Husqvarna TS200FR Tiller User Manual
Contents
1. NOTE Fuelstabilizer is an acceptable alternative in mini mizing 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 stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain 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 e Replace with new spark plug OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another e Replace your gasoline can if yourcan starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems e f 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 COVERTILLERWHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel 1 Fill fuel tank Engine not CHOKED properly 2 See TO START ENGINE in Oper2. in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual e To change engine oil see the Customer Responsi bilities section in this manual ADD GASOLINE e Fillfuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gas oline Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life IMPORTANT WHENOPERATINGINTEMPERATURESBELOW 32 F 0 C USE FRESH CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING ENGAG ED POSITION TINE CLUTCH LEVER DISENGAGED POTISITION AIR CLEANER FAST N ate wo N I o A b flat Le LL TILLER ENGINE g SN LEVEF POSITION JE POSITION STOP P STARTER HANDLE OPERATION CAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank A filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame WARNING 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 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 sections of this manual for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in
3. Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Gr 2 A Nut Hex 5 16 18 UNC Hex Bolt with Sems Ext Washer Lock 5 16 18 UNC x 3 4 Hex Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 Washer Lock 1 4 Hex Nut 1 4 20 UNC Hex Bolt 5 16 24 x 3 4 Washer Lock 5 16 Hex Socket Set Screw 5 16 18x3 8 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Hex Lock Nut 3 8 16 UNC Washer 11 32 x 11 16 x 16 Ga Washer Washer Lock External Tooth 5 16 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Screw Nut Keps 10 24 UNC Clip Insulated Decal Throttle Decal Oper Lubrication Engine Decal Tecumseh Logo Engine Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual French STANDARD HARDWARE PURCHASE LOCALLY NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS 8 HP TILLER ATTACHMENT MODEL NUMBER TS200FR TRANSMISSION AND GAUGE WHEELS REPAIR PARTS 8 HP TILLER ATTACHMENT MODEL NUMBER TS200FR TRANSMISSION AND GAUGE WHEELS KEY PART 1 634A562 2 9135R 3 4929H 4 634A61 5 634A559 6 169374 7 4898H 9 73560600 10 5020J 12 4895H 13 9204 H 14 4932H 15 4910H 16 3039R 17 4877H1 18 634A553 19 2601R 20 4870H 21 634A555 24 2600R 26 1370H 27 4912H 28 634A59 29 634A58 30 9858M1 31 634A57 32 5855H 33 6672H 34 4913H 35 1685H 36 13060400 37 634A554 38 4878H1 39 10040600 40 73220600 43 7850H 44 19111116 45 74760636 46 17860524 48 74760532 49 20000524 50 74780596 51 15760512 NO DESCRIPTION Transmission Retainer Spring Dri
4. Connect and tighten spark plug wire Dirty engine air screen Clean engine air screen Dirty clogged muffler Clean replace muffler Carburetor out of adjustment Make necessary adjustments Poor compression Contact an authorized service facility Engine overheats 1 Low oil level dirty oil Check oil level change oil 2 Dirty engine air screen Clean engine air screen 3 Dirty engine Clean cylinder fins air screen and muffler area 4 Partially plugged muffler Remove and clean muffler 5 Improper carburetor adjustment Adjust carburetor to richer position Excessive bounce Ground too dry and hard Moisten ground or wait for more favorable soil difficult handling conditions Soil balls up or clumps 1 Wait for more favorable soil conditions Engine runs but tiller Tine clutch control is not engaged Engage tine clutch control tines won t move V belt not correctly adjusted 2 Inspect adjust V belt V belt is off pulley s 3 Inspect V belt Engine runs but labors Tilling too deep 1 Set gauge wheels for shallower tilling Carburetor out of adjustment 2 Make necessary adjustments 13 8 HP TILLER ATTACHMENT MODEL NUMBER TS200FR REPAIR PARTS ENGINE AND TINES REPAIR PARTS ENGINE AND TINES KEY PART NO 1 124533X 2 6924J 3 677A860 4 4379H 5 677A855 6 6922R ET 8 104867X 9 4914H 10 8249R 11 6652H 12 6656H 13 624A12 14 2360J 15 19151116 16 12000015 17 6683H 18
