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...particularly small children, and pets. Look behind and use of the equipment. Disengage the tines, shift into neutral before restarting and operating the tiller. • Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. • If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine. ...starting the engine (motor). • Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate outer garments. Look for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers TRAINING • Read the Owner's Manual carefully. SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for this occurs, let go of the handlebars ...
...particularly small children, and pets. Look behind and use of the equipment. Disengage the tines, shift into neutral before restarting and operating the tiller. • Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. • If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine. ...starting the engine (motor). • Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate outer garments. Look for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers TRAINING • Read the Owner's Manual carefully. SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for this occurs, let go of the handlebars ...
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... 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. Should you experience any problems you to assemble and maintain your nearest authorized service center. The... instructions will enable you cannot easily remedy, please contact your tiller properly. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for...
... 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. Should you experience any problems you to assemble and maintain your nearest authorized service center. The... instructions will enable you cannot easily remedy, please contact your tiller properly. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for...
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...16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Bottle Engine Oil (2) Hex Nuts 5/16-18 (2) Lock Washers 5/16 4 To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you are listed. (1) Utility knife (1) Screwdriver (1) Pair of those parts left hand is mentioned in the operating position (standing behind...when you assemble must be tightened securely. 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 (2) 1/2" wrenches OPERATOR'S POSITION (See Fig. 1) When right or left unassembled ...
...16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Bottle Engine Oil (2) Hex Nuts 5/16-18 (2) Lock Washers 5/16 4 To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you are listed. (1) Utility knife (1) Screwdriver (1) Pair of those parts left hand is mentioned in the operating position (standing behind...when you assemble must be tightened securely. 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 (2) 1/2" wrenches OPERATOR'S POSITION (See Fig. 1) When right or left unassembled ...
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... staples when handling or disposing of handle. depth_stake_4 ENGINE BRACKET HALVES NUT "A" DEPTH STAKE SUPPORT STAKE SPRING HANDLE PANEL CABLE(S) TILLER HANDLES LOCK NUT WASHER TILLER HANDLE FLAT WASHER &4 (ANDLEª0ANEL? HEX BOLT 5/16-18X1-1/4" HEX BOLT 5/16-18X1" 02051 HANDLE PANEL BOLTS ...8226; Check tine operation before first use. (See "TINE OPERATION CHECK" in lower hole of cartoning material. IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLE(S). • Cut cable ties securing handles. • Slowly lift handle assembly up, route ...
... staples when handling or disposing of handle. depth_stake_4 ENGINE BRACKET HALVES NUT "A" DEPTH STAKE SUPPORT STAKE SPRING HANDLE PANEL CABLE(S) TILLER HANDLES LOCK NUT WASHER TILLER HANDLE FLAT WASHER &4 (ANDLEª0ANEL? HEX BOLT 5/16-18X1-1/4" HEX BOLT 5/16-18X1" 02051 HANDLE PANEL BOLTS ...8226; Check tine operation before first use. (See "TINE OPERATION CHECK" in lower hole of cartoning material. IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLE(S). • Cut cable ties securing handles. • Slowly lift handle assembly up, route ...
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...TINE SHIELD TINES Fig. 4 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to start the engine. FORWARD TINE CONTROL - direction. 6 direction. OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. THROTTLE CONTROL - Controls engine speed. DEPTH STAKE -... in reverse RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Compare the illustrations with your Tiller or in literature supplied with the location of the American National Standards Institute. These symbols may appear on your tiller to familiarize yourself with the product. Used to the safety standards...
...TINE SHIELD TINES Fig. 4 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to start the engine. FORWARD TINE CONTROL - direction. 6 direction. OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. THROTTLE CONTROL - Controls engine speed. DEPTH STAKE -... in reverse RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Compare the illustrations with your Tiller or in literature supplied with the location of the American National Standards Institute. These symbols may appear on your tiller to familiarize yourself with the product. Used to the safety standards...
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...clip and clevis pin. WHEELS (See Fig. 6) Adjust wheels by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin. It serves as a brake to slow the tiller's forward motion to enable the tines to start engine. REVERSE • With forward tine control in severe eye damage. ment. • Release reverse ...OFF" (up ) position, Squeeze reverse tine control to stop reverse move - Also, the more the depth stake is regulated by the position of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the ground the deeper the tines will dig. ENGINE • Move throttle control to "STOP" position. • ...
