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... the machine with electric drive motors or electric starting the engine (motor). • Do not operate the equipment without proper guards, plates, or other bolts at high speeds on electric motors. - Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the tiller for the cause. YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it is running engine or hot engine. • Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme...
... the machine with electric drive motors or electric starting the engine (motor). • Do not operate the equipment without proper guards, plates, or other bolts at high speeds on electric motors. - Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the tiller for the cause. YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it is running engine or hot engine. • Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme...
Owners Manual
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... in maintaining, caring for and using your purchase of this Owner's Manual. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity: Oil (API-SG-SL): (Capacity: 21 oz./0.6L) Spark Plug : 3 Quarts (2.8L) Unleaded Regular SAE 30 (Above 32°F/0°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. Always observe the "SAFETY...
... in maintaining, caring for and using your purchase of this Owner's Manual. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity: Oil (API-SG-SL): (Capacity: 21 oz./0.6L) Spark Plug : 3 Quarts (2.8L) Unleaded Regular SAE 30 (Above 32°F/0°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. Always observe the "SAFETY...
Owners Manual
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... Bolts 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Bottle Engine Oil (2) Hex Nuts 5/16-18 (2) Lock Washers 5/16 4 Standard wrench sizes are in the operating position (standing behind tiller handles). 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 those parts left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are listed. (1) Utility knife (1) Screwdriver (1) Pair of your tiller all parts...
... Bolts 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Bottle Engine Oil (2) Hex Nuts 5/16-18 (2) Lock Washers 5/16 4 Standard wrench sizes are in the operating position (standing behind tiller handles). 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 those parts left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are listed. (1) Utility knife (1) Screwdriver (1) Pair of your tiller all parts...
Owners Manual
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... stake support between engine bracket halves with stake spring down. • Bolt stake support to better suit operator. (See "HANDLE HEIGHT" in the Service and Adjustments section of handle. Tighten nut "A". • Depth stake must move freely. TINE OPERATION • Check tine operation before first use. (See "TINE OPERATION CHECK" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). Fig. 2 5 Tighten all hardware securely. • Cut cable ties securing tiller to skid and remove tiller...
... stake support between engine bracket halves with stake spring down. • Bolt stake support to better suit operator. (See "HANDLE HEIGHT" in the Service and Adjustments section of handle. Tighten nut "A". • Depth stake must move freely. TINE OPERATION • Check tine operation before first use. (See "TINE OPERATION CHECK" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). Fig. 2 5 Tighten all hardware securely. • Cut cable ties securing tiller to skid and remove tiller...
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... position of the depth stake and wheel height. Replace the hairpin clip and clevis pin. • For normal tilling, set depth stake at the second or third hole from the top. ment. • Release reverse tine control to stop reverse move - ENGINE • Move throttle control to "STOP" position. • Never use choke to stop engine. DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 6) Adjust depth stake by removing...
... position of the depth stake and wheel height. Replace the hairpin clip and clevis pin. • For normal tilling, set depth stake at the second or third hole from the top. ment. • Release reverse tine control to stop reverse move - ENGINE • Move throttle control to "STOP" position. • Never use choke to stop engine. DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 6) Adjust depth stake by removing...
Owners Manual
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... spark plug wire. • Drain fuel tank. • Transport in the fuel tank or permanent damage may need to "RUN" position as engine warms up for best engine performance. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE IMPORTANT: BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING OIL OR FUEL. USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL AND STORE IN APPROVED, CLEAN, COVERED CONTAINERS. imate capacity see the Maintenance section of this manual). • To change oil for the first time or...
... spark plug wire. • Drain fuel tank. • Transport in the fuel tank or permanent damage may need to "RUN" position as engine warms up for best engine performance. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE IMPORTANT: BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING OIL OR FUEL. USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL AND STORE IN APPROVED, CLEAN, COVERED CONTAINERS. imate capacity see the Maintenance section of this manual). • To change oil for the first time or...
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... upon the soil condition. (The harder or wetter the ground, the slower the engine and tine speed needed. First, wide turns are two reasons for proper tilling. SPARK PLUG CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL RECOIL STARTER engine_art_71 Fig. 8 BREAKING IN YOUR TILLER Break-in the fall, remove vines and long grass to prevent them from the operator. • Tilling is 4"-6". Best tilling depth is digging into...
... upon the soil condition. (The harder or wetter the ground, the slower the engine and tine speed needed. First, wide turns are two reasons for proper tilling. SPARK PLUG CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL RECOIL STARTER engine_art_71 Fig. 8 BREAKING IN YOUR TILLER Break-in the fall, remove vines and long grass to prevent them from the operator. • Tilling is 4"-6". Best tilling depth is digging into...
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... OR TO 10W-30 MOTOR OIL MAINTENANCE "ENGINE" SECTION 10 Change more often when operating in high ambient temperatures. 2 - LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART") . All adjustments in this manual. Some adjustments will need to operator abuse or negligence. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your tiller. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this manual should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check tines and belt for loose fasteners. To...
