LEGEND FORCE 1005697758 LF20212RT 20 INCH 4 CYCLE REAR TINE TILLER User Manual

1005697758 LF20212RT 20 INCH 4 CYCLE REAR TINE TILLER

USE AND CARE GUIDE
20 INCH 4 CYCLE REAR TINE TILLER
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Table of Contents
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
WhatIsCovered. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 WhatIsNotCovered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Pre-Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 PlanningAssembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8 ToolsRequired. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 HardwareIncluded. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 PackageContents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Care, Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Service Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Safety Information
GENERAL SAFETY
Readthisoperator’smanualcarefullyinitsentiretybefore attemptingtoassemblethismachine.Read,understand, andfollowallinstructionsonthemachineandinthe manual(s)beforeoperation.Keepthismanualinasafe placeforfutureandregularreferenceandforordering replacementparts.
Becompletelyfamiliarwiththecontrolsandtheproperuse ofthismachinebeforeoperatingit.
Thismachineisaprecisionpieceofpowerequipment. Therefore,exerciseextremecautionatalltimes.
Regularlyinspectthetiller.Makesurepartsarenotbent, damaged,orloose.
Usethisequipmentforitsintendedpurposeonly.
Operatetheunitonlywithguards,shields,andothersafety itemsinplaceandworkingcorrectly.
Servicetheunitonlywithauthorizedorapprovedreplacement parts.
Completeallunitmaintenanceandadjustmentsaccordingto theinstructionsinthismanual.
Topreventaccidentalstartingwhensettingup,transporting, adjustingormakingrepairs,alwaysdisconnectsparkplug wire.
Bethoroughlyfamiliarwiththecontrolsandtheproperuse ofthetillerbeforestarting.Knowhowtostoptheengine quickly.

DANGER:Indicatesanimminentlyhazardoussituation which,ifnotavoided,willresultindeathorseriousinjury.
WARNING:Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation which,ifnotavoided,couldresultindeathorseriousinjury.
CAUTION: Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation which,ifnotavoided,mayresultinminorormoderateinjury.
IMPORTANT:Indicatesoperationormaintenance informationwhichisimportantbutnothazard-related.
NOTICE:Indicatesapracticenotrelatedtopersonalinjurywhich, ifnotavoided,mayresultinpropertydamage.
Tohelpavoidtillertinescontactorathrownobject injury,stayinoperatorzonebehindhandlesandkeep children,bystanders,helpersandpetsatleast75feetfrom tillerwhileitisinoperation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersarea.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesorsafetygogglesduring operationandwhileperforminganadjustmentorrepair toprotectyoureyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcan causeseriousinjurytotheeyes.
Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fitting pantsandshirts.Shirtsandpantsthatcoverthearms andlegsandsteel- toedshoesarerecommended.Never operatethismachinewhilebarefoot,insandals,slippery orlightweight(e.g.canvas)shoes.

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Safety (continued)
GENERAL SAFETY
Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts.Keep clearofdischargeareaatalltimesastherotatingtines cancauseinjury.
Neveroperatethetillerwithoutpropershields, guards,controlleverorothersafetyprotectivedevicesin placeandworking.
Neveroperatethetillerwithdamagedsafetydevices. Failuretodoso,canresultinpersonalinjury.
Familiarizeyourselfwithallthesafetyandoperatingdecals onthisequipment.
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethetilleristobeused andremoveallforeignobjects.Yourequipmentcanpropel smallobjectsathighspeedcausingpersonalinjuryor propertydamage.
Checkthatallnutsandboltsaretightandequipmentisin goodconditionbeforeeachuse.
Neverallowchildrenoryoungteenagerstooperatethetiller.
Onlyallowresponsibleindividuals,whoarefamiliarwiththe instructions,tooperatethetiller.
Donotoperatethetillerwhileundertheinfluenceofalcohol ordrugs.
Thecontrolleverisasafetydevice.Neverattemptto bypassitsoperation.Doingsomakesthesafetydevice inoperativeandmayresultinpersonalinjurythrough contactwiththerotatingtines.Thecontrollever mustoperateeasilyinbothdirectionsandautomatically returntothedisengagedpositionwhenreleased.
Donotputhandsorfeetnearorunderrotatingparts.
Operateonlyindaylightorgoodartificiallight.Walk,never run.
Exerciseextremecautionwhenoperatingonorcrossing graveldrives,walks,orroads.Stayalertforhiddenhazards ortraffic.
Exercisecautiontoavoidslippingorfalling.Alwaysbesure ofyourfooting;keepafirmholdonthehandleandwalk; neverrun.Neveroperatethetillerathightransportspeeds onslipperysurfaces.

Iftheequipmentshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stop theengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.Vibration isgenerallyawarningoftrouble.
Neverleavethetillerunattendedwhentheengineisrunning. Stoptheengineandmakesureallmovingpartshave stopped.Removethewirefromthesparkplug.
Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancauseaburn.Do nottouch.
Donotruntheengineindoorsorinsideaclosedarea.The exhaustfumesaredangerous,containingCARBON MONOXIDE,anODORLESSANDDEADLYGAS.
Watchforholes,roots,bumps,orotherroughground.Tall grasscanhideobstacles.
Alwayslookbehindanddownandusecautionwhenusing reverseorpullingthetillertowardsyou.
Neverattempttostartthetillerunlessbothwheelsareinthe lockedposition.Thisactsasabrakeforthetiller.
Alwaysstartthetilleronthelevelsurface.
Onlyusepartsandaccessoriesmadeforthismachineby themanufacturer.Failuretodosocanresultinpersonal injury.
Whenstartingengine,pullcordslowlyuntilresistance isfelt,thenpullrapidly.Rapidretractionofstartercord (kickback)willpullhandandarmtowardenginefasterthan youcanletgo.Brokenbones,fractures,bruisesorsprains couldresult.
Disengageclutchleverandstopenginebeforeleavingthe tillerinoperatingposition.Waituntilthetinescometoa completestopbeforeremovingdebrisormakingany adjustmentstothetiller.
Donotattempttotillhardsoil,tilltoodeeportillattoofast aratethatcanoverloadthetiller.
Gasolineisextremelyflammable,andgasolinevaporscan explodeifignited.Handlewithcare.
Useanapprovedcontainer.

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Safety (continued)
GENERAL SAFETY
Alwaysbesureofyourfooting.Aslipandfallcancause seriouspersonalinjury.Ifyoufeelyouarelosingyour balance,releasethecontrolleverimmediatelyandthe tinewillstoprotating.
Donottillneardrop-offs,ditchesorembankments,you couldloseyourfootingorbalance.
CHILDREN SAFETY
Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalerttothe presenceofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedtothetiller. Theydonotunderstandthedangers.Neverassumethatchildren willremainwhereyoulastsawthem.
Keepchildrenoutofthetillingareaandunderwatchful careofaresponsibleadultotherthantheoperator.
Bealertandturntilleroffifachildentersthearea.
Beforeandwhilemovingbackwards,lookbehindand downforsmallchildren.
Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners, doorways,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscure yourvisionofachildwhomayrunintothetiller.
Keepchildrenawayfromhotorrunningengines.Theycan sufferburnsfromahotmuffler.
Neverallowchildrentooperatethismachine.
SAFETY WHILE SERVICING
SafeHandlingOfGasoline:
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamageuseextreme careinhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable andthevaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineisspilledonyourselforyourclothes, whichcanignite.Washyourskinandchangeclothes immediately.
Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
Neverfillcontainersinsideavehicleoronatruckortrailer bedwithaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.

Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruckor trailerandrefuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible, thenrefuelsuchequipmentonatrailerwithaportable container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.
Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltankor containeropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Do notuseanozzlelock- opendevice.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources ofignition.
Neverfuelmachineindoorsbecauseflammablevaporswill accumulateinthearea.
Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhileengineishotor running.Allowenginetocoolatleasttwominutesbefore refueling.
Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltanktonomorethan1inch belowbottomoffillernecktoprovideforfuelexpansion.
Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeitofftheengineandequipment. Movemachinetoanotherarea.Wait5minutesbefore startingengine.
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainernearanopen flame,sparkorpilotlightasonawaterheater,space heater,furnace,clothesdryerorothergasappliances.
Toreducefirehazard,keepmachinefreeofgrass,leaves, orotherdebrisbuild- up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillageand removeanyfuelsoakeddebris.
Allowmachinetocoolatleast5minutesbeforestoring.
Neverrunanengineindoorsorinapoorlyventilatedarea. Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorless anddeadlygas.
Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthismanual, usecareandgoodjudgement.ContactCustomerSupport forassistanceorthenameofthenearestservicedealer.

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Safety (continued)
GENERAL SAFETY
Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspecting,makecertainthe tinesandallmovingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe sparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheenginetoprevent unintendedstarting.
Checkthetinesandenginemountingboltsatfrequent intervalsforpropertightness.Also,visuallyinspecttines fordamage.Replacewiththeoriginalequipment manufacture’s(O.E.M.)partsonly,listedinthismanual. “Useofpartswhichdonotmeettheoriginalequipment specificationsmayleadtoimproperperformanceand compromisesafety!”
Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstighttobesurethe equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper operationregularly.
Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,disconnect thesparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengine. Thoroughlyinspectthetillerforanydamage. Repairthedamagebeforestartingandoperatingthetiller.
Tillercomponents,guardsandshieldsaresubject towearanddamagewhichcouldexposemovingparts orallowobjectstobethrown.Forsafetyprotection, frequentlycheckcomponentsandreplaceimmediately withoriginalequipmentmanufacturer’s(O.E.M.)partsonly, listedinthismanual.”Useofpartswhichdonotmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadtoimproper performanceandcompromisesafety!”
Donotchangetheengine’sgovernorsettingorover-speed theengine.Thegovernorcontrolsthemaximumsafe operatingspeedoftheengine.
Checkfuelline,tank,cap,andfittingsfrequentlyforcracks orleaks.Replaceifnecessary.
Donotcrankenginewithsparkplugremoved.
Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as necessary.
Observeproperdisposallawsandregulations.Improper disposaloffluidsandmaterialscanharmtheenvironment.

Donotmodifyengine.
Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donotmodifyengineinany way.Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcanleadtoa runawayengineandcauseittooperateatunsafespeeds. Nevertamperwithfactorysettingofenginegovernor.
WARNING:Thismachineisequippedwithaninternal combustionengineandshouldnotbeusedonornearany unimprovedforest-covered ,brushcoveredorgrass-covered landunlesstheengine’sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestormeetingapplicablelocalorstatelaws(ifany).

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Warranty
2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
WHAT IS COVERED
Fromthedateoforiginalpurchase,LegendForcewarrantstotheoriginalpurchaserthateachlawnandgardenproductsold,shallbefree fromdefectinmaterialandworkmanshipfortheitemsandtimeperiodsetforthbelow.LegendForce,atitsdiscretion,agreestorepairor replaceanydefectivepartthatuponexamination,inspection,andtestingbyaLegendForceauthorizedservicedealer,isfoundtobe defectivewithintheoriginalwarrantyperiod.LegendForcewillalsodecideupontheuseofneworrebuiltpartsorcomparableproduct.Any partorproductthatisreplacedwillberetainedbyLegendForce.Thiswarrantyperiodshallnotbeextendedandanyrepairedproductshall bewarrantedfortheremainingperiodoftheoriginalwarranty.Theconsumerisresponsible,andshallprepayalltransportationcosts, includingreturningitemstoLegendForce.Thiswarrantyisnon-transferableandproof- of-purchaseandserialnumbermustbepresented whenrequestingwarrantyservice .Ifaproof-of- purchasereceiptisnotprovided,theproduct’sshippingdatebythemanufacturerwillbe usedtodeterminethewarrantyperiod.
LENGTH OF WARRANTY: Personaluseapplicationsofthislawnandgardenproductarewarrantedfortwo(2)years.Proofof
purchaseandofmaintenancemustbeprovided.
YEAR 1-Limitedcoverageonlawnandgardenproductcomponents,partsandlabor. YEAR 2-Limitedcoverageonlawnandgardenproductcomponents,partsonly.
“Personaluse”meanspersonalresidentialhouseholduseorrecreationalusebytheretailconsumer.”Commercialuse”meansallother usesincludingcommercial,construction,orotherincomeproducingpurposes.Oncealawnandgardenproducthasbeenusedfor commercialpurposes,itshallthereafterbeconsideredasa”commercialuse”productforthepurposesofthiswarranty.Anycommercial productusedasrentalequipmentwillnotbecoveredunderthiswarranty.
CONSUMER RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Consumerisresponsibleforcarefullyreadingandfollowingallinstructionsintheoperatormanual.Anyproductthatisdamageddueto misuseorabusewillnotbecoveredbythiswarranty.
· CustomerMUSTpresenttheirconcernstoLegendForceSupport­FIRSTbycalling1-877-527-0313.Onlywhenweauthorizethe workmaythecustomerdelivertheproducttoarepaircenter.Warrantedrepairswillbecompletedinareasonableperiodoftime,notto exceed30days.
· ConsumerisresponsibleforalltransportationcoststoanauthorizedLegendForceServiceCenter.Unlessotherwiserequested, groundshippingwillapplyforpartorders.Customermayrequestexpeditedservice,butwillberesponsibletopayanyadditionalcharge(s).
· Consumerisresponsibleforlaborcostsassociatedwithwarrantedrepairstwelve(12)monthsafterthepurchasedate.Consumeris responsibleformaintainingthelawnandgardenproductasspecifiedintheoperator’smanual.Warrantycoverageforlaborwillbebased onnormalworkinghoursfortherepaircenter.
· Maintenancemayberequiredtofulfillawarrantyclaim;consumerisresponsibleforallcostsforroutinemaintenance.
WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
· Normalwear:Thiswarrantyexcludesnormalwearitemssuchasfilters,sparkplugs,gaskets,o-rings,adaptercordsets,wheels, andbatteries.

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Warranty (continued)
2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
· Maintenance:Thiswarrantydoesnotapplytotune- upsorroutinemaintenanceanddoesnotcoveranyadjustmentsorrepairsnot performedbyanauthorizedrepairfacility.
· Misuse:Thiswarrantydoesnotapplyifyourproducthasfailedduetoabuse,misuse,neglect,usingincorrectfuelsorlubricants, overloading,overspeeding,impropermaintenance,improperstorage,unapprovedmodifications,orhasbeenoperatedinanywaycontrary totheinstructionsfoundintheproductoperatormanual.
· Adverseconditions:Thiswarrantydoesnotapplyifyourproducthasfailedduetofreezing,accidentornaturaldisasters.
· Productshipment:Thiswarrantydoesnotapplytodamageresultingfromshipping,handling,orwarehousing.Anydamageclaimstothis productcausedbyshipmentmustbefiledwiththefreightcompany.
· Otherexclusions:Thiswarrantydoesnotapplyifyourproducthasbeensold”asis”orwherethefactoryappliedserialnumberhasbeen removed.Refurbished,used,demonstrationorfloormodelsarenotcoveredbythiswarranty.
WHERE WARRANTY IS VALID:
Forwarrantycoverage,thisproductmustbepurchasedfromanauthorizedLegendForcedealerandthewarrantyonlyextendsto theoriginalpurchaserintheUnitedStates,Canada,orMexico.Refurbished,used,demonstration,orfloormodelsarenotcoveredbythis warranty.Productspurchasedfromauctionwebsites,arenotcoveredbythiswarranty.Productsusedforcommercialusearenotcovered bythiswarranty.
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE:
YoucanlocateyournearestLegendForcedealerforserviceorwarrantyquestionsbycalling1-877-527-0313.LegendForcerecommends youretainallofyourreceiptscoveringthepurchaseandmaintenanceofyourlawnandgardenproduct.
LegendForceobligationunderthiswarrantyisexclusivelylimitedtoproductrepairorreplacementandshallnotbeliablefoanyincidentalor consequentialdamagesincluding,butnotlimitedto,theexpenseofdeliveringproducttoandfromrepaircenter,lossordamagetopersonal property,lossofrevenue,telephonecharges,lossoftime,orinconvenience.Somestates,provincesorjurisdictionsdonotallowthe exclusionorlimitationofincidentaldamages,sotheabovelimitationmaynotapplytoyou.Thewarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,and youmayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostateorprovincetoprovince.

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Assembly

1 AssemblingtheDepthRegulator

D

NOTICE:Thistillerisshippedwithoutgasolineoroilintheengine. FillupthegasolineandoilBEFOREoperatingyourmachine.

Insertthedepthregulator(C)throughtheprotective shields(D)openingintothetopofthedepthregulator bracketwithhandlefacingtotherear.
Insertdepthregulatorclevispin( )throughthedepth regulatorbracket.Theninsertthecotterpin(FF)tosecure. Thetopholeofthedepthregulatortinesshouldclear theground.SeeFigure1-1.

HH
AA AA HH

AA HH
AA HH

C FF

D
DepthRegulator Bracket

TillerBody

Figure1-2

3 AssemblingtheLowerHandle

Thelowerhandleisattachedtotheoutsideofthetransmission cover.Alignthelowerholestothedesiredangleand insertM10x25bolts(CC)andM10Nuts(DD)tosecurethehandle onbothsides.SeeFigure1-3.
NOTICE:Thereare3pre-drilledholesonthetransmissioncoverto choosefromforangleheight.

Figure1-1
2 AssemblingtheProtectiveShieldto theTillerBody
Locatetheplateswiththepre-drilledholesontherearpart ofthetillerbody.Aligntheprotectiveshield(D)holestothe plateholes.InsertM8x20bolts(AA)withspringwashers (HH)andregularwashers( )andtightenwithawrench. SeeFigure1-2.
WARNING:Makesurethetillerprotectiveshieldis installedinplacebeforestartingthemachine.

CC DD
TransmissionCover Figure1-3

Lower Handle
DD CC

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Assembly (continued)
4 AssemblingtheUpperHandle
Aligntheupperhandlepre-drilledholestothelower handlepre- drilledholes.InsertM8x50bolts(JJ)through theinsideofthehandle.Insertwashers(GG)andhand tightenwithstarknob(II).SeeFigure1-4.

II GG JJ

Upper Handle

Wheel Direction
Make sure to install the wheel in the correct direction. See bottom left graphic for correct wheel direction.
Wheel Drive Pins
Each wheel is equipped with a locking pin that secures the wheel to the wheel shaft. The wheels can be positioned in either a WHEEL DRIVE or a FREEWHEEL mode.
Before starting the engine, put both wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position by inserting the wheel drive pins through the wheel hubs and axle shaft. Doing so “locks” the wheels to the axle shaft, causing the wheels to turn when either the forward or reverse lever is engaged.
Use the FREEWHEEL mode only when the engine is not running. In FREEWHEEL, the wheel locking pins are placed only through the holes in the wheel shaft (not the wheel hubs), thus allowing the wheels to turn freely when you manually move the tiller.

Lower Handle
Figure1-4
5 AssemblingtheWheels
Insertthewheel(B)throughtheaxleonthetillerbody. Thenplacethewheelpin(KK)throughtheholeon wheelthroughtheholeontheaxletosecurethewheel inplace.SeeFigure1-5.

B Figure1-5

TillerBody

WRONG WHEEL DIRECTION

X KK

WARNING: Never allow either of the wheels to be in the FREEWHEEL position when the engine is running. Always put both wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position before starting the engine.Failure to comply could cause loss of tiller control, property damage, or personal injury.
TO REPLACE THE WHEELS IN THE WHEEL DRIVE OR FREEWHEEL POSITION
1. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and allow engine to cool.
2. Raise one wheel about 1 in. (2.5 cm) off the ground and place a sturdy support under the transmission.
WARNING: Do not place tiller on its side when changing wheel drive positions. Doing so could result in gasoline leaking from the fuel tank. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or property damage.

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Assembly (continued)
FOR WHEEL DRIVE MODE: Slide wheel outward and align the holes. Insert locking pin (KK) through wheel hub and wheel shaft. Secure wheel locking pin (KK) by pushing in as far as it will go then wrapping ring around the wheel shaft as shown. Repeat with the other wheel and then remove the support from beneath the transmission. Wheel Drive Position
KK

6 Check Tire Pressure
(Models with pneumatic tires) Check the air pressure in both tires before each use. The air pressure should be between 25 PSI and 30 PSI (pounds per square inch).
If the air pressure is lower than 25 PSI, inflate the tires air pressure with air pump.
Keep both tires equally inflated to help prevent machine from pulling to one side.

Figure 1-6
FOR FREEWHEEL MODE: Slide the wheel inward and insert the wheel drive locking pin (KK) only through the hole in the axle shaft. Secure wheel locking pin (KK) by pushing in as far as it will go then wrapping the ring around the wheel shaft as shown. Repeat for the other wheel and then remove the support from beneath the transmission. FREEWHEEL Position
KK
Figure 1-7

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Insert the bumper (F) into the front end of the tiller body just below the engine. Align the pre-drilled holes and insert M8x20 bolts (AA) and M8 nuts (BB) and tighten. See Figure 1-9

WARNING: Before starting engine, be sure that both wheels are in WHEEL DRIVE position. See Wheel Drive Pins for instructions. Engaging the Forward Lever when the wheels are not in WHEEL DRIVE could allow the tines to rapidly propel the tiller forward or backward. Failure to comply could cause loss of tiller control, property damage, or personal injury
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8 Assembling the Tines
Check the orientation of the tine blade. The sharp cutting edge should be facing the direction of tine rotation for your tiller.
Insert tines (E) on each side through the tine axle located on the rear of the tiller. Align pre-drilled holes and insert clevis pin (EE) then insert cotter pin (FF) to secure in place. See Figure 1-10.
R
Tiller Body EE FF E
L
Figure 1-10

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GAS

Operation
1 AddingGasandOil
WARNING:Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline. Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthevaporsare explosive.Neverfuelthemachineindoorsorwhilethe engineishotorrunning.Extinguishcigarettes,cigars, pipesandanyothersourcesofignition.
Removegascap.Placefunnelsecurelyandaddfuel.Do nottopoff.Fueltankcapacityisapprox.0.9gallon,Do notoverfill.
Securethegascapandwipeoffanyexcessfuel.See Figure1-11.

Werecommendtheuseof10W-30oil.Otherhigh-quality detergentoilsareacceptableifclassifiedforserviceSF,SG, SH.SJorhigher.
Donotusespecialadditives.
Outdoortemperaturesdeterminetheproperoilviscosityfor theengine.Usethecharttoselectthebest viscosityfortheoutdoortemperaturerangeexpected.

°F

°C

104

40

SYNTHETIC5W-30

SAE30

86

30

68

20

10W-30

50

10

32

0

5W-30

14

-10

-4

-20

-22

-30

Place the tiller on a level surface.
Remove the filler cap. Place the funnel securely and add oil. Do not top off. Oil capacity is approx. 0.6 liters. Check dipstick to confirm adequate amount of oil.
Secure the oil cap and wipe off any excess oil. See Figure 1-12.

