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...Never operate the machine at frequent intervals for an extended period. Disengage the tines, shift into neutral before restarting and operating the tiller. • Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. • If the unit should start to make certain all possible precautions ...8226; After striking a foreign object, stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. • Never allow bystanders near or under rotating parts. • Exercise extreme caution when operating on electric motors. - CAUTIONS, IMPORTANTS, AND NOTES ARE A MEANS OF ATTRACTING ATTENTION TO IMPORTANT...
...Never operate the machine at frequent intervals for an extended period. Disengage the tines, shift into neutral before restarting and operating the tiller. • Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. • If the unit should start to make certain all possible precautions ...8226; After striking a foreign object, stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. • Never allow bystanders near or under rotating parts. • Exercise extreme caution when operating on electric motors. - CAUTIONS, IMPORTANTS, AND NOTES ARE A MEANS OF ATTRACTING ATTENTION TO IMPORTANT...
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...3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3 ASSEMBLY 4-5 OPERATION 6-9 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 10 MAINTENANCE 10-12 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS 13-15 STORAGE 16 TROUBLESHOOTING 17 REPAIR PARTS 18-23 WARRANTY 24-27 3 Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". IF A SPARK ARRESTER IS USED, IT SHOULD BE MAINTAINED IN ...SAE 30 (Above 32°F/0°C) SAE 5w30 (Below 32°F/0°C) Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030"/0.76mm) CONGRATULATIONS on your tiller properly. SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT FOR SPARK ARRESTER. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to assemble...
...3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3 ASSEMBLY 4-5 OPERATION 6-9 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 10 MAINTENANCE 10-12 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS 13-15 STORAGE 16 TROUBLESHOOTING 17 REPAIR PARTS 18-23 WARRANTY 24-27 3 Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". IF A SPARK ARRESTER IS USED, IT SHOULD BE MAINTAINED IN ...SAE 30 (Above 32°F/0°C) SAE 5w30 (Below 32°F/0°C) Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030"/0.76mm) CONGRATULATIONS on your tiller properly. SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT FOR SPARK ARRESTER. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to assemble...
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ASSEMBLY Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of pliers (2) 1/2" wrenches OPERATOR'S POSITION (See Fig. 1) When right or left unassembled for shipping purposes. Standard wrench ... as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you are listed. (1) Utility knife (1) Screwdriver (1) Pair of those parts left hand is mentioned in the operating position (standing behind...
ASSEMBLY Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of pliers (2) 1/2" wrenches OPERATOR'S POSITION (See Fig. 1) When right or left unassembled for shipping purposes. Standard wrench ... as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you are listed. (1) Utility knife (1) Screwdriver (1) Pair of those parts left hand is mentioned in the operating position (standing behind...
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...paint surfaces; Allow the engine to gasoline in the Maintenance section of this manual. • Be sure that does not retain moisture. TILLER • Clean entire tiller (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement instructions... lightly before storing in any enclosure. 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. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace ...
...paint surfaces; Allow the engine to gasoline in the Maintenance section of this manual. • Be sure that does not retain moisture. TILLER • Clean entire tiller (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement instructions... lightly before storing in any enclosure. 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. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace ...
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MODEL NO. FT900 (96083000601), PRODUCT NO. 960 83 00-05 HANDLE ASSEMBLY 3 16 1 2 4 5 6 10 11 19 29 3 20 19 29 20 7 14 13 7 8 9 12 FT-handle_assy_5 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 44 07-18 Panel, Control 2 872 14 05-12 Bolt, RDHD 5/16-18 x 1 1/2 3 532 16... 5/16-18 x 1 10 810 04 05-00 Washer Lock 5/16 11 873 22 05-00 Nut, FIn Hx 5/16-18 KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 12 898 00 01-29 Nut, Flange 13 532 18 08-47 Bolt, RDHD 5/16-18 x 3/4 14 532 44 ... 00 00-59 Retainer, Ring NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 18 NO. REPAIR PARTS TILLER -
MODEL NO. FT900 (96083000601), PRODUCT NO. 960 83 00-05 HANDLE ASSEMBLY 3 16 1 2 4 5 6 10 11 19 29 3 20 19 29 20 7 14 13 7 8 9 12 FT-handle_assy_5 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 44 07-18 Panel, Control 2 872 14 05-12 Bolt, RDHD 5/16-18 x 1 1/2 3 532 16... 5/16-18 x 1 10 810 04 05-00 Washer Lock 5/16 11 873 22 05-00 Nut, FIn Hx 5/16-18 KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 12 898 00 01-29 Nut, Flange 13 532 18 08-47 Bolt, RDHD 5/16-18 x 3/4 14 532 44 ... 00 00-59 Retainer, Ring NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 18 NO. REPAIR PARTS TILLER -
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...-23 Sheave, Transmisison 41 532 18 03-07 Spring Extension 42 532 13 89-09 Spacer NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. NO. FT900 (96083000601), PRODUCT NO. 960 83 00-05 BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY 41 1 2 3 4 17 5 42 67 8 30 31 ...29 11 9 11 27 28 10 29 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 19 26 25 20 24 23 22 21 belt_guard_14 KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 43 91-62 Assembly, Bracket, Belt Guard 2 532 00 94-84 Clip, Cable 3 532 08 67-77 ...532 18 85-02 Bolt, Belt Guard 20 812 00 00-36 Ring, Klip 16 32 18 KEY PART NO. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 19 REPAIR PARTS TILLER -
...-23 Sheave, Transmisison 41 532 18 03-07 Spring Extension 42 532 13 89-09 Spacer NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. NO. FT900 (96083000601), PRODUCT NO. 960 83 00-05 BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY 41 1 2 3 4 17 5 42 67 8 30 31 ...29 11 9 11 27 28 10 29 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 19 26 25 20 24 23 22 21 belt_guard_14 KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 43 91-62 Assembly, Bracket, Belt Guard 2 532 00 94-84 Clip, Cable 3 532 08 67-77 ...532 18 85-02 Bolt, Belt Guard 20 812 00 00-36 Ring, Klip 16 32 18 KEY PART NO. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 19 REPAIR PARTS TILLER -
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... unc 25 819 17 14-16 Washer 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. NO. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 20 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 00 91-94 Pin, Clevis 2 874 76 05-20 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3 874 76 05-12 Bolt, Hex ..., Depth 10 532 00 03-26 Pin, Clevis 11 874 78 06-28 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 13 532 00 19-51 Support, Depth Stake, L.H. NO. FT900 (96083000601), PRODUCT NO. 960 83 00-05 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY WHEEL?DSTAKE...
... unc 25 819 17 14-16 Washer 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. NO. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 20 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 00 91-94 Pin, Clevis 2 874 76 05-20 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3 874 76 05-12 Bolt, Hex ..., Depth 10 532 00 03-26 Pin, Clevis 11 874 78 06-28 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 13 532 00 19-51 Support, Depth Stake, L.H. NO. FT900 (96083000601), PRODUCT NO. 960 83 00-05 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY WHEEL?DSTAKE...
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FT900 (96083000601), PRODUCT NO. 960 83 00-05 TRANSMISSION 20 1 11 19 18 1716 11 7 10 12 KEY PART NO. Engine Briggs Model 12T402-1385-F8 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. NO. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 22 MODEL NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 14 532 ..., Hex 5/16-18 11 532 18 79-12 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 2.5 12 532 15 12-22 Transmission 2 3 5 6 8 14 10 14 10 transmission_12 KEY PART NO. REPAIR PARTS TILLER -
FT900 (96083000601), PRODUCT NO. 960 83 00-05 TRANSMISSION 20 1 11 19 18 1716 11 7 10 12 KEY PART NO. Engine Briggs Model 12T402-1385-F8 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. NO. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 22 MODEL NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 14 532 ..., Hex 5/16-18 11 532 18 79-12 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 2.5 12 532 15 12-22 Transmission 2 3 5 6 8 14 10 14 10 transmission_12 KEY PART NO. REPAIR PARTS TILLER -
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DESCRIPTION 532 44 06-13 Decal, Logo 532 42 20-12 Decal, Logo 532 43 99-89 Decal, Logo 532 11 06-14 Decal, Hand Placement 532 15 87-00 Decal, Control Forward 532 15 87-01 Decal, Control Reverse 532 12 00-76 Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines 532 42 29-72 Decal, Tine Shield 532 40 91-43 Decal, Tank 532 43 22-78 Decal, Air Cleaner 532 43 99-64 Manual, Owner's (English) 532 43 99-65 Manual, Owner's (French) 23 PART NO. REPAIR PARTS TILLER - MODEL NO. FT900 (96083000601), PRODUCT NO. 960 83 00-05 DECALS 7 6 5 1 12 10 2 9 8 3 KEY NO. 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 - - -
DESCRIPTION 532 44 06-13 Decal, Logo 532 42 20-12 Decal, Logo 532 43 99-89 Decal, Logo 532 11 06-14 Decal, Hand Placement 532 15 87-00 Decal, Control Forward 532 15 87-01 Decal, Control Reverse 532 12 00-76 Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines 532 42 29-72 Decal, Tine Shield 532 40 91-43 Decal, Tank 532 43 22-78 Decal, Air Cleaner 532 43 99-64 Manual, Owner's (English) 532 43 99-65 Manual, Owner's (French) 23 PART NO. REPAIR PARTS TILLER - MODEL NO. FT900 (96083000601), PRODUCT NO. 960 83 00-05 DECALS 7 6 5 1 12 10 2 9 8 3 KEY NO. 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 - - -