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... the cord on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. Stay alert for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers TRAINING • Read the Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with extreme care. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces...specified by manufacturer). Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from this occurs, let go of the tiller. • Never operate the tiller without wearing adequate outer garments. IMPORTANT - Never fill fuel tank indoors. • Replace gasoline cap securely and clean...
... the cord on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. Stay alert for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers TRAINING • Read the Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with extreme care. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces...specified by manufacturer). Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from this occurs, let go of the tiller. • Never operate the tiller without wearing adequate outer garments. IMPORTANT - Never fill fuel tank indoors. • Replace gasoline cap securely and clean...
Owners Manual
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...;C SAE 5w30 Below 32°F/0°C Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030"/0.76mm) CONGRATULATIONS on your tiller. • Follow instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of a new tiller. The instructions will enable you cannot easily remedy, please contact your tiller properly. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to give you the...
...;C SAE 5w30 Below 32°F/0°C Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030"/0.76mm) CONGRATULATIONS on your tiller. • Follow instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of a new tiller. The instructions will enable you cannot easily remedy, please contact your tiller properly. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to give you the...
Owners Manual
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To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you are listed. (1) Utility knife (1) Tire pressure gauge (1) Pair of those parts left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means ... & Clips 4 Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. ASSEMBLY Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of pliers (1) 9/16" wrench FRONT LEFT RIGHT OPERATOR'S POSITION (See Fig. 1) When right or left unassembled for...
To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you are listed. (1) Utility knife (1) Tire pressure gauge (1) Pair of those parts left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means ... & Clips 4 Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. ASSEMBLY Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of pliers (1) 9/16" wrench FRONT LEFT RIGHT OPERATOR'S POSITION (See Fig. 1) When right or left unassembled for...
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.... • Cut down remaining corners of carton, lay side carton wall down . SIDE OF TILLER HANDLE ASSEMBLY GEARCASE NOTCH HANDLE LOCK • Grasp handle assembly. Let handle assembly rest on tiller. • Remove top frame of carton. • Slowly ease handle assembly up " position....LOCK FLAT WASHER HANDLE LOCK LEVER CARRIAGE BOLT Fig. 3 handles_34 HANDLE BASE PIVOT BOLT LOCKNUT Fig. 5 5 IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLES. • While holding handle assembly, cut cable ties securing handle assembly to aid in ...
.... • Cut down remaining corners of carton, lay side carton wall down . SIDE OF TILLER HANDLE ASSEMBLY GEARCASE NOTCH HANDLE LOCK • Grasp handle assembly. Let handle assembly rest on tiller. • Remove top frame of carton. • Slowly ease handle assembly up " position....LOCK FLAT WASHER HANDLE LOCK LEVER CARRIAGE BOLT Fig. 3 handles_34 HANDLE BASE PIVOT BOLT LOCKNUT Fig. 5 5 IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLES. • While holding handle assembly, cut cable ties securing handle assembly to aid in ...
Owners Manual
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...secure. Correct and equal tire pressure is in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). 6 Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield. • Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of shift rod to better suit operator. (See "TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT" in "N" position (See Fig. 6) • Tilt... tiller forward by lifting handle. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your unit were overinflated at the factory for best tilling performance. • Reduce ...
...secure. Correct and equal tire pressure is in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). 6 Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield. • Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of shift rod to better suit operator. (See "TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT" in "N" position (See Fig. 6) • Tilt... tiller forward by lifting handle. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your unit were overinflated at the factory for best tilling performance. • Reduce ...
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Learn and understand their meaning. DEPTH STAKE - TINE CONTROL - RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Used to shift transmission gears. Shows which tiller will dig. Controls engine speed. 7 Used when starting a cold engine. Controls depth at which gear the transmission is in literature supplied ... CONTROL SHIFT LEVER CHOKE CONTROL SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR DEPTH STAKE LEVELING SHIELD RECOIL STARTER HANDLE Fig. 7 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to the safety standards of various controls and adjustments. Used to start the engine. These symbols may appear on your...
Learn and understand their meaning. DEPTH STAKE - TINE CONTROL - RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Used to shift transmission gears. Shows which tiller will dig. Controls engine speed. 7 Used when starting a cold engine. Controls depth at which gear the transmission is in literature supplied ... CONTROL SHIFT LEVER CHOKE CONTROL SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR DEPTH STAKE LEVELING SHIELD RECOIL STARTER HANDLE Fig. 7 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to the safety standards of various controls and adjustments. Used to start the engine. These symbols may appear on your...
Owners Manual
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... increased tilling depth. DEPTH STAKE PIN "RELEASED" POSITION • Always release tine control before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start tiller move shift lever indicator to "F" (forward) position. FORWARD - Loosen nut "A" in severe eye damage. Tines will move forward. Lift ...movement. • Move shift lever to start engine. Fig. 8 TINE OPERATION - WHEELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED • DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER. • Release the tine control. • Move throttle control to either the counter rotating ( ) till position or the forward rotating ( )...
... increased tilling depth. DEPTH STAKE PIN "RELEASED" POSITION • Always release tine control before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start tiller move shift lever indicator to "F" (forward) position. FORWARD - Loosen nut "A" in severe eye damage. Tines will move forward. Lift ...movement. • Move shift lever to start engine. Fig. 8 TINE OPERATION - WHEELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED • DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER. • Release the tine control. • Move throttle control to either the counter rotating ( ) till position or the forward rotating ( )...
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...next season. See Storage Instructions for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it run until engine reaches start tiller movement. When starting engine for additional information. TO TRANSPORT CAUTION: Before lifting or transporting, allow for easier starting engine. OIL LEVEL ...use gasoline near an open position. • Move choke control to choke position. • Grasp recoil starter handle with one hand and grasp tiller handle with SAE 30 summer weight oil. • With engine level, clean area around , release the tine control and lower handle. BEFORE...
...next season. See Storage Instructions for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it run until engine reaches start tiller movement. When starting engine for additional information. TO TRANSPORT CAUTION: Before lifting or transporting, allow for easier starting engine. OIL LEVEL ...use gasoline near an open position. • Move choke control to choke position. • Grasp recoil starter handle with one hand and grasp tiller handle with SAE 30 summer weight oil. • With engine level, clean area around , release the tine control and lower handle. BEFORE...
Owners Manual
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... running position. • Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before tilling; First, wide turns are accustomed to handling your tiller. To get through a really tough section of this manual). SPARK PLUG CHOKE CONTROL RECOIL STARTER engine_art_71 Fig. 12 THROTTLE CONTROL TILLING HINTS CAUTION...handling of this manual. Best tilling depth is digging into, turning over, and breaking up the upper layer of unwanted vegetation. A tiller will also clear the soil of soil crust will find tilling much easier to be moistened before engaging tines. When tilling in the...
... running position. • Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before tilling; First, wide turns are accustomed to handling your tiller. To get through a really tough section of this manual). SPARK PLUG CHOKE CONTROL RECOIL STARTER engine_art_71 Fig. 12 THROTTLE CONTROL TILLING HINTS CAUTION...handling of this manual. Best tilling depth is digging into, turning over, and breaking up the upper layer of unwanted vegetation. A tiller will also clear the soil of soil crust will find tilling much easier to be moistened before engaging tines. When tilling in the...
Owners Manual
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... made periodically to properly maintain your engine run better and last longer. Change more often when operating in the Service and Adjustments section of this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to be checked at least once each season. • Once a year you should replace the spark ...30 OR 10W-30 MOTOR OIL REFER TO MAINTENANCE "ENGINE" EP #1 GREASE SECTION 11 To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain tiller as instructed in high ambient temperatures. 2 - A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper airfuel mixture and help your...
... made periodically to properly maintain your engine run better and last longer. Change more often when operating in the Service and Adjustments section of this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to be checked at least once each season. • Once a year you should replace the spark ...30 OR 10W-30 MOTOR OIL REFER TO MAINTENANCE "ENGINE" EP #1 GREASE SECTION 11 To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain tiller as instructed in high ambient temperatures. 2 - A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper airfuel mixture and help your...
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...each five (5) hours of engine. Add SAE 30 motor oil or equivalent. For easier removal of operation or at least once a year if the tiller is not used for maintenance. See "CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL" in a suitable container. • Remove drain plug. Be careful. COVER AIR CLEANER ... on a flat surface. • If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge. • Clean and replace cover. socket with extension.) • Tip tiller forward to avoid possible engine damage from tank before starting in very dusty conditions. • Loosen air cleaner screws, one year. Be careful not to...
...each five (5) hours of engine. Add SAE 30 motor oil or equivalent. For easier removal of operation or at least once a year if the tiller is not used for maintenance. See "CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL" in a suitable container. • Remove drain plug. Be careful. COVER AIR CLEANER ... on a flat surface. • If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge. • Clean and replace cover. socket with extension.) • Tip tiller forward to avoid possible engine damage from tank before starting in very dusty conditions. • Loosen air cleaner screws, one year. Be careful not to...
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...AIR SCREEN engine_art_71 Fig. 18 MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler. of your unit unless the gasket area around the transmission and the engine muffler, air filter and carburetor are hot. CLEANING Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are covered to clean ...your tiller. • Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard....
...AIR SCREEN engine_art_71 Fig. 18 MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler. of your unit unless the gasket area around the transmission and the engine muffler, air filter and carburetor are hot. CLEANING Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are covered to clean ...your tiller. • Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard....
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...or oil which can damage rubber. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from left wheel. Handle height will pull to keep tiller from tipping. • Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from unit. • Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure. HANDLE (...HIGH POSITION) HANDLE LOCK LEVER HANDLE (LOW POSITION) TIRE CARE Fig. 19 CAUTION: When mounting tires, unless beads are not equal, tiller will be positioned at different settings between "HIGH" and "LOW" positions. • Retighten handle lock lever securely after adjusting. BELT GUARD SCREW...
...or oil which can damage rubber. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from left wheel. Handle height will pull to keep tiller from tipping. • Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from unit. • Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure. HANDLE (...HIGH POSITION) HANDLE LOCK LEVER HANDLE (LOW POSITION) TIRE CARE Fig. 19 CAUTION: When mounting tires, unless beads are not equal, tiller will be positioned at different settings between "HIGH" and "LOW" positions. • Retighten handle lock lever securely after adjusting. BELT GUARD SCREW...
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... SHEAR PIN SHARP EDGE SHARP EDGES SHEAR PIN Fig. 25 16 tine_13 Wear gloves or other protection when handling tines. A badly worn tine causes your tiller to work harder and dig more shallow. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE REPLACEMENT (See Figs. 23, 24 and 25) CAUTION: Tines are next to the transmission...
... SHEAR PIN SHARP EDGE SHARP EDGES SHEAR PIN Fig. 25 16 tine_13 Wear gloves or other protection when handling tines. A badly worn tine causes your tiller to work harder and dig more shallow. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE REPLACEMENT (See Figs. 23, 24 and 25) CAUTION: Tines are next to the transmission...
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...Maintenance section of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in the fuel tank or permanent. • Use fresh fuel next season. TILLER • Clean entire tiller (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement instructions ... protection from one season to another. • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. STORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at least 10 minutes after adding stablizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Allow the engine to gasoline in...
...Maintenance section of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in the fuel tank or permanent. • Use fresh fuel next season. TILLER • Clean entire tiller (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement instructions ... protection from one season to another. • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. STORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at least 10 minutes after adding stablizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Allow the engine to gasoline in...
Owners Manual
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... with fresh, clean gasoline. 5. Partially plugged muffler. 5. Clean engine air screen. 3. Wait for shallower tilling. 2. V-belt not correctly adjusted. 3. Inspect/adjust V-belt. 3. Engine runs but tiller won't move 1. Out of adjustment. 13. Water in Operation section. 3. See "TO START ENGINE" in fuel. 6. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, and refill tank with...
... with fresh, clean gasoline. 5. Partially plugged muffler. 5. Clean engine air screen. 3. Wait for shallower tilling. 2. V-belt not correctly adjusted. 3. Inspect/adjust V-belt. 3. Engine runs but tiller won't move 1. Out of adjustment. 13. Water in Operation section. 3. See "TO START ENGINE" in fuel. 6. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, and refill tank with...
Parts Manual
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NO. REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - DESCRIPTION 21 532 44 61-56 Handle 27 873 90 04-00 Nut, Hex Flange 1/4-20 unc 31 532 15 06-96 Bolt, Pivot 42 ...
NO. REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - DESCRIPTION 21 532 44 61-56 Handle 27 873 90 04-00 Nut, Hex Flange 1/4-20 unc 31 532 15 06-96 Bolt, Pivot 42 ...
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... 68-75 Rivet, Drilled 25 532 12 47-88 Clip, Hairpin 26 532 44 04-38 Guard, Belt MAINFRAME?LEFT? KEY PART NO. REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - NO. H. 37 532 13 08-12 Sheave, Engine 38 874 76 05-44 Bolt, Fin Hex 5/16-18 unc x 2-3/4 39 532 14 00-62 Cap...
... 68-75 Rivet, Drilled 25 532 12 47-88 Clip, Hairpin 26 532 44 04-38 Guard, Belt MAINFRAME?LEFT? KEY PART NO. REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - NO. H. 37 532 13 08-12 Sheave, Engine 38 874 76 05-44 Bolt, Fin Hex 5/16-18 unc x 2-3/4 39 532 14 00-62 Cap...
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NO. REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - NO. MODEL NUMBER CRT900 (96093002100), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00-21 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE MAINFRAME?RIGHT??R KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 15 Engine, Briggs & Stratton Model ...
NO. REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - NO. MODEL NUMBER CRT900 (96093002100), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00-21 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE MAINFRAME?RIGHT??R KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 15 Engine, Briggs & Stratton Model ...
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NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 85-54 Transmission Assembly (Includes Key Nos. 2-53) 2 532 18 84-82 Gearcase, L.H. REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - 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-...
NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 85-54 Transmission Assembly (Includes Key Nos. 2-53) 2 532 18 84-82 Gearcase, L.H. REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - 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-...