OIL

Figure1-11 IMPORTANT:UseonlyRegularOctaneFuel.

Figure1-12 IMPORTANT:Werecommendusing10W-30Oil.

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Operation (continued)
2 ControlsandFeatures
RECOIL STARTER
Therecoilstarterisattachedtotherightsideoftheupper handle.Standbehindtheunitandpulltherecoilstarter ropetostarttheunit.
PROTECTIVE SHIELD
Thetillershieldislocatedintherearofthetillerand itisusedtoshieldyoufromdebrisbeingthrown.
FORWARD/REVERSE/SAFETY LOCK LEVERS
Theforward/reverseleverlocatedontheupperhandle controlsthetillersdirection.Thesafetylockensuresthat whenusingthetillertheoperatordoesnotaccidently starttheforwardorreverseactionuntiltheyareready tooperatethetiller.
ON/OFF SWITCH
TheOn/Offswitchisneededtostartandstopthetiller.

DEPTH REGULATOR
Inhardcompactedsoil,ithelpsrestrainthetiller’sforward motion.Inloosersoil,itcontrolshowdeeplythetinescandig intotheground.
TINES
Tinesarerotatingmetalbladesthatdigintothesoil.
CHOKE LEVER
Acarburetorchokeleverengagesordisengagesthechoke, subsequentiallyadjustingtheamountofairthatisenabled toflowthroughtheintakeofthecarburetor.
OIL DIPSTICK
Locatedontheengineisusedtofilloilandmeasureoil. Thistillerdoesnotcomewithoil.Oilmustbeaddedbefore operatingit.

ForwardLever

ReverseLever SafetyLock

ChokeLever RecoilStart On/OffSwitch
OilDipstick

DepthRegulator ProtectiveShield

Tines

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Operation (continued)
3 Pre-StartInspection
Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts and bolts are secure.
Check oil level in engine crankcase. Add oil if necessary. Check the fuel supply. Fill the fuel tank no closer
than 1 inch from top of tank to provide space for expansion. This tiller already comes with the proper amount of Transmission Gear Oil. Check Transmission Gear Oil before starting if you notice a leak. Be sure the spark plug wire is attached and the spark plug is tightened securely.
Check position of wheels and wheel lockouts. Check depth regulator lever position.
Examine underneath and around engine for signs of oil or fuel leaks.
Inspect fuel hoses for tightness and fuel seepage. Look for signs of engine damage.
Remove excessive debris from muffler area and recoil starter.
CAUTION: Pleasedonotstartyourtilleruntilyouhave readthemanualthatcamewithyourtiller,andthesections inthismanualtillercontrolsandsafety.Ifyouhaveread these,followthestepsbelowtostartyourtiller.Always performthispre- startchecklistbeforestartingtheengine.
WARNING:Gasolineishighlyflammableandmustbe handledwithcare.Neverfillthetankwhentheengineishot orrunning.Alwaysmoveoutdoorstofilltank.
Alwayssetthewheelsintillingpositionbeforestarting engine.
Alwaysputdepthregulatorleverinthetransportposition beforestartingengine.Tinesshouldclearground.
DANGER:Alwayskeephandsandfeetclearofrotating machineparts.

4 StartingtheTiller
Thecontrolsrequiredtostartandrunthetillerarelocated ontheengineandaremarkedwiththeiconforchoke,slow andfastforthethrottle,andon/offfuelvalve.Locationfor thesecontrolscanbefoundonthecontrolsandfeatures page.
COLD STARTS
Movethefuellevertothe”Open”position.
Movethechokelevertothefull”Closed”position.
MovetheOn/Offswitchtothe”On”position
Pullstartingropeoutslowlyonetimeandallowtoreturn slowly.
Pullstartingropeoutrapidly,tostarttheengine.
Whentheenginestarts,graduallymovechokelevertothe “Open”positionandincreasethrottlespeed.
NOTICE:Restartinganenginethatisalreadywarmfromprevious runningdoesnotnormallyrequireuseofthechoke.

Closed

Choke
Open

FuelLever

CLOSED OPEN

On/OffSwitch

Figure1-13
RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE
MovetheOn/Offswitchtothe”On”position. Pullthestartergriplightlyuntilresistanceisfeltthen
pull rapidly until engine starts. Allow rope to return normally.Repeatuntilenginestarts.

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Operation (continued)
5 ShuttingDowntheTiller
Tostoptheengineatanytime,turnengineON/OFFswitch totheoffposition.Tostopwheelsandtinesatanytime, releasedrivesafetycontrolleverstoneutralposition. Checkoillevelinenginecrankcase.Addoilifnecessary.
Makesureyoureturnthechokelevertoit’soriginal positionandyouclosethefuellever.
6 Tilling
Adjustthedepthregulatorlevertodesiredtillingdepth. Inserttheclevis(EE)andcotterpin(FF)tosecuredepth regulatortodesireddepth.SeeFigure1-14.
FF EE
Figure1-14
WARNING:Raisedepthregulatoruponeholeatatime, testingtilleroperationaftereachraise.Raisingdepth regulatortoohighcanresultinlossofcontroloftiller!
MovethTeilclehorkBeocdoyntroltotheclosedposition. PlacethetillerinforwardbFyipguusrhein1g-2downonthedrivesafety
controllever(FORWARD)–thiswillengagethewheelsandtines.
NOTICE:Youcanslowthetiller’sforwardadvanceatanytime byputtingslightdownwardpressureonthehandlebars.Youcanstop thetillerbyreleasingthedrivesafetycontrolleverstotheneutral position.
WARNING:Temperatureofmufflerandnearbyareas mayexceed150°F.Avoidtheseareas.Donotmovechoke controltostopengine,backfireorenginedamagemay occur.Tostopwheelsandtinesatanytime,releasedrive safetycontrolleverstoneutralposition.Alwaysrelease drivesafetycontrolleverstoneutralpositionANDSTOP THEENGINEbeforeadjustingthedepthoftheregulatorlever.

