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... space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like. exhaust fumes are present, such as specified by the manufacturer of the tiller. • Never operate the tiller without proper instruction. • Keep the area of operation clear of instructions. Look for all persons, particularly small children...and repair the damage before storing in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are dangerous. • Never operate the tiller without wearing adequate outer garments. IMPORTANT - NOTE: Gives essential information that will aid you to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (...
... space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like. exhaust fumes are present, such as specified by the manufacturer of the tiller. • Never operate the tiller without proper instruction. • Keep the area of operation clear of instructions. Look for all persons, particularly small children...and repair the damage before storing in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are dangerous. • Never operate the tiller without wearing adequate outer garments. IMPORTANT - NOTE: Gives essential information that will aid you to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (...
Owners Manual
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.... In the state of this Manual. The instructions will enable you to give you cannot easily remedy, please contact your tiller. • Follow instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of California, a spark arrester is used, it should ... • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in effective working order by law (Section 4442 of a new tiller. 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...
.... In the state of this Manual. The instructions will enable you to give you cannot easily remedy, please contact your tiller. • Follow instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of California, a spark arrester is used, it should ... • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in effective working order by law (Section 4442 of a new tiller. 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...
Owners Manual
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... been assembled at the factory with exception of your tiller all parts and hardware you are listed. (1) Utility knife (1) Tire pressure gauge (1) Pair of pliers (1) 9/16" wrench FRONT LEFT RIGHT OPERATOR'S POSITION (See Fig. 1) When ... UNC Grade 5 Extra Shear Pins & Clips 4 To ensure safe and proper operation of those parts left hand is mentioned in the operating position (standing behind tiller handles). Standard wrench sizes are in this manual, it means when you assemble must be tightened securely.
... been assembled at the factory with exception of your tiller all parts and hardware you are listed. (1) Utility knife (1) Tire pressure gauge (1) Pair of pliers (1) 9/16" wrench FRONT LEFT RIGHT OPERATOR'S POSITION (See Fig. 1) When ... UNC Grade 5 Extra Shear Pins & Clips 4 To ensure safe and proper operation of those parts left hand is mentioned in the operating position (standing behind tiller handles). Standard wrench sizes are in this manual, it means when you assemble must be tightened securely.
Owners Manual
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...of exposed staples when handling or disposing of carton, lay side carton wall down. • Remove packing material from carton. Let handle assembly rest on tiller. • Remove top frame of carton. • Slowly ease handle assembly up " position. Hold in "up and place on top of carton.... • Cut down right hand front and right hand rear corners of cartoning material. side of tiller and loosely assemble locknut (See Fig. 5). • Insert pivot bolt in lowest position, securely tighten handle lock lever by rotating clockwise. Slide ...
...of exposed staples when handling or disposing of carton, lay side carton wall down. • Remove packing material from carton. Let handle assembly rest on tiller. • Remove top frame of carton. • Slowly ease handle assembly up " position. Hold in "up and place on top of carton.... • Cut down right hand front and right hand rear corners of cartoning material. side of tiller and loosely assemble locknut (See Fig. 5). • Insert pivot bolt in lowest position, securely tighten handle lock lever by rotating clockwise. Slide ...
Owners Manual
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...8226; Make sure shift lever indicator is important for shipping purposes. Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield. • Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of shift rod to secure. Correct and equal tire pressure is in the Service and Adjustments section of this ... performance. • Reduce tire pressure to better suit operator. (See "TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT" in "N" position (See Fig. 6) • Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle. ASSEMBLY CONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig. 6) • Insert end of shift rod into hole of shift lever indicator. •...
...8226; Make sure shift lever indicator is important for shipping purposes. Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield. • Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of shift rod to secure. Correct and equal tire pressure is in the Service and Adjustments section of this ... performance. • Reduce tire pressure to better suit operator. (See "TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT" in "N" position (See Fig. 6) • Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle. ASSEMBLY CONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig. 6) • Insert end of shift rod into hole of shift lever indicator. •...
