Montgomery Ward TMO-39083A Tiller User Manual
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1. Fl Wash 5 16 LD TMO 39084A Grease Plastilube 0 Wheel Shaft Ass y 10 oz TMO 39083A Wheel Chain Case Comp Flange Bearing TMO 39084A Fl Wash 88 I D x 1 5 Wheel Chain Case Comp O D x 03 TMO 39083A Spacer 7 8 I D x 134 O D x D I Lg 22 Heavy Duty Rear Tine Garden Tiller Attachments Available for All Season Use 31 0110 8 Furrower Opener 31 0144 V Bar Cultivating Kit Must be used with 31 0178 adapter Kit Includes V Bar Frame 4 Point Cultivating Tines Hiller Furrower Depth Gauge Wheels Pair 31 0145 Depth Stake Cultivating Kit Must be used with 31 0178 adapter Kit Includes 8 Furrower Opener 15 Sweep Cultivator 32 Leveling Rake Extra Depth Stake 31 0178 Adapter To use these attachments on the tiller it is necessary to 1 Remove the tine shield flap assembly 2 Remove the depth bar assembly except when using the 8 furrower opener Note Attachments are available through your local dealer or from the factory Agri Fab Inc 303 W Raymond Street Sullivan illinois 61951 217 728 4334 23 PART NO 770 4095 215 403 088 215 406 088 SERVICE NATIONWIDE Montgomery Ward B HOW TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT PARTS AND SERVICE The merchandise vou have purchased from us has been carefully engineered and manufactured under Wards rigid quality standards and should give you satisfactory and2. 0285 FI Wash 344 D x 87 Rubber Wash 33 I D x 87 Control Cable Forward Control Cable Reverse Fl Wash 62 I D x 1 57 TMO 39083A co Mes TMO 39084A S A TINE ENGAGEMENT B FORWARD SPEED CeREVERSE TO CHAIN CASE TINES TO CHAIN CASE WHEELS REAR TINE TILLERS PARTS LIST FOR MODELS TMO 39083A AND TMO 39084A REF PART COLOR NEW P L N Spacer 375 D x 500 712 0266 Hex Cent L Nut 3 8 16 Thd O D x 2 00 Lg 710 0118 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 75 Lg ch 2 Clutch Control Cable Tines 747 0507 Belt Keeper TMO 39084A 3 Clutch Cable Bracket 747 0506 Belt Keeper TMO 39083A 4 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 75 Lg 712 0287 Hex Nut 1A 20 Thd 5 Extension Spring 50 O D 736 0270 Bell Wash 265 1 D x 75 x 2 50 Lg O D 6 Hex Cent L Nut 3 8 16 Thd 784 0131 Idler Brkt Ass y 7 Hex Cent L Nut 4 Thd Wheel Reverse 8 Extension Spring 50 O D 738 0147 Shid Bolt 500 Dia x 170 x 1 55 Lg 784 0127 Idler Brkt Ass y 9 Clutch Cable Bracket Wheel Forward 10 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 75 Lg 736 0326 Fl Wash 510 LD x 1 0 11 Clutch Control Cable 42 O D l Lg Forward 714 0131 5 Hi Pro Key 1 8 x 5 8 Dia 12 Clutch Control Cable 41 756 0386 v2 V Pulley 2 25 O D x Lg Reverse 503 1 D 13 Hex Cent L Nut 3 8 16 Thd 754 0109 V Belt
3. Long 1 Hex Lock Nut Va 28 Thread 1 Rubber Washer 1 Flat Washer 5 16 LD T6 X7187 0 D 1 Hex Lock Nut 5 16 18 Thread k W 1 Drive Clutch Lever Loose Parts in Carton See figure 2 AA 1 Handle R H AB 2 Side Shields AC 1 Handle Panel AD 1 Depth Bar Assembly FIGURE 2 AE 1 Handle L H O OQ FIGURE 1 AA gt AE KCHMODDOUVOZZT TONMOOMp T ee i enge 1 Remove tiller loose parts and hardware pack from carton Make certain all parts and literature have been removed from the carton before the carton is discarded Shoulder ia 2 Extend the control cables attached to the Bolts 7 i tiller and place on the floor Be careful not to bend or kink the cables DEPTH BAR INSTALLATION 1 Raise the tine shield hinge flap assembly In sert the depth bar assembly AD between the two shoulder bolts and up through the tine shield assembly as shown in figure 3 NOTE t pi For clarity figure 3 was taken with ss tiller raised on end It is not neces zir FIGURE 3 sary to raise the tiller Ball Knob Flat C Hex Bolt Washer 2 Insert clevis pin D through the tine shield and depth bar assemblies Secure with hairpin cotter E See figure 4 3 Insert hex bolt A into the upper hole of the depth bar assembly Place flat washer B onto Depth Bar the hex bolt and thread ball knob C onto the Hairpin Cotter E f Assembly hex
4. dependable operation However like all mechanical merchan dise it may occasionally require adjustment replacement parts or maintenance Should you ever need technical assistance or parts please contact or write your nearest Wards Retail Store Central Service Center Catalog Store or Catalog House Provide the following 1 Model serial number and all of the other data shown on the model plate 2 The date and the Wards branch from which you purchased your merchandise 3 State briefly the trouble you are having 4 Also give the part number or numbers as shown in the parts list that came with the product Replacement Parts will be made available at current prices If requested prices will be quoted in advance when not listed If you order parts by mail you will pay the transportation charges from the shipping point UNIT MODEL NO UNIT SERIAL NO ENGINE MODEL NO TYPE NO CODE NO PRINTED IN U S A
