Page 2 - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE; SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers; WARNING
2 • Keep children and pets away. • Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting totill too deep at too fast a rate. • Never operate the machine at high speeds on slipperysurfaces. Look behind and use care when backing. • Never allow bystanders near the unit. • Use only attachments and accessor...
Page 3 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER: 6.0 HP DISPLACEMENT: 13.53 cu. in. (221.8cc) GASOLINE CAPACITY: 4 QuartsUnleaded Regular OIL(API-SF/SG/SH) : SAE 30 (Above 32 ° F/0 ° C) (CAPACITY: 20 oz. / 0.6L) SAE 5W-30 (Below 32 ° F/0 ° C) SPARK PLUG : Champion (GAP: .030" / 0.76mm) J8C CONGRATULATIONS on ...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 12SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS ................................. 14-17STORAGE ................................................................... 18TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 19REPAIR PARTS-TILLER ..........
Page 5 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK
5 ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standardwrench sizes are listed.(1) Utility knife(1) Tire pressure gauge(1) Pair of pliers(1) 9/16" wrench OPERATOR’S POSITION (See Fig. 1) When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, itmeans when you ...
Page 7 - REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE; CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
7 ASSEMBLY SHIFTROD HAIRPINCLIP SHIFTLEVERINDICATOR REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE • Make sure shift lever indicator is in “N” position (SeeFig. 7) • Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle. Separate cardboardcover from leveling shield. • Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out ofcarton. CONNE...
Page 8 - OPERATION; KNOW YOUR TILLER; MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
8 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Savethis manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your Tiller...
Page 9 - HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER; TINES AND DRIVE; TINE OPERATION - WITH WHEEL DRIVE
9 OPERATION TILLING (See Fig. 11) • Release depth stake pin. Pull the depth stake up forincreased tilling depth. Place depth stake pin in hole ofdepth stake to lock in position. • Place shift lever indicator in tilling position. • Hold the drive control bar against the handle to starttilling movemen...
Page 10 - TURNING; AROUND THE YARD; ADD GASOLINE; BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
10 OPERATION TURNING • Release the drive control bar. • Move throttle control to “SLOW” position. • Place shift lever indicator in “F” (forward) position.Tines will not turn. • Lift handle to raise tines out of ground. • Swing the handle in the opposite direction you wish toturn, being careful to ke...
Page 11 - CULTIVATING
11 OPERATION • You will find tilling much easier if you leave a rowuntilled between passes. Then go back between tilledrows. (See Fig. 14) There are two reasons for doingthis. First, wide turns are much easier to negotiate thanabout-faces. Second, the tiller won’t be pulling itself,and you, toward t...
Page 12 - GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE; LUBRICATION; SERVICE DATES; LUBRICATION CHART
12 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that havebeen subjected to operator abuse or negligence. Toreceive full value from the warranty, the operator mustmaintain tiller as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made ...
Page 13 - ENGINE
13 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES OIL FILLERPLUG OIL LEVEL OILDRAINPLUG FIG. 16 Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to preventaccidental starting of engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from...
Page 14 - MUFFLER; CLEANING; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TILLER; TIRE CARE
14 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper withexhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresterscould create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replaceif necessary. If your engine is equipped with a sparkarrester screen assembly, remove every 50 ...
Page 15 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 15 FIG. 22 CAP NUTANDWASHER TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 22) • Remove L.H. outer and inner side shields (See “TOREMOVE WHEEL” in this section of this manaul). • Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from left wheel. Pullwheel out from tiller about 1 inch. • Remove two (2) cap ...
Page 17 - TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 17 FIG. 27 GOVERNORCONTROLLEVER CLAMPSCREW CASINGAND WIRE FUELTANK ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE(See Fig. 27) The throttle control has been preset at the factory andadjustment should not be necessary. If adjustment isnecessary, proceed as follows: • With engine not ...
Page 18 - STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM; ENGINE OIL; OTHER; Do not store gasoline from one season to another.
18 STORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of theseason or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. CAUTION: Never store the tiller withgasoline in the tank inside a buildingwhere fