Husqvarna 67521HVE Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. dj Husqvarna 7OODRT Owner s Manual A SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk Behind Powered Rotary Tillers A TANANG Read the Manual carefully Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly e Never allow children to operate the equipment Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction e Keep the area of operation clear of all persons par ticularly small children and pets ahahaha Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects e Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine motor e Do not operate the equipment without wearing ade quate outer garments Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces e Handle fuel with care it is highly flammable e Use an approved fuel container e Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine e Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care Never fill fuel tank indoors e Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel before restarting e Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by the manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors or electric starting motors e Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine motor is running except where specifically recommended by manufacturer EETA TON Do not put hands or fee2. MOd AJUBPAA IRSA L aseyoind jo au ye paljddns uolewsojul jonpoid yum uenem 91e1ed s e p A 925 91 sey JBSeYoINd y YOIUM 10 SJO1N Oe nuew euibue Ayed pulu Ag peinjoejnuew suu 91s s suibus Jo yed ase YOIUM S UBUOdWOD sou Jo 1d 5x suolme n6 i ydg pue YSIL GHuVd Yum Ajdwos o Aess s u syu uodwos uu s s O1 U0D UOISSIWA poyejys Ulay Se 1d 85x 9 sn DUIONPOJd SWODUIUOU JO EUOIINSUIUOU EUOISSOJOJGUOU jelOJOWWOOU0U JO SWa SAS uol 5 o5 JSsISSe JO9MOd pue slonpo1d e2 1199 9 si uutuuin eHpaey suamojq yOedyoeQ sJaMmojq pjaupuey Si mojg mous smes Buu 5 si9l nousniq saww SMES UlEYD siaj SIBMOW puiyaq yem S10 981 u pieB6 pue peA samou UME HUIPIY amoy onewozny AueneM TWIDHAININOD NON 189A Z Ju uudinb e 5919uluuoo5 Hulbebue punosb pue syjem Bale SpIM sapu usn O18Z USWdINby Uni selouswWWOyD eUuJeADSNH AJUREAA TVIDHAININOD 183A Z SPUIYOgG YIeM IBI949uuuuooO pue SIOPIY un C187 UO s puidS AjUBe AA IPO jonpold pja puey UO s jnpow pue sl io2 uoniuBi syeys aww ebeyeesg 1sueBe SOU i IV A JUBUe AA uun ji MO q YO 19S Se JONPOId y JO POLad u uupA 29y 10 BSeYdind Jo ayep y Woy diysuewyiom pue penayew UI S 99J D wo 3914 9q 0 JBSeYO ind peuo y 0 19npoid eureabsnyH sjueueM euUeADSNH Auedwoy uapsed 9 saio eUJeADSNH ALNVdaEVM GALI L NOILOAS BUJEADSNH A Printed in U S A 532 40 13 60 Rev 2
3. REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER 700 DRT 96093000400 PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00 04 TINE ASSEMBLY 16 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 2 532 13 26 73 Pin Shear 4 532 00 31 46 Clip Hairpin 5 532 18 88 45 Hub Assembly 6 873 61 06 00 Nut Hex 3 8 24 7 810 04 06 00 Washer Lock 3 8 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 8 874 61 06 16 Bolt Hex 3 8 24 x 1 16 532 16 34 99 Tine Spade 17 532 16 35 00 Tine Cleaning NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER 700 DRT 96093000400 PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00 04 DECALS KEY PART NO NO 1 532 18 92 32 Decal 2 532 40 12 58 Decal 3 532 40 12 57 Decal 4 532 40 12 59 Decal 5 532 11 06 14 Decal 6 532 16 62 02 Decal 7 532 40 13 83 Decal 8 532 19 11 18 Decal 9 532 17 67 82 Decal 10 532 19 61 09 Decal 11 532 17 10 78 Decal 12 532 40 13 84 Decal 11 DESCRIPTION Belt Guard Console Console Tine Shield Hand Placement Shift Indicator Reverse Engine B amp S Warning Rotating Tines Engine Intek REF Rewind Intek 274350 Forward 532 40 13 60 Manual Owner s English 27 c00Z Z L8 8 LES 69282 N llolieuo peoy ll AS91681S 6VEZ VNYVAOSNH eare INOA ul J 9 e p 10 ZIAMSNH 008 Bull e5 Aq 10 AyoyOouIp uoud 1 e20 u Jo s B5eq NOII A u uB6noiuu peyeoo Ajjew4OU aq ues 1 je p BUJeADSNH pezuoune uy AjUeWe
4. Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 Utility knife 1 Tire pressure gauge 1 Pair of pliers 1 9 16 wrench OPERATOR S POSITION See Fig 1 When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual it means when you are in the operating position standing behind tiller handles OPERATOR S POSITION FIG 1 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK w 2 Handle Locks 1 Carriage Bolt 1 Center Locknut 3 8 16 UNC x 1 Grade 5 3 8 16 UNC 1 Flat Washer 13 32 x 1 x 11 Gauge 1 Handle Lock Lever 1 Hairpin Clip 1 Pivot Bolt 3 8 16 UNC Grade 5 Extra Shear Pins amp Clips ASSEMBLY UNPACKING CARTON See Fig 2 A CAUTION Be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material IMPORTANT WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLINGTILLER BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLES While holding handle assembly cut cable ties securing handle assembly to top frame and depth stake Let handle assembly rest on tiller Remove top frame of carton Slowly ease handle assembly up and place on top of carton Cut down right hand front and right hand rear corners of carton lay side carton wall down Remove packing material from handle assembly HANDLE ASSEMBLY FIG 2 INSTALL HANDLE See Figs 3 4 and 5 Insert one handle lock with teeth facing outward in gearcase notch Apply grease on smooth side of handle lock to aid in keeping lock in place until handle assembly is lo
5. e Place shift lever indicator in F forward position for transporting e Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement Tines will not turn e Move throttle control to desired speed AROUND TOWN e Disconnect spark plug wire e Drain fuel tank e Transport in upright position to prevent oil leakage BEFORE STARTING ENGINE IMPORTANT BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING OIL OR FUEL USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL AND STORE IN APPROVED CLEAN COVERED CONTAINERS USE CLEAN FILL FUNNELS Sar ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 13 The engine in your unit has been shipped from the factory already filled with SAE 30 summer weight oil e With engine level clean area around oil filler plug and remove plug e Engine oil should be to point of overflowing when engine is level For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual All oil must meet A P I Service Classification SG SL e Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See oil viscosity chart in the Mainte nance section of this manual e To change engine oil see the Maintenance section in this manual OPERATION ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead
6. Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 17 532 10 92 29 Lock Handle 18 873 68 06 00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 19 819 13 16 11 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 11 Ga 20 532 10 92 28 Lever Lock Handle 21 Handle_assy_99_19 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 21 532 18 11 27 Handle 23 53208 67 77 Screw Hex Washer SLT 10 24 x 50 24 532 00 94 84 Clip 26 532 15 92 31 Cable Clutch 27 87390 04 00 Nut Hex Flange 1 4 20 unc 29 873 73 10 00 Nut Keps 10 24 unc 30 532 10 41 64 Tie Cable 31 532 15 06 96 Bolt Pivot 33 872 1404 04 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 unc x 1 2 37 532 10 26 04 Grip Bar Control 41 532 10 27 44 Clamp Bar Control NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER 700 DRT 96093000400 PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00 04 MAINFRAME LEFT SIDE KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 2 810 04 06 00 Washer Lock 3 8 3 873 22 06 00 Nut Hex 3 8 16 4 532 17 01 27 Shield Inner Belt Guard RT 5 532 16 43 29 Pin Spirol Flared 6 532 16 27 56 Lever Shift 7 872 11 04 04 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 2 Gr 5 8 532 16 15 30 Plate Shift Indicator 9 532 08 67 77 Screw Hex Washer Head Slotted 10 24 x 1 2 10 532 00 94 84 Clip 12 873 51 04 00 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 13 823 23 05 06 Screw Set Hex 5 16 18 x 3 8 14 532 11 06 52 Spacer Split 0 327 x 0 42 x 2 09 15 819 11 11 16 Washer 11 82 x 11 16 x 16 Ga 16 532 14 51 02 Sheave Transmission 19 812 00 00 28 Retainer Ring
7. STILL WARM TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start 1 Out of fuel 1 2 Engine not CHOKED properly 2 3 Engine flooded 3 4 Dirty air cleaner 4 5 Water in fuel 5 6 Clogged fuel tank 6 7 Loose spark plug wire 7 8 Bad spark plug or improper gap 8 9 Carburetor out of adjustment 9 Hard to start 1 Throttle control not set properly 1 2 Dirty air cleaner 2 3 Bad spark plug or improper gap 3 4 Stale or dirty fuel 4 5 Loose spark plug wire 5 6 Carburetor out of adjustment 6 Loss of power 1 Engine is overloaded 1 2 Dirty air cleaner 2 3 Low oil level dirty oil 3 4 Faulty spark plug 4 5 Oilin fuel 5 6 Stale or dirty fuel 6 7 Water in fuel 7 8 Clogged fuel tank 8 9 Spark plug wire loose 9 10 Dirty engine air screen 10 11 Dirty clogged muffler 11 12 Carburetor out of adjustment 12 13 Poor compression 13 Engine overheats 1 Low oil level dirty oil 2 Dirty engine air screen 3 Dirty engine 4 Partially plugged muffler 5 Improper carburetor adjustment Excessive bounce difficult handling Engine runs but tiller Drive control bar is not engaged 1 won t move V belt not correctly adjusted 2 V belt is off pulley s 3 Engine runs but labors Tilling too deep 1 when tilling Throttle control not properly adjusted 2 Carburetor out of adjustment 3 Tines will not rotate Tines skip over ground till mode Improper
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9. e Never allow bystanders near the unit e Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the tiller e Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light Be careful when tilling in hard ground The tines may catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward If this occurs let go of the handlebars and do not restrain the machine MA ahaa AND STORAGE Keep machine attachments and accessories in safe working condition e Check shear pins engine mounting bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition e Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters clothes dryers and the like Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure e Always refer to the operator s guide instructions for important details if the tiller is to be stored for an ex tended period IMPORTANT CAUTIONS IMPORTANTS AND NOTES ARE A MEANS OF ATTRACTING ATTENTION TO IMPORTANT OR CRITICAL INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IMPORTANT USED TO ALERT YOU THAT THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGING THIS EQUIPMENT NOTE Gives essential information that will aid you to better understand incorporate or execute a particular set of instructions Look for this symbol to point out im portant safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAF
10. handle LTIVATING Use the forward rotating tine drive when cultivating tilling soft ground or tilling pre tilled soil e Release depth and drag stake pins Lower drag stake Pull the depth stake up for increased tilling depth Place proper pin in hole of depth stake or drag stake to lock in position e Place shift lever indicator in forward rotating 2g till position e Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tilling movement Tines and wheels will both turn e Move throttle control FAST position for deep tilling To cultivate throttle control can be set at any desired speed depending on how fast or slow you wish to cultivate e Always lower the drag stake when using the forward rotating tine drive OUTER SIDE SHIELDS See Fig 12 The back edges of the outer side shields are slotted so that the shields can be raised for deep tilling and lowered for shallow tilling to protect small plants from being buried Loosen nut A in slot and nut B Move shield to desired position both sides Retighten nuts TO TRANSPORT CAUTION Before lifting or transporting allow tiller engine and muffler to cool Disconnect spark plug wire Drain gasoline from fuel tank AROUND THE YARD e Release the depth stake pin Move the depth stake down to the top hole for transporting the tiller Place depth stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in posi tion This prevents tines from scuffing the ground
11. of this manual TRANSMISSION Once a season lubricate the right hand side gear case grease fitting with 1 oz of EP 1 Grease CLEANING Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are hot We do not recommend using pressurized water garden hose etc to clean your unit unless the gasket area around the transmission and the engine muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine will shorten the useful life of your tiller e Clean engine wheels finish etc of all foreign mat ter e Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc e Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT See Fig 23 Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil e First loosen handle lock lever e Handle can be positioned at different settings between HIGH and LOW positions e Retighten handle lock lever securely after adjusting HANDLE HIGH POSITION HANDLE LOCK HANDLE LOW POSITION TIRE CARE CAUTION When mounting tires un less beads are seated overinflation can cause an explosion e Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure If tire pressures are not equal tiller will pull to one side e
12. position e Never use choke to stop engine THROTTLE CONTROL DRIVE CONTROL BAR ENGAGED POSITION DRIVE CONTROL BAR DISENGAGED POSITION FIG 9 TINE OPERATION WITH WHEEL DRIVE e Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into another position e Tinemovementis achieved by moving shift lever to either the counter rotating till position or the forward rotat ing X till position and engaging drive control bar FORWARD WHEELS ONLY TINES STOPPED e Release drive control bar and move shift lever indicator to F forward position Engage drive control bar and tiller will move forward ka aku a WHEELS ONLY TINES STOPPED DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER e Release the drive control bar e Move throttle control to SLOW position e Move shift lever indicator to R reverse position e Hold drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement HARD TO SHIFT GEARS e Briefly engage drive control bar and release or rock tiller forward and backward until are able to shift gears DEPTH STAKE See Fig 10 The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you more versatile tilling and cultivating or to more easily transport your tiller TRANSPORT SHALLOWEST POSITION TILLING CULTIVATING DEEPEST TILLING DRAG STAKE See Fig 11 The drag stake should be raised when tilling in the counter rotating till position The drag stake sh
13. remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor e Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge e Reinstall cartridge cover with pre cleaner and secure with screw IMPORTANT PETROLEUM SOLVENTS SUCH AS KEROSENE ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRIDGE DO NOT OILCARTRIDGE DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIRTO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE KNOB COVER FOAM AIR CLEANER PRECLEANER CARTRIDGE MAINTENANCE COOLING SYSTEM See Fig 22 Your engine is air cooled For proper engine performance and long life keep your engine clean e Clean air screen frequently using a stiff bristled brush e Remove blower housing and clean as necessary e Keep cylinder fins free of dirt and chaff BLOWER HOUSING AIR SCREEN MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler Do not tamper with exhaust system Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard Inspect periodically and replace if nec essary If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection Replace if damaged 14 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
14. tilling mode 2 Hard to shift into gear 1 Tiller shuts off when 1 Shift lever set in between counter rotating till 1 drive control bar position and forward rotating till position engaged 2 Tines jammed 2 20 1 Ground too dry and hard 1 Soil balls up or clumps 1 Ground too wet 1 Drag Stake not lowered in forward rotating 1 Gears not timed 1 CORRECTION Fill fuel tank See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge Empty fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline Remove fuel tank and clean Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on plug Replace spark plug or adjust gap Make necessary adjustments Place throttle control in FAST position Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge Replace spark plug or adjust gap Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on plug Make necessary adjustments Set depth stake for shallower tilling Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge Check oil level change oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Empty and clean fuel tank and refill and clean carburetor Empty fuel tank and refill fuel tank with fresh gasoline Empty fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline Remove fuel tank and clean Connect and tighten spark plug wire
