Owners Manual
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... for this occurs, let go of trouble. • Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the operating position. • Take all moving parts have stopped. It means CAUTION!!! CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it is highly flammable. • Use an approved...hazards or traffic. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use care when backing. • Never allow bystanders near or under rotating parts. • Exercise extreme caution when operating on slippery surfaces. • Handle fuel with fuel in place. • Keep children and pets away...
... for this occurs, let go of trouble. • Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the operating position. • Take all moving parts have stopped. It means CAUTION!!! CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it is highly flammable. • Use an approved...hazards or traffic. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use care when backing. • Never allow bystanders near or under rotating parts. • Exercise extreme caution when operating on slippery surfaces. • Handle fuel with fuel in place. • Keep children and pets away...
Owners Manual
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... OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES 2 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3 ASSEMBLY 4-5 OPERATION 6-9 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 10 MAINTENANCE 10-12 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS 13-15 STORAGE 16 TROUBLESHOOTING 17 REPAIR PARTS 18-23 WARRANTY 24-27 3 We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to give you to assemble and maintain your nearest authorized...
... OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES 2 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3 ASSEMBLY 4-5 OPERATION 6-9 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 10 MAINTENANCE 10-12 SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS 13-15 STORAGE 16 TROUBLESHOOTING 17 REPAIR PARTS 18-23 WARRANTY 24-27 3 We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to give you to assemble and maintain your nearest authorized...
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) Screwdriver (1) Pair of pliers (2) 1/2" wrenches OPERATOR'S POSITION (See Fig. 1) When right or left unassembled for shipping ... 1-1/4 (1) Bottle Engine Oil (2) Hex Nuts 5/16-18 (2) Lock Washers 5/16 4 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). TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench...
To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you are listed. (1) Utility knife (1) Screwdriver (1) Pair of pliers (2) 1/2" wrenches OPERATOR'S POSITION (See Fig. 1) When right or left unassembled for shipping ... 1-1/4 (1) Bottle Engine Oil (2) Hex Nuts 5/16-18 (2) Lock Washers 5/16 4 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). TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench...
Owners Manual
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...AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM. 16 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. NOTE: Fuel stablizer is an acceptable alternative in the tank ...8226; Pull starter handle slowly several times to distribute oil. • Replace with a suitable protective cover that all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; Inspect moving parts for 30 days or more. CYLINDER(S) • Remove spark plug. • Pour 1 ounce (29 ml) of this manual. • Be sure that...
...AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM. 16 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. NOTE: Fuel stablizer is an acceptable alternative in the tank ...8226; Pull starter handle slowly several times to distribute oil. • Replace with a suitable protective cover that all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; Inspect moving parts for 30 days or more. CYLINDER(S) • Remove spark plug. • Pour 1 ounce (29 ml) of this manual. • Be sure that...
Owners Manual
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FT900 (96083000601), PRODUCT NO. 960 83 00-05 HANDLE ASSEMBLY 3 16 1 2 4 5 6 10 11 19 29 3 20 19 29 20 7 14 13 7 8 9 12 FT-handle_assy_5 KEY PART NO. MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION 12 898 00 01-29 Nut, Flange 13 532 18 08-47 Bolt, RDHD 5/16-18 x 3/4 14 532 44 07-22 ...-16 Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 x 1 10 810 04 05-00 Washer Lock 5/16 11 873 22 05-00 Nut, FIn Hx 5/16-18 KEY PART NO. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 18 NO. REPAIR...
FT900 (96083000601), PRODUCT NO. 960 83 00-05 HANDLE ASSEMBLY 3 16 1 2 4 5 6 10 11 19 29 3 20 19 29 20 7 14 13 7 8 9 12 FT-handle_assy_5 KEY PART NO. MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION 12 898 00 01-29 Nut, Flange 13 532 18 08-47 Bolt, RDHD 5/16-18 x 3/4 14 532 44 07-22 ...-16 Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 x 1 10 810 04 05-00 Washer Lock 5/16 11 873 22 05-00 Nut, FIn Hx 5/16-18 KEY PART NO. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 18 NO. REPAIR...
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - MODEL NO. FT900 (96083000601), PRODUCT NO. 960 83 00-05 BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY 41 1 2 3 4 17 5 42 67 8 30 31 29 11 9 11 27 28 10 29 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 19 26 25 20 24 23 22 21 belt_guard_14 KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 43 91... 15 12-36 Sheave, Transmission "Flat" 19 532 18 85-02 Bolt, Belt Guard 20 812 00 00-36 Ring, Klip 16 32 18 KEY PART NO. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 19 NO. DESCRIPTION 21 873 35 06-00 Nut, Hex, Jam 3/8-16 22 532 16 18-06 Pulley, Idler 23...
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - MODEL NO. FT900 (96083000601), PRODUCT NO. 960 83 00-05 BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY 41 1 2 3 4 17 5 42 67 8 30 31 29 11 9 11 27 28 10 29 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 19 26 25 20 24 23 22 21 belt_guard_14 KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 43 91... 15 12-36 Sheave, Transmission "Flat" 19 532 18 85-02 Bolt, Belt Guard 20 812 00 00-36 Ring, Klip 16 32 18 KEY PART NO. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 19 NO. DESCRIPTION 21 873 35 06-00 Nut, Hex, Jam 3/8-16 22 532 16 18-06 Pulley, Idler 23...
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FT900 (96083000601), PRODUCT NO. 960 83 00-05 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY WHEEL?DSTAKE? KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 15 532 00 53-88 Spring, Stake 16 532 12 11-17 Bolt, Shoulder 17 532 42 70-25 Wheel 19 532 ...-18 24 873 97 05-00 Locknut, Flange 5/16-18 unc 25 819 17 14-16 Washer 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga. NO. REPAIR PARTS TILLER - MODEL NO. KEY PART NO. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 20 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. DESCRIPTION 1 532 00 91-94 Pin, Clevis 2 874 76 05-20...
FT900 (96083000601), PRODUCT NO. 960 83 00-05 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY WHEEL?DSTAKE? KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 15 532 00 53-88 Spring, Stake 16 532 12 11-17 Bolt, Shoulder 17 532 42 70-25 Wheel 19 532 ...-18 24 873 97 05-00 Locknut, Flange 5/16-18 unc 25 819 17 14-16 Washer 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga. NO. REPAIR PARTS TILLER - MODEL NO. KEY PART NO. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 20 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. DESCRIPTION 1 532 00 91-94 Pin, Clevis 2 874 76 05-20...
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... - NO. NO. Engine Briggs Model 12T402-1385-F8 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. FT900 (96083000601), PRODUCT NO. 960 83 00-05 TRANSMISSION 20 1 11 19 18 1716 11 7 10 12 KEY PART NO. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 22 DESCRIPTION 14 532 00 91-73 Spacer, Split 16 819 09 14-12..., 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. MODEL NO.
... - NO. NO. Engine Briggs Model 12T402-1385-F8 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. FT900 (96083000601), PRODUCT NO. 960 83 00-05 TRANSMISSION 20 1 11 19 18 1716 11 7 10 12 KEY PART NO. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 22 DESCRIPTION 14 532 00 91-73 Spacer, Split 16 819 09 14-12..., 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. MODEL NO.
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - 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 - - - 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.
REPAIR PARTS TILLER - 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 - - - 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.