5. With throttle control lever in SLOW position turn idle adjust needle clockwise until engine begins to die then turn out counterclockwise until engine runs roughly Turn needle to a point midway between those two positions With throttle control lever in FAST position turn high speed adjust needle 11 IDLE RPM ADJUSTMENT e With engine at idle speed turn the idle adjust screw slowly counterclockwise until the engine begins to falter e Then raise the engine speed by turning the idle ad just screw clockwise until the engine holds a smooth constant speed ACCELERATION TEST e Move throttle control lever from SLOW to FAST position If engine hesitates or dies turn idle adjust needle out counterclockwise 1 8 turn Repeat test and continue to adjust if necessary until engine ac celerates smoothly High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust or dam age may result IMPORTANT NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR WHICHIS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED OVER SPEEDINGTHE ENGINE ABOVETHE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS IDLE SPEED ADJUST SCREW HIGH SPEED ADJUST NEEDLE IDLE ADJUST NEEDLE FIG 11 STORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the season o
6. sliding it off of the paper cartridge Wash foam pre cleaner in liquid detergent and water Wrap foam pre cleaner in cloth and squeeze dry Lightly coat foam pre cleaner with clean engine oil Squeeze in towel to remove excess oil Do not satu rate Install foam pre cleaner over paper cartridge Reassemble cover and tighten wing nut securely winenut PAPER CARTRIDGE FOAM PRE CLEANER CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES COOLING SYSTEM See Fig 9 Your engine is air cooled For proper engine performance and long life keep your engine clean Clean air screen frequently using a stiff bristled brush Remove blower housing and clean as necessary Keep cylinder fins free of dirt and chaff 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 CLEANING e Clean engine wheels finish etc of all foreign mat ter e Keepfinishedsurfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc e Protect painted surfaces with automotive
7. to wheel weights RETAINER MODEL PLATE TRANSMISSION OIL FILL PLUG ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK ENGINE OIL FILL TUBE FIG 1 e Install two front end weights to the front of the tractor This will aid steering control e Check tractor tires for proper air pressure See your tractor s Owner s Manual e Assemble sleeve hitch to tractor See hitch Owner s Manual 4 e Adjust stabilizer bolts so that ends are about flush with rear of hitch bail Fig 2 Inset Leave nuts loose e Lower hitch assembly and slide hitch yoke of tiller Fig 2 Inset over hitch tube of sleeve hitch so that the hitch pin holes line up e Insert hitch pin until it extends from bottom of hitch yoke Fig 2 Inset Insert retainer spring into hitch pin e Tighten both stabilizer bolts against the hitch yoke until there is no looseness at the hitch point The frame assembly does not swing sideways relative to the hitch bail Fig 2 Be sure the frame assembly is perpendicular square to the centerline direction of travel of the tractor This can be determined by mea suring the distance between the edge of tine shield Fig 2 and the back of the rear tires This distance should be the same on the R H and L H sides within 1 2 inch Securely tighten the nuts on the stabilizer bolts NOTE The stabilizer bolts should be loosened before removing the tiller from the tractor This will make it easier to remove the hitch pin and to line up h
8. 4933H 19 19131414 20 4497H 21 626A430 22 634A726 24 102655X 25 120076X 26 4929H 27 3146R 28 626A401 29 174043 30 71180512 31 626A402 32 8224R 33 76020516 34 8905R DESCRIPTION Control Throttle Bracket Throttle Control Hitch Yoke Assembly Grip Handle Hitch Channel Assembly Plate Adapter Engine 8 H P Tecumseh Decal Instruction Engine Square Key 1 4 x 1 1 4 Engine Sheave Belt Tightener Link Adjusting Pin Idler Support Plate and Pivot Idler Arm Washer 15 32 x 11 16 x 16 Ga 0 2 as required E Ring E Ring Idler Pulley Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 14 Ga Clip Hairpin Lever and Arm Belt Guard and Supports V Belt Decal Caution Drilled Pan Hd Rivet 3 8 x 1 3 4 Clip Hairpin Tine Weldment L H Decal On Off Screw Fl Hd Mach 5 16 24 Tine Weldment R H Tine Shield Cotter Pin 5 32 x 1 Spring 15 KEY PART NO 35 76020824 36 74760516 37 19131311 38 10040600 39 73220600 40 74760524 41 73220500 42 15760512 43 74760416 44 10040400 45 73220400 46 74770512 47 10040500 48 23200506 49 74760624 50 73750600 51 19111116 58 19121214 52 11050500 67 72250614 69 71191008 70 73731000 71 4171R 72 168461 110719X 104959X 169689 169690 NO 8 HP TILLER ATTACHMENT MODEL NUMBER TS200FR DESCRIPTION Cotter Pin 1 4 x 1 1 2 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 Gr 2 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 11 Ga Washer Lock Hvy Hel Spring Nut Hex 3 8 16 UNC
