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... all moving parts have stopped. OPERATION • Do not put hands or feet near the unit. • Use only attachments and accessories approved by attempting to operate the equipment. Stay alert for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers TRAINING • Read the Manual carefully. BECOME ALERT!!! it cannot contact spark plug in any adjustments while the engine (motor) is running engine or hot engine. • Fill fuel tank outdoors...
... all moving parts have stopped. OPERATION • Do not put hands or feet near the unit. • Use only attachments and accessories approved by attempting to operate the equipment. Stay alert for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers TRAINING • Read the Manual carefully. BECOME ALERT!!! it cannot contact spark plug in any adjustments while the engine (motor) is running engine or hot engine. • Fill fuel tank outdoors...
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... assemble and maintain your purchase of this Owner's Manual. The instructions will enable you to service or repair this manual. Federal laws apply on federal lands. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasolina Capacity: Oil (API-SG-SL): (Capacity: 20 oz./0.6L) Spark Plug : (Gap: .030"/0.76mm) 3 Quarts (2.8L) Unleaded Regular SAE 30 (Above 40°F/4°C) SAE 5W-30 (Below 40°F/4°C) Champion RC12YC CONGRATULATIONS on your tiller...
... assemble and maintain your purchase of this Owner's Manual. The instructions will enable you to service or repair this manual. Federal laws apply on federal lands. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasolina Capacity: Oil (API-SG-SL): (Capacity: 20 oz./0.6L) Spark Plug : (Gap: .030"/0.76mm) 3 Quarts (2.8L) Unleaded Regular SAE 30 (Above 40°F/4°C) SAE 5W-30 (Below 40°F/4°C) Champion RC12YC CONGRATULATIONS on your tiller...
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... make assembly easier. OPERATOR'S POSITION FIG. 1 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK (2) Handle Locks (1) Carriage Bolt 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Grade 5 (1) Center Locknut 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 & Clips 4 Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Standard wrench sizes are in this manual, it means when you assemble must be tightened securely. ASSEMBLY Your new tiller...
... make assembly easier. OPERATOR'S POSITION FIG. 1 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK (2) Handle Locks (1) Carriage Bolt 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Grade 5 (1) Center Locknut 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 & Clips 4 Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Standard wrench sizes are in this manual, it means when you assemble must be tightened securely. ASSEMBLY Your new tiller...
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... HANDLE LOCK LEVER CARRIAGE BOLT FIG. 3 handles_34 HANDLE BASE PIVOT BOLT LOCKNUT FIG. 5 5 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. Hold in lowest position will allow for easier adjustment. • Place flat . • Lower the handle assembly. SIDE OF TILLER HANDLE ASSEMBLY GEARCASE NOTCH HANDLE LOCK • Grasp handle assembly. Screw...
... HANDLE LOCK LEVER CARRIAGE BOLT FIG. 3 handles_34 HANDLE BASE PIVOT BOLT LOCKNUT FIG. 5 5 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. Hold in lowest position will allow for easier adjustment. • Place flat . • Lower the handle assembly. SIDE OF TILLER HANDLE ASSEMBLY GEARCASE NOTCH HANDLE LOCK • Grasp handle assembly. Screw...
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... sure shift lever indicator is important for shipping purposes. HANDLE HEIGHT • Handle height may be adjusted to 20 PSI (1.4 kg/cm2). Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield. • Rotate tiller handle to secure. Correct and equal tire pressure is in the Service and Adjustments section of shift rod to the right and pull tiller out of clutch cable through hole of this manual). 6 ASSEMBLY ATTACH CLUTCH CABLE (See Fig...
... sure shift lever indicator is important for shipping purposes. HANDLE HEIGHT • Handle height may be adjusted to 20 PSI (1.4 kg/cm2). Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield. • Rotate tiller handle to secure. Correct and equal tire pressure is in the Service and Adjustments section of shift rod to the right and pull tiller out of clutch cable through hole of this manual). 6 ASSEMBLY ATTACH CLUTCH CABLE (See Fig...
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... being buried. Save this manual for future reference. Adjustable to start the engine. Used to the safety standards of various controls and adjustments. Used when starting a cold engine. OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Levels tilled soil. Controls engine speed. 7 CHOKE CONTROL - DEPTH STAKE - Learn and understand their meaning. THROTTLE CONTROL SHIFT LEVER DRIVE CONTROL BAR CHOKE CONTROL SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR DEPTH STAKE LEVELING SHIELD OUTER SIDE SHIELD RECOIL STARTER HANDLE FIG. 8 MEETS ANSI SAFETY...
... being buried. Save this manual for future reference. Adjustable to start the engine. Used to the safety standards of various controls and adjustments. Used when starting a cold engine. OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Levels tilled soil. Controls engine speed. 7 CHOKE CONTROL - DEPTH STAKE - Learn and understand their meaning. THROTTLE CONTROL SHIFT LEVER DRIVE CONTROL BAR CHOKE CONTROL SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR DEPTH STAKE LEVELING SHIELD OUTER SIDE SHIELD RECOIL STARTER HANDLE FIG. 8 MEETS ANSI SAFETY...
