Husqvarna 966957301 Tiller User Manual
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1. SS 45 TA OG 2X0 I IS De AR 9 v el 3 S S Y i D ITEM ORDER NO NO 1 505 29 00 18 2 505 29 00 19 4 505 29 00 20 5 505 29 00 21 6 505 29 00 22 7 505 29 00 23 8 505 29 00 24 9 505 29 00 25 10 505 29 00 26 11 505 29 00 27 12 505 29 00 28 13 505 29 00 29 14 505 29 00 30 15 505 29 00 31 17 505 29 00 32 19 505 29 00 33 20 505 29 00 34 21 505 29 00 35 22 505 29 00 36 23 505 29 00 37 24 505 29 00 38 505 29 00 41 TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY 1 N w DESCRIPTION Seal Screw Phillips Pan Hd 1 4 20 x 1 2 Bushing Bronze Drum amp Hub Clutch Bearing Roller Shaft Connecting Bushing Bronze Washer Thrust Bearing Needle Thrust Washer Adaptor Shaft Worm Washer Thrust Washer Thrust Shaft Tine w Worm Wheel Felt Seal Dirt Cap Silver Metal Set Screw 10 32 x 1 4 Bracket Assy Drag Stake Screw 1 4 20 x 1 Screw 1 4 20 x 7 8 Nut 1 4 20 Transmission Assembly Complete 14 QTY REQ NMNNONABANBHBAABAANNHHANNN ENGINE TRANSMISSION TINES SHIELD Please call 1 800 558 5402 or contact your local Tecumseh engine dealer if you need Tecumseh engine parts ITEM ORDER NO NO DESCRIPTION QTY REQ Engine 1 2 505 29 00 61 Clutch Assy 1 9 505 29 00 62 Spring Clutch 2 4 505 29 00 39 Drag Stake 1 5 505 2900 58 Pin Clevis 5 16 x 7 8 1 6 505 29 00 40 1 7 505 292. Husqvarna OWNER OPERATOR MANUAL Model CT20 966957301 SPECIFICATIONS Durable Tecumseh TC III Engine Positive On Off Switch e Heavy Duty Handlebars with Anti Vibe Grips Depth Control Bar e Four Heavy Duty Removable Tines e 6 or 10 Cultivating Width e Tine Speed 162 RPM 4 dees FIFF Alay Worm Gear Drive f Approx Weight 25 Lbs e Transport Kit Standard Equipment S 21 a E NII IMPORTANT TO TILL amp CULTIVATE IN ROCKY SOIL CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 11 FOR ALTERNATE TINE ASSEMBLY 505 29 00 57 04 21 08 CL PRINTED IN U S A IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO THE CONSUMER AND OR OPERATOR SAFETY This symbol of safety will be found throughout this manual alerting you SYMBOL to the possibility of injury Don t expose yourself or others to danger Carefully read each message that follows the safety symbol SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS As with any item of power equipment it is necessary that you learn and observe ALL safety precautions This includes the care for the machine as well as personal safety This machine is only as dangerous as the person who is operating it DO NOT BE CARELESS In the beginning you will be cautious Don t allow yourself to become careless after you have gotten acquainted with the machine and its operation DON T EXPOSE YOURSELF OR OTHERS TO DANGER After you have become acquainted with this machine and formed good oper
3. No Choke Fig 10 Choke Lever Position After the engine is started and has run for a few seconds move the choke lever as far as it will go in the opposite direction from the starting position Tilt the unit back onto the drag stake to raise the tines off the ground With the tines still off the ground squeeze and release the throttle trigger a few times If the tines do not stop rotating when trigger is released adjust carburetor idle speed as instructed in Adjustment Maintenance section To shut off the engine release the throttle control lever and move the On Off Switch to the O position OPERATING TECHNIQUE AND HANDY TIPS 1 Start engine and tilt unit back until tines are off the ground Squeeze throttle lever to full speed position lever tight against grip Remember this unit is equipped with a governed engine and must always be run at full speed position 2 Lower front of unit until tines begin to dig into ground to start filling 3 Unit will tend to walk forward at this point and must be firmly held back to allow tines to till 4 If adjustments to tilling depth must be made proceed as follows a Shutengine off by moving switch to O position Fig 9 Starter Cord Handle Location Remove hairpin cotter and clevis pin from drag stake and adjust upward if unit is tiling too deeply Adjust stake downward if more depth is necessary c Move switch to continue tilling position and restart eng
