 3 8 16 x 4 1 2 12 53200 49 29 Rivet Drilled 19 87476 06 72 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 4 1 2 13 53200 50 15 Tire 20 532 43 21 05 Base Engine 532 00 50 14 Rim 21 874 76 06 16 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 532 12 47 18 Tire Valve 22 874 76 05 24 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 14 873 97 05 00 Nut Lock Hex Flange NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 22 REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NO CRT1350LS 96093001600 PRODUCT NO 960 93 00 16 TRANSMISSION hm KEY PART NO _h NOOB OP 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 NO DESCRIPTION 532 18 13 37 Transmission Assembly 532 18 13 32 Gearcase R H w Bearing Includes Key No 18 532 18 13 62 Spacer Gearcase 532 17 50 35 Gear Reverse 532 10 53 45 Gear Cluster Red 1st amp 2nd 532 10 04 13 Bearing Needle 532 14 45 64 Sprocket and Tine Assembly 532 14 45 63 Sprocket Assembly w Bearing Includes Key No 5 532 00 43 58 Washer 532 00 83
10. WHICH HAS THE PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS 17 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 WARNING Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TILLER Clean entiretiller See CLEANING inthe Maintenance section of this manual e Inspect and replace belts if necessary See belt re placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual e Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual e 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 all 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 Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carb
11. 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 BEFORE MOVING SHIFT LEVER INTO ANOTHER POSITION DEPTH STAKE PIN RELEASED POSITION LOCKED POSITION ANS 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 handle to raise tines out of ground e Swing the handle in the opposite direction you wish to turn being careful to keep feet and legs away from tines OPERATION e When you have completed your turn around release the drive control bar and lower handle Place shift lever in till position and move throttle control to desired speed To begin tilling hold drive control bar against the handle 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 pin in hole of depth stake to lock in posi tion 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 mov
12. must 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 at least once each 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 longer BEFORE EACH USE e Check engine oil level e Check tine operation e Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART 11 LUBRICATION CHART ENGINE DEPTH STAKE PIN LEVELING SHIELD HINGES SAE 30 OR 10W 30 MOTOR OIL REFER TO MAINTENANCE ENGINE SECTION EP 1 GREASE MAINTENANCE 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 muffler area of all grass dirt and debris Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected temperature SAE VISCOSITY
13. position e Place throttle control in FAST position e Turn fuel shut off valve 1 4 turn to open position e Move choke control to choke position e 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 e If engine fires but does not start move choke control to half choke position Pull recoil starter handle until engine starts OPERATION 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 Ifatahigh altitude 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 Adjustments section of this manual NOTE If engine does not start see troubleshooting points SPARK PLUG THROTTLE CONTROL TILLING HINTS CAUTION Until you are accustomed to handling yourtiller start actual field use with throttle in slow position mid way between FAST and IDLE e Tilling is digging into turning over and breaking up packed soil befor
14. 32 16 51 40 Bearing Assembly NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NO CRT1350LS 96093001600 PRODUCT NO 960 93 00 16 TINE SHIELD tine_shield_99 21_in_r2 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 873 90 05 00 Nut Lock Hex Flange 5 16 18 2 532 16 35 60 Shield Side Outer L H 3 532 00 83 93 Pin Stake Depth 4 812 00 00 35 Ring Klip 5 532 18 08 47 Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 6 532 00 83 94 Spring 7 532 00 83 92 Bracket Latch 8 532 10 92 30 Spring Depth Stake 9 532 17 16 16 Shield Tine 10 872 14 05 08 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5 16 18 x 1 11 873 22 05 00 Nut Hex 5 16 18 12 81004 05 00 Washer Lock 5 16 14 53212 43 43 Bracket Shield Tine 15 53216 35 61 Shield Side Outer R H 16 873 90 04 00 Nut Flange Hex 1 4 20 unc 18 872 04 04 10 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20x 1 1 4r 5 19 5321027 01 Grip 20 873 22 06 00 Nut Hex 3 8 16 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 21 532 13 84 20 Stake Depth 22 87493 06 32 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 2 23 532 00 44 40 Hinge 24 872 14 04 04 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 2 Gr 5 25 532 12 47 17 Cap Vinyl 26 532 10 92 27 Pad Idler 27 532 14 55 20 Shield Leveling 28 532 13 86 09 Pin Hinge 29 532 1455 21 Shield Side 30 873 97 05 00 Nut Lock Hx Flange 32 873 22 04 00 Nut Fin Hex 1 4 20 unc 33 810 04 04 00 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 34 87449 05 36 Bolt Hex Flghd 5 16 18 x 2 1 4 38 873 51 05 00 Nut Keps 5 16 18 unc NOTE All component dimens
