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..., stop the engine (motor), remove the wire from the plug to prevent accidental starting . it cannot contact spark plug in safe working condition. • Never store the machine with care; The tines may catch in hard ground. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE • Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in order to prevent accidental starting when setting up spilled fuel before restarting and operating the tiller. • Exercise...
..., stop the engine (motor), remove the wire from the plug to prevent accidental starting . it cannot contact spark plug in safe working condition. • Never store the machine with care; The tines may catch in hard ground. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE • Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in order to prevent accidental starting when setting up spilled fuel before restarting and operating the tiller. • Exercise...
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... the proper tools to service or repair this manual. TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES 2 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3 ASSEMBLY 4-6 OPERATION 7-11 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 12 MAINTENANCE 12-14 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS 15-18 STORAGE 19 TROUBLESHOOTING 20 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity: Unleaded Regular Oil (API:SG-SL): (Capacity: 20 oz./0.6L) Spark Plug : 3.2 Quarts (3.0L) SAE 30 Above 32°F/0°C SAE 5W30 Below 32°F/0°C Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030"/0.76mm...
... the proper tools to service or repair this manual. TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES 2 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3 ASSEMBLY 4-6 OPERATION 7-11 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 12 MAINTENANCE 12-14 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS 15-18 STORAGE 19 TROUBLESHOOTING 20 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity: Unleaded Regular Oil (API:SG-SL): (Capacity: 20 oz./0.6L) Spark Plug : 3.2 Quarts (3.0L) SAE 30 Above 32°F/0°C SAE 5W30 Below 32°F/0°C Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030"/0.76mm...
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... STRETCH OR KINK CABLES. • While holding handle assembly, cut cable ties securing handle assembly to aid in keeping lock in lowest position will allow for easier adjustment. • Place flat washer on threaded end of washer). • With handle assembly in gearcase notch. (Apply grease on tiller. • Remove top frame of carton. • Slowly ease handle assembly up " position. Screw in handle lock lever just enough to remove tiller from handle assembly. ASSEMBLY UNPACKING CARTON...
... STRETCH OR KINK CABLES. • While holding handle assembly, cut cable ties securing handle assembly to aid in keeping lock in lowest position will allow for easier adjustment. • Place flat washer on threaded end of washer). • With handle assembly in gearcase notch. (Apply grease on tiller. • Remove top frame of carton. • Slowly ease handle assembly up " position. Screw in handle lock lever just enough to remove tiller from handle assembly. ASSEMBLY UNPACKING CARTON...
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...till position. SHIFT LEVER - Controls engine speed. 7 Used when starting a cold engine. Used to start the engine. Adjustable to shift transmission gears. Used to protect small plants from being buried. SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR - RUN TILLING CAUTION ENGINE TILLING FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE OR WARNING ON ENGINE OFF FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL STOP TINE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL SHIFT LEVER DRAG STAKE DEPTH STAKE CHOKE CONTROL SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR LEVELING SHIELD OUTER SIDE SHIELD RECOIL STARTER HANDLE Fig. 7 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform...
...till position. SHIFT LEVER - Controls engine speed. 7 Used when starting a cold engine. Used to start the engine. Adjustable to shift transmission gears. Used to protect small plants from being buried. SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR - RUN TILLING CAUTION ENGINE TILLING FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE OR WARNING ON ENGINE OFF FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL STOP TINE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL SHIFT LEVER DRAG STAKE DEPTH STAKE CHOKE CONTROL SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR LEVELING SHIELD OUTER SIDE SHIELD RECOIL STARTER HANDLE Fig. 7 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform...
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...; Disconnect spark plug wire. • Drain fuel tank. • Transport in upright position to lock in hole of depth stake to prevent oil leakage. USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL AND STORE IN APPROVED, CLEAN, COVERED CONTAINERS. OIL LEVEL Fig. 12 9 Loosen nut "A" in (till) position and move throttle control to cool. This prevents tines from fuel tank. USE CLEAN FILL FUNNELS. TO TRANSPORT CAUTION: Before lifting or transporting, allow tiller engine and muffler to desired speed. Place shift lever in...
...; Disconnect spark plug wire. • Drain fuel tank. • Transport in upright position to lock in hole of depth stake to prevent oil leakage. USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL AND STORE IN APPROVED, CLEAN, COVERED CONTAINERS. OIL LEVEL Fig. 12 9 Loosen nut "A" in (till) position and move throttle control to cool. This prevents tines from fuel tank. USE CLEAN FILL FUNNELS. TO TRANSPORT CAUTION: Before lifting or transporting, allow tiller engine and muffler to desired speed. Place shift lever in...
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... start . Wipe off valve 1/4 turn to open position. • Move choke control to choke position. • Connect a three-wire extension cord to the engine first. • Plug the other hand. Drain the gas tank, start , move choke control to half choke position. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with other end of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at a high altitude (3000 feet) or in the Service and Adjustments section of ignition until engine reaches start the engine. To avoid engine problems, the fuel...
... start . Wipe off valve 1/4 turn to open position. • Move choke control to choke position. • Connect a three-wire extension cord to the engine first. • Plug the other hand. Drain the gas tank, start , move choke control to half choke position. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with other end of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at a high altitude (3000 feet) or in the Service and Adjustments section of ignition until engine reaches start the engine. To avoid engine problems, the fuel...
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... will allow tines to uproot weeds and leave the ground in the fall, remove vines and long grass to prevent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from wrapping around the tine shaft and slowing your tiller. First, wide turns are accustomed to handling your tiller, start actual field use with inner hole in axle. • Replace clevis pin and hairpin clip on...
... will allow tines to uproot weeds and leave the ground in the fall, remove vines and long grass to prevent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from wrapping around the tine shaft and slowing your tiller. First, wide turns are accustomed to handling your tiller, start actual field use with inner hole in axle. • Replace clevis pin and hairpin clip on...
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... operator abuse or negligence. Some adjustments will need to be checked at least once each season. • Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check tines and belts for loose fasteners. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper airfuel mixture and help your tiller. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE EEBEEVVEVVFEEEERRORRYYYRYE552S05EEHAAHHOSCOOUHOUURNRRSUSSSE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil 1,2 Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air...
... operator abuse or negligence. Some adjustments will need to be checked at least once each season. • Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check tines and belts for loose fasteners. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper airfuel mixture and help your tiller. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE EEBEEVVEVVFEEEERRORRYYYRYE552S05EEHAAHHOSCOOUHOUURNRRSUSSSE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil 1,2 Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air...
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...°F (4°C). Check your engine oil level more frequently to your expected temperature. Remove air cleaner cover. 3. Keep the engine free of this manual. Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge. Do not use . Clean by tapping gently on oil. Do not oil cartridge. MAINTENANCE Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of operation or at least once a year if the tiller is not used for maintenance. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade...
...°F (4°C). Check your engine oil level more frequently to your expected temperature. Remove air cleaner cover. 3. Keep the engine free of this manual. Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge. Do not use . Clean by tapping gently on oil. Do not oil cartridge. MAINTENANCE Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of operation or at least once a year if the tiller is not used for maintenance. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade...
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... in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of your engine clean. • Clean air screen frequently using pressurized water (garden hose, etc.) to keep your tiller. • Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. Inspect periodically and replace if necessary. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in engine will shorten the useful life of this manual. We do not recommend using a stiff-bristledbrush. • Remove blower housing and clean as necessary. • Keep cylinder fins free of use, whichever comes...
... in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of your engine clean. • Clean air screen frequently using pressurized water (garden hose, etc.) to keep your tiller. • Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. Inspect periodically and replace if necessary. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in engine will shorten the useful life of this manual. We do not recommend using a stiff-bristledbrush. • Remove blower housing and clean as necessary. • Keep cylinder fins free of use, whichever comes...
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... "HIGH" and "LOW" positions. • Retighten handle lock lever securely after adjusting. Handle height will pull to keep tiller from tipping. • Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from unit. • Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure. TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig. 23) • Place blocks under transmission to one side. • Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which can damage rubber. Pull wheel out from tiller about 1". • Remove two (2) screws...
... "HIGH" and "LOW" positions. • Retighten handle lock lever securely after adjusting. Handle height will pull to keep tiller from tipping. • Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from unit. • Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure. TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig. 23) • Place blocks under transmission to one side. • Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which can damage rubber. Pull wheel out from tiller about 1". • Remove two (2) screws...
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... when drive control bar is engaged. • Tighten cable clip screw securely. GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 25) For proper belt tension, the extension spring should have about 5/8" (16 mm) stretch is obtained while the drive control bar is in groove of transmission pulley and into engine pulley. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 24 and 25) • Remove belt guard as described below. • Replace belt guard. • Reposition wheel and replace clevis pin and...