5. the wide por tion of the slot on the handle panel See figure 8A 2 After the end of the lever is through the slot turn and then tip the control forward as shown in figure 8B to slide it through the slot FIGURE 7 NOTE The lever must be all the way to the back of the control housing as shown in figure 8B 3 Push the control back into the slot in the han dle panel and press in place Be certain the control is locked securely into the slot ATTACHING THE TINE CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE The clutch control cables are already attached to the unit The tine clutch control cable has a Zz fitting on the loose end This cable attaches to the left handle FIGURE 8 NOTE a Both the drive clutch cables and the tine clutch cable are attached to springs which are hooked to bolts Z Z If either the cable or spring has l come loose in shipping it must be reassembled Refer to page 18 ref erence numbers 2 5 11 12 15 17 and 21 e 1 Remove one nut and the lock washer from the Cable Bracket WW end of the tine clutch cable short cable Slip hi the cable up through the slot on the cable mami bracket on the left handle Rethread hex nut and lock washer on the end of the cable See FIGURE 9 figure 9 Do not tighten at this time Hole in Clutch Lever Control Wire is Straight FIGURE 10 Hex Lock Nut S Remove Hex Nut and Lock Or Was
6. 084A TMO 39084A R H Tine Ass v Comp 746 0512 Throttle Control Wire TMO 39084A Not Shown TMO 39083A L H Tine Ass v Comp TMO 39083A R H Tine Ass v Comp TMO 39083A Not Shown Hex Nut 3 8 24 Thd L Wash 3 8 D Hex Bolt 3 8 24 x 1 25 Lg Hairpin Cotter Tine Adapter Ass v 831 0692 736 0219 784 0022 738 0281 784 0019 784 0025 712 0375 736 0105 Throttle Control Box Ass y Bell Wash 40 I D x 1 13 Handle Pivot Bracket Shoulder Bolt 5 8 Dia x 165 Lg Handle Mtg Bracket Adj Handle Ass y Hex Cent L Nut 3 8 16 Thd Bell Wash 40 LD x 88 TMO 39084A 736 0253 Bell Wash 2 I D x 1 00 Tine Adapter Ass y 711 0765 Lock Pin 5 16 Dia x 8 TMO 39083A 784 0023 Lower Sliding Ass v Tine 12 R H 736 0463 Fl Wash 291 1 D x 62 Tine 12 L H 732 0145 Compression Spring 36 Clevis Pin 3 8 Dia O D x 1 00 Lg Hex Nut 5 16 18 Thd 738 0147 Shoulder Bolt 2 Dia x L Wash 5 16 1 D 170 Lg Tine Shield Flap 710 0599 Hex Wash S Tap Scr 4 20 TMO 39084A x 50 Lg Tine Shield Flap 736 0242 Bell Wash 5 16 I D TMO 39083A 712 0158 Hex Cent L Nut 5 16 18 Thd Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 0 Lg Shid Bolt 2 Dia x 426 Fl Wash 3 8 I D x 5 8 O D Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 3 4 Lg Depth Bar Ass v 736 0159 735 0126 746 0572 746 0571 736
7. 4 x 43 0 Lg 14 Hex Cent L Nut 14 20 Thd 756 0166 V Belt Idler 2 62 O D 15 Springs Part of Ref No 11 712 0116 Hex Ins L Nut 3 8 24 Thd and 12 756 0465 Yo V Pulley Ass y 16 Hex Cent L Nut 14 20 Thd 754 0190 V Belt x 39 0 Lg 17 Extension Spring 41 O D 712 0116 Hex Ins L Nut 3 8 24 Thd x 2 05 L 736 0231 Fl Wash 344 I D x 1 125 18 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 50 Lg O D 19 Engine 736 0119 L Wash 5 16 LD f 20 714 0105 Sq Key 3 16 x 1 00 Lg 710 0117 Hex Bolt 5 16 24 x 1 00 Lg 21 732 0433 Extension Spring 50 O D 754 0195 V Belt ta x 54 0 Lg x 2 75 Lg 18 TMO 39083A TMO 39084A REF PARTI COLOR NO NO CODE REAR TINE TILLERS PARTS LIST FOR MODELS TMO 39083A AND TMO 39084A CONTINUED NEW REF PARTI COLOR NEW L DI GOD DESCRIPTION Ae DESCRIPTION 43 1736 0176 Fl Wash 1 4 LD x 93 O D 784 0129 ldler Brkt Ass y Tines 44 736 0329 L Wash 14 D 738 0183 I Shid Bolt 500 Dia x 215 45 710 0412 Hex Bolt 14 28 x 75 Lg Lg 46 712 0116 Hex Ins L Nut 3 8 24 Thd 714 0388 61 Hi Pro Key 3 16 x 5 8 47 710 0412 Hex Bolt 14 28 x 75 Lg Dia 48 736 0329 L Wash 1 4 D 750 0551 Spacer 647 D x 2 75 Lg 49 736 0176 Fl Wash I D x 93 712 0267 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Thd O D 736 0119 L Wash 5 16 1 D 50 756 0389 Fl Pullev w
8. D X x 120 736 01 76 ER E 2 736 0329 L Wash 4 LD Tse 20 IO 3 710 0513 Hex Bolt 4 28 x 627 Lo lee Ta E w Paich bees Se SS 4 7160131 External Snap Ring 26 Wee dl a sl 29 e SET a e Dia 2 IEN Tee a a 5 784 0139 Input Shaft Assy 4 al 6 741 0304 Bearing 5 8 LD x Al OD KA I x 1 860 Lg i il Beafind 625 D Gis 7 760 0275 Sprocket Hub Tubing AE wh oe O D 3487 ek I D x 5 8 0 D x1 90 227 1710 0599 Hex Wash SF Tap get KE Seen 8 710 0629 Hex Bolt 3 8 24 x 275 Lo SR SS OA Lg pag 9 736 0258 Fl Wash 3 8 LD x 1 25 736 0329 zl aWasbh 4 LD O D x 10 710 0118 _ Hex BO E5 M6 18 x 75 Lg 10 713 0331 Sprocket Ass y 712 0267 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Thd Se ge 11 713 0328 50 Chain 5 8 Pitch x Ap 736 0119 L Wash 5 16 1 D Links Endless Tine Shaft Ass y 710 0599 Hex Wash SF Tap Ser ta 20 x 50 Lg 114886 1910187 en Dust Cup 710 0653 Ha Wash Hd Tap Ser 7210175 Seal Ring Single Lip id 20 x 38 La Springless mx 736 0270 Ass v Tiller Housings R Ay r E Bell Wash 265 1 D x 75 OD 14984 a 721 0170 Gasket i 737 0133 Grease Plastilube 0 17 14985 JASS y Tiller Housing Li H desi ERIC CS F lang
9. Flanges 6 0 712 0267 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Thd O D 736 0185 Fl Wash 406 I D x 750 91 756 0405 Fl Idler w Flanges 3 75 O D O D Side Plate Ass v 52 756 0464 Double Fl Pullev 5 8 LD x Set Scr 4 28 x 25 Lg 6 0 O D L Wash 5 16 LD 53 756 0313 Fl Idler with Flanges 2 12 Hex Bolt 20 x 1 25 Lg O D TMO 39083A 54 Shid Bolt 500 Dia x 170 710 0237 Hex Bolt 5 16 24 x 62 Lg Lg TMO 39083A 55 L Wash 5 16 1 D 736 0242 Bell Wash 5 16 LD 56 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Thd Hardware Pack Plastic Logo Belt Cover 8406 08825 Common Hardware May be purchased locally 777 4522 Important Do not order by reference number Ref No Note Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation 19 711 3727 788 0615 788 0452 770 4095 Label Handle Panel Red Spray Paint Black Spray Paint Operating Manual REF PART COLOR NO NO CODE REAR TINE TILLERS PARTS LIST FOR MODELS TMO 39083A AND TMO 39084A DESCRIPTION Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 00 Lg Chain Case Ass y Comp Tines Chain Case Ass y Comp Wheels TMO 39084A Chain Case Ass y Comp Wheels TMO 39083A Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 00 Lg Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 75 Lg Engine Mounting Plate L Wash 5 16 D Hex Nut 5 16 18 Thd Hex Bolt 3 8 24 x 3 00 Lg Fram
10. Rear Tine Tillers Operating Manual Model Nos TMO 39083A TMO 39084A Montgomery Ward A LEE AMEMMNMELEZ Safe Operation Practices Assembly Controls Operation How To Use Your Tiller Adjustments ee a s e a a g u INDEX A CO OO oo P Lubri atliof ss es 00 mi Eege 11 Maintenance Oo 11 Off Season Storage 14 illustrated Parts Parts List Parts Information 16 18 20 21 22 17 18 19 20 21 22 ee see Back Cover Instructions given with this symbol are for per NOTICE A data plate with the model number and serial numbers of your unit is located on the tine shield sonal safety Be sure to follow them Record these numbers in the spaces provided on the back cover of this guide BEFORE YOU CALL SERVICE Check Spark Plug Wire e Firmly attached e Wire terminal clean Check Crankcase Oil Level e Overfilled underfilled Check Fuel Tank e Fuel in tank e Fuel dirty or stale e If tank has been empty for a long period fill tank completely Check Air Cleaner e Clean e Choke plate stuck e Governor spring free to move Check Starting Instructions e Read instruction manuals and labels for specific instructions De i This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unim proved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system i
11. TART position 3 Move choke lever to CHOKE position EE nore A warm engine may not require choking 4 Stand at side of tiller Grasp the starter handle and pull out rapidly Return it slowly to the engine Repeat as necessary 5 After engine starts move choke lever gradual ly to OFF position Refer to engine manual for additional engine infor mation TO STOP ENGINE 1 Move throttle control to OFF position 2 Disconnect spark plug wire and ground to pre vent accidentally starting while equipment is unattended HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER hh When operating the tiller for the first time use the depth bar setting that gives 1 inches of tilling depth second hole from the top Refer to figure 16 Use slow speed only Tilling depth is controlled by the depth bar which can be adjusted to five different settings See figure 16 Adjust the side shields as shown in figure 17 as you adjust the depth bar Be certain spark plug wire is disconnected and grounded against the engine 1 When using the tiller for the first time use the second adjustment hole from the top vn of tilling depth See figure 16 Transport Position Ne Use This m Position First Time Nici D iss 1 6 ay FIGURE 16 Side Shields Use This Hole for Highest Position FIGURE 17 2 When breaking up sod and for shallow cultiva tion use the setting which gives 112 of t