15. 58 Shaft Reduction 1st 532 00 83 71 Chain Roller 532 10 03 71 Spring Shift Fork 532 12 46 97 Ball Steel 532 00 83 53 Fork Shift 532 17 53 72 Shaft Reduction 812 00 00 39 Ring Klip 532 15 44 67 Washer Seal 532 00 13 70 Washer Thrust 5 8 ID 532 12 47 92 Bearing Needle 532 15 06 95 Shaft Input 532 43 15 19 Tine Shaft Assembly 532 10 61 81 Spacer 1 008 x 1 3 4 x 0 645 532 17 50 31 Pinion Input 532 00 50 20 Bearing Needle 532 43 10 23 Gasket Gearcase 532 10 63 89 Spacer 0 765 I D x 1 12 x 5 8 532 10 04 33 Gear Cluster 23 amp 42 8 43 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 28 532 00 83 57 Gear Reverse Idler 29 532 14 45 62 Gear Assembly Reverse Idler Includes Key Nos 28 and 30 30 532 00 68 03 Bearing Needle 31 812 00 00 40 Ring Klip 32 532 00 83 56 Shaft Reverse Idler 33 532 1000 16 Shaft Reduction 2nd 34 532 1063 92 Spacer 0 765 I D x 1 1 8 x 1 3 8 35 532 1063 94 Spacer LH 36 532 1004 36 Shaft Assembly 37 532 14 21 45 Bracket Asm 38 532 10 63 93 Spacer RH 41 532 15 52 36 Seal Asm Oll 42 810 04 07 00 Push Nut 7 16 43 873 61 07 00 Nut Hex 7 16 20 44 53218 13 23 Gearcase L H w Bearing Includes Key No 24 45 817 00 05 10 Bolt 5 16 18 He Whs Hd Lckserr 47 873 22 05 00 Nut Hex 5 16 18 48 532 1001 07 Screw 5 16 18 x 4 49 532 1063 91 Spacer 0 765 ID x 1 12 x 3 4 60 532 18 32 26 Fitting Grease 61 532 43 15 01 Spacer 1 015 x 1 50 x 765 532 00 60 66 Grease 1 5
16. CHECK ENGINE OILLEVEL in the Operation section of this manual 12 AIR FILTER See Fig 18 Your engine will notrun properly using a dirty airfilter Clean the foam pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions e Remove cover screw and cover TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER e Remove foam pre cleaner from air cleaner cover e Wash it in liquid detergent and water e Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth e If very dirty or damaged replace pre cleaner e Reinstall pre cleaner into air cleaner cover e Reinstall cover and secure screw TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE e Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor e Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge e Reinstall cartridge cover with pre cleaner and secure with screw IMPORTANT PETROLEUM SOLVENTS SUCHAS KEROSENE ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRIDGE DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE MAINTENANCE FOAM PRECLEANER AIR CLEANER CARTRIDGE Fig 18 COOLING SYSTEM See Fig 19 Your engine is air cooled For proper engine performance and long life keep your engine clean e
17. GUARD CAP NUT AND WASH N SHER HEX NUT AND WASH ER LOCATED BEHIND TIRE HEX BOLT AND WASHER HAIRPIN CLIP AND CLEVIS PIN Fig 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT See Fig 23 See Fig 23 Remove belt guard See TO REMOVE BELT GUARD For proper belt tension the extension spring should in this section of this manual have about 5 8 inch stretch when drive control bar is in e Remove old belt by slipping off engine pulley first then ENGAGED position This tension can be attained as remove from transmission pulley follows e Place new belt in groove of transmission pulley and e Loosen cable clip screw securing the drive control into engine pulley BELT MUST BE IN GROOVE ON cable TOP OF IDLER PULLEY NOTE POSITION OF BELT e Slide cable forward for less tension and rearward for TO GUIDES more tension until about 5 8 inch stretch is obtained e Check belt adjustment as described below while the drive control bar is engaged e Replace belt guard e Tighten cable clip screw securely e Reposition wheel and replace clevis pin and hairpin clip CABLE CLIP SCREW ENGINE x PULLEY E DRIVE 1 Ng CONTROL CABLE mer 4 q gt fa belts_21 IDLER PULLEY TRANSMISSION PULLEY Fig 23 15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE REPLACEMENT See Figs 24 25 and To maintain the superb tilling performance of this ma 26 chine the tines should be chec