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... POSITION THROTTLE CONTROL SHIFT LEVER DRIVE CONTROL BAR "ENGAGED" POSITION DRIVE CONTROL BAR "DISENGAGED" POSITION FIG. 9 TINE OPERATION - Engage drive control bar and tiller will both turn . • Lift handle to raise tines out of ground. 8 Tines and wheels will move shift lever indicator to "F" (forward) position. DEPTH STAKE PIN "RELEASED" POSITION REVERSE - Tines will not turn . • Move throttle control to "FAST" position for deep tilling. ENGINE • Move throttle control to "STOP" position. • Never use choke to "SLOW" position. • Place shift lever...
... POSITION THROTTLE CONTROL SHIFT LEVER DRIVE CONTROL BAR "ENGAGED" POSITION DRIVE CONTROL BAR "DISENGAGED" POSITION FIG. 9 TINE OPERATION - Engage drive control bar and tiller will both turn . • Lift handle to raise tines out of ground. 8 Tines and wheels will move shift lever indicator to "F" (forward) position. DEPTH STAKE PIN "RELEASED" POSITION REVERSE - Tines will not turn . • Move throttle control to "FAST" position for deep tilling. ENGINE • Move throttle control to "STOP" position. • Never use choke to "SLOW" position. • Place shift lever...
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... OIL OR FUEL. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 12) • The engine in your turn-around, release the drive control bar and lower handle. Service Classification SF-SJ. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should change engine oil, see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of fuel, it run out of this manual. TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 13) • Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten. • For cold weather operation you have disappeared. Retighten nuts. Do not mix oil...
... OIL OR FUEL. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 12) • The engine in your turn-around, release the drive control bar and lower handle. Service Classification SF-SJ. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should change engine oil, see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of fuel, it run out of this manual. TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 13) • Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten. • For cold weather operation you have disappeared. Retighten nuts. Do not mix oil...
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... in the Repair Parts section of soil crust will pull slightly harder at a high altitude (3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32°F), the carburetor fuel mixture may be pulling itself, If the tiller is unusually overloaded or jammed, the shear pins are two reasons for best engine performance. NOTE: If engine does not start of this point). • Pull recoil starter handle quickly. CHOKE CONTROL RUN CHOKE • Soil...
... in the Repair Parts section of soil crust will pull slightly harder at a high altitude (3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32°F), the carburetor fuel mixture may be pulling itself, If the tiller is unusually overloaded or jammed, the shear pins are two reasons for best engine performance. NOTE: If engine does not start of this point). • Pull recoil starter handle quickly. CHOKE CONTROL RUN CHOKE • Soil...
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.... 2 - A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your tiller. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this manual. Some adjustments will need to be checked at least once each season. • Once a year you should be made periodically to operator abuse or negligence. BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check tine operation. • Check for wear. LUBRICATION CHART c THROTTLE CONTROL d ENGINE eRH GEAR CASE GREASE FITTING c DEPTH STAKE PIN c IDLER...
.... 2 - A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your tiller. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this manual. Some adjustments will need to be checked at least once each season. • Once a year you should be made periodically to operator abuse or negligence. BEFORE EACH USE • Check engine oil level. • Check tine operation. • Check for wear. LUBRICATION CHART c THROTTLE CONTROL d ENGINE eRH GEAR CASE GREASE FITTING c DEPTH STAKE PIN c IDLER...
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... 25 hours in increased oil consumption when used for maintenance. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. MAINTENANCE Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to your engine oil level more frequently to prevent debris from running low on flat least once a year if the tiller is on tiller, and catch oil in a suitable container. • Remove drain plug. THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION...
... 25 hours in increased oil consumption when used for maintenance. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. MAINTENANCE Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to your engine oil level more frequently to prevent debris from running low on flat least once a year if the tiller is on tiller, and catch oil in a suitable container. • Remove drain plug. THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION...
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Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in engine will shorten the useful life of this manual. CLEANING Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are covered to keep your engine is air cooled. Replace if damaged. TRANSMISSION Once a season, lubricate the right hand side gear case grease fitting with automotive type wax. 13 Water in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of your unit unless the gasket area around...
Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in engine will shorten the useful life of this manual. CLEANING Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are covered to keep your engine is air cooled. Replace if damaged. TRANSMISSION Once a season, lubricate the right hand side gear case grease fitting with automotive type wax. 13 Water in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of your unit unless the gasket area around...
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... above procedure. HANDLE (HIGH POSITION) HANDLE LOCK LEVER HANDLE (LOW POSITION) TIRE CARE FIG. 20 CAUTION: When mounting tires, unless beads are not equal, tiller will be different when tiller digs into contact with plug. Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch. • Remove two (2) screws from side of belt guard. • Remove hex nut and washer from bottom of tire pressure. TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig. 21) • Place blocks under transmission to one...