12. and all the way forward to engage the drive mechanism to the wheels 2 Neutral N Move lever to the detent marked N Be certain lever is in neutral position when starting the engine 3 Reverse R Raise up on the handles to lift the tines out of the ground and pull the drive clutch lever back upward slowly to obtain reverse Always use caution when using the reverse When using reverse if gear shift lever is released it will snap back into neutral N OPERATION EE vore Engine is shipped without oil BEFORE STARTING 1 Before operating tiller for the first time or if tines have been removed and reassembled for any reason check to be certain the tines are assembled correctly The sharp edge of the tines must enter the soil first as shown in figure 15 Figure 15 illustrates the left hand tines viewed from the left hand side of the tiller Right hand tines rotate in the same direction as the left hand tines Rotation s Sharp Edge FIGURE 15 2 Fill crankcase with oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit 3 Fill fuel tank with clean fresh lead free low lead or regular grade leaded gasoline TO START ENGINE By ess BE SURE NO ONE IS STANDING IN FRONT OF THE TILLER WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING OR BEING STARTED 1 Place drive clutch lever in Neutral position Be certain tine clutch lever is released 2 Place the throttle control lever in S
13. between control electrode and side elec trode If spark does not jump replace the spark plug Hard starting or loss of power Spark plug wire loose Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Clean air cleaner as described in engine manual Dirty air cleaner Carburetor not adjusted properly 2 Air flow restricted Engine overheats Adjust carburetor See engine manual 2 Remove blower housing and clean as described in the engine manual Fill crankcase with the proper oil Engine oil level low Controls do not engage Belts worn and or stretched Make control cable adjustment see adjustment section or replace belts NOTE For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above please contact your local service dealer 15 TMO 39083A T M O 39084A Wire Assembled in Upper Hole Witenes bl sain ue e Hole on Model TMO 39084A REAR TINE TILLERS PARTS LIST FOR MODELS TMO 39083A AND TMO 39084A Lies vm M R e P Hex Bolt 28 x 1 0 Lg 1712 0267 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Thd Grip 736 0119 Clutch Lever 712 0267 Hex Cent L Nut 14 28 Thd 736 0119 Carr Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 75 14975 615 Clutch Grip Ass y L H 726 0175 Clutch Cable Bracket 736 0119 Hex Wash S Tap Scr 712 0267 9 16 18 x 62 Lg 710 0118 Hex Nut 5 16 24 Thd 720 0165 L Wash 5 16 LD 736 0169 Clutch Control Cable 712 0798 Tines 710 0118 Hex Nut 5 16 18 T
14. bolt See figure 4 Tighten securely a m FIGURE 4 End Cover Assembly SIDE SHIELD INSTALLATION Mount side shields AB over the weld bolts on the end cover assemblies Secure with belleville washers P and hex nuts Q See figure 5 Side Shield FIGURE 5 Belleville Mounting Washers G HANDLE ASSEMBLY Bracket f NOTE Gy Left and right is determined from SS the operator s position standing E behind the tiller si ir Bolts F H ie AA e CH 1 4 1 Place right handle AA in position on the right ande aa sh ON side of the tiller Insert hex bolts F through O P belleville washers G handle and mounting 2 w bracket See figure 6 Secure with hex nuts l and lock washers H TAR 2 Repeat step 1 for left handle AE on the left side of the tiller FIGURE 6 Carriage 3 Mount the handle panel AC to the handles Bolts M Secure with carriage bolts M lock washers WA N and hex nuts O See figure 7 NOTE f To align the holes in the handle panel and the handle it may be necessary to loosen the cable brackets which are mounted to the N back of the handles with self r 6 aN tapping screws TT EE fra THROTTLE CONTROL INSTALLATION Lock Washer Assemble the throttle control to the handle panel O as follows 1 Hold the throttle control assembiv beneath the handle panel Turn the control sidewavs and insert the lever up through
15. e Brg 1 007 Lem bis EH DEENEN ES E GE f fe we Pit Mei SEET A sa e enge Lee r yat MI a gig RTE AE e AP ie d GT Ze i gri ie EEN Let A e ee ES SS E Arete Se de DU ai E n spt 1 O OD OD NOOO AO N 115 16 17 TMO 39083A TMO 39084A Note Use 10 ounces of Plastilube 0 grease Order Part No 737 0133 TILLER CHAIN CASE WHEELS PARTS LIST FOR MODELS TMO 39083A AND TMO 39084A REF PART COLOR NEW PART COLOR NEW i NO NO CODE DESCRIPTION PART NO CODE DESCRIPTION PART 736 0265 713 0267 741 0227 15797 Fl Wash 88 I D x 1 50 O D x 03 420 Chain 4 Pitch x 30 Links Endless Flange Bearing Chain Case Half Ass y L H Chain Case Half Ass y R H Bearing 5 8 LD x 813 O D x 1 31 Lg Input Shaft Ass y Chain 35 3 8 Pitch x 44 Links Sprocket and Hub Ass v Bearing Inner Axle Sleeve Brg 5 8 I D x 3 4 O D x 1 50 Hex Bolt 3 8 24 x 2 50 Lg Hex Ins L Nut 3 8 24 Thd L Wash 3 8 1 D Bell Wash 41 LD x 1 13 O D x 03 Sprocket amp Hub Ass y 9T 22T 420 Chain 1 2 Pitch x 28 Links Endless Wheel Shaft Ass y Bearing Gasket Seal Dust Cup Bearing Housing Hex Bolt 14 28 x 5 8 Lg Hex Nut 14 28 Thd L Wash 4 D Hex Wash S Tap Scr 14 20 x 50 Lg Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 2 5 Lg Hex Cent L Nut 5 16 18 Thd