... when drive control bar is engaged. • Tighten cable clip screw securely. GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 25) For proper belt tension, the extension spring should have about 5/8" (16 mm) stretch is obtained while the drive control bar is in groove of transmission pulley and into engine pulley. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 24 and 25) • Remove belt guard as described below. • Replace belt guard. • Reposition wheel and replace clevis pin and...
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... throttle lever does not touch high speed stop, continue with adjustment procedure. • Loosen cable clamp screw. • Move throttle lever up until it touches high speed stop , no further adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: • With engine not running, move remote throttle control lever to "FAST" position. • If throttle lever on engine touches high speed stop , and hold in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 29) The throttle control has...
... throttle lever does not touch high speed stop, continue with adjustment procedure. • Loosen cable clamp screw. • Move throttle lever up until it touches high speed stop , no further adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: • With engine not running, move remote throttle control lever to "FAST" position. • If throttle lever on engine touches high speed stop , and hold in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 29) The throttle control has...
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... belt replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). Rust and/or dirt in fuel tank or storage container. 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. Run engine at the end of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. • Pull starter handle slowly several times...
... belt replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). Rust and/or dirt in fuel tank or storage container. 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. Run engine at the end of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. • Pull starter handle slowly several times...
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...Gears not timed. 1. Tines jammed. 1. Clogged fuel tank. 7. Fill fuel tank. 2. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge. 5. Throttle control not set in forward rotating 1. Bad spark plug or improper gap. 4. Carburetor out of adjustment. 1. Place throttle control in fuel. 8. Water in "FAST" position. 2. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge. 3. Empty and clean fuel tank and refill, and clean carburetor. 6. Engine runs but labors 1. Carburetor out of adjustment. 1. Replace shear pin(s). Tines skip over ground 1. Tiller shuts off pulley(s). 1. Loose spark plug wire...
...Gears not timed. 1. Tines jammed. 1. Clogged fuel tank. 7. Fill fuel tank. 2. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge. 5. Throttle control not set in forward rotating 1. Bad spark plug or improper gap. 4. Carburetor out of adjustment. 1. Place throttle control in fuel. 8. Water in "FAST" position. 2. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge. 3. Empty and clean fuel tank and refill, and clean carburetor. 6. Engine runs but labors 1. Carburetor out of adjustment. 1. Replace shear pin(s). Tines skip over ground 1. Tiller shuts off pulley(s). 1. Loose spark plug wire...
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MODEL NUMBER DRT900E (96093001402), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00-14 HANDLE ASSEMBLY 6 2 100 1 45 101 102 42 42 27 42 12 13 14 10 11 15 21 20 19 16 11 handle_assy_106 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 27 873 90 04-00 Nut, Hex Flange 1/4-20 unc 31 532 15 06-96 Bolt, Pivot 42 532 41 63-58 Screw 45... 532 42 17-56 Screw #10 x .500 100 532 19 31-33 Lever 101 532 18 85-55 Pin, Pivot 102 812 00 00-59 Retaining Ring NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 94-82 Control, Throttle 2 532 42 76-43 Grip, Handle 6 532 44 60-12 Console, Control 10 532...
MODEL NUMBER DRT900E (96093001402), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00-14 HANDLE ASSEMBLY 6 2 100 1 45 101 102 42 42 27 42 12 13 14 10 11 15 21 20 19 16 11 handle_assy_106 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 27 873 90 04-00 Nut, Hex Flange 1/4-20 unc 31 532 15 06-96 Bolt, Pivot 42 532 41 63-58 Screw 45... 532 42 17-56 Screw #10 x .500 100 532 19 31-33 Lever 101 532 18 85-55 Pin, Pivot 102 812 00 00-59 Retaining Ring NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 94-82 Control, Throttle 2 532 42 76-43 Grip, Handle 6 532 44 60-12 Console, Control 10 532...
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...REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - DESCRIPTION 873 22 06-00 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 532 43 24-20 Shield, Inner Belt Guard RT 532 16 43-29 Pin Spirol Flared 532 16 27-56 Lever, Shift 872 11 04-04 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2 Gr. 5 532 16 15-30 Plate, Shift Indicator 532 08 67-77 Screw, Hex, Washer Head... 21-90 Tire 532 15 07-40 Rim 532 12 47-18 Tire Valve 532 12 68-75 Rivet, Drilled 532 12 47-88 Clip, Hairpin 532 44 04-38 Guard, Belt MAINFRAME?LEFT? KEY PART NO. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 3 MODEL NUMBER DRT900E (96093001402), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00-14 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE ...
...REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - DESCRIPTION 873 22 06-00 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 532 43 24-20 Shield, Inner Belt Guard RT 532 16 43-29 Pin Spirol Flared 532 16 27-56 Lever, Shift 872 11 04-04 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2 Gr. 5 532 16 15-30 Plate, Shift Indicator 532 08 67-77 Screw, Hex, Washer Head... 21-90 Tire 532 15 07-40 Rim 532 12 47-18 Tire Valve 532 12 68-75 Rivet, Drilled 532 12 47-88 Clip, Hairpin 532 44 04-38 Guard, Belt MAINFRAME?LEFT? KEY PART NO. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 3 MODEL NUMBER DRT900E (96093001402), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00-14 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE ...
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NO. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm For engine service and replacement parts, call the toll free number for your engine manufacturer listed below: Briggs & Stratton 1-800-233-3723 4 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - DESCRIPTION 2 873 97 05-00 Locknut, Hex, Flange 5/16-18 5 532 10 23-32 Bracket, Reinforcement R.H. 7 532 10 21-73 Counter Weight, R.H. 10 874 76 05-24 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 11 532 12 47...
NO. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm For engine service and replacement parts, call the toll free number for your engine manufacturer listed below: Briggs & Stratton 1-800-233-3723 4 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - DESCRIPTION 2 873 97 05-00 Locknut, Hex, Flange 5/16-18 5 532 10 23-32 Bracket, Reinforcement R.H. 7 532 10 21-73 Counter Weight, R.H. 10 874 76 05-24 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 11 532 12 47...
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER DRT900E (96093001402), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00-14 TRANSMISSION 12 9 11 13 15 57 10 16 60 48 9 14 8 25 5 7 18 24 23 6 21 22 31 44 5 4 5518 19 56 55 20 29 30 ...-08 Bearing, Shaft, Ground Drive R.H. 532 10 63-88 Spacer 0.70 x 1.00 x 1.150 532 10 21-21 Sprocket and Gear Assembly KEY PART NO. w/Bearing (Includes Key No. 8) 49 532 43 14-85 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 22 05-00 Nut, Hex...
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER DRT900E (96093001402), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00-14 TRANSMISSION 12 9 11 13 15 57 10 16 60 48 9 14 8 25 5 7 18 24 23 6 21 22 31 44 5 4 5518 19 56 55 20 29 30 ...-08 Bearing, Shaft, Ground Drive R.H. 532 10 63-88 Spacer 0.70 x 1.00 x 1.150 532 10 21-21 Sprocket and Gear Assembly KEY PART NO. w/Bearing (Includes Key No. 8) 49 532 43 14-85 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 22 05-00 Nut, Hex...
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PART NO. MODEL NUMBER DRT900E (96093001402), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00-14 DECALS 1 6 5 12 4 7 9 8 10 KEY NO. 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 - - - DESCRIPTION 532 42 91-96 Decal, Belt, Guard, Badge 532 43 95-15 Decal, Tine Shield 532 11 06-14 Decal, Hand Placement 532 16 62-02 Decal, Shift Indicator 532 43 95-38 Decal, Reverse 532 43 22-78 Decal, Engine B&S 532 17 67-82 Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines 532 40 91-43 Decal, Engine Intek REF 532 43 95-37 Decal, Forward 532 44 59-65 Manual, Operator's (English/French) 532 44 59-66 Manual, Parts (English/French) 8 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - -
PART NO. MODEL NUMBER DRT900E (96093001402), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00-14 DECALS 1 6 5 12 4 7 9 8 10 KEY NO. 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 - - - DESCRIPTION 532 42 91-96 Decal, Belt, Guard, Badge 532 43 95-15 Decal, Tine Shield 532 11 06-14 Decal, Hand Placement 532 16 62-02 Decal, Shift Indicator 532 43 95-38 Decal, Reverse 532 43 22-78 Decal, Engine B&S 532 17 67-82 Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines 532 40 91-43 Decal, Engine Intek REF 532 43 95-37 Decal, Forward 532 44 59-65 Manual, Operator's (English/French) 532 44 59-66 Manual, Parts (English/French) 8 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - -