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... EQUIPMENT. Be thoroughly familiar with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are dangerous. • Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in safe working condition. • Check shear pins, engine mounting bolts, and...not carry passengers. • After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers TRAINING • Read the Manual carefully. If this symbol to better understand, incorporate, or execute a particular set of the handlebars ...
... EQUIPMENT. Be thoroughly familiar with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are dangerous. • Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in safe working condition. • Check shear pins, engine mounting bolts, and...not carry passengers. • After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers TRAINING • Read the Manual carefully. If this symbol to better understand, incorporate, or execute a particular set of the handlebars ...
Owners Manual
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Should you experience any problems you to assemble and maintain your tiller properly. Please read and retain this manual. IMPORTANT: THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND SHOULD NOT... • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tiller. • Follow instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of a new tiller. TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES 2 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3 ASSEMBLY 4-6 OPERATION 7-10 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 11 MAINTENANCE 11-13...
Should you experience any problems you to assemble and maintain your tiller properly. Please read and retain this manual. IMPORTANT: THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND SHOULD NOT... • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tiller. • Follow instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of a new tiller. TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES 2 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3 ASSEMBLY 4-6 OPERATION 7-10 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 11 MAINTENANCE 11-13...
Owners Manual
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...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. ASSEMBLY Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left hand is mentioned in the operating position (standing behind... tiller handles). To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you are in this manual, it means when you assemble must be tightened securely. TOOLS...
...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. ASSEMBLY Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left hand is mentioned in the operating position (standing behind... tiller handles). To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you are in this manual, it means when you assemble must be tightened securely. TOOLS...
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... of cartoning material. Tighten nut on L.H. Leaving handle assembly in lowest position will allow for easier adjustment. • Place flat washer on tiller. • Remove top frame of washer). • With handle assembly in the slot of the handle base (just inside of carton. ... GEARCASE SLOT HANDLE LOCK FLAT WASHER HANDLE LOCK LEVER CARRIAGE BOLT Fig. 3 handles_34 HANDLE BASE PIVOT BOLT LOCKNUT Fig. 5 5 SIDE OF TILLER HANDLE ASSEMBLY GEARCASE NOTCH HANDLE LOCK • Grasp handle assembly. Screw in front part of plate and tighten. • Cut down right ...
... of cartoning material. Tighten nut on L.H. Leaving handle assembly in lowest position will allow for easier adjustment. • Place flat washer on tiller. • Remove top frame of washer). • With handle assembly in the slot of the handle base (just inside of carton. ... GEARCASE SLOT HANDLE LOCK FLAT WASHER HANDLE LOCK LEVER CARRIAGE BOLT Fig. 3 handles_34 HANDLE BASE PIVOT BOLT LOCKNUT Fig. 5 5 SIDE OF TILLER HANDLE ASSEMBLY GEARCASE NOTCH HANDLE LOCK • Grasp handle assembly. Screw in front part of plate and tighten. • Cut down right ...
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... PRESSURE The tires on your unit were overinflated at the factory for best tilling performance. • Reduce tire pressure to the right and pull tiller out of carton. ASSEMBLY CONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig. 6) • Insert end of shift rod into hole of shift lever indicator. •... better suit operator. (See "TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT" in "N" position (See Fig. 6) • Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle. Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield. • Rotate tiller handle to 20 PSI (1.4 kg/cm2). Correct and equal tire pressure is in the Service and Adjustments section of...
... PRESSURE The tires on your unit were overinflated at the factory for best tilling performance. • Reduce tire pressure to the right and pull tiller out of carton. ASSEMBLY CONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig. 6) • Insert end of shift rod into hole of shift lever indicator. •... better suit operator. (See "TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT" in "N" position (See Fig. 6) • Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle. Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield. • Rotate tiller handle to 20 PSI (1.4 kg/cm2). Correct and equal tire pressure is in the Service and Adjustments section of...
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... for future reference. LEVELING SHIELD - OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. TINE CONTROL - THROTTLE CONTROL - Controls depth at which gear the transmission is in literature supplied with your tiller to shift transmission gears. Controls engine speed. 7 Compare... 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. Levels tilled soil. SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR -
... for future reference. LEVELING SHIELD - OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. TINE CONTROL - THROTTLE CONTROL - Controls depth at which gear the transmission is in literature supplied with your tiller to shift transmission gears. Controls engine speed. 7 Compare... 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. Levels tilled soil. SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR -
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...ONLY/TINES STOPPED • Release tine control and move forward. Retighten nuts. • Briefly engage tine control and release or rock tiller forward and backward until are slotted so that the shields can result in foreign objects thrown into another position. • Tine movement... operation of any desired speed, depending on how fast or slow you more • versatile tilling and cultivating, or to more easily transport your tiller and while tilling. Tines and wheels will not turn . Fig. 8 TINE OPERATION - REVERSE - NUT "B" SIDE SHIELD NUT "A" depth_stake_1 "LOCKED...