15. 0 Washer Lock 7 16 25 87361 07 00 Nut Hex 7 16 20 27 532 14 30 09 Bearing Shaft Ground Drive L H 28 532 10 63 90 Spacer 0 765 x 1 125 x 1 23 29 532 10 21 34 Chain 35 50 Pitch 30 532 15 07 37 Ground Shaft Assembly 31 532 14 30 08 Bearing Shaft Ground Drive R H 24 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 32 532 10 63 88 Spacer 0 70 x 1 00 x 1 150 33 532 10 21 21 Sprocket and Gear Assembly 34 532 10 21 12 Shaft Reduction 2nd 35 532 10 21 01 Screw Whiz Lock 5 16 18 x 3 1 2 36 532 16 15 24 Sprocket Assembly w Bearing Includes Key Nos 37 and 38 37 532 10 04 13 Bearing Needle 38 532 16 15 25 Sprocket Tine 39 53216 15 26 Gear Cluster Red 1st amp 2nd 40 532 10 53 46 Gear Reverse 41 532 16 15 23 Shaft Reduction 1st 42 532 00 42 20 Washer Thrust 43 532 10 61 46 Spacer 1 01 x 1 75 x 0 760 44 582 15 52 36 Seal Asm Oll 48 582 18 82 35 Gearcase R H w Bearing Includes Key No 8 49 582 13 26 88 Shaft Tine 50 532 10 61 47 Chain Roller 50 50 Pitch 51 817 72 04 08 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 52 873 2205 00 Nut Hex 5 16 18 53 532 16 51 40 Bearing Kit Tine Shaft 54 532 16 15 28 Gear DRT Idler w Bearing Includes Key No 55 55 532 00 34 00 Bearing Needle 56 53216 15 29 Gear DRT Idler 57 532 16 58 89 Spacer Split 52 x 64 x 1 04 58 538217 95 20 Screw 1 4 20 x 875 60 532 18 32 26 Fitting Grease 532 00 60 66 Grease Plastilube 1 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 m
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17. 21 532 15 61 17 Spacer Split 22 874 77 05 08 Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 24 unf x 1 2 23 532 10 21 90 Tire 532 15 07 40 Rim 532 12 47 18 Tire Valve 22 mainframe_left_17 25 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 24 532 12 68 75 Rivet Drilled 25 582 12 47 88 Clip Hairpin 26 532 19 04 53 Guard Belt 27 532 13 28 01 Belt V 28 532 10 46 79 Pulley Idler 29 812 00 00 32 Ring Klip 30 532 15 92 29 Bracket Idler 31 532 10 23 84 Bolt Hex 5 16 16 x 12 32 532 10 21 41 Shaft Idler Arm 33 874 76 06 16 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 34 532 10 23 83 Counterweight L H 35 874 76 05 24 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 36 532 10 23 31 Bracket Reinforcement L H 37 532 13 08 12 Sheave Engine 38 874 76 05 44 Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 18 unc x 2 3 4 39 532 14 00 62 Cap Plunger Blk 40 532 17 04 88 Screw Hex Wsh Sit 10 24 x 1 2 44 873 80 05 00 Nut Lock Hex w Ins 5 16 18 unc PL 65 87397 05 00 Nut Lock Hex Flange 66 819 13 13 12 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER 700 DRT 96093000400 PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00 04 MAINFRAME RIGHT SIDE KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 2 873 97 05 00 Locknut Hex Flange 5 16 18 5 532 10 23 32 Bracket Reinforcement 7 532 10 21 73 Counter Weight R H 8 810 04 06 00 Washer Lock 3 8 9 873 22 06 00 Nut Hex 3 8 16 10 874 76 05 24 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 11 532 12 47 88 Clip Hairpin 12 532 12 68 75 Rivet Dri
18. CONNECT SHIFT ROD See Fig 7 e Hook end of clutch cable through hole in control bar e Insert end of shift rod into hole of shift lever indicator bracket e Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rod to secure CONTROL BAR HAIRPIN SHIFT BRACKET LEVER INDICATOR CLUTCH CABLE CONTROL BAR BRACKET REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE Make sure shift lever indicator is in N position See END OF CLUTCH Fig 7 CABLE e Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield FIG 6 Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of carton CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your unit were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct and equal tire pressure is important for best tilling performance e Reduce tire pressure to 20 PSI 1 4 kg cm HANDLE HEIGHT e Handle height may be adjusted to better suit operator See TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning RRA n ADCOP ANAT CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL TILLING TILLING FORWARD NEU
19. Clean engine air screen Clean replace muffler Make necessary adjustments Contact an authorized service centerdepartment Check oil level change oil Clean engine air screen Clean cylinder fins air screen and muffler area Remove and clean muffler Adjust carburetor to richer position Moisten ground or wait for more favorable soil conditions Wait for more favorable soil conditions Engage drive control Inspect adjust V belt Inspect V belt Set depth stake for shallower tilling Check throttle control setting Make necessary adjustments Replace shear pin s Lower Drag Stake Forward rotating tine drive should only be used for soft ground or for soil that has already been tilled Briefly engage drive control bar and release or rock tiller forward and backward until are able to shift gears Shift to either counter rotating till position or forward rotating till position Clear tines REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER 700 DRT 96093000400 PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00 04 HANDLE ASSEMBLY 37 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 06 34 Control Throttle 2 532 00 92 66 Grip Handle 4 532 15 92 28 Bar Assembly Control 6 532 18 06 76 Panel Control 8 871 19 10 08 Screw Truss Hd 10 24 unc x 1 2 10 532 12 47 97 Grip Handle 11 532 12 47 88 Clip Hairpin 12 532 08 13 28 Bolt Shoulder 13 532 18 74 97 Handle Shift 14 532 10 93 13 Grommet Rubber 15 532 10 93 37 Rod Shift 16 87211 06 08