7 DriveSafetyControlLevers FORWARD LEVER

Engageswheelsandtinesintoforward.
Pushingdownthedrivesafetycontrollever(FORWARD) towardthehandlebarengagesthewheelsandtines. Releasingtheleverstopsthewheelsandtinesandbrings thetillertoacompletestop.

REVERSE LEVER

Engageswheelsandtinesintoreverse.SeeFigure1-15

Pullingthedrivesafetycontrollever(REVERSE)towardthe handlebarreversestiller.Releasingtheleverstopsthe wheelsandtines.

Tounlocktheforwardandreversehandlesfirstpressthe handlelockandthenpressthehandle.

HandleLock

Forward Reverse

Figure1-15
WARNING:Donotoperateboth”FORWARD”and “REVERSE”drivesafetycontrolleversatthesametime. Thisinformationisprovidedhereonlytointroducethe controls.Donotstarttheengineatthistime.Startingand operatinginstructionsaregivenonpage11.Pleaseread thissectionandalloperatingandsafetyinstructionsbefore startingyourtiller.
IMPORTANT:Practiceoperatingthecontrolsand tillerwithtinesoutofgroundbeforebeginningtotill. Itisimportantthatyouknowhowtousethetiller properly,keepcontrolatalltimes,stopthetinesand wheelsfromturning,andstoptheengineifnecessary. Ifyoudonotknowhowtodothesethings,readthe controls,adjustmentsandsafetysectionsbefore proceeding.

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Operation (continued)
8 Handle Height Adjustment
The ideal height of the handlebar varies with operator height and the depth of tilling.
Unscrew nuts (DD) and remove top and bottom bolts (CC) on each side of the lower handle.
Align lower handle to desired height holes on the transmission cover mount.
Install bolts (CC) and nuts (DD). Retighten. See Figure 1-16

CC DD
TransmissionCover

Lower Handle
HeightAdjustment Holes
DD CC
Figure1-16

9 WireTensionAdjustment
Properwiretensioniscriticaltogoodperformance.After 1/2hourofoperation,allcablesmayhavetobeadjusted. Afterusingthetillerforthefirsttimechecktensionafter every2hoursofoperation.
TOINCREASEWIRETENSION
Loosenupperjamnut Turntheadjustingnutcounterclockwisein1/8″
increments Tightenupperjamnut Checkadjustment. Thisprocedurecanberepeateduntilconduitadjustment
boltsarefullyadjusted.Ifnomoreadjustmentcanbe made,thewiremayhavetobereplaced.SeeFigure1-17

(2) (1)

LOOSENTIGHTEN

INCREASE DECREASE TENSION TENSION

JamNut
Forward Cable

Reverse Cable

Figure1-17

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Operation (continued)
10 TillingTips
Thekeytosuccessfultillingistobeginwithashallowcuton the first pass, and then work an inch or two deeper on each successivepass.
Tillingdepthwillvarywithgroundconditions.
Whenbeginningtotillinunbrokengroundorinextremely hard soil,settheclevespininthehighestholeofthedepth regulator.Thiswillallowforshallowtilling.Withthedepth regulatorinthisposition,makeseverallightpassesoverthe areatobetilled.Resetfordeeperdepthswithsuccessive passes.
Iftillerjumpsorskidsuncontrollably,lowerthedepth regulatorbyplacingtheclevespininahigherhole.Thiswill allowforshallowertilling.Holdfirmlytothehandlebarsto controlsuddenlurches.
Ifweeds,tallgrasses,vines,orothermaterialsclogorjamthe tines,reversethetillertounwindvegetation.
Immediatelyreleasethedrivecontrolleversifthetinesjam or youstrikeaforeignobject.Withthedrivecontrollevers inthe neutralposition,pushthrottlecontroltothestop positionto stoptheengine.Disengagethesparkplugwire.Whentines havestopped,removeforeignobjectsandcheck fordamage.
CULTIVATING
Plantrowson20”-22″centersforeaseofturning.
Setthedepthregulatorleverwiththedetentpininone ofthehigherholes.Thiswillallowforshallowcultivation necessarytoturnoverweeds,andbreakupandaerate thesoil.

HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION
Ifoperatingequipmentwithenginesregularlyataltitudesover 5,000feet,thecarburetor’sair-fuelmixturewillbetoorich and emmissionsmayincrease.Onenginesnotbuiltforthe United Statesthecarburetorcanbeadjustedtooperateunder this condition.Thecarburetorshouldbereturnedtoitsnormal setting ifregularoperationislessthan5,000feet.Contact yourservice centertomodifythecarburetor.

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Maintenance

Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperformingany maintenance.
Thewarrantyonthistillerdoesnotcoveritems thathavebeensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence. Toreceivefullvaluefromwarranty,operatormust maintainthestringtrimmerasinstructedhere.
Changingofengine-governedspeedwillvoidengine warranty.
Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedatleastonceeach season.
Periodicallycheckallfastenersandmakesuretheseare tight.
Goodmaintenanceisyourresponsibility,poormaintenance isaninvitationtotrouble.
Followgoodshoppractices.
Keepserviceareacleananddry.
Useadequatelightforthejobathand.
Makesuretheengineisoffbeforeyoubeginany maintenanceorrepairs.Thiswilleliminateseveralpotential hazards.
Besurethereisadequateventilationwheneveryouoperate theenginetoavoidcarbonmonoxidepoisoning.
Neveroperatetheengineinaclosedbuilding.
Lettheengineandexhaustsystemcoolbeforetouching.
Donotruntheengineunlessinstructedtodoso.
Readtheinstructionsbeforeyoubegin,andmakesureyou havethetoolsandskillsrequired.
Toreducethepossibilityoffireorexplosion,becarefulwhen workingaroundgasoline.
Useonlyanonflammablesolvent,notgasoline,toclean parts.Keepcigarettes,sparksandflamesawayfromallfuel relatedparts.