...clip and clevis pin. WHEELS (See Fig. 6) Adjust wheels by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin. It serves as a brake to slow the tiller's forward motion to enable the tines to start engine. REVERSE • With forward tine control in severe eye damage. ment. • Release reverse ...OFF" (up ) position, Squeeze reverse tine control to stop reverse move - Also, the more the depth stake is regulated by the position of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the ground the deeper the tines will dig. ENGINE • Move throttle control to "STOP" position. • ...
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... up . Pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start . • Move throttle control to desired running position. • Allow engine to allow tiller engine and muffler to prevent oil leakage. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with oil to within 30 days to the engine. • Make...in upright position to cool. Do not let starter handle snap back against starter. Never use gasoline near an open flame. • Push tiller handles down, raising tines off any source of ignition until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Pull recoil starter handle until it will...
... up . Pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start . • Move throttle control to desired running position. • Allow engine to allow tiller engine and muffler to prevent oil leakage. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with oil to within 30 days to the engine. • Make...in upright position to cool. Do not let starter handle snap back against starter. Never use gasoline near an open flame. • Push tiller handles down, raising tines off any source of ignition until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Pull recoil starter handle until it will...
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...unwanted vegetation. First, wide turns are accustomed to prevent them from the operator. • Tilling is 1"-3". • You will help tiller move forward, lift up the handles slightly (thus lifting depth stake out of this manual. Best digging depth is digging into, turning over...your belt(s), pulleys and tine control before tilling; SPARK PLUG CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL RECOIL STARTER engine_art_71 Fig. 8 BREAKING IN YOUR TILLER Break-in order to start , see troubleshooting points. Begin by pressing handles down and engage tine control to achieve the best results...
...unwanted vegetation. First, wide turns are accustomed to prevent them from the operator. • Tilling is 1"-3". • You will help tiller move forward, lift up the handles slightly (thus lifting depth stake out of this manual. Best digging depth is digging into, turning over...your belt(s), pulleys and tine control before tilling; SPARK PLUG CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL RECOIL STARTER engine_art_71 Fig. 8 BREAKING IN YOUR TILLER Break-in order to start , see troubleshooting points. Begin by pressing handles down and engage tine control to achieve the best results...
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... under a heavy load or in dirty or dusty conditions. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tiller as instructed in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be made periodically to operator abuse or negligence. Change...61569; IDLER ARM SRAEEFE3R0 OR TO 10W-30 MOTOR OIL MAINTENANCE "ENGINE" SECTION 10 All adjustments in this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to properly maintain your engine run better and last longer. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE ...
... under a heavy load or in dirty or dusty conditions. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tiller as instructed in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be made periodically to operator abuse or negligence. Change...61569; IDLER ARM SRAEEFE3R0 OR TO 10W-30 MOTOR OIL MAINTENANCE "ENGINE" SECTION 10 All adjustments in this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to properly maintain your engine run better and last longer. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE ...
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...drain plug and tighten securely. • Remove oil filler plug. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. • Be sure tiller is on oil. Be careful. Tighten screws securely. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to clean cartridge. OIL FILLER PLUG OIL ...surface. • Oil will result in increased oil consumption when used in a suitable container. • Remove drain plug. • Tip tiller forward to clean or dry cartridge. ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with oil. Check your expected temperature. They may cause...
...drain plug and tighten securely. • Remove oil filler plug. All oil must meet API service classification SG-SL. • Be sure tiller is on oil. Be careful. Tighten screws securely. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to clean cartridge. OIL FILLER PLUG OIL ...surface. • Oil will result in increased oil consumption when used in a suitable container. • Remove drain plug. • Tip tiller forward to clean or dry cartridge. ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with oil. Check your expected temperature. They may cause...
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... etc. • Protect painted surfaces with exhaust system. CYLINDER FINS MUFFLER BLOWER HOUSING AIR SCREEN engine_art_71 Fig. 14 MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with automotive type wax. 12 Replace if damaged. Spark plug type and gap setting is equipped with a ...and transmission are covered to keep your engine clean. • Clean air screen frequently using pressurized water (garden hose, etc.) to clean your tiller. • Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. MAINTENANCE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 14) Your engine is serviced. CLEANING Do not clean ...
... etc. • Protect painted surfaces with exhaust system. CYLINDER FINS MUFFLER BLOWER HOUSING AIR SCREEN engine_art_71 Fig. 14 MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with automotive type wax. 12 Replace if damaged. Spark plug type and gap setting is equipped with a ...and transmission are covered to keep your engine clean. • Clean air screen frequently using pressurized water (garden hose, etc.) to clean your tiller. • Clean engine, wheels, finish, etc. MAINTENANCE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 14) Your engine is serviced. CLEANING Do not clean ...