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... CONTROL - LEVELING SHIELD - Save this manual for future reference. CHOKE CONTROL - RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Compare the illustrations with your Tiller or in literature supplied with the location of the American National Standards Institute. DEPTH STAKE - Used to protect small plants from being ... CHOKE CONTROL SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR LEVELING SHIELD OUTER SIDE SHIELD RECOIL STARTER HANDLE Fig. 7 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to familiarize yourself with the product. Controls depth at which gear the transmission is in forward rotating till position....
... CONTROL - LEVELING SHIELD - Save this manual for future reference. CHOKE CONTROL - RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Compare the illustrations with your Tiller or in literature supplied with the location of the American National Standards Institute. DEPTH STAKE - Used to protect small plants from being ... CHOKE CONTROL SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR LEVELING SHIELD OUTER SIDE SHIELD RECOIL STARTER HANDLE Fig. 7 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to familiarize yourself with the product. Controls depth at which gear the transmission is in forward rotating till position....
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... DEPTH STAKE depth_stake_2 Fig. 9 TRANSPORT POSITION TINE CONTROL DRAG STAKE (See Fig. 10) The drag stake should be set at any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into another position. • Tine movement is achieved by moving shift lever into the eyes, which ... rotating ( ) till position or the forward rotating ( ) till position and engaging tine control. WHEELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED • DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER. • Release the tine control. • Move throttle control to "SLOW" position. • Move shift lever indicator to "R" (reverse) position. ...
... DEPTH STAKE depth_stake_2 Fig. 9 TRANSPORT POSITION TINE CONTROL DRAG STAKE (See Fig. 10) The drag stake should be set at any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into another position. • Tine movement is achieved by moving shift lever into the eyes, which ... rotating ( ) till position or the forward rotating ( ) till position and engaging tine control. WHEELS ONLY/TINES STOPPED • DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER. • Release the tine control. • Move throttle control to "SLOW" position. • Move shift lever indicator to "R" (reverse) position. ...
Owners Manual
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...in position. • Place shift lever indicator in forward rotating ( ) till position. • Hold the tine control against the handle to start tiller movement. Move shield to desired position (both turn . • Move throttle control to protect small plants from tines. • When you should ...for deep tilling and lowered for shallow tilling to desired speed. Pull the depth stake up for transporting the tiller. TO TRANSPORT CAUTION: Before lifting or transporting, allow tiller engine and muffler to prevent oil leakage. AROUND THE YARD • Release the depth stake pin. This...
...in position. • Place shift lever indicator in forward rotating ( ) till position. • Hold the tine control against the handle to start tiller movement. Move shield to desired position (both turn . • Move throttle control to protect small plants from tines. • When you should ...for deep tilling and lowered for shallow tilling to desired speed. Pull the depth stake up for transporting the tiller. TO TRANSPORT CAUTION: Before lifting or transporting, allow tiller engine and muffler to prevent oil leakage. AROUND THE YARD • Release the depth stake pin. This...
Owners Manual
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...valve 1/4 turn to open position. • Move choke control to choke position. • Grasp recoil starter handle with one hand and grasp tiller handle with gasoline. Pull recoil starter handle until engine reaches start . OPERATION ADD GASOLINE • Fill to within 1/2" of top of fuel tank...tank or permanent damage may need to warm up . • Disconnect the extension cord from the receptacle first, then from area of tiller and push starter button until gasoline vapors have disappeared. Choke Control Spark Plug Fuel Shut-Off Valve Throttle Control Recoil Starter Fig. 13...
...valve 1/4 turn to open position. • Move choke control to choke position. • Grasp recoil starter handle with one hand and grasp tiller handle with gasoline. Pull recoil starter handle until engine reaches start . OPERATION ADD GASOLINE • Fill to within 1/2" of top of fuel tank...tank or permanent damage may need to warm up . • Disconnect the extension cord from the receptacle first, then from area of tiller and push starter button until gasoline vapors have disappeared. Choke Control Spark Plug Fuel Shut-Off Valve Throttle Control Recoil Starter Fig. 13...