4. 00 35 Bracket Assembly 1 8 505 29 00 41 Transmission Assembly Complete 1 9 505 29 00 42 Screw Whizz Loc 1 4 20 x 2 4 10 505 29 00 43 Hairpin 2 11 505 29 00 44 Tine 8 Hub R H Outbrd D 1 12 505 29 00 45 Tine Hub R H Inbrd 1 13 505 2900 36 Screw 1 4 20x 1 2 15 505 29 00 32 Felt Seal 2 16 505 2900 46 Tine amp Hub L H Inbrd B 1 17 505 29 00 47 Tine Hub L H Outbrd A 1 22 505 29 00 37 Screw 1 4 20 x 7 8 Thrd From 6 23 505 29 00 14 Nut 1 4 20 2 24 505 29 00 63 Fuel Mix Cup 25 505 2900 48 Tine Spacers 2 26 505 2900 33 Dirt Cap Silver Metal 2 27 505 29 00 34 Set Screw 10 32 x 1 4 Metal Dirt Cap 2 15 TRANSPORT KIT ASSEMBLY 1 Assemble the wheel assembly and install the wheel assembly on the tiller with the arrow up as shown Torque 14 ft lb 20 N m LOCK PIN 2 INNER 1 COLLAR 2 HEX BOLT 3 8 16 X 8 inch 3 OUTER A i COLLAR 2 A S 4 WHEEL BAR ARROW CLEVIS PIN 5 WHEEL 2 6 WASHER 2 7 LOCK NUT 3 8 16 NOTE PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS SHOWN ABOVE TO ASSEMBLE YOUR WHEEL KIT ITEM ORDER NO NO NO DESCRIPTION QTY REQ 505 29 00 49 Bolt 3 8 16 x 8 505 29 00 50 Inner Collar 505 29 00 51 Outer Collar 505 29 00 52 Wheel Bar 505 29 00 53 Wheel 505 29 00 54 Washer 505 29 00 55 Lock Nut 3 8 16 505 29 00 56 CT20 Decal 16 NOTES NOTES NOTES A
5. OFF before transporting the machine 2 DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts 3 SHUT OFF ENGINE before crossing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic 4 After striking a foreign object STOP THE ENGINE Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating 5 EXERCISE CAUTION to avoid slipping or falling 6 If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally STOP THE ENGINE disconnect the spark plug wire and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble 7 STOP THE ENGINE whenever you leave the operating position Also disconnect the spark plug wire before unclogging the tines and when making any repairs adjustments and inspections 8 Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended STOP THE ENGINE N 9 Before cleaning repairing or inspecting STOP THE ENGINE make certain all moving parts have stopped and disconnect the spark plug wire 10 NEVER run engine indoors Exhaust fumes contain Carbon Monoxide which is an ODORLESS and DEADLY POISONOUS GAS 11 NEVER operate the Tiller Cultivator without the proper guards plates or other safety protective devices in place 12 KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY 13 DO NOT overload the machine s capacity by attempting to till too deep a
6. and insert approximately on teaspoon of oil this may be the same oil as used in the fuel mix di rectly into the cylinder Pull the recoil rope starter several times to distribute the oil over the cylinder walls then re place the spark plug Cover the powerhead by wrapping it with a plastic bag etc and store in a dry place Some owners prefer to hang the unit on the wall to reduce the possibility of damage CLEARING THE TANK AND CARBURETOR OF FUEL WHEN STORING WILL MAKE A SUBSTANTIAL DIF FERENCE IN STARTING THE ENGINE THE NEXT TIME THE MACHINE IS USED HANDLEBARS GRIP ON OFF SWITCH THROTTLE CONTROL THROTTLE CABLE ITEM ORDER NO NO 1 505 29 00 01 2 905 29 00 02 3 905 29 00 03 4 505 29 00 04 5 505 29 00 05 6 505 29 00 06 7 905 29 00 07 8 505 29 00 08 9 505 29 00 09 10 505 29 00 10 11 905 29 00 11 12 505 29 00 12 13 505 29 00 13 16 505 29 00 14 17 505 29 00 10 18 505 29 00 15 23 505 29 00 59 24 505 29 00 16 25 909 29 00 17 DESCRIPTION Grip Handlebar Screw 10 24 x 1 3 8 Switch Assy w Mtg Plate Isolator Nut Throttle Switch Assy Throttle Cable Wire Assembly Handlebar Upper Knob Plastic Handlebar Washer Curved Knob Screw Curved Hd 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Handlebar Lower L H Handlebar Lower R H Nut 1 4 20 Washer Curved Screw 1 4 20 x 4 1 2 Tie Strap Throttle Trigger Housing Wire Assy amp Thrl Cable 13 QTY REQ POP BND NNN A AH HSH HS HS HS py e
7. 2 Handlebar Lower L H 13 505 29 00 13 Handlebar Lower R H 16 505 29 00 14 Nut 1 4 20 17 505 29 00 10 Washer Curved 18 505 29 00 15 Screw 1 4 20 x 4 1 2 23 505 29 00 59 Strap 24 505 29 00 16 Throttle Trigger 25 505 29 00 17 Housing Wire Assy amp Thrl Cable HANDLEBARS LOWER See Fig 1 Place a curved washer onto each of two 2 1 4 x 4 1 2 hex head bolts 2 Place lower handlebar left hand into position below engine and insert both hex head bolts with curved washers through handlebar and transmission housing Place lower handlebar right hand into position over exposed ends of hex head bolts Install two 2 curved washers over bolts and follow with tow 2 1 4 indented loc nuts 5 Snugloc nuts to hold handlebars in place DO NOT TIGHTEN FIRMLY gt HANDLEBARS UPPER See Fig 1 1 Place upper handle between lower handles Install two 2 curved head carriage bolts to hold upper handle in place 2 Secure carriage bolts with two 2 curved washers and plastic tee knobs 3 Next firmly tighten lower loc nuts against handlebars until all handlebar play has been eliminated ASSEMBLY DRAG STAKE WHEEL TRANSPORT 1 Mount drag stake onto bracket with clevis pin and hairpin cotter pin See Fig 20 on page 16 for assembly sequence THROTTLE CABLE 7 Install grips Unwind throttle cable from around engine 8 Tine spacers provided can be placed in toolbox or es ee KO ners CN 8 Fu