... OR TO 10W-30 MOTOR OIL MAINTENANCE "ENGINE" SECTION 10 Change more often when operating in high ambient temperatures. 2 - LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART") . All adjustments in this manual. Some adjustments will need to operator abuse or negligence. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your tiller. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this manual should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check tines and belt for loose fasteners. To...
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... use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge. See "FILL ENGINE WITH OIL " in one on oil. Clean muffler area of the cartridge. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. • Be sure tiller is used above 32°F (0°C). Remove fuel from running low on each time you check the oil level. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your engine oil level more frequently to drain oil. • After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug...
... use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge. See "FILL ENGINE WITH OIL " in one on oil. Clean muffler area of the cartridge. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. • Be sure tiller is used above 32°F (0°C). Remove fuel from running low on each time you check the oil level. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your engine oil level more frequently to drain oil. • After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug...
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... unless the gasket area around the transmission and the engine muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to clean your tiller. • Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in engine will only require lubrication if it is air cooled. CYLINDER FINS MUFFLER BLOWER HOUSING AIR SCREEN engine_art_71 Fig. 14 MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Replace if damaged. SPARK PLUG Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling...
... unless the gasket area around the transmission and the engine muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to clean your tiller. • Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in engine will only require lubrication if it is air cooled. CYLINDER FINS MUFFLER BLOWER HOUSING AIR SCREEN engine_art_71 Fig. 14 MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Replace if damaged. SPARK PLUG Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling...
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TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 15) Factory assembly has provided lowest handle height. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into soil. • If a higher handle height is desired, loosen the four nuts securing handle panel to engine brackets. • Slide handle panel to holes "B" in tine shaft. CLEVIS PIN OUTER TINE A A INNER TINES ONLY Fig. 18 NOTE...
TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 15) Factory assembly has provided lowest handle height. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into soil. • If a higher handle height is desired, loosen the four nuts securing handle panel to engine brackets. • Slide handle panel to holes "B" in tine shaft. CLEVIS PIN OUTER TINE A A INNER TINES ONLY Fig. 18 NOTE...
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... spark plug wire from spark plug to raise tines off the ground. • Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines. FINAL CHECK "OFF" POSITION • With tine control "OFF" (up on cable to service belts. Loosen cable clip and push down on handle to relieve spring tension. BELT REPLACEMENT • Install new forward (inside ) and reverse (outside). Be sure belt is inside . • Wrap V-belt around reverse idler pulley and reassemble idler to transmission pulley. Pull...
... spark plug wire from spark plug to raise tines off the ground. • Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines. FINAL CHECK "OFF" POSITION • With tine control "OFF" (up on cable to service belts. Loosen cable clip and push down on handle to relieve spring tension. BELT REPLACEMENT • Install new forward (inside ) and reverse (outside). Be sure belt is inside . • Wrap V-belt around reverse idler pulley and reassemble idler to transmission pulley. Pull...
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... ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS. REVERSE IDLER PULLEY ENGINE PULLEY FORWARD IDLER PULLEY belts 10 FRONT VIEW REFERENCE REVERSE IDLER PULLEY IDLER ARM PIN ENGINE PULLEY Fig. 21 REVERSE IDLER PULLEY IDLER ARM PIN REVERSE IDLER ARM FORWARD MOTION (INSIDE) V-BELT ENGINE PULLEY BELT GUIDE FORWARD IDLER PULLEY Fig. 22 15 REVERSE (OUTSIDE) V-BELT BELT GUARD BOLT TRANSMISSION PULLEY SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CHECK TINE OPERATION • See "TINE OPERATION CHECK" in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE...
... ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS. REVERSE IDLER PULLEY ENGINE PULLEY FORWARD IDLER PULLEY belts 10 FRONT VIEW REFERENCE REVERSE IDLER PULLEY IDLER ARM PIN ENGINE PULLEY Fig. 21 REVERSE IDLER PULLEY IDLER ARM PIN REVERSE IDLER ARM FORWARD MOTION (INSIDE) V-BELT ENGINE PULLEY BELT GUIDE FORWARD IDLER PULLEY Fig. 22 15 REVERSE (OUTSIDE) V-BELT BELT GUARD BOLT TRANSMISSION PULLEY SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CHECK TINE OPERATION • See "TINE OPERATION CHECK" in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE...
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... the mix ratio found on stablizer container. IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TILLER WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM. 16 WARNING: Never store the tiller with gasoline in minimizing the formation of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. • Pull starter handle slowly several times to reach the carburetor. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE. • Drain the fuel tank. • Start the engine...
... the mix ratio found on stablizer container. IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TILLER WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM. 16 WARNING: Never store the tiller with gasoline in minimizing the formation of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. • Pull starter handle slowly several times to reach the carburetor. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE. • Drain the fuel tank. • Start the engine...
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... engine air screen. 11. Contact an authorized service center/department. 1. Remove and clean muffler. 5. Check throttle control setting. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Water in fuel. 6. Dirty air cleaner. 3. Bad spark plug or improper gap. 4. Oil in fuel. 6. Stale or dirty fuel. 7. Engine runs but labors when tilling 1. V-belt not correctly adjusted. 3. Engine runs but tiller won't move 1. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, and refill tank with fresh gasoline. 8. Make necessary adjustments. 1. Set depth stake and wheels for shallower tilling. 2. Clean or replace air...
... engine air screen. 11. Contact an authorized service center/department. 1. Remove and clean muffler. 5. Check throttle control setting. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Water in fuel. 6. Dirty air cleaner. 3. Bad spark plug or improper gap. 4. Oil in fuel. 6. Stale or dirty fuel. 7. Engine runs but labors when tilling 1. V-belt not correctly adjusted. 3. Engine runs but tiller won't move 1. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, and refill tank with fresh gasoline. 8. Make necessary adjustments. 1. Set depth stake and wheels for shallower tilling. 2. Clean or replace air...
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... 18 08-47 Bolt, RDHD 5/16-18 x 3/4 14 532 44 07-22 Assembly, Panel 16 532 44 07-15 Handle, RH Double Bend 19 532 18 85-62 Lever, Control, Tine 20 532 18 85-55 Pin, Pivot 29 812 00 00-59 Retainer, Ring NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 18 FT900 (96083000601), PRODUCT...19 29 20 7 14 13 7 8 9 12 FT-handle_assy_5 KEY PART 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 57-87 Grip, Handle 4 532 44 07-14 Handle, LH Double Bend 5 873 68 05-00 Nut, Crown Lock 5/16 -18 6 819 11 11-16 Washer 11/32 x 11...
... 18 08-47 Bolt, RDHD 5/16-18 x 3/4 14 532 44 07-22 Assembly, Panel 16 532 44 07-15 Handle, RH Double Bend 19 532 18 85-62 Lever, Control, Tine 20 532 18 85-55 Pin, Pivot 29 812 00 00-59 Retainer, Ring NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 18 FT900 (96083000601), PRODUCT...19 29 20 7 14 13 7 8 9 12 FT-handle_assy_5 KEY PART 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 57-87 Grip, Handle 4 532 44 07-14 Handle, LH Double Bend 5 873 68 05-00 Nut, Crown Lock 5/16 -18 6 819 11 11-16 Washer 11/32 x 11...
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... KEY PART NO. NO. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 19 NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 43 91-62 Assembly, Bracket, Belt Guard 2 532 00 94-84 Clip, Cable 3 532 08 67-77 Screw #10-24 x 1/2 4 874 61 08-12 Bolt, Hex Head 1/2-20 x 3/4 5 873 90 06-00 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 6 819 13 13-16 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 7 532 00 20-09 Pulley...
... KEY PART NO. NO. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 19 NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 43 91-62 Assembly, Bracket, Belt Guard 2 532 00 94-84 Clip, Cable 3 532 08 67-77 Screw #10-24 x 1/2 4 874 61 08-12 Bolt, Hex Head 1/2-20 x 3/4 5 873 90 06-00 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 6 819 13 13-16 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 7 532 00 20-09 Pulley...
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... 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. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 20 MODEL NO. NO. FT900 (96083000601), PRODUCT NO. 960 83 00-05 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY WHEEL?DSTAKE? KEY PART NO. KEY PART NO. REPAIR PARTS TILLER - DESCRIPTION 15 532 00...
... 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. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 20 MODEL NO. NO. FT900 (96083000601), PRODUCT NO. 960 83 00-05 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY WHEEL?DSTAKE? KEY PART NO. KEY PART NO. REPAIR PARTS TILLER - DESCRIPTION 15 532 00...
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...PART NO. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 22 NO. DESCRIPTION 14 532 00 91-73 Spacer, Split 16 819 09 14-12 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 12 Ga. 17 819 09 20-16 Washer 9/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 18 810 04 04-00 Washer, Lock 1/4 19 874 61 04-12 Bolt, Hex 1/4-28 x 3/4 Gr. 5 20 - - - - - REPAIR PARTS TILLER - Engine Briggs Model... 3/8-16 6 532 44 07-04 Shield, Tine 7 532 18 81-95 Bracket, Engine, R.H. 8 532 16 58-34 Bracket, Engine, L.H. 10 873 97 05-00 Nut, 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.
...PART NO. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 22 NO. DESCRIPTION 14 532 00 91-73 Spacer, Split 16 819 09 14-12 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 12 Ga. 17 819 09 20-16 Washer 9/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 18 810 04 04-00 Washer, Lock 1/4 19 874 61 04-12 Bolt, Hex 1/4-28 x 3/4 Gr. 5 20 - - - - - REPAIR PARTS TILLER - Engine Briggs Model... 3/8-16 6 532 44 07-04 Shield, Tine 7 532 18 81-95 Bracket, Engine, R.H. 8 532 16 58-34 Bracket, Engine, L.H. 10 873 97 05-00 Nut, 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.
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PART NO. 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 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 - - - REPAIR PARTS TILLER -
PART NO. 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 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 - - - REPAIR PARTS TILLER -