20. E A GREASE FITTING S DEPTH STAKE PIN Q LEVELING SHIELD HINGES NN BRACKET Q WHEEL HUB SAE 30 OR 10W 30 MOTOR OIL REFER TO MAINTENANCE ENGINE SECTION EP 1 GREASE MAINTENANCE Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance except carburetor adjustment to prevent accidental starting of engine Prevent fires Keep the engine free of grass leaves spilled oil or fuel Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance Clean muffler area of all grass dirt and debris Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 10W 30 5W 30 Ld F 20 0 0 80 C 30 20 10 4 10 20 30 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE oil_visc_chart5_e drt FIG 19 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W 30 10W 30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 40 F 4 C Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tiller is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankca
21. EELS FOR CULTIVATING and reduces traction To get through a really tough See Figs 17 and 18 section of sod or hard ground apply upward pressure on handle or lower the depth stake Place blocks under right hand side of tiller and remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from right hand wheel e Move wheel outward approximately 1 inch until hole in inner wheel hub lines up with inner hole in axle e Replace clevis pin and hairpin clip on inside of wheel and remove blocks e Repeat preceding steps on left hand side NOTE In extremely rough conditions and while cultivating the wheels should be moved outward on the axle for increased stability OUTER VIEW OF TIRE FIG 15 CULTIVATING Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to pre 7 4i HAIRPIN vent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from the CLIP plants At the same time breaking up the upper layer of soil crust will help retain moisture in the soil Best digging depth is 1 to 3 2 5 7 5 cm Lower the outer side shields to protect small plants from being buried e Cultivate up and down the rows at a speed which will allow tines to uproot weeds and leave the ground in rough condition promoting no further growth of weeds and grass See Fig 16 e Donotlean on handle this takes weight off the wheels reduces traction and may cause the tiller to skip over the ground e Always lower the drag stake when using the forward CLEVIS rotating ti
22. ETY IS INVOLVED CAUTION Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug in order to pre vent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs A WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproduc tive harm PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 4 Quarts 2 8L Unleaded Regular SAE 30 Above 40 F 4 C SAE 5W 30 Below 40 F 4 C Champion RC12YC Gasolina Capacity Oil API SG SL Capacity 20 oz 0 6L Spark Plug Gap 030 0 76mm CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tiller It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tiller properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES e Read and observe the safety rules e Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tiller e Follow instructions under Maintenance and Storage sections of this Owner s Manual WARNING This unit is equipped with an internal c
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25. Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which can damage rubber REMOVE WHEEL See Fig 24 Place blocks under transmission to keep tiller from tipping e Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from wheel e Remove wheel and tire e Repair tire and reassemble TO 15 CLEVIS PIN J a HAIRPIN CLIP TO REMOVE BELT GUARD See Fig 25 NOTE For ease of removal remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from left wheel Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch e Remove two 2 screws from side of belt guard e Remove hex nut and washer from bottom of belt guard located behind wheel e Pull belt guard out and away from unit e Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure BELT GUARD SCREW AND WASHER HEX NUT AND WASHER LOCATED BEHIND TIRE HAIRPIN CLIP AND CLEVIS PIN FIG 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT See Figs 25 and 26 See Fig 26 e Remove belt guard as described in TO REMOVE BELT For proper belt tension the extension spring should have GUARD about 5 8 inch 16 mm stretch when drive control bar is e Remove old belt by slipping off engine pulley first then in ENGAGED position This tension can be attained as remove from transmission pulley follows e Place new belt in groove of transmission pulley and e Loosen cable clip screw securing the drive control into engine
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27. S ADJUSTING CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT WHICH HAS THE PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS STORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more CAUTION Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TILLER Clean entire tiller See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual e Inspect and replace belts if necessary See belt re placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual e Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual e Be sure that all nuts bolts and screws are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary e Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE e Empty the fuel tank