16. e Rail L H L Wash 5 16 LD Weight 35 Hex Nut 5 16 18 Thd Hex Bolt 2 13 x 4 00 Lg Fl Wash 510 1 D x 1 0 O D L Wash 5 16 1 D Hex Nut 5 16 18 Th Hex Nut 5 16 18 Th L Wash 5 16 1 D L Wash 4 D Hex Nut 4 13 Thd Spacer 38 D x 62 O D X 2 18 Lg L Wash 3 8 I D Hex Nut 3 8 24 Thd d d NEW REF PART NO PART COLOR CODE NO 750 0470 750 0219 710 0599 736 0270 20 DESCRIPTION Wheel Ass y Comp 12 5 x 3 5 L H Frame Rail R H Wheel Ass y Comp 12 5 x 3 5 R H Belleville Wash 345 I D x 88 O D Hex Bolt 5 16 24 x 62 Lg Hex Wash Hd SF Tap Scr 5 16 24 x DO Lg Spacer 326 D x 47 O D x 96 Lg Fl Wash 635 I D x 1 00 O D Spacer 326 D x 47 O D x 96 Lg Hex Nut 5 16 18 Thd L Wash 5 16 I D Sq Key 3 16 x 75 Lg Belt Cover Hex Wash Hd SF Tap Scr Va 20 x 50 Lg Spacer 326 D x 47 O D x 96 Lg Spacer 375 I D x 500 O D x 2 00 Lg Hex Wash Hd SF Tap Scr Va 20 x 50 Lg Bell Wash 265 1 D x 75 O D TMO 39083A TMO 39084A NEW PART TMO 39083A TMO 39084A Plastilube 0 grease Order Part No 737 01 33 4 AN DTM D 39 REF COLOR NEW er SE NO NO CODE JPARTI NO Te Fl Wash 4 L
17. gasoline before checking the drive clutch adjustment Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your tiller 8 Check the adjustment of the drive clutch as follows Place the unit against a solid object wall fence etc With the tine clutch lever released and the drive clutch lever in the neutral position carefully start the engine If the unit shows any signs of motion with the drive clutch lever in neutral shut the engine off immediately and readjust the hex nuts at the cable bracket Recheck the adjustment as necessary 9 Secure the cables to the handles as with cable ties L Cut off excess ends of cable ties CO NTRO LS Location and Use Throttle Control The throttle control lever is located on the right hand side of handie panel and controls the engine speed See figure 14 1 Start Push throttle control lever forward down to start position 2 Stop Pull lever back upward to stop the engine Tine Clutch Lever ei j ji Drive Throttle I Clutch N Lever FIGURE 14 Tine Clutch Lever The tine clutch lever is located on the left handle See figure 14 Squeeze the lever down to engage the tines Release the lever to disengage the tines Drive Clutch Lever The drive clutch lever is located on the left hand side of handle panel See figure 14 The drive clutch lever may be placed in one of three positions 1 Forward F Move the drive clutch lever to the left
18. gine block for added safety Use caution when tilling near buildings and fences Rotating tines can cause damage or injury Before attempting to remove rocks bricks and other objects from tines stop the engine and be sure the tines have stopped completely Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground to prevent accidental starting Check the tine and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condi tion Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside of a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure G ASSEMBLV e J NOTE This unit is shipped WITHOUT GAS OLINE or OIL After assembly see separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommenda tions d gen Lage Bt ee A F 1 i hi PER ilii Se Contents of Hardware Pack See Figure 1 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 3 4 Long 1 Flat Washer 3 8 1 D 1 Ball Knob 1 Clevis Pin 1 Hairpin Cotter 4 Hex Bolts 3 8 16 x 1 0 Long 4 Belleville Washers 3 8 1 D 4 Lock Washers 3 8 I D 4 Hex Nuts 3 8 16 Thread 2 Cable Ties 4 Carriage Bolts 5 16 18 x 1 75 Long 4 Lock Washers 5 16 1 D 4 Hex Nuts 5 16 18 Thread ww e 4 Belleville Washers 5 16 LD ffe 4 Hex Nuts 5 16 18 Thread 1 Hex Bolt ta 28 x 1
19. hd 15393 L Wash 5 16 ID Hex Nut 5 16 18 Thd L Wash 5 16 1 D Frame Rail L H Clamp 5 16 Dia L Wash 5 16 ID Hex Nut 5 16 18 Thd Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 Lg Ball Knob 114 Dia L Wash 3 8 1 D Hex Nut 3 8 16 Thd Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 75 Lg Brkt Reinforcement L Wash 5 16 LD TMO 39084A Handle Panel Ass v 784 0087 Brkt Reinforcement Handle L H TMO 39083A Hex Nut 3 8 16 Thd L Wash 3 8 1 D 710 0118 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 75 Lg 784 0026 Tine Shield Ass y Belt Wach 3 8 1 D TMO 39084A Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 00 Lg 784 0085 Tine Shield Ass v Cotter Pin 3 32 Dia x 3 4 TMO 39083A Cable Tie 714 0149 Hairpin Cotter Tiller Flap Rod 711 0415 Clevis Pin 3 8 Dia TMO 39084A 749 0642 Handle R H Tiller Flap Rod 720 0195 Hand Knob TMO 39083A 714 0127 Cotter Pin 1 16 Dia x 75 End Cover Ass y L H 712 0375 Hex Cent L Nut 3 8 16 Thd End Cover Ass y R H 720 0143 Grip Not Shown 738 0575 Shoulder Bolt 375 Dia x Bell Wash 5 16 LD 1 37 Lg Hex Nut 5 16 18 Thd 741 0402 Hex Flange Plastic Bearing Side Shield 738 0561 Shoulder Nut 14 20 Thd L H Tine Ass y Comp 746 0502 Throttle Control Wire TMO 39