8. Conditional Component Warranty Chain saw crankshafts for commercial professional use parts and labor Saw must be operated with Husqvarna XP 2 cycle oil 90 Day Commercial Warranty Automatic mower chain saws 100 series trimmers power cutters stump grinders pole Saws pole pruners snow throwers model series 580 amp 600 walk behind mowers or any Husqvarna product used for commercial institutional professional municipality or income producing purposes or use except as otherwise provided herein Batteries 1 year prorated limited warranty with 10096 replacement during the first 6 months Rental Warranty 90 days on all applicable professional equipment reference warranty time period charts located in the back of the Retailer Warranty Policy amp Procedure Manual Husqvarna Safety Apparel carries a 90 day warranty from the date of the customer s original purchase for defects in material and workmanship Normal wear tear or abuse is not covered under warranty Product must be returned to Charlotte with a warranty claim form All care and maintenance instructions must be followed as stated by the manufacturer on the care label The fit of the protective apparel boot is not covered under warranty 30 Day Warranty Replacement parts accessories including bars and chains tools and display items Emission control system components necessary to comply with CARB TIER II and EPA regulations except for those components which part of engine syst
9. Husqvarna WARRANTY STATEMENT SECTION 1 LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Forest amp Garden Company Husqvarna warrants Husqvarna product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the Warranty Period of the product as set forth below Lifetime Warranty Parts and Labor All tiller tines and trimmer shafts against breakage Proof of purchase required Lifetime Warranty PARTS ONLY after initial warranty expiration Ignition coils and modules on handheld product Proof of purchase required WARRANTY SCHEDULE FOR TURF CARE Equipment Zero Turn Riders New warranty applies to units sold after August 1 2005 Also applies to units factory equipped with R O P S EZ Zero Turn Riders 3 year consumer warranty or 600 hours of use when used solely at the owner s residence EZ 8 MZ Zero Turn Riders 1 year commercial warranty or 600 hours of use iZ LZ amp BZ Zero Turn Riders 5 year consumer warranty or 1 500 hours of use iZ LZ amp BZ Zero Turn Riders 5 year commercial warranty or 1 500 hours of use 3 Year or 1 500 Hour Commercial Use Warranty spindles on zero turn riders hydraulic pumps and wheel motors Warranty Schedule for Turf Care Walk Behind Units W WG amp WH Zero Turn Riders 3 year consumer and commercial warranty New warranty applies to units sold after August 1 2005 Also applies to units factory equipped with R O P S 2 Year COMMERCIAL and CONS
10. OVE SWITCH TO POSITION AND REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE RE PLACING TINES 1 Remove hairpin cotter from tine shafts 2 Wearing heavy gloves remove tines 3 Clean tine shaft Apply a few drops of oil HAIRPIN LEFT COTTER OUTBOARD B TINE NOTE POSITION OF INBOARD TINE TEETH Fig 15 10 4 For regular tine pattern install inboard tines being careful to install tine with stamped letter C on right side of tiller and tine stamped letter B on left side of tiller NOTE Inboard tines have tines formed in 5 Install outboard tines again being careful to install tine with stamped letter D on right side and tine with stamped letter A on left side NOTE Outboard tines have tines formed in one direction opposite direction 6 Install hairpin cotters through holes in shaft TINE PATTERNS FOR STONY OR ROCKY SOIL See Fig 16 If you are tilling in stony or rocky soil and experience continual rock jams there are two additional tine patterns that will help alleviate the problem 1 Shut off engine 2 Disconnect spark plug wire Wearing heavy gloves remove tines and re install in one of the two stony soil patterns shown in Fig 16 If you experience difficulty in removing tines as a result of dirt or other foreign matter on shaft you may wish to apply a penetrating oil on the shaft When re installing the tines make sure tine shaft and tine hubs are clean and free of foreign material The tines s