28. TRAL REVERSE OR WARNING ON OFF SHIFT LEVER THROTTLE CONTROL CHOKE CONTROL SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR DEPTH STAKE LEVELING SHIELD RECOIL STARTER OUTER SIDE HANDLE SHIELD FIG 8 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine OUTER SIDE SHIELD Adjustable to protect small plants DEPTH STAKE Controls depth at which tiller will dig from being buried DRAG STAKE Controls forward speed in forward rotating RECOIL STARTER HANDLE Used to start the engine till position SHIFT LEVER Used to shift transmission gears DRIVE CONTROL BAR Used to engage tines SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR Shows which gear the trans LEVELING SHIELD Levels tilled soil a N OPERATION WEAR YOUR The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting yourtiller and while THAN NO SIGHT tilling We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over spectacles or standard safety glasses FORESIGHT IS BETTER HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine STOPPING See Fig 9 TINES AND DRIVE e Release drive control bar to stop movement e Move shift lever to N neutral position ENGINE e Move throttle control to STOP
29. by starting 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 e Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stablizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stablizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stablizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER S 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 your can 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 COVER TILLER WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE
30. gine e Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected e Move shift lever indicator to N neutral position e Place throttle control in FAST position e Turn fuel shut off valve 1 4 turn to open position e Move choke control to choke position e Grasp recoil starter handle with one hand and grasp tiller handle with other hand Pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle rope will pull slightly harder at this point e Pull recoil starter handle quickly Do not let starter handle snap back against starter CAUTION Keep drive control bar in DISENGAGED position when start ing engine 10 e f engine fires but does not start move choke control to half choke position Pull recoil starter handle until engine starts e When engine starts slowly move choke control to RUN position as engine warms up NOTE A warm engine requires less choking to start e Move throttle control to desired running position e Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before engaging tines NOTE Ifata high altitude 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual If engine does not start see troubleshooting NOTE points RECOIL STARTER HANDLE FIG 14 TILLING HINTS See Fig 15 CAUTION Until you are accustomed t
31. lled 13 532 10 21 90 Tire 532 1507 40 Rim 532 12 47 18 Tire Valve 23 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 Engine Briggs amp Stratton Model No 122002 Order parts from Engine Manufacturer NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm For engine service and replacement parts call the toll free number for your engine manufacturer listed below Briggs amp Stratton 1 800 233 3723 Tecumseh Products 1 800 558 5402 Honda Engines 1 800 426 7701 REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER 700 DRT 96093000400 PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00 04 TRANSMISSION transmission_7 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 82 40 Transmission Assembly Includes Key Nos 2 52 2 532 18 82 20 Gearcase L H w Bearing Includes Key No 4 3 532 16 19 63 Gasket Gearcase 4 532 00 50 20 Bearing Needle 5 532 00 13 70 Washer Thrust 5 8 x 1 10 x 1 32 6 532 16 15 20 Pinion Input 7 532 16 15 18 Shaft Input 8 532 00 48 95 Bearing Needle 9 532 15 44 67 Washer Seal 10 583200 73 92 Ball Steel 11 532 10 03 71 Spring Shift Fork 12 532 1061 60 O Ring 13 53214 21 45 Arm Shift 14 53200 83 53 Fork Shift 15 81200 00 39 Ring Klip 16 53216 15 16 Shaft Shift 18 53200 43 58 Washer 19 81200 00 40 Ring Klip 20 532 1021 14 Gear Assembly Reverse Idler Includes Key Nos 21 and 22 21 532 10 21 15 Gear Reverse Idler 22 532 00 68 03 Bearing Needle 23 532 16 15 27 Shaft Reverse Idler 24 810 04 07 0
32. m REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER 700 DRT 96093000400 PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00 04 TINE SHIELD tine_shield_22a_in A L KEY z o cO Oo I O O1 Q IN fr ay Bi 8 Neng f PART NO DESCRIPTION 873 90 05 00 Nut Lock Hex Flange 5 16 18 unc 532 16 29 52 Shield Side Outer L H 532 00 83 93 Pin Stake Depth 812 00 00 35 Ring Klip 532 18 08 47 Bolt Rdhd Sgnk 5 16 18 x 3 4 532 00 83 94 Spring 532 00 83 92 Bracket Latch 532 10 92 30 Spring Depth Stake 532 40 38 89 Shield Tine 872 14 05 08 Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 873 22 05 00 Washer Lock 5 16 810 04 05 00 Nut Hex 5 16 18 872 11 05 10 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 532 12 43 43 Bracket Shield Tine 532 16 29 53 Shield Side Outer R H 873 90 04 00 Nut Hex Flange 1 4 20 872 04 04 10 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Gr 5 532 10 27 01 Grip 6 diel 25 4 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 20 873 22 06 00 Nut Hex 3 8 16 21 532 10 21 56 Stake Depth 22 87493 06 32 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 2 23 58200 44 40 Hinge 24 872 14 04 04 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 2 25 532 00 67 12 Cap Vinyl 26 532 10 92 27 Pad Idler 27 582 12 50 16 Shield Leveling 28 532 12 05 88 Pin Hinge 29 582 40 39 60 Shield Side 31 532 40 39 87 Stake Drag 32 873 22 04 00 Nut Fin Hex 1 4 20 unc 33 810 04 04 00 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm
33. ne drive HAIRPIN CLIP FIG 16 11 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil oipwirons SiC Trasar Iv Troarn id can or Rostace Ar Guan cane J a oneone _ wf 111111111 once Spek Ph LLLLITLLLLLLIT wcre LL IvLLILLILILIITL 1 Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty the operator must maintain tiller as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tiller All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season e Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check tines and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE e Check engine oil level e Check tine operation e Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART 12 LUBRICATION CHART Q THROTTLE CONTROL ENGINE gt v RH GEAR CAS
34. o handling your tiller start actual field use with throttle in slow position mid way between FAST and IDLE e Tiling is digging into turning over and breaking up packed soil before planting Loose unpacked soil helps root growth Best tilling depth is 4 to 6 10 15 cm A tiller will also clear the soil of unwanted vegetation The decomposition of this vegetable matter enriches the soil Depending on the climate rainfall and wind it may be advisable to till the soil at the end of the growing season to further condition the soil e You will find tilling much easier if you leave a row un tilled between passes Then go back between tilled rows See Fig 14 There are two reasons for doing this First wide turns are much easier to negotiate than about faces Second the tiller won t be pulling itself and you toward the row next to it e Soil conditions are important for proper tilling Tines will not readily penetrate dry hard soil which may contribute to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller Hard soil should be moistened before tilling however extremely wet soil will ball up or clump during tilling Wait until the soil is less wet in order to achieve the best results When tilling in the fall remove vines and long grass to prevent them from wrapping around the tine shaft and slowing your tilling operation OPERATION e Donotleanon handle This takes weight off the wheels ADJUST WH
35. om bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California a spark arrester is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands See your authorized service center DEPARTMENT for spark arrester TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES uuu u rt A neem 2 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3 SSENBLDYV u uu S 4 6 OPERATION uu uu noian 7 11 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 12 MAINTENANCE sucining niaaa 12 14 SERVICE amp ADJUSTMENTS 15 18 STORAGE souigna aae aa aaa 19 TROUBLESHOO0QTINQ uuu u uu uuu assuyaqshuus 20 WARRANTY asus aaa aasa aaa 21 ASSEMBLY Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier
36. ould be lowered when tilling in the forward rotating 2 till position LOWERED FORWARD ROTATING TILL COUNTER ROTATING TILL FIG 11 TILLING See Fig 12 Release depth stake pin Pull the depth stake up for increased tilling depth Place depth stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in position e Place shift lever indicator in counter rotating till position e Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tilling movement Tines and wheels will both turn e Move throttle control to FAST position for deep tilling To cultivate throttle control can be set at any desired speed depending on how fast or slow you wish to cultivate IMPORTANT ALWAYS RELEASE DRIVE CONTROL BAR BEFORE MOVING SHIFT LEVER INTO ANOTHER POSITION OPERATION DEPTH STAKE PIN RELEASED POSITION LOCKED POSITION NUT B OUTER SIDE SHIELD 1 RNING Release the drive control bar e Move throttle control to SLOW position e Place shift lever indicator in F forward position Tines will not turn e Lift handle to raise tines out of ground e Swing the handle in the opposite direction you wish to turn being careful to keep feet and legs away from tines e When you have completed your turn around release the drive control bar and lower handle Place shift le ver in till position and move throttle control to desired speed To begin tilling hold drive control bar against the
37. oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness CAUTION Fill to within 1 2 inch of top of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow for fuel expansion If gasoline is ac cidentally spilled move machine away from area of spill Avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disappeared Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame IMPORTANT WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW32 F 0 C USE FRESH CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can at tract 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 Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO START ENGINE See Fig 14 A When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel it will take extra pulls of the recoil starter to move fuel from the tank to the en