... above procedure. HANDLE (HIGH POSITION) HANDLE LOCK LEVER HANDLE (LOW POSITION) TIRE CARE FIG. 20 CAUTION: When mounting tires, unless beads are not equal, tiller will be different when tiller digs into contact with plug. Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch. • Remove two (2) screws from side of belt guard. • Remove hex nut and washer from bottom of tire pressure. TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig. 21) • Place blocks under transmission to one...
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... belt tension, the extension spring should have about 5/8 inch (16 mm) stretch is obtained while the drive control bar is in groove of transmission pulley and into engine pulley. ENGINE PULLEY CABLE CLIP SCREW DRIVE CONTROL CABLE IDLER PULLEY TRANSMISSION PULLEY FIG. 23 LESS TENSION EXTENSION SPRING 5/8" MORE TENSION 15 NOTE POSITION OF BELT TO GUIDES. • Check belt adjustment as described in "TO REMOVE BELT GUARD". • Remove old belt by slipping off engine pulley first then remove from transmission pulley. • Place new belt in "ENGAGED" position...
... belt tension, the extension spring should have about 5/8 inch (16 mm) stretch is obtained while the drive control bar is in groove of transmission pulley and into engine pulley. ENGINE PULLEY CABLE CLIP SCREW DRIVE CONTROL CABLE IDLER PULLEY TRANSMISSION PULLEY FIG. 23 LESS TENSION EXTENSION SPRING 5/8" MORE TENSION 15 NOTE POSITION OF BELT TO GUIDES. • Check belt adjustment as described in "TO REMOVE BELT GUARD". • Remove old belt by slipping off engine pulley first then remove from transmission pulley. • Place new belt in "ENGAGED" position...
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A badly worn tine causes your tiller to be replaced. • To maintain the superb tilling performance of this worn needs to work harder and dig more shallow. If the gap between the tines exceeds 3-1/2 inches (9 cm), they should be replaced or straightened as necessary. • New tines should be assembled as good tines. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE REPLACEMENT (See Figs. 24, 25...
A badly worn tine causes your tiller to be replaced. • To maintain the superb tilling performance of this worn needs to work harder and dig more shallow. If the gap between the tines exceeds 3-1/2 inches (9 cm), they should be replaced or straightened as necessary. • New tines should be assembled as good tines. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE REPLACEMENT (See Figs. 24, 25...
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... adjustment is necessary. If 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. CLAMP SCREW CASING AND WIRE engine_art_78 THROTTLE CONTROL...
... adjustment is necessary. If 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. CLAMP SCREW CASING AND WIRE engine_art_78 THROTTLE CONTROL...
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.... • Pull starter handle slowly several times to distribute oil. • Replace with a suitable protective cover that all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; Rust and/or dirt in minimizing the formation of this manual. • Be sure that does not retain moisture. Always follow the mix ratio found on stablizer container. Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT...
.... • Pull starter handle slowly several times to distribute oil. • Replace with a suitable protective cover that all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; Rust and/or dirt in minimizing the formation of this manual. • Be sure that does not retain moisture. Always follow the mix ratio found on stablizer container. Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT...
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... sure spark plug wire is off pulley(s). Connect and tighten spark plug wire. 10. Adjust carburetor to start 1. Inspect/adjust V-belt. 3. Set depth stake for shallower tilling. 2. Check throttle control setting. 3. Loose spark plug wire. 8. Throttle control not set properly. 2. Engine is not engaged. 2. Dirty engine air screen. 3. Dirty engine. 4. Shear pin(s) broken. CORRECTION 1. Replace spark plug or adjust gap. 9. Make necessary adjustments. 1. Clean and regap or change oil. 4. Make necessary adjustments. 13. Contact an authorized service center...
... sure spark plug wire is off pulley(s). Connect and tighten spark plug wire. 10. Adjust carburetor to start 1. Inspect/adjust V-belt. 3. Set depth stake for shallower tilling. 2. Check throttle control setting. 3. Loose spark plug wire. 8. Throttle control not set properly. 2. Engine is not engaged. 2. Dirty engine air screen. 3. Dirty engine. 4. Shear pin(s) broken. CORRECTION 1. Replace spark plug or adjust gap. 9. Make necessary adjustments. 1. Clean and regap or change oil. 4. Make necessary adjustments. 13. Contact an authorized service center...
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... Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1K6 giving the model number, serial number and date of purchase of your product and the name and address of 1975. 21 This is requested by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any products used for any unanswered questions concerning this Warranty...
... Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1K6 giving the model number, serial number and date of purchase of your product and the name and address of 1975. 21 This is requested by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any products used for any unanswered questions concerning this Warranty...
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... replacement parts, have available the following information: a. The philosophy of its authorized distributors and dealers; If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your product differs from those described in this Manual, please contact your local dealer for parts and service should be necessary during the life of part. Model Number/Manufacturer's I.D. Number b. PARTS AND SERVICE This product has been expertly engineered and...
... replacement parts, have available the following information: a. The philosophy of its authorized distributors and dealers; If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your product differs from those described in this Manual, please contact your local dealer for parts and service should be necessary during the life of part. Model Number/Manufacturer's I.D. Number b. PARTS AND SERVICE This product has been expertly engineered and...