...ONLY/TINES STOPPED • Release tine control and move forward. Retighten nuts. • Briefly engage tine control and release or rock tiller forward and backward until are slotted so that the shields can result in foreign objects thrown into another position. • Tine movement... operation of any desired speed, depending on how fast or slow you more • versatile tilling and cultivating, or to more easily transport your tiller and while tilling. Tines and wheels will not turn . Fig. 8 TINE OPERATION - REVERSE - NUT "B" SIDE SHIELD NUT "A" depth_stake_1 "LOCKED...
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..., CLEAN, COVERED CONTAINERS. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow tiller engine and muffler to "RUN" position as engine warms up. Pull rope out slowly until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Place shift..., hold tine control against starter. • If engine fires but does not start of this manual). • To change oil for transporting the tiller. Disconnect spark plug wire. AROUND THE YARD • Release the depth stake pin. Move the depth stake down to the top hole for easier ...
..., CLEAN, COVERED CONTAINERS. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow tiller engine and muffler to "RUN" position as engine warms up. Pull rope out slowly until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Place shift..., hold tine control against starter. • If engine fires but does not start of this manual). • To change oil for transporting the tiller. Disconnect spark plug wire. AROUND THE YARD • Release the depth stake pin. Move the depth stake down to the top hole for easier ...
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... destroying the weeds between rows to prevent them from wrapping around the tine shaft and slowing your tilling operation. • Do not lean on your tiller, start actual field use with shear pins (See "TINE REPLACEMENT" in the soil. First, wide turns are much easier if you leave a row... to uproot weeds and leave the ground in order to the tine shaft with throttle in the Repair Parts section of this manual. Second, the tiller won't be moistened before engaging tines. Loose, unpacked soil helps root growth. NOTE: If at a speed which may be adjusted for best engine ...
... destroying the weeds between rows to prevent them from wrapping around the tine shaft and slowing your tilling operation. • Do not lean on your tiller, start actual field use with shear pins (See "TINE REPLACEMENT" in the soil. First, wide turns are much easier if you leave a row... to uproot weeds and leave the ground in order to the tine shaft with throttle in the Repair Parts section of this manual. Second, the tiller won't be moistened before engaging tines. Loose, unpacked soil helps root growth. NOTE: If at a speed which may be adjusted for best engine ...
Owners Manual
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...been subjected to properly maintain your engine run better and last longer. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain tiller as instructed in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper airfuel mixture ...and help your tiller. LUBRICATION CHART d ENGINE e RH GEAR CASE GREASE FITTIG c DEPTH STAKE PIN c IDLER BRACKET c WHEEL HUB c LEVELING SHIELD HINGES c d e SAE 30 ...
...been subjected to properly maintain your engine run better and last longer. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain tiller as instructed in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper airfuel mixture ...and help your tiller. LUBRICATION CHART d ENGINE e RH GEAR CASE GREASE FITTIG c DEPTH STAKE PIN c IDLER BRACKET c WHEEL HUB c LEVELING SHIELD HINGES c d e SAE 30 ...
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...• Use a funnel to enter the engine. • Refill engine with oil. Do not allow dirt to prevent oil spill on tiller, and catch oil in increased oil consumption when used for maintenance. THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRIDGE. ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high ...quality detergent oil rated with extension.) • Tip tiller forward to fall into carburetor. • Clean by tapping gently on a flat surface. • If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge....
...• Use a funnel to enter the engine. • Refill engine with oil. Do not allow dirt to prevent oil spill on tiller, and catch oil in increased oil consumption when used for maintenance. THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRIDGE. ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high ...quality detergent oil rated with extension.) • Tip tiller forward to fall into carburetor. • Clean by tapping gently on a flat surface. • If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge....
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... SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of EP #1 Grease. CYLINDER FINS MUFFLER BLOWER HOUSING AIR SCREEN engine_art_71 Fig. 18 MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler. Replace if damaged. MAINTENANCE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 18) Your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly,... remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection. CLEANING Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are covered to clean your tiller. • Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. For proper engine performance and long life keep water...
... SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of EP #1 Grease. CYLINDER FINS MUFFLER BLOWER HOUSING AIR SCREEN engine_art_71 Fig. 18 MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler. Replace if damaged. MAINTENANCE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 18) Your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly,... remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection. CLEANING Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are covered to clean your tiller. • Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. For proper engine performance and long life keep water...
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... seated, overinflation can cause an explosion. • Maintain 20 pounds of gasoline or oil which can be different when tiller digs into contact with plug. TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 19) Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. 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. CLEVIS PIN ...
... seated, overinflation can cause an explosion. • Maintain 20 pounds of gasoline or oil which can be different when tiller digs into contact with plug. TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 19) Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. 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. CLEVIS PIN ...
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... this machine the tines should be assembled as shown in Fig. 25. Sharpened tine edges will rotate rearward from above. A badly worn tine causes your tiller to work harder and dig more shallow. TRANSMISSION tine_3 NEW TINE WORN TINE Fig.23 SHARP EDGE COUNTER TINE ROTATION TINE 3-1/2" MAX (9 CM) TINE Fig...
... this machine the tines should be assembled as shown in Fig. 25. Sharpened tine edges will rotate rearward from above. A badly worn tine causes your tiller to work harder and dig more shallow. TRANSMISSION tine_3 NEW TINE WORN TINE Fig.23 SHARP EDGE COUNTER TINE ROTATION TINE 3-1/2" MAX (9 CM) TINE Fig...
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...If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are securely fastened. STORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at least 10 minutes after adding stablizer to allow the stabilizer to rust. Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if... using fuel stabilizer. TILLER • Clean entire tiller (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement ...
...If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are securely fastened. STORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at least 10 minutes after adding stablizer to allow the stabilizer to rust. Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if... using fuel stabilizer. TILLER • Clean entire tiller (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement ...
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... tilling. 2. Clean/replace muffler. 12. Moisten ground or wait for more favorable soil conditions. Engine runs but labors when tilling 1. Inspect V-belt. Engine runs but tiller won't move 1. Set depth stake for shallower tilling. 2. Engine flooded. 4. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" in fuel. 8. Hard to richer position. Carburetor out...
... tilling. 2. Clean/replace muffler. 12. Moisten ground or wait for more favorable soil conditions. Engine runs but labors when tilling 1. Inspect V-belt. Engine runs but tiller won't move 1. Set depth stake for shallower tilling. 2. Engine flooded. 4. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" in fuel. 8. Hard to richer position. Carburetor out...
Parts Manual
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... 13 16-11 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 11 Ga. 20 532 10 92-28 Lever, Lock, Handle 18 17 31 KEY PART NO. NO. REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - Tine 101 532 18 85-55 Pin Pivot Groove 102 812 00 00-59 Retaining Ring 103 532 42 17-56 Screw #10 x .500 NOTE...
... 13 16-11 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 11 Ga. 20 532 10 92-28 Lever, Lock, Handle 18 17 31 KEY PART NO. NO. REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - Tine 101 532 18 85-55 Pin Pivot Groove 102 812 00 00-59 Retaining Ring 103 532 42 17-56 Screw #10 x .500 NOTE...
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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 - - DESCRIPTION 27 532 13 28-01 Belt, V 28 532 10 46-79 Pulley, Idler 29 812 00 00-32 Ring, Klip 30 532 15 92...
... 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 - - DESCRIPTION 27 532 13 28-01 Belt, V 28 532 10 46-79 Pulley, Idler 29 812 00 00-32 Ring, Klip 30 532 15 92...
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...-F8 (446492)(Order parts from Engine Manufacturer.) 44 873 51 06-00 Nut, Keps Hex 3/8-16 unc NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER CRT900 (96093002100), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00-21 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE MAINFRAME?RIGHT??R KEY PART NO...
...-F8 (446492)(Order parts from Engine Manufacturer.) 44 873 51 06-00 Nut, Keps Hex 3/8-16 unc NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER CRT900 (96093002100), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00-21 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE MAINFRAME?RIGHT??R KEY PART NO...
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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. 4) 3 532 43 10-22 Gasket, Gearcase 4 532 00 50-20 Bearing, Needle 5 532 00 13-70 Washer, Thrust 5/8 x 1.10 x 1/32 6 532 ...
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. 4) 3 532 43 10-22 Gasket, Gearcase 4 532 00 50-20 Bearing, Needle 5 532 00 13-70 Washer, Thrust 5/8 x 1.10 x 1/32 6 532 ...