9. ESTER IS USED IT SHOULD BE MAINTAINED IN EFFECTIVE WORKING ORDER BY THE OPERATOR TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES cerent enn 2 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 3 7 9 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS is 3 ASSEMBLY ecce ecce ee en ninien annanassae En 4 OPERATION erreurs 5 6 SERVICE amp ADJUSTMENTS sn 10 11 STORAGE inaen recenter nnnm nannten nne 12 TROUBLESHOOTING eere 13 REPAIR PARTS TILLER eene 14 17 ASSEMBLY When R H Right Hand or L H Left Hand are used it means from a position behind the steering wheel as If you were seated on the tractor seat and facing forward NOTE Remove mower deck from tractor before mounting tiller attachment Remove tiller and bag of parts from carton Place tiller on level ground so that tractor can be backed up to it for assembly Adjust tiller gauge wheels so that engine is level Fig 1 Remove retainer spring from drilled rivet e Remove rivet and adjust gauge wheels up or down as required to level tiller Replace rivet and retainer spring ATTACHING TILLER TO TRACTOR Optional accessory tractor weights and or tire chains should be purchased to aid in the operation of this tiller attachment e Install one or more wheel weights to each rear wheel to insure goodtraction when operating Tire chains can be used in place of or in addition
10. OWNER S MANUAL TS 20 8 H P 30 76 2 cm SLEEVE HITCH TILLER ATTACHMENT MODEL NUMBER TS200FR Y Electrolux SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Tiller Attachments TRAINING Read the operating and service instruction manual carefully Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and any repair adjustments and inspections the proper use of the equipment Know how to stop the Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unit and disengage the controls quickly unattended Disengage the power take off lower the Never allow children to operate the equipment Never attachment shift into neutral stop the engine and allow adults to operate the equipment without proper remove the key instruction Before cleaning repairing or inspecting shut off the Keep the area of operation clear of all persons partic engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped ularly small children and pets Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting PREPARATION Do not run the engine indoors exhaust fumes are dan Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to gerous be used and remove all foreign objects na Never operate the tiller without proper guards plates Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before or other safety protective devices in place starting the engine motor a f Keep children and pets away Do not o
11. and incorporate or execute a particular set of instructions PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY 1 GALLON 3 6L UNLEADED REGULAR OIL SAE30W ABOVE 32 F 0 C 5W 30 BELOW 32 F 0 C SAE 30W CAPACITY 24 OZ 0 7L TRANSMISSION OIL CAPACITY 40 OZ 1 2L SPARK PLUG GAP 030 0 76MM CHAMPION RJ19LM CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new Til ler Attachment 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 facility which has 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 attach ment properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules e Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tiller attachment Followtheinstructions in the 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 ARRESTERMEETING APPLICABLE LOCAL OR STATE LAWS IF ANY IF A SPARK ARR
12. ation section Engine flooded 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start Dirty air cleaner 4 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 Hard to start Throttle control not set properly 1 Place throttle control in FAST position Dirty air cleaner 2 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 adjustments Loss of power Engine is overloaded Setdepth stake for shallower tilling Dirty air cleaner Replace air cleaner cartridge Low oil level dirty oil Check oil level change oil Faulty spark plug Clean and regap or change spark plug Oil in fuel Drain and clean fuel tank and refill and clean carburetor Stale or dirty fuel Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Water in fuel Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline Clogged fuel tank Remove fuel tank and clean Spark plug wire loose