20. her Vi D CK Er SG a R Drive Clutch Cables FIGURE 11 J e Gripped End Clutch Levi FIGURE 12 2 Hook the Z end of tine clutch cable into the hole in tine clutch lever 3 With the clutch lever released in the up position adjust the bottom nut at the cable bracket so there is only a slight amount of slack in the control wire Tighten the upper nut against the bracket Squeeze the clutch lever against the handle The control wire should now be straight See figure 10 NOTE Do not overtighten control wire Too much tension may cause it to break ATTACHING THE DRIVE CONTROL CABLES 1 The drive clutch cables are already attached to the unit Attach the other end of cables to the upper hole of drive clutch lever W one on each side using hex bolt R and hex lock nut S See figure 11 2 Remove one nut and the lock washer from the end of each drive clutch cable Thread the other hex nut all the way down the cable as far as it will go as shown in figure 11 Flat Washer U FIGURE 13 6 Secure drive clutch lever to weld bolt with rub ber washer T flat washer U and hex lock nut V See figure 13 Tighten hex nut 7 Place the drive clutch lever in the neutral N position Adjust the cables at the cable bracket so that the cables are tight then tighten the hex nuts against the cable bracket IMPORTANT Service engine with oil and
21. igure 23 Slip belt off outside sheave of wheel chain case pulley Then remove belt from two step engine pulley Wheel Chain Wheel Chain SCH Pulley Case Pulley Forward Small Idler N Drive Belt Forward Engine Pulley I fi d A SCH Two Step WE X Ap Engine Pulley FIGURE 25 F GURE 23 era a Reassemble new belts following instructions 4 To remove the forward drive belt proceed as MEET follows A Loosen do not remove the hex nut at the IMPORTANT top of the wire belt keeper When reassembling belts be certain B Pull bottom of wire belt keeper out and belts are routed around all belt then upward pivoting it away from the for keeper pins as shown in figure 26 ward engine pulley See figure 24 Hali Belt Keeper Loosen Tine Beli Dive Belt Pins Drive Belt Wire Belt re zl Keeper fa e e SS 4 8 Wi ae WE Pi K if Si Geer A E Belt Keeper Forward Sey a g Engine Pulley FIGURE 26 FIGURE 24 NOTE C mA SE the forward engine pulley See Upon reassembly refer to illustra gal ey tion on page 18 for correct assembly D Remove belt from inside sheave of wheel of wire belt guard for your model chain case pulley tiller 13 FIGURE 27 NOTE lf the V idler or flat idler pulleys are removed for any reason be sure to install with hub side against the idiler bracket See figure 27 OFF SEASON STORAGE If the tiller is to be inoperati
22. ill ing depth second hole from the top Place the side shields in their lowest position For further depth raise the depth bar and side shields and make one or two more passes over the area 3 When tilling loose soil depth bar may be raised to its highest position use bottom ad justment hole to give the deepest tilling depth Raise the side shields to their highest position 4 To transport tiller lower the depth bar use top adjustment hole To adjust the depth bar remove the clevis pin and hairpin cotter See figure 16 Move the depth bar to the desired setting To adjust the side shields remove the hex nut and belleville washer from the front and loosen the rear nut See figure 17 Pivot the side shield to the desired position Replace hex nut and belleville washer Tighten securely To operate the tiller 1 Select the depth bar setting 2 Start engine as instructed on page 9 3 Place drive clutch lever in either forward or reverse position 4 Engage tine clutch lever A f WARNING Engage wheel drive before engaging the tine clutch lever NOTE To transport tiller do not engage the tine clutch lever Engage the wheel drive oniv 10 4 0 0 000 WARNING rr 0 9 9 dr Do not push down on the handles so that the wheels are lifted off the ground while the tine clutch is en gaged or the tiller could move back ward and cause personal injury For best results it is recommended
23. ion clear of all per sons particularly small children and pets Do not operate equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals Always wear substan tial footwear Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get caught on the tiller Do not start the engine unless the shift lever is in the neutral N position Do not stand in front of the tiller while starting the engine Do not place feet and hands on or near the tines when starting the engine or while the engine is running Never attempt to make a wheel or depth bar adjustment while the engine is running Do not leave the tiller unattended with the engine running 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Do not walk in front of the tiller while the engine is running Check the fuel before starting the engine Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel Do not fill gasoline tank indoors when the engine is running or while the engine is still hot Wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion Do not run the engine while indoors Exhaust gases are deadly poisonous Be careful not to touch the muffler after the engine has been running It is hot Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine Excessive engine speeds are dangerous Before any maintenance work is performed or adjustments are made remove the spark plug wire and ground it on the en
24. ris must not be left to accumulate around the cooling fins or the engine or on any part of the tiller Clean the underside of the tine shield after each use The dirt washes off the tines easier if washed off im mediately instead of after it dries SPARK PLUG The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset every 25 hours of engine operation Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each tiller season check engine manual for cor rect plug type and gap specification BELT REPLACEMENT NOTE Do not use an off the shelf belt Your tiller has been engineered with belts made of special material Keviar Tensile for longer life and better performance They should not be replaced with an off the shelf belt 12 If belt replacement is required order belt or belts by part number from your nearest authorized dealer Part No 754 0195 Tine Belt 2 x 54 Long Part No 754 0190 Reverse Drive Belt k x 39 Long Part No 765 0109 Forward Drive Belt x 43 Long 1 Remove belt cover by removing the four self tapping screws See figure 21 Belt Cover FIGURE 21 2 To remove the tine belt lift up on the idler pulley and slip belt off tine chain case pulley as shown in figure 22 Remove belt from the two step engine pulley Tine Chain ase Pulley Par A Two Step Engine Pulley FIGURE 22 3 To remove the reverse drive belt lift up on small idler pulley as shown in f
25. s equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester muffler is available at your nearest engine authorized service center A t WARNING De To reduce the potential for any injury comply with the following safety instructions Failure to comply with the instructions may result in personal injury SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR TILLERS 10 11 12 13 Read this Owner s Manual It is suggested that this manual be read in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate this unit Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference and for ordering replacement parts Your tiller is a precision piece of power equip ment not a plaything Therefore exercise ex treme caution at all times carefully Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment Never allow children to operate a power tiller Only persons well acquainted with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your tiller No one should operate this unit while intoxi cated or while taking medication that impairs the senses or reactions Keep the area of operat
26. th light oil MAINTENANCE AA Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine before performing any repairs or main tenance IMPORTANT if for any reason the tines are re moved from the tiller be certain the tines are reassembled so that the sharp edge of the tines enter the soil first Refer to item number one under Operation ENGINE OIL After the first two hours of operating a new engine drain the oil from the crankcase while the engine is still hot and refill the crankcase with new oil thereafter change the oil after every 25 hours of operation To avoid spilling gasoline on your lawn or driveway plan to change the oil when the gasoline tank and carburetor are empty To change the oil refer to the separate engine manual Check oil level every eight hours of operation Be sure level is maintained full to point of overflow ing AIR CLEANER Under normal operating conditions the air cleaner located on top of the carburetor must be serviced after every ten hours of use Under ex tremely dusty operating conditions the air cleaner must be serviced after every hour of operation To service the air cleaner refer to the separate engine manual packed with your tiller gt IMPORTANT Never run your engine without air cleaner com pletely assembled CLEANING ENGINE AND TINE AREA Any fuel or oil spilled on the tiller should be wiped off promptly Dirt leaves and other deb