11. SECTION 4 EXCEPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS This warranty shall be inapplicable to defects resulting from the following 1 Accident abuse misuse negligence and neglect including stale fuel dirt abrasives moisture rust corrosion or any adverse reaction due to incorrect storage or use habits 2 Failure to operate or maintain the unit in accordance with the Owner s Operator s manual or instruction sheet furnished by Husqvarna 3 Alterations or modifications that change the intended use of the product or affects the product s performance operation safety or durability or causes the product to fail to comply with any applicable laws or 4 Additional damage to parts or components due to continued use occurring after any of the above REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER HUSQVARNA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THESE PRODUCTS EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THESE PRODUCTS IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD AS DEFINED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT HUSQVARNA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR IMPROVE THE DESIGN OF THE PRODUCT WITHOUT NOTICE AND DOES NO T ASSUME OBLIGATION TO UPDATE PREVIOUSLY MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages
12. UMER Warranty all Husqvarna ground engaging commercial equipment WARRANTY SCHEDULE FOR CONSUMER TURF CARE EQUIPMENT 2 Year Consumer Warranty Automatic mower all Residential Zero Turn Riders all lawn yard and garden tractors all noncommercial walk behind mowers tillers snow blowers electrical products and power assist collection systems for noncommercial nonprofessional noninstitutional or nonincome producing use except as herein stated All consumer product use must have been limited to the owner s residence WARRANTY SCHEDULE FOR CONSUMER FOREST amp GARDEN EQUIPMENT 2 Year Consumer Warranty all consumer chain saws trimmers brushcutters clearing saws handheld blowers backpack blowers hedge trimmers and electrical products for noncommercial nonprofessional noninstitutional or nonincome producing use except as herein stated All consumer product use must have been limited to the owner s residence 2 Year or 2 000 Hour Powertrain amp 1 Year or 1 000 Hour Body Warranty Husqvarna Utility Vehicles 1 Year Warranty Power cutters stump grinder pole pruners and pole saws for non commercial non professional noninstitutional non municipality or non income producing use All 300 series trimmers brushcutters clearing saws hovering trimmers stick edgers backpack blowers hand held blowers hedge trimmers power assist collection systems for commercial institutional professional or income producing purposes or use 1 Year
13. ational habits your proficiency will improve rapidly toward expert ability NEVER allow children to operate this unit NEVER allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction Keep area of operation clear of all persons particularly small children and pets DON T OVERLOOK THESE PRECAUTIONS USE THEM IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK BEHIND POWERED ROTARY TILLERS A PREPARATION Read the operating and service instruction 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 THOROUGHLY INSPECT the area to be tilled or cultivated and remove all foreign objects 3 DO NOT operate the machine without wearing adequate outer garments Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery surfaces and will resist penetration 4 HANDLE FUEL WITH CARE IT IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE a Use an approved fuel container b NEVER add fuel to a running engine or to a hot engine c Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care Never fill fuel tank indoors d Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel before restarting 5 Before starting engine be sure that the throttle lever is released so that the centrifugal clutch is not engaged 6 NEVER attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running except when recommended A OPERATION 1 NEVER transport this machine when the engine is running SHUT THE ENGINE
14. e the grease at the air vent hole Re install air vent screw and fill hole screw Re install dust cap 8 Place a few drops of oil on tine shaft before installing tines 9 Wearing heavy gloves re install tines For tine pattern refer to Fig 16 on page 11 10 Re install hairpin AIR FILTER NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE AIR CLEANER INSTALLED ON ENGINE Clean and re oil every 3 months or every 25 operating hours whichever comes first Clean daily if used in extremely dusty or dirty conditions MAIN BODY Fig 13 KEEP YOUR AIR FILTER CLEAN In a new machine your filter should be clean However after you have used this machine for a while your filter will accumulate dirt and dust Check the condition of your filter frequently A dirty or clogged filter element will restrict the air flow to the carburetor thus changing the air fuel mix This will create symptoms often mistaken for the carburetor being out of proper adjustment To clean the filter follow these steps Loosen and remove two screws from cover 2 Remove COVER SCREEN and FOAM FILTER from MAIN BODY 3 Inspect SCREEN S and FOAM FILTER for discoloration or dirt accumulation Clean if either is present TO CLEAN SCREEN a b Wash SCREEN in water and detergent solution Rinse thoroughly in clean water then air dry TO CLEAN AND RE OIL FOAM FILTER a Wash FOAM FILTER in water and detergent solution and squeeze don t twist unt