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...location. • Tighten the four nuts securely. CLEVIS PIN OUTER TINE A A INNER TINES ONLY Fig. 18 NOTE: When reassembling outer tines, be different when tiller digs into contact with plug. A C C A tine_5 Fig. 17 NARROW TILLING/CULTIVATING - 12-3/4 INCH PATH (See Fig. 18) • Remove outer tines... 16) • Assemble holes "A" in tine hubs to correct side of tine shaft. ENGINE BRACKETS HANDLE PANEL NUTS (ALSO 2 ON LEFT SIDE OF TILLER) MID-WIDTH TILLING - 24 INCH PATH (See Fig. 17) • Assemble holes "A" in tine hubs to suit your tilling conditions. tine_6 Fig....
...location. • Tighten the four nuts securely. CLEVIS PIN OUTER TINE A A INNER TINES ONLY Fig. 18 NOTE: When reassembling outer tines, be different when tiller digs into contact with plug. A C C A tine_5 Fig. 17 NARROW TILLING/CULTIVATING - 12-3/4 INCH PATH (See Fig. 18) • Remove outer tines... 16) • Assemble holes "A" in tine hubs to correct side of tine shaft. ENGINE BRACKETS HANDLE PANEL NUTS (ALSO 2 ON LEFT SIDE OF TILLER) MID-WIDTH TILLING - 24 INCH PATH (See Fig. 17) • Assemble holes "A" in tine hubs to suit your tilling conditions. tine_6 Fig....
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...the fuel tank or permanent. Do not use engine or carburetor cleaner products in your gasoline will cause your unit to rust. TILLER • Clean entire tiller (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement... GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE. IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TILLER WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM. 16 ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with a suitable protective ...
...the fuel tank or permanent. Do not use engine or carburetor cleaner products in your gasoline will cause your unit to rust. TILLER • Clean entire tiller (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement... GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE. IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TILLER WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM. 16 ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with a suitable protective ...
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... air screen. 11. Engine overheats 1. Improper carburetor adjustment. Excessive bounce/ difficult handling 1. Wheels and depth stake incorrectly adjusted. V-belt not correctly adjusted. 3. Engine runs but tiller won't move 1. Throttle control not properly adjusted. 3. Fill fuel tank. 2. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, and refill tank with fresh gasoline. 8. Replace spark plug or...
... air screen. 11. Engine overheats 1. Improper carburetor adjustment. Excessive bounce/ difficult handling 1. Wheels and depth stake incorrectly adjusted. V-belt not correctly adjusted. 3. Engine runs but tiller won't move 1. Throttle control not properly adjusted. 3. Fill fuel tank. 2. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, and refill tank with fresh gasoline. 8. Replace spark plug or...
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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 ... 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. REPAIR PARTS TILLER - NO. MODEL NO. NO.
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 ... 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. REPAIR PARTS TILLER - NO. MODEL NO. NO.
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... 12-23 Sheave, Transmisison 41 532 18 03-07 Spring Extension 42 532 13 89-09 Spacer NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. REPAIR PARTS TILLER - MODEL NO. 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... 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. 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...
... 12-23 Sheave, Transmisison 41 532 18 03-07 Spring Extension 42 532 13 89-09 Spacer NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. REPAIR PARTS TILLER - MODEL NO. 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... 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. 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...
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... 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. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 20 FT900 (96083000601), PRODUCT NO. 960 83 00-05 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY WHEEL?DSTAKE? KEY PART NO. MODEL NO. REPAIR PARTS...
... 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. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 20 FT900 (96083000601), PRODUCT NO. 960 83 00-05 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY WHEEL?DSTAKE? KEY PART NO. MODEL NO. REPAIR PARTS...
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... 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. REPAIR PARTS TILLER - 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...-00 Washer, Lock 1/4 19 874 61 04-12 Bolt, Hex 1/4-28 x 3/4 Gr. 5 20 - - - - - 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
... 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. REPAIR PARTS TILLER - 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...-00 Washer, Lock 1/4 19 874 61 04-12 Bolt, Hex 1/4-28 x 3/4 Gr. 5 20 - - - - - 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
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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 - - - 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. PART 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 - - - 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. PART NO. REPAIR PARTS TILLER -