Owners Manual
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...FAST" and "IDLE"). • Tilling is less wet in the soil. This takes weight off the wheels, reduces traction, and may cause the tiller to skip over , and breaking up the upper layer of unwanted vegetation. Best tilling depth is 4" to prevent them from robbing nourishment and moisture ... digging depth is destroying the weeds between passes. Loose, unpacked soil helps root growth. Depending on the axle for increased stability. Second, the tiller won't be advisable to till the soil at a speed which will not readily penetrate dry, hard soil which may be pulling itself, and ...
...FAST" and "IDLE"). • Tilling is less wet in the soil. This takes weight off the wheels, reduces traction, and may cause the tiller to skip over , and breaking up the upper layer of unwanted vegetation. Best tilling depth is 4" to prevent them from robbing nourishment and moisture ... digging depth is destroying the weeds between passes. Loose, unpacked soil helps root growth. Depending on the axle for increased stability. Second, the tiller won't be advisable to till the soil at a speed which will not readily penetrate dry, hard soil which may be pulling itself, and ...
Owners Manual
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... that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper airfuel mixture and help your tiller. Some adjustments will need 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 should be made periodically to be checked at least once each season. ...
... that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper airfuel mixture and help your tiller. Some adjustments will need 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 should be made periodically to be checked at least once each season. ...
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..., are not to be used above 40°F (4°C). ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with extension. • Tip tiller forward to drain oil. • After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely. • Remove oil filler plug....2. Tighten screw securely. Prevent fires! Do not allow dirt to enter the engine. • Refill engine with oil. Clean by tapping gently on tiller, and catch oil in a suitable container. • Remove drain plug. • For easier removal of plug use pressurized air to clean or ...
..., are not to be used above 40°F (4°C). ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with extension. • Tip tiller forward to drain oil. • After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely. • Remove oil filler plug....2. Tighten screw securely. Prevent fires! Do not allow dirt to enter the engine. • Refill engine with oil. Clean by tapping gently on tiller, and catch oil in a suitable container. • Remove drain plug. • For easier removal of plug use pressurized air to clean or ...
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MUFFLER CYLINDER FINS BLOWER HOUSING AIR SCREEN Fig. 21 MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler. Inspect periodically and replace if necessary. Water in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of use, whichever comes first. MAINTENANCE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 21) ... at the beginning of each tilling season or after every 50 hours of this manual. CLEANING Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are covered to clean your tiller. • Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. We do not recommend using pressurized water (garden hose, etc.) to keep your engine...
MUFFLER CYLINDER FINS BLOWER HOUSING AIR SCREEN Fig. 21 MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler. Inspect periodically and replace if necessary. Water in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of use, whichever comes first. MAINTENANCE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 21) ... at the beginning of each tilling season or after every 50 hours of this manual. CLEANING Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are covered to clean your tiller. • Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. We do not recommend using pressurized water (garden hose, etc.) to keep your engine...
Owners Manual
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...located behind wheel). • Pull belt guard out and away from unit. • Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure. Pull wheel out from tiller about 1". • Remove two (2) screws from side of belt guard. • Remove hex nut and washer from bottom of removal, remove hairpin... BELT GUARD SCREW AND WASHER HEX NUT AND WASHER (LOCATED BEHIND TIRE) SCREW AND WASHER HAIRPIN CLIP AND CLEVIS PIN Fig. 24 15 TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 22) Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug...
...located behind wheel). • Pull belt guard out and away from unit. • Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure. Pull wheel out from tiller about 1". • Remove two (2) screws from side of belt guard. • Remove hex nut and washer from bottom of removal, remove hairpin... BELT GUARD SCREW AND WASHER HEX NUT AND WASHER (LOCATED BEHIND TIRE) SCREW AND WASHER HAIRPIN CLIP AND CLEVIS PIN Fig. 24 15 TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 22) Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug...
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... be checked for sharpness, wear, and bending, particularly the tines which are next to work harder and dig more shallow. A badly worn tine causes your tiller to the transmission. NEW TINE WORN TINE tine_19 Fig. 26 SHARP EDGES TINE TINE Fig. 27 3-1/2" MAX HAIRPIN CLIP SHARP EDGES HAIRPIN CLIP SHARP EDGES...