15. el mix Eod ti our convenience ON OFF SWITCH iid 1 Place 1 3 8 long slotted pan head screw into switch plate and down through hole in upper right hand handlebar See Fig 2 THIS COMPLETES THE ASSEMBLY OF YOUR UNIT RE CHECK ALL SCREWS AND NUTS TO BE SURE 2 Place rubber isolator over screw underneath THEY ARE TIGHT handlebar Follow with throttle trigger body u 3 Place flat nut though slot in side of throttle trigger As with any item of power equipment it is necessary and tighten screw to secure throttle control to that you learn and observe ALL Safety precautions This handlebar includes care of the machine as well as personal safety DO NOT BE CARELESS Head the operating instruction manual carefully Be thor 62 4 IS oughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the Eq equipment CONNECTION AT CONNECTION A Always wear goggles or face shield for eye SWITCH END AT ENGINE END protection It is advisable to wear protective head gear Fig 2 These precautions are used to prevent the possibility of 4 Push 2 terminals of kill wire See Fig 3 onto 2 being struck by objects thrown from the rotating tines prongs of shut off switch 5 Push other end of kill wire onto engine A It is advisable to wear a long sleeve shirt or jacket Don t wear shorts Don t wear loose clothing or jewelry Do not operate this unit when barefoot or wearing open sandals Always wear substantial footwear leather work s
16. ems manufactured by third part engine manufacturers for which the purchaser has received a separate warranty with product at time of purchase SECTION 2 HUSQVARNA S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE WARRANTY Husqvarna will repair or replace defective components without charge for parts or labor if a component fails because of a defect in material or workmanship during the warranty period SECTION 3 ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY The following items are not covered by this warranty 1 Normal customer maintenance items which become worn through normal regular use including but not limited to belts blades blade adapters bulbs clutches clutch drums filters guide bars lubricants rewind springs saw chain spark plugs starter ropes and tiller tines 2 Natural discoloration of material due to ultraviolet light 8 Engine and drive systems not manufactured by Husqvarna these items are covered by the respective manufacturer s warranty as provided in writing with the product information supplied at the time of purchase all claims must be sent to the appropriate manufacturer 4 Lawn and garden attachments are covered by a third party which gives a warranty all claims for warranty should be sent to the manufacturer 5 Commercial or consumer mowing decks with sand abrasion damage 6 Emission Control System components necessary to comply with CARB TIER Il and EPA regulations which are manufactured by third party engine manufacturer
17. handle Se Fig 9 a Pull rope out slowly until you feel drag b Without allowing the rope to retract continue pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke c Return rope slowly to original position Note Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids potential damage to the recoil mechanism 6 If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 5 and try again 7 When engine starts a Momentarily move choke lever to 1 2 CHOKE position until engine runs smoothly b Next move choke lever to NO CHOKE position Note If engine starts but falters when choke in moved to NO CHOKE position a Momentarily move choke lever to FULL CHOKE position b Next move choke lever to NO CHOKE until engine runs smoothly c Finally move control to NO CHOKE position If engine dies after choke is moved to NO CHOKE position repeat steps 2 thru 7 to restart engine 8 If engine fires but does not continue to run move choke control lever to NO CHOKE position e Push yellow compression relief valve in e Pull starter rope again 9 If engine fails to start after 3 attempts move choke control to FULL CHOKE position e Push yellow compression relief valve in e Pull starter rope again 10 If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 9 contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way 1 Full Choke 2 1 2 Choke 3