13. ct spark plug wires from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into TINE CLUTCH ENGINE LEVER TINE CLUTCH LEVER ENGAGED POSITION IIS DISENGAGED POSITION 10 LB HEAVY THUMB PRESSURE SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR See Fig 11 The carburetor has been preset at the factory and ad justment should not be necessary However minor adjust ments 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 adjust needles in clockwise de creases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mixture Turning the adjust needles out coun terclockwise 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 Air cleaner assembly must be assembled to the car buretor when making carburetor adjustments e With engine off turn high speed adjust needle in clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn out counterclockwise 1 1 2 turns e Turn idle adjust needle in clockwise closing it finger tight and then out counterclockwise 1 1 4 turns FINAL SETTING e Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and tine clutch control lever in DISENGAGEP position e
14. er tiller to ground Disconnect spark plug Disconnect spark plug wires before making any adjust ments repairs or to remove debris in tines LIFT LINK i T RIEN ADJUSTABLE E LINK SLEEVE TES 7 1 2 B LIFT LINK ED ZA CT PEN A N v CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Inspect Spark Arrester Muffler EN EN L inspect Air Soreen V E TE TE LE LL pr Clean Ar FiterFoam Pre Cieaner Twat Clean Engine cvincerfins IT pr Replace Air FiterPaper Carriage wiv pr memes eo Y Y Y Y ef 11 11 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 attachment does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit 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 p
15. itch pin holes when installing another attachment If tractor is to be used without a rear attachment the stabilizer bolt should be secured by tightening the nuts Fig 2 Inset TINE SHIELD HITCH YOKE STABILIZER h x BOLT hd Un HITCH PIN HITCH BAIL Y OPERATION IMPORTANT READ THE RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER ATTACHMENT HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER STOPPING See Fig 3 TINES e Move tine clutch lever to DISENGAGEP position ENGINE e Move engine throttle lever to STOP position e Never use choke to stop engine TO USE CHOKE CONTROL See Fig 3 Inset Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine Do not use choke to start a warm engine e To engage choke slowly move lever to desired po sition TO ADJUST TILLING DEPTH See Figs 4 amp 5 The tilling depth is controlled by the gauge wheels and to some extent by the adjustable link sleeve When deeper tilling is required the gauge wheels must be raised Wheels must be lowered for shallower tilling e Remove retainer spring from drilled rivet Adjust gauge wheels up or down as desired and replace rivet and retainer spring NOTE Each hole will raise or lower gauge wheels 1 inch e Tiller can be leveled from front to rear by turning ad justable link sleeve The adjustable link sleeve also controls tilling depth Shortening the adjustable link sleeve and lift links will decrease tilling dep
16. lled Pan Head Rivet 3 8 x 1 3 4 Gauge Wheel Sleeve and Brackets Gauge Wheel Adjusting Shaft and Bracket Wheel Shoulder Bolt Locknut 3 8 16 UNC Nylock Needle Bearing Needle Bearing Locknut 1 2 20 UNF Input Sheave Oil Seal Needle Bearing Gear Case Shield L H Gear Case and Bearings L H Half Inc Key No s 10 12 16 amp 20 Gasket Thrust Cap Tine Shaft and Sprocket Roller Chain Thrust Washer Gasket 2nd Reduction Shaft and Gears 1st Reduction Shaft and Gears Woodruff Key 3 16 x 5 8 Input Shaft and Pinion Relief Valve Gear Shift Cover Gasket Locknut 5 16 18 UNC Pipe Plug 1 2 14 N PT Gear Case and Bearings R H Half Inc Key No s 12 16 amp 20 Gear Case Shield R H Washer Lock 3 8 Hex Nut 3 8 16 UNC Spacer Washer 11 32x 11 16 x 16 Ga Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 Hex Hd Roll Lok Thd Forming Screw 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 2 Flat Hd Slotted Roll Lok Thd Forming Screws 5 16 18 x 3 4 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 6 Gr 5 Screw Mach Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 3 4 STANDARD HARDWARE PURCHASE LOCALLY NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 2 25 4 mm 17 A Electrolux
17. loaded Raise gauge wheels to increase tilling depth If engine seems to be overloaded or stalls out lower gauge wheels for shallower tilling Operate tiller engine at full throttle and operate tractor in slowest forward speed with tractor engine at idle speed or just above idle You will soon learn the proper combination of tilling depth and speed for good tillage Soil conditions will determine how deep tiller can penetrate on the first pass In extremely hard ground several passes may be necessary to till to a depth of 5 inches while in soft ground tiller may penetrate to a depth of 5 inches in the first pass CULTIVATING Set gauge wheels so that tiller will penetrate soil to a depth of 2 to 3 inches Place rivet in the second or third hole from the bottom to attain this depth The tiller engine should be run at full throttle except when cultivating small plants a slower engine speed is necessary to prevent burying the plants OPERATION DO S AND DON TS Always disengage tine clutch lever Fig 3 and stop engine when traveling to or from field garden or when not tilling Lift tiller out of the ground when turning corners Do not put tractor in reverse gear while tiller is in the ground Before leaving tractor seat stop tractor shift tractor to NEUTRAL position throttle down and stop tractor engine set parking brake remove ignition key and then disengage tine clutch lever throttle down and stop tiller engine low