38. pulley BELT MUST BE IN GROOVE ON TOP OF IDLER PULLEY NOTE POSITION OF BELT TO GUIDES e Check belt adjustment as described below e Replace belt guard e Reposition wheel and replace clevis pin and hairpin clip ENGINE PULLEY PULLEY TRANSMISSION PULLEY FIG 26 16 cable Slide cable forward for less tension and rearward for more tension until about 5 8 inch 16 mm stretch is obtained while the drive control bar is engaged Tighten cable clip screw securely CABLE CLIP DRIVE A LESS TENSION EXTENSION SPRING SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE REPLACEMENT See Figs 27 28 and 29 CAUTION Tines are sharp Wear gloves or other protection when han dling tines A badly worn tine causes your tiller to work harder and dig more shallow Most important worn tines cannot chop and shred organic matter as effectively nor bury it as deeply as good tines A tine this worn needs to be replaced NEW TINE WORN TINE SHARP EDGES SHEAR PIN 17 To maintain the superb tilling performance of this ma chine the tines should be checked for sharpness wear and bending particularly the tines which are next to the transmission Ifthe gap between the tines exceeds 3 1 2 inches they should be replaced or straightened as necessary For tines that are slightly worn the bolted tine and hub assemblies can be switched between sides to continue tilling inthe same tilling mode if tilling in a differen
39. se 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 19 and 20 e Be sure tiller is on level surface e Oil will drain more freely when warm e Use a funnel to prevent oil spill on tiller and catch oil in a suitable container e Remove drain plug e For easier removal of plug use 7 16 12 Pt socket with extension e Tiptiler 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 OILLEVEL in the Operation section of this manual AIR FILTER See Fig 21 Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter Clean the foam pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions e Remove cover screw and cover TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER e Remove foam pre cleaner from air cleaner cover e Wash it in liquid detergent and water e Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth If very dirty or damaged replace pre cleaner e Reinstall pre cleaner into air cleaner cover e Reinstall cover and secure screw TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE e Carefully
40. t mode is desired then the bolted tine and hub assemblies should be switched back to their original side so that the tine edge with the least wear will be used HAIRPIN CLIP SHARP EDGES SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig 30 The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows e With engine not running move remote throttle control lever to FAST position e If throttle lever on engine touches high speed stop no further adjustment is necessary If throttle lever does not touch high speed stop continue with adjustment procedure e Loosen cable clamp screw e Move throttle lever up until it touches high speed stop and hold in this position e Tighten cable clamp screw securely CLAMP SCREW CASING AND WIRE engine_art_78 THROTTLE CONTROL FIG 30 18 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary However engine performance can be affected by differences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment contact your nearest authorized service center department IMPORTANT NEVERTAMPERWITHTHE ENGINE GOVERNOR WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEED
41. t near or under rotating parts e Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross ing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic Do not carry passengers e After striking a foreign object stop the engine motor remove the wire from the spark plug thoroughly inspect the tiller for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating the tiller e Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling e If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine motor and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble e Stop the engine motor when leaving the operating position e Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended Disengage the tines shift into neutral and stop the engine e Before cleaning repairing or inspecting shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting Disconnect the cord on electric motors e Do not run the engine indoors exhaust fumes are dangerous e Never operate the tiller without proper guards plates or other safety protective devices in place e Keep children and pets away e Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate e Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when backing
42. wered into position VIEWED FROM R H SIDE OF TILLER HANDLE ASSEMBLY GEARCASE HANDLE e Grasp handle assembly Hold in up position Be sure handle lock remains in gearcase notch Slide handle assembly into position HANDLE ASSEMBLY UP POSITION s oe LZ 2 A Xs w O A e LOOSEN HANDLE s S a tock EVER TO Move M FREES FIG 4 e Rotate handle assembly down Insert rear carriage bolt first with bolt head on L H side of tiller and loosely assemble locknut See Fig 5 e Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate and tighten e Cut down remaining corners of carton and lay panels flat e Lower the handle assembly Tighten nut on carriage bolt so handle moves with some resistance This will allow for easier adjustment e Place flat washer on threaded end of handle lock le ver e Insert handle lock lever through handle base and gearcase Screw in handle lock lever just enough to hold lever in place e Insert second handle lock with teeth inward in the slot of the handle base just inside of washer e With handle assembly in lowest position securely tighten handle lock lever by rotating clockwise Leav ing handle assembly in lowest position will make it easier to remove tiller from carton HANDLE LOCK GEARCASE FLAT WASHER CARRIAGE BOLT PIVOT BOLT Wa LOCKNUT HANDLE BASE FIG 5 ASSEMBLY ATTACH CLUTCH CABLE See Fig 6
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