Lubricatethewheelsatleastonceaseasonwithlightoil(or motoroil).Ifwheelsareremovedforanyreason,lubricate surfaceoftheaxleboltandinnersurfaceofthewheelwith lightoil.
Alwaysusepersonalprotectiondevicessuchaseye,handand hearingprotectorswhenperforminganyserviceor maintenance.
Frequentlychecktillertines.Theyshouldbefreeofnicksand cracksandsecurelyfastenedinplace.
Periodicallytightenallbolts,nuts,screws,andcheckthatall pinsareproperlyinstalledtomakecertainthetillerissafeto operate.
Whencompletingmaintenanceorservice,makesureallsafety guardsanddevicesareinstalledbeforeusingthetiller.
Wherereplacementpartsarenecessaryforperiodicmaintenance andservicing,useonlynew,originalreplacementpartsortheir equivalentsforrepairandreplacementtorestoreyourequipment tooriginalspecifications.
Themanufacturerand/ordistributorwillnotberesponsiblefor injuriesordamagescausedbyuseofunapprovedpartsand/or accessories.
Afirstaidkitshouldbekeptreadilyaccessiblewhileperforming maintenanceonthisequipment.

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Maintenance (continued)

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Yourtillerhasbeendesignedandproducedbytheindustry’sleadingmanufacturerofoutdoorpowerequipmenttoprovideyouwith yearsofreliableoperation.Keepingyourtillerintoprunningconditionwillprolongitslife,andhelpyouobtainoptimumperformance.
Pleasereadthisnormalcareschedule,andnotetherecommendedcareoperatingintervalstoextendthelifeofyourtiller.

MaintenanceOperation

BeforeEachUse

First Monthor 20Hours

Every 3Months or 50Hours

Every 6Months or 100Hours

Every Yearor 300Hours

DriveBeltTension Check

EngineOil

Change

CheckLevel

Change

AirFilter

Check

Clean

Replace

TillerTransmission Check GearOil
Replace

TirePressure

Check

TineShaft

Clean

WheelAxleShaft Lubricate

*Servicemorefrequentlywhenusedindustyareas.

WARNING:Useonlygenuinereplacementparts.Other partsmaydamagethetillerorresultininjury.

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Maintenance (continued)
Thefollowinginformationwillhelpyoumakethenecessary checksandperformtheproceduresrequiredtofollowthe normalcarerecommendationsmadeforyourtiller.
1 ChangingForward/ReverseBelt
WARNING:Topreventaccidentalstarting.Theengine mustbeturnedoffandcool.Thesparkplugwiremustbe removedandsecuredfromsparkplugbeforecheckingand adjustingengineorequipment.
Turn off engine. Engine must be cool. Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug.
See Figure 1-18
Spark Plug Wire
Figure 1-18
Removebeltguard. Removetheforwardbeltfromtheforwardenginepulley.
Gentlypulltheenginerecoilropetorotatethepulley. Withthepulleyturning,forcetheforwardbeltoutofthe
V-grooveandslidethebeltfreeoftheenginepulley. Pulltheforwardbeltdownandoutoftheway. Removethereversebeltfromthereverse
enginepulleyandgentlypulltheenginerecoilropetorotate thepulley. Withthepulleyturning,forcethereversebeltoutofthe V-grooveandslidethebeltfreefromtheenginepulleysand reversebeltguides. Pullbeltdownandawayfromthetransmissionpulleyand installnewreversebelt. Threadthebeltupfrombottomandplacebeltaround transmissionpulleyinthegroove.

Place belt under reverse belt guides and gently pull the engine recoil rope while forcing the belt over the edge of the engine pulley into the V-groove.
Install new forward belt.
Place forward belt in the transmission pulley groove and gently pull the engine recoil rope to rotate the pulley while forcing the forward belt into the V-groove. See Figure 1-19
Replace belt guard.
Attach spark plug wire.

ReverseBeltIdler ReverseBelt
EnginePulley
ForwardBeltIdler

ForwardBelt

Transmission Pulley
Figure 1-19

ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Check oil level before each use or after every 8 hours of operation.
Change oil after first 5-8 hours of operation. Change oil while engine is warm. Refill with new oil of recommended grade.
Check spark plug yearly or every 100 hours of operation. Service air cleaner. Keep engine and parts clean.
Check engine and equipment often for loose nuts and bolts, keep these items tightened.

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Maintenance (continued)
CHECK OR FILL ENGINE CRANKCASE
Add oil. Do not overfill. Use a clean, high quality detergent oil. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Oil level must be full.
Check the oil level by removing oil fill plug. Oil level should be up to the bottom of the fill plug opening.
Always check oil level before starting engine.
IMPORTANT: Engine is shipped from factory without oil. You must add engine oil before starting engine.
CHECK TRANSMISSION GEAR OIL
Check the transmission gear oil level after every 50 hours of operation or whenever you notice any oil leak. Operating the tiller when the transmission is low on oil can result in severe damage.
CHECK THE TRANSMISSION GEAR OIL LEVEL 1.Check the gear oil level when the transmission is cool. Gear oil will expand in warm operating temperatures and this expansion will provide an incorrect oil level reading. 2.With the tiller on level ground, pull the Depth Regulator Lever all the way up. 3.Remove the oil fill plug from the transmission housing and look inside the oil fill hole to locate the main drive shaft situated below the hole. 4.If the transmission gear oil is on low oil level, add gear oil (SAE 85W-140 or 85W-90),the tiller transmission holds 24 ounces. Do not overfill. See Figure 1-20. 5.If the gear oil level is okay, securely replace the oil fill plug.
IMPORTANT: The tiller ships from the factory with transmission gear oil installed. Operating the tiller when the transmission is low on oil can result in severe damage.Do not operate the tiller if the gear oil level is low. Doing so will result in severe damage to the transmission components.