18. ndle fuel with care it is highly flammable Use an approved fuel container Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care Never fill fuel tank indoors e Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross ing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic Do not carry passengers After striking a foreign object stop the engine motor remove the wire from the spark plug thoroughly inspect the tiller for any damage and repair the damage before staring and operating te iler the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure Exercise cautions avoid Slipping or taling Always refer to the operator s guide instructions for im If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally stop the portant details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended engine motor and check immediately for the cause period Vibration is generally a warning of trouble IMPORTANT Cautions Importants and Notes are a means of attracting attention to important or critical information in this manual e e e e e e e IMPORTANT USED TO ALERT YOU THAT THERE Caution Look for this symbol to point out IS A POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGING THIS EQUIPMENT important safety precautions It means Attention Become Alert Your safety NOTE Gives essential information that will aid you to is involved better underst
19. perate the equipment without wearing adequate outer garments Wear footwear that will improve footing Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to on slippery surfaces 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 Lift tiller out of the ground when turning corners Do not put tractor in reverse gear while tiller is in the ground Never allow bystanders near the unit Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled i a T se only attachments and accessories approved by Tues Dette restating the manufacturer of the tiller such as wheel weights Never attempt to make any adjustments while the counterweights cabs etc engine motor is running except where specificall T nOD NE P P y Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Keep machine attachments and accessories in safe working condition Check shear bolts 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 etc Allow Stop the engine motor when leaving the operating position before unclogging the tines and when making e e e e e e e e e Ha
20. r 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 wherefumes may reachan open flame or 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 e Inspect and replace belts if necessary See belt re placementinstructions inthe Service and Adjustments section of this manual e Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities 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 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
21. roper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE e Check engine oil level e Check brake operation e Check tire pressure e Check for loose fasteners TILLER TRANSMISSION LUBRICATION See Fig 6 Check transmission oil level after first five 5 hours of operation and every ten 10 hours thereafter e Check transmission oil with the tiller leveled on level ground e Remove oil fill plug Oil should be level with the bot tom of filler plug hole If necessary add SAE 30 motor oil or equivalent SAE 5W 30 motor oil may be used in areas where temperature is consistently 32 F or lower e Tighten oil fill plug securely each time you check the oil level NOTE It is not necessary to change the oil in tiller trans mission If for any reason it must be changed capacity is 1 1 4 quarts CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG TRANSMISSION OIL FILL PLUG ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF or SG Select the oils SAE viscosity grade according to your expected temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES F 20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 C 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE oil visc chart e FIG 7 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