... be checked for sharpness, wear, and bending, particularly the tines which are next to work harder and dig more shallow. A badly worn tine causes your tiller to the transmission. NEW TINE WORN TINE tine_19 Fig. 26 SHARP EDGES TINE TINE Fig. 27 3-1/2" MAX HAIRPIN CLIP SHARP EDGES HAIRPIN CLIP SHARP EDGES...
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... clean oil. (See "ENGINE" in the fuel tank or permanent. • Use fresh fuel next season. STORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at least 10 minutes after adding stablizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. NOTE: Fuel stablizer is an acceptable alternative... in your gasoline will not be used for damage, breakage and wear. TILLER • Clean entire tiller (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement...
... clean oil. (See "ENGINE" in the fuel tank or permanent. • Use fresh fuel next season. STORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at least 10 minutes after adding stablizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. NOTE: Fuel stablizer is an acceptable alternative... in your gasoline will not be used for damage, breakage and wear. 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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...authorized service center department. 1. Clean engine air screen. 3. Adjust carburetor to start CAUSE 1. Inspect/adjust V-belt. 3. Engine runs but tiller won't move 1. Carburetor out of adjustment. 13. Shift lever set properly. 2. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, and refill tank with ... Clean engine air screen. 11. Clean/replace muffler. 12. Wait for shallower tilling. 2. Briefly engage tine control and release or rock tiller forward and backward until are not engaged. 2. Clogged fuel tank. 7. Stale or dirty fuel. 5. Spark plug wire loose. 10. ...
...authorized service center department. 1. Clean engine air screen. 3. Adjust carburetor to start CAUSE 1. Inspect/adjust V-belt. 3. Engine runs but tiller won't move 1. Carburetor out of adjustment. 13. Shift lever set properly. 2. Empty fuel tank and carburetor, and refill tank with ... Clean engine air screen. 11. Clean/replace muffler. 12. Wait for shallower tilling. 2. Briefly engage tine control and release or rock tiller forward and backward until are not engaged. 2. Clogged fuel tank. 7. Stale or dirty fuel. 5. Spark plug wire loose. 10. ...
Parts Manual
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... 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. MODEL NUMBER DRT900 (96093001802), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00-18 HANDLE ASSEMBLY 6 2 100 1 45 101 102 42 42 27 42 12 13 14 10 11 15 21 20...
... 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. MODEL NUMBER DRT900 (96093001802), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00-18 HANDLE ASSEMBLY 6 2 100 1 45 101 102 42 42 27 42 12 13 14 10 11 15 21 20...
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... unc 69 532 16 41-73 Keeper Belt Engine NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. NO. H. 36 532 10 23-31 Bracket, Reinforcement, L. MODEL NUMBER DRT900 (96093001802), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00-18 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE KEY NO. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 19 21 22 23 24 25 26... 532 12 68-75 Rivet, Drilled 532 12 47-88 Clip, Hairpin 532 44 04-38 Guard, Belt MAINFRAME?LEFT? KEY PART NO. REPAIR PARTS TILLER - -
... unc 69 532 16 41-73 Keeper Belt Engine NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. NO. H. 36 532 10 23-31 Bracket, Reinforcement, L. MODEL NUMBER DRT900 (96093001802), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00-18 MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE KEY NO. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 19 21 22 23 24 25 26... 532 12 68-75 Rivet, Drilled 532 12 47-88 Clip, Hairpin 532 44 04-38 Guard, Belt MAINFRAME?LEFT? KEY PART NO. REPAIR PARTS TILLER - -
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... For engine service and replacement parts, call the toll free number for your engine manufacturer listed below: Briggs & Stratton 1-800-233-3723 4 NO. MODEL NUMBER DRT900 (96093001802), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00-18 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE 10 MAINFRAME?RIGHT??R KEY PART NO. REPAIR PARTS...
... For engine service and replacement parts, call the toll free number for your engine manufacturer listed below: Briggs & Stratton 1-800-233-3723 4 NO. MODEL NUMBER DRT900 (96093001802), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00-18 MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE 10 MAINFRAME?RIGHT??R KEY PART NO. REPAIR PARTS...