18. Husqvarna CRT1350LS Owner s Manual 96093001600 2009 12 532 43 23 74 SAFETY RULES A A Safe Operation Practices for Walk Behind Powered Rotary Tillers 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 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 par ticularly small children and pets PR FORATO 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 Donotoperate the equipment without wearing adequate outer garments Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces e 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 e 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 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
19. LE See Figs 3 4 and 5 e Insert the thicker black handle lock with teeth facing outward in gearcase notch 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 HANDLE ASSEMBLY re UP POSITION Fig 4 e Rotate handle assembly down Insert rear carriage bolt first with bolt head on L H side of tiller and loosely assemble locknut See Fig 5 e Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate and tighten e Cut down remaining corners of carton and lay panels flat e Lower the handle assembly Tighten nut on carriage bolt so handle moves with some resistance This will allow for easier adjustment e Place flat washer on threaded end of handle lock le ver 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 handle base just inside of washer With handle assembly in lowest position securely tighten handle lock lever by rotating clockwise Leaving handle assembly in lowest position will make it easier to remove tiller from carton HANDLE LOCK GEARCASE FLAT WASHER HANDLE LOCK CARRIAGE BOLT r PIVOT BOLT LOCKNUT HANDLE BASE Fig 5 ASSEMBLY ATTACH CLUTCH CABLE See Fig 6 e Hook spring of clutch cable thro
20. VOLVED 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 AWARNING A The engine exhaust from this product con tains chemicals known to the State of Cali fornia to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity 3 Quarts Unleaded Regular 2 8L OIL API SG SL SAE 30 Above 32 F 0 C Capacity 20 0z 0 6L SAE 5w30 Below 32 F 0 C Champion RC12YC Gap 030 0 76mm Spark Plug 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 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES e Read and observe the safety rules e Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tiller e Followinstructions under Maintenance and Storage sections of this Owner s Manual IMPORTANT THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND SHOULD
21. art 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 Oil soaked air filter Hard to start 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 Loss of power Engine is overloaded Dirty air cleaner Low oil level dirty oil Faulty spark plug Oil in fuel 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 Engine overheats Low oil level dirty oil Dirty engine air screen Dirty engine Partially plugged muffler Improper carburetor adjustment Excessive bounce Ground too dry and hard difficult handling Soil balls up or clumps 1 Ground too wet Engine runs but tiller Drive control bar is not engaged won t move V belt not correctly adjusted V belt is off pulley s Engine runs but labors Tilling too deep when tilling Throttle control not properly adjusted Carburetor out of adjustment Tines will not rotate 1 Shear pin s broken 19 aPons D UTR W N OTRON a ND OT RS O SO MAND CORRECTION Fill fuel tank
22. 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 to 3 2 5 7 5 cm Lower the outer side shields to protect small plants from being buried 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 15 Fig 15 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 e If shear pin s break replace only with those shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE ae Traws OO O B omaron e O omsoom e 11111111 1_ reason OO A cacen E OOO 1 Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty the operator
23. e 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 matter 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 You will find tilling much easier if you leave a row untilled between passes Then go back between tilled rows See Fig 14 There are two reasons for doing this First wide turns are much easier to negotiate than about faces Second the tiller won t be pulling itself and you toward the row next to it e Soil conditions are important for proper tilling Tines will not readily penetrate dry hard soil which may contribute to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller Hard soil should be moistened before 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 slowing your tilling operation 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 CULTIVATING Cultivating is destroying the weeds
24. ement Tines will not turn e Move throttle control to desired speed AROUND TOWN e Disconnect spark plug wire e Drain fuel tank e 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 ADDING OIL OR FUEL USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL AND STORE IN APPROVED CLEAN COVERED CONTAINERS USE CLEAN FILL FUNNELS CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 12 The engine in your unit has been shipped from the fac tory already filled with SAE 30 summer weight oil e With engine level clean area around oil filler plug and remove plug e Engine oilshould be to point of overflowing when engine is level For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual All oil must meet A PI Service Classification SG SL e For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See oil viscosity chart in the Mainte nance section of this manual e To change engine oil see the Maintenance section in this manual ADU GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness CAUTION Fill to within 1 2 inch of top o
25. f 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 Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame IMPORTANT WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32 F 0 C USE FRESH CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gaso hol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and forma tion of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems 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 Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur 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 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 Move shift lever indicator to N neutral
26. ions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NO CRT1350LS 96093001600 PRODUCT NO 960 93 00 16 TINE ASSEMBLY tine_ipb_99_5 r1 KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 00 65 56 Tine Outer L H 9 532 00 65 57 Tine Outer R H 3 532 10 11 94 Tine Inner L H 12 874 61 06 24 Bolt H 3 8 24 x 1 1 2 4 532 12 46 60 Retainer Spring Zinc 13 532 00 49 29 Clevis Pin 5 532 18 93 59 Assembly Hub and Plate 15 532 10 11 93 Tine R H 6 873 61 06 00 Nut Hex 3 8 24 7 810 04 06 00 Washer Lock 3 8 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 8 874 61 06 16 Bolt Hex 3 8 24 x 1 1 inch Poe A mm 25 REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NO CRT1350LS 96093001600 PRODUCT NO 960 93 00 16 DECALS KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 532 43 24 75 Decal Logo 532 42 20 12 Decal Logo 532 43 31 95 Decal Tine Shield 532 43 14 63 Decal Instruction Tilling 532 11 06 14 Decal Hand Placement 532 13 85 46 Decal Shift Indicator 532 12 00 76 Decal Warning 532 42 29 72 Decal Warning Shield ONOaRWNY 26 SERVICE NOTES 27 Husqvarna 12 10 09 AP SR Printed in the U S A
27. ked for sharpness wear and bending particularly the tines which are next to CAUTION Tines are sharp Wear the transmission Ifthe gap between the tines exceeds A gloves or other protection when han 3 1 2 inches they should be replaced or straightened dling tines as necessary e New tines should be assembled as shown in Fig A badly worn tine causes your tiller to work harder and dig 26 Sharpened tine edges will rotate rearward from more shallow Most important worn tines cannot chop and above shred organic matter as effectively nor bury it as deeply as good tines A tine this worn needs to be replaced TRANSMISSION NEW TINE WORN TINE 3 1 2 MAX J Fig 25 SHEAR PIN COUNTER SHARP EDGE TINE ROTATION SHARP EDGE HAIRPIN CLIP SHEAR PIN tine_12 EDGES Fig 26 16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been presetatthe factory and adjustment should not be necessary However engine performance can be affected by differences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment contact your nearest authorized service center department 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
28. lever into another position e Tine movement is achieved by moving shift lever to R 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 DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER e Release the drive control bar e Move throttle control to SLOW position e Move shift lever indicator to R reverse position e Hold drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement HARD TO SHIFT GEARS e Briefly engage drive control bar and release or rock tiller forward and backward until are able to shift gears DEPTH STAKE See Fig 10 The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you more versatile tilling and cultivating or to more easily transport your tiller your tiller and while tilling We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over spectacles i SHALLOWEST TILLING CULTIVATING TRANSPORT POSITION OS DEEPEST TILLING Fig 10 TILEING See Fig 11 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 tilling position e Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tilling movement Tines and wheels will both turn e Move throttle
29. re 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 Tire pressure gauge 1 Pair of pliers 1 9 16 wrench 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 behind tiller handles OPERATOR S POSITION Fig 1 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK YL 2 Handle Locks 1 Carriage Bolt 1 Center Locknut 3 8 16 UNC x 1 Grade 5 3 8 16 UNC 1 Flat Washer 13 32 x 1 x 11 Gauge 1 Handle Lock Lever 1 Hairpin Clip 1 Pivot Bolt 3 8 16 UNC Grade 5 Extra Shear Pins amp Clips ASSEMBLY UNPACKING CARTON See Fig 2 staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material CAUTION Be careful of exposed IMPORTANT WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TILLER BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLES e 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 e Cut down right hand front and right hand rear corners of carton lay side carton wall down e Remove packing material from handle assembly HANDLE ASSEMBLY SHIFT ROD Fig 2 INSTALL HAND
30. soil conditions Engage drive control Inspect adjust V belt Inspect V belt Set depth stake for shallower tilling Check throttle control setting Make necessary adjustments Replace shear pin s REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NO CRT1350LS 96093001600 PRODUCT NO 960 93 00 16 HANDLE ASSEMBLY 37 h x Ss 24 23 Handie eaapueesueite KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 06 38 Control Throttle 21 532 18 11 27 Handle 2 532 42 76 43 Grip Handle 23 532 08 67 77 Screw Hex Washer SLT 4 532 15 92 28 Bar Assembly Control 10 24 x 50 6 532 18 06 76 Panel Control 24 53200 94 84 Clip 8 871 19 10 08 Screw Truss Hd 10 24 unc x 1 2 26 532 15 96 07 Cable Clutch 10 53212 47 97 Grip Handle 27 873 90 04 00 Nut Hex Flange 1 4 20 unc 11 532 12 47 88 Clip Hairpin 29 87373 10 00 Nut Keps 10 24 unc 12 53208 13 28 Bolt Shoulder 30 532 10 41 64 Tie Cable 13 53218 74 97 Handle Shift 31 532 15 06 96 Bolt Pivot 14 532 1093 13 Grommet Rubber 32 532 13 82 83 Lock Handle 15 532 13 84 00 Rod Shift 33 872 1404 04 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 unc x 1 2 16 87211 06 08 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 37 532 10 26 04 Grip Bar Control 17 582 10 92 29 Lock Handle 41 532 10 27 44 Clamp Bar Control 18 87368 06 00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 19 819 13 16 11 Washer 13 32 x 1x 11 Ga NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 20 532 10 92 28 Lever Lock Handle 1 inch 25 4 mm 20 REPAIR PARTS TILLER
31. ugh hole in control bar bracket CONTROL BAR CONTROL BAR BRACKET END OF CLUTCH CABLE Fig 6 CONNECT SHIFT ROD See Fig 7 e Insert end of shift rod into hole of shift lever indicator e Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rod to secure HAIRPIN SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR Fig 7 REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE e Make sure shift lever indicator is in N position See Fig 7 e Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield e Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of carton CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires 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 e 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 FNRAS amp e eNiads i TILLING FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL OR WARNING ON
32. uretor are empty e Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent e Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stablizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stablizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stablizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual SEMPER 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 e Replace with new spark plug OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to an other 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 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Will not st
33. when backing Never allow bystanders near the unit Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the tiller 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 nee 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 ex tended period IMPORTANT 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 A POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGING THIS EQUIPMENT NOTE Gives essential information that will aid you to bet ter understand incorporate or execute a particular set of instructions Look for this symbol to point out im portant safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS IN
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