22. th and lengthening will increase tilling depth TO OPERATE TILLER See Fig 3 e Select desired tilling depth e Raise tiller with tractor lift control and disengage tiller clutch control e Starttillerengine See BEFORE STARTING ENGINE in this section of manual e Move tine clutch lever to ENGAGED position Dis engage and engage several times to check the clutch ing action of the belt e Slowly lower tiller with tractor lift control and begin tractor forward movement e Never operate tractor in reverse when tiller is in the ground e To stop tiller and engine disengage tine clutch lever and move throttle lever to STOP position BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL See Fig 1 e The transmission has been filled at the factory e Check transmission oil with the tiller leveled on level ground e Remove oil fill plug Oil should be level with the bottom of tiller plug hole If necessary add oil until it is level with hole CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 1 The engine on your tiller has been shipped from the fac tory already filled with summer weight oil e Check engine oil with engine leveled on level ground e Remove dipstick and wipe clean replace wait for a few seconds remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reach Do not overfill e For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART
23. the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START TILLER ENGINE See Fig 3 CAUTION Keep the tine clutch lever in DISENGAGED position when start ing engine e Make sure spark plug wire is connected to spark plug Move choke control lever to FULL CHOKE position for cold engine start For warm engine start do not use choke control e Move tiller engine throttle to midway between FAST and SLOW positions e Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle rope will pull slightly harder at this point e Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke Keep a firm grip on starter handle and let rope rewind slowly Do nat let starter handle snap back against starter e When engine starts slowly move choke control on engine 1 2 CHOKE position and then to NO CHOKE position as engine warms up e Move throttle control to desired running position e Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before engaging tines RETAINER SPRING NOTE If at a high altitude Above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual TILLING The most efficient tillage is obtained when tiller engine is operated at full throttle The sound of tiller engine will tell you when tiller engine is lightly
24. type wax We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your unit unless the muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life CYLINDER opposite FINS SIDE SPARK PLUG WIRE AND COVER CONTROL i FIG 9 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS contact with plug TILLER TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See TO ADJUST TILLING DEPTH in Operation section of this manual TO ADJUST BELT See Fig 10 The clutch is a belt tightener type Belt should be just tight enough to prevent slipping Over tightening will reduce belt TO life To tighten belt remove retainer spring securing belt tightener link to clutch lever and arm Standing in front oftiller turn linkin a counterclockwise direction one turn at a time until belt no longer slips After initial adjustment a force of approximately 10 Ibs at the end of the lever should engage the clutch This would be heavy thumb pressure REPLACE BELT See Fig 10 Remove the three bolts holding belt guard to tiller Remove guard Remove old belt Install new belt so that lower side of belt is above idler as shown Adjust belt see TO ADJUST BELT above Replace belt guard Make sure all moving parts will clear belt guard NOTE Ifit should become necessary to remove the engine sheave be sure that it is reinstalled so that the set screw end is toward the outside 10 CAUTION Disconne
25. used above 32 F 0 C Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter 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 6 and 7 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG e Be sure tiller engine is level e Oil will drain more freely when warm e Catch oil in a suitable container Remove drain plug 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 CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL in the Operation section of this manual AIR FILTER FOAM PRE CLEANER See Fig 8 Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter Remove cartridge every 25 hours and tap to clean Replace paper cartridge once a year or after every 100 hours of operation more often if used in very dusty dirty conditions e Remove wing nut and cover Remove foam pre cleaner element by
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search