Oil fill plug

X
Low oil level

Correct oil level Figure1-20

X
High oil level

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Maintenance (continued)
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
(Models with pneumatic tires) Check the air pressure in both tires. The air pressure should be between 25 PSI and 30 PSI(poundspersquareinch).
Iftheairpressureislowerthan25PSI,inflatethetiresair pressurewithairpump.
Keepbothtiresequallyinflatedtohelppreventmachine frompullingtooneside.
LUBRICATION
Proper lubrication of moving mechanical parts is critical for proper care and maintenance. Oil the moving parts shown at 10 hour intervals using a 30 weight oil.
CLEAN TINE AXLE SHAFT
Turn off engine. Engine must be cool. Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug. Tip the tiller forward. Block the tiller in position so that it
rests on the engine mount and the tines are exposed. Remove all vegetation, string, wire, and other material that
may have accumulated on the axle between the inside set of tines and the seal on the transmission housing.
Tip the tiller back to a level position. Replace spark plug wire.

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Care, Cleaning and Storage
Followthestepsbelowtoprepareyourtillerforstorage.
Protectwheelsandaxlesfromrustbyremovingthelockpin andslidingthewheeloffthehub.
Coattheaxleslightlywithaxlegrease.
Slidewheelbackonhubandinsertlockpin.
Drainfuelsystemcompletelyoraddfuelstabilizertoprevent fuelfromgummingupduringextendedstorageperiod.
Whileengineisstillwarm,draintheoilfromtheengine. Refillwithfreshoiloftherecommendedgrade.
Cleanexternalsurfaces,engineandcoolingfan.
Removesparkplug,pouroneounceofSAE30oilintospark plughole.
Plugholeandpullstartercordslowlytodistributeoilevenly incylinderheadarea.
Reinstallsparkplug.
Transportunittoasuitablestoragelocation.Ifyouhave chosentouseafuelstabilizerandhavenotdrainedthefuel system,followallsafetyinstructionsstorageprecautionsin thismanualtopreventthepossibilityoffirefromtheignition ofgasolinefumes.Remember,gasolinefumescantravelto distantsourcesofignitionandignite,causingriskof explosionandfire.
Ifthereisanypossibilityofunauthorizeduseortampering, removethesparkplugandstoreitinasafeplacebefore storingtherototillerunit.
Besuretoplugthesparkplugholetopreventforeign materialfromentering.
WARNING:Donotstoretillerinanunvetilatedareawhere fuelfumesmayreachflame,sparks,pilotlightsoranignited object.Drainfueloutdoorsawayfromanyignitionsources. Useonlyapprovedfuelcontainers.

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Troubleshooting

Problem
Theengineisdifficult tostart.

Cause Outoffuel. TheengineswitchisOff. Theengineisnotprimed. Thesparkplugwireisdisconnected. Thesparkplugisfouled. Thecarburetorisdirty.

Theairfilterisclogged. Thefueliscontaminated.

EngineProblems Theenginesmokes excessively,runsvery “rough,”runs erratically,orcannot maintainfullspeed.

NoEngineOil. Engineoilisnotatproperlevel. Thesparkplugisfouled. Theairfilterisclogged. Thefueliscontaminated. Thecarburetorisoutofadjustment.

Excessivevibrationand Looseparts.

noise.

Engineproblems(above).

Abnormalnoiseorsquealcomingfrom

beltdrive.

Tineswillnotrotate.

Debrisinterferingwiththetines. Tinesareloose. Improperdrivecableadjustment. Damageddrivebelts.

Tinescontinueto rotatewhendrive leverisnotengaged.

Improperdrivecableadjustment. Damageddrivebelts.

Enginewillnotstop.
Tineswillnotcut properly.
Frequentengine stalling.

Checktheswitch. Thetinesassembledincorrectly.
Excessivetillingspeed/depth. Engineproblems(above).

Solution Addfreshfuel. Turntheengineswitchon. MovethechokelevertotheONposition. Attachsparkplugwiretothesparkplug. Removesparkplugandinspect.Replaceifnecessary. Takethetillertoanauthorizedservicecentertoclean
thecarburetor. Removeandcleantheairfilter. Drainandcleanthefueltank.Fillwithfreshfuel.
Addengineoil. Checkengineoil,addordrainengineoilifnecessary.
Removesparkplug,inspectorreplaceifnecessary. Removeandcleanairfilter. Drainandcleanthefueltank.Fillwithfreshfuel. Takethetillertoanauthorizedservicecentertoclean
thecarburetor. Tightenallfasteners. Refertoenginesolutions(above). Normallyduetobelt/pulleybreakinperiod.
Refertobelttensionadjustmentsection.
Removedebrisfromaroundtines. Replacetineboltsandnuts. Referto”BeltTensionAdjustment”sectionto
decreasebelttension. Replacedrivebelts. Referto”BeltTensionAdjustment”Sectionto
decreasebelttension. Replacedrivebelts.
Replacetheswitch.
Referto”InstalltheTines”Section.
Tillatamoderatepace.Makemultiplepasses. Refertoenginesolutions(above).

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Service Parts

Part

Description

AA

DrivePulley

BB

Wheel

CC

ForwardBelt

DD

ReverseBelt

Quantity 1 2 1 1

Part

Description

EE

AircleanerAssy

FF

Recoil

GG

Tines

Quantity 1 1 2

Wheel

Tine

DrivenPulley

ForwardBelt

ReverseBelt

Recoil

AirFilterAssembly

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