27. the garden be tilled twice lengthwise then widthwise to pulverize the soil ADJUSTMENTS HANDLE ADJUSTMENT The handle may be placed in one of nine different positions The handle may be adjusted to one of three height positions and also may be adjusted to be in line with the tiller or swung to the left or right so the operator is not walking in the freshly tilled soil To adjust the handle height remove the hand knob and locking pin shown in figure 18 Select one of the three adjustment holes and reassem ble Low TP High Position FIGURE 18 To adjust the handle position from side to side loosen the adjustment handle by turning it counterclockwise several turns Pull the adjust ment handle backward and pivot the tiller handle to desired position Release and tighten the ad justment handle See figure 19 Adjustment Handle FIGURE 19 BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT Tine Clutch Periodic adjustment of the belt tension may be re quired due to normal stretch and wear on the belt Adjustment is needed if the tines seem to hesitate while tilling but the engine maintains the same speed To adjust loosen the hex nuts at the cable bracket on the handle See figure 20 With the clutch lever released as shown in figure 14 adjust the bottom nut so that there is only a slight amount of slack in the control wire Tighten the upper nut against the bracket NOTE Do not overtighten control
28. ve for a period longer than 30 days the following precautions are recom mended Keep your tiller in a weatherproof dry area If stored for over 30 days the following steps will protect the essential engine parts from gum deposits 1 Working outdoors drain all fuel from the fuel tank Use a clean dry cloth to absorb the small amount of fuel remaining in the tank then run the engine until all fuel in carburetor is exhausted 14 By vi DO NOT DRAIN FUEL WHILE SMOKING OR IF NEAR AN OPEN FIRE Drain all the oil from the crankcase this should be done after the engine has been operated and is still warm and refill the crankcase with clean new oil as instructed in the engine manual Protect the inside of the engine for storage as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit Clean the exterior of engine and the entire tiller thoroughly Wipe tines with oiled rag to prevent rust NOTE When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or metal storage shed care should be taken to rustproof the equipment Using a light oil or silicone coat the equipment especially any springs bearings and cables TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S SOLUTION Engine fails to start Check fuel tank for gas 2 Spark plug lead wire disconnected Faulty spark plug Fill tank if empty Connect lead wire 3 Spark should jump gap
29. wire Too much tension may cause it to break e a AT all FIGURE 20 Drive Clutch lf adjustment is needed refer to steps 7 and 8 of Attaching the Drive Control Cables in Assembly Instructions 11 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT A WARNING If any adjustments are made to the engine while the engine is running e g carburetor disengage all clutches and tines Keep clear of all moving parts Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler Never make unnecessary adjustments The fac tory settings are correct for most applications If adjustments are needed refer to the separate engine manual packed with your tiller LUBRICATION Chain Cases The chain cases are pre lubricated and sealed at the factory They require no check ing unless the chain cases are dissassembled To fill with grease lay the left half of the chain case on its side Add 12 ounces of plastilube 0 grease to the tine chain case or 10 ounces to the wheel chain case Assemble the right half to it This grease can be obtained at your nearest authorized dealer Order part number 737 0133 Wheels Lubricate the wheel bearings with a light oil after each fifteen hours of operation Tine Clutch Control Lubricate the pivot points on the clutch levers and the cables at least once a season with light oil The controls must operate freely in both directions Pivot Points Lubricate all pivot points and linkages at least once a season wi
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