18. hoes or short boots function well for most people iic in Either will help protect the operator s ankles and shins ISOLATOR a from objects being thrown by rotating tines THROTTLE a CONTROL PRE OPERATION A DO NOT SMOKE while filling the tank or starting the engine Be sure the proper fuel is used Read the fuel instructions in the manual and or on the engine Always store the fuel to be used in this machine in a properly marked container that is approved for such use Fig 3 6 Retain kill wire and throttle cable to right handle bar using two 2 nylon tie straps Cut off loose ends of the straps See Fig 4 STARTING INSTRUCTIONS TIE STRAPS Be sure you are using the proper fuel and have read and under stand all the instructions on the preceding pages Fig 4 6 WARNING 24 1 Disregard instructions on oil containers Do not mix directly in fuel tank Do not use multi viscosity oils Usehighspeedaircooled2 cycleoil US Imperial Metric Gas Oil Gas Oil Gas Oil Oz Gal Oz Gal Oz Gal To start engine place the unit in a flat clear area Move the On Off Switch to the 1 position ON OFF SWITCH ON OFF SWITCH Fig 5 A WARNING If you are unable to start this engine after following instructions in this manual contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to your engine DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot
19. hould easily slide onto the shaft DO NOT FORCE THE TINES ONTO THE SHAFT REGULAR TINE PATTERN STONY SOIL PATTERN a i AN STONY SOIL PATTERN b FRONT OF TILLER OF TILLER OF TILLER POSITION IN RELATIONSHIP TO TINES UNTILLED UNTILLED UNTILLED AREA AREA AREA Fig 16 NOTE In the stony soil tine patterns the center gap is wider than in regular tine pattern see Fig 16 This will require additional passes to till this untilled area STRAIGHT PORTION When the tines are properly mounted the angled portions of the tine blade should enter the soil first not the straight portions see Fig 17 ANGLED PORTION This Edge Should Enter Soil First Fig 17 11 NARROW CULTIVATING The two outer tines can be removed to give you a narrower cultivating width This width is approximately 6 This will give you the ability to get between very closely spaced plants In order to do this pull the hairpin out of the hole in the outboard end of the tine shaft Slide the tines off the tine shaft and place a tine spacer included with your tiller over the tine shaft Secure the spacer with the hairpin cotter in the outer hole THROTTLE CABLE INSPECTION See Fig 18 Verify that the throttle trigger operates smoothly releases properly and the throttle cable is undamaged If there is visible damage or if the throttle lever does not operate smoothly or release properly take your tiller to an auth
20. il all dirt is removed b Rinse thoroughly in clear water c Wrap in aclean cloth and squeeze don t twist until completely dry Saturate FOAM FILTER with clean engine oil squeeze don t twist to distribute oil and remove excess oil 4 Clean inside of COVER and BODY thoroughly 5 Reassemble AIR CLEANER as shown in Fig 13 ELECTRODES SPARK PLUG Fig 14 Clean area around SPARK PLUG base 2 Remove and inspect SPARK PLUG 3 Replace SPARK PLUG if ELECTRODES are pitted or burned or if PORCELAIN is cracked Replace as follows For TC300 use Champion RCJ8Y or equivalent HAIRPIN COTTER NOTE In Canada replace spark plug with a resistor plug 4 If reusing SPARK PLUG clean it by carefully scraping ELECTRODES don t wire brush or sand blast Be sure entire SPARK PLUG is clean 5 Check ELECTRODES GAP with wire feeler gauge and set gap at 030 if necessary 6 Install SPARK PLUG in engine and tighten to 15 foot poundstorque Iflackingtorquewrench tightensecurely TINE REPLACEMENT Remember that right and left sides of your unit are deter mined from the operator s position behind the unit Note that all four tines of this unit are different and must be installed correctly or tiller will not function properly Tines will wear and become quite sharp Be very careful when replacing tines If tines are being replaced due to wear all four tines should be replaced as a set See Fig 15 A ALWAYS M
21. ine to TINE SPACERS The two tine spacers provided can be used to replace outside tines to narrow tilled path Ad bancer ALWAYS MOVE SWITCH TO O POSITION AND REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE TRYING TO REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONS CLEAN UNIT AFTER EACH OPERATION ALWAYS CLEAN UNIT AFTER EACH OPERATION This includes removing any string wire vegetation or other obstructions that have wrapped around the tine shaft ADJUSTMENTS MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION OF TRANSMISSION See Fig 12 Transmission is pre lubricated at the factory Lubricate transmission after every 100 hours of use if you see no grease at air vent hole Replacement grease should be a high quality petroleum based grease usually available in disposable guns at most hardware or automotive parts stores To lubricate transmission proceed as follows 1 Lay tiller on left side so that the tine shaft is vertical 2 Wearing heavy gloves remove both right side tines 3 Remove dust cap AIR VENT SCREW SCREW Metal dust cap is held on with a set screw Back set screw out approximately four turns Dust cap should then slide off of the tine shaft 4 Remove air vent screw and fill hole screw from transmission 5 Fill transmission by using grease gun or grease applicator at the fill hole screw opening Push gun or applicator against the opening so as to seal the nozzle of the gun or applicator against the casting embossment Apply grease until you se
22. n 13 21 A A EEA Back Cover IMPORTANT THESE PRECAUTIONARY DECALS ARE STRATEGICALLY PLACED ON YOUR UNIT FOR YOU THE USER PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AWARNING A CAUTION READ THE OPERATORS MANUAL ROTATING TINES CAN CAUSE INJURY KNOW THE LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALLCONTROLS KEEP ALL SHIELDS AND SAFETY KEEP DEVICES IN PLACE AWAY NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN OR UNINSTRUCTED ADULTS TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE SHUT OFF ENGINE TO UNCLOG TINES ROTATING OR MAKE REPAIRS TINES DRESS PROPERLY DO NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING OR JEWELRY e ALWAYSWEAR GOGGLES FOR EYE PROTECTION e KEEP CHILDREN PETS AND BYSTANDERS AT A SAFE DISTANCE IMPORTANT THROTTLE CONTROL OPERATION EE P PULL FAST RELEASE IDLE ASSEMBLY With the exception of handlebars controls and transport kit your new tiller has been completely assembled at the factory It should be noted that right and left sides are determined by the operators position behind the unit ITEM ORDER NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 505 29 00 01 Grip Handlebar 2 505 29 00 02 Screw 10 24 x 1 3 8 3 505 29 00 03 Switch Assy w Mtg Plate 4 505 29 00 04 Isolator 5 505 29 00 05 Nut Throttle Switch Assy 6 505 29 00 06 Throttle Cable 7 505 29 00 07 Wire Assembly 8 505 29 00 08 Handlebar Upper 9 505 29 00 09 Knob Plastic Handlebar 10 505 29 00 10 Washer Curved Knob 11 505 29 00 11 Screw Curved Hd 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 12 505 29 00 1
23. or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SECTION 5 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES The product must exhibit reasonable care maintenance operation storage and general upkeep as written in the maintenance section of the Owner s Operator s manual Should an operational problem or failure occur the product should not be used but delivered as is to an authorized Husqvarna retailer for evaluation Proof of purchase as explained in section 6 rests solely with the customer SECTION 6 PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN WARRANTY CONSIDERATION It is the Owner s and Retailer s responsibility to make certain that the Warranty Registration Card is properly filled out and mailed to Husqvarna Forest amp Garden Company This card should be mailed within ten 10 days from the date of purchase in order to confirm the warranty and to facilitate post sale service Proof of purchase must be presented to the authorized Husqvarna retailer in order to obtain warranty service This proof must include date purchased model number serial number and complete name and address of the selling retailer To obtain the benefit of this warranty the product believed to be defective must be delivered to an authorized Husqvarna retailer in a timely manner no later than thirty 30 days from date of the o
24. orized service center THROTTLE LEVER Fig 18 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT See Fig 19 With the engine shut off locate the idle adjustment screw as shown in the illustration NOTE Illustration is a bottom view of the engine IDLE SCREW Fig 19 1 START THE ENGINE AND LET IT WARM UP Do not adjust carburetor when engine is cold If tines continue to rotate after throttle lever is released proceed as follows 2 Turn the idle speed adjustment screw to the left counter clockwise until the tines stop rotating DANGER A NEVER TAMPER WITH ENGINE GOVERNOR WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED OVER SPEEDING ENGINE MAY INCREASE THE DANGER OF PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL VOID ENGINE WARRANTY If you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact your nearby authorized Tecumseh Service Dealer who has the proper equipment and experience to make neces sary adjustments DANGER A NEVER STORE UNIT WITH GASOLINE IN THE TANK IN A BUILDING WHERE FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME OR SPARK A BE SURE ENGINE HAS COOLED BEFORE STORING IN ANY ENCLOSURE WHEN STORING FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME Drain the fuel from the tank and run the engine until it stops By clearing the carburetor you eliminate the pos sibility of varnish deposits that build up in the carburetor when the fuel mixture is allowed to remain in the carbu retor and tank for a longer period of time Also remove the spark plug
25. perational problem or failure The product must be delivered at the owner s expense Downtime pick up and delivery charges are not covered by this warranty An authorized Husqvarna retailer can be normally located through the Yellow Pages of the local telephone directory or by calling 1 800 HUSKY62 for a retailer in your area HUSQVARNA 7349 Statesville Road Charlotte NC 28269 2008
26. t too fast a rate 14 NEVER operate the Tiller Cultivator at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when backing 15 NEVER allow bystanders near the Tiller Cultivator 16 NEVER operate this machine without good visibility or light 17 DO NOT till or cultivate near underground electrical cables telephone lines pipes or hoses If in doubt about their location contact your telephone or utility company to locate underground services 18 BE AWARE that the Tiller Cultivator could unexpectedly bounce upward or jump forward if the tines should strike extremely hard packed soil frozen ground or buried obstacles such as large stones roots or stumps 19 DO NOT operate the Tiller Cultivator on slopes that are too steep for safety 20 USE ONLY attachments and accessories that are approved by Hoffco Inc 21 NEVER operate this machine when you are under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication 22 DO NOT touch engine parts which may be hot from operation Allow parts to cool before inspecting cleaning or repairing this machine 23 The operation of any powered machine can result in foreign objects being thrown by high speed rotating parts ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR OTHER EYE PROTECTION WHEN OPERATING THIS MACHINE WARNING TO PURCHASERS OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE EQUIPPED MACHINERY OR DEVICES This equipment does not include a spark arresting muffler Under California Law you are not permitted
27. this engine in any other way For example DO NOT use starting fluid DO NOT spray flammable liquids into carburetor or onto air cleaner DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor or onto air cleaner DO NOT operate engine or pull on starter rope with spark plug removed Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite 1 avoid carbon monoxide poisoning make sure engine is outdoors in a well ventilated area 2 Move rocker switch to I position 3 Move choke control lever to Full Choke Position see equipment manufacturer s instructions See Fig 7 Note If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown move choke lever to NO CHOKE position A CAUTION DO NOT start engine without pushing in yellow compression relief valve FIRST Failure to do so may result in bruised fingers and accidental equipment movement which could result in minor or moderate injury 4 Push yellow compression relief valve in See Fig 8 Note Yellow compression relief valve will pop outward once engine starts T Fig 6 Typical Engine Choke Symbol 1 Switch in ON Position 2 Full Choke Position Fig 7 Switch and Full Choke Positions Fig 8 Yellow Compression Relief Valve A WARNING When pulling starter rope the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury To avoid this risk carefully follow these instructions Move rocker switch to I position 5 Grasp starter cord
28. to operate an internal combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest covered brush covered or grass covered land or land covered with grain hay or other flammable agri cultural crop without an engine spark arrestor in continuous effective working order The engine on your Tiller Culti vator like most garden equipment is an internal combustion engine that burns gasoline a hydrocarbon fuel there fore it must be equipped with a spark arrestor muffler in proper working order The spark arrestor must be attached to the engine exhaust system in such a manner that flames or heat from the system will not ignite flammable mate rial Failure of the operator to comply with this regulation is a misdemeanor under California Law WARNING THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE Safety Rules and 2 3 A A E PP e 5 6 ds PP o A 6 8 Operating Techniques and Handy 8 Adjustments MalntenaN Ce siii 9 11 Tine Patterns Tor Stony OF ROCKY S ll een 11 Carburetor Adjustments Storage uuuau000n2an0000nnnnnnnunnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnns 12 Illustrated Parts Lists PEE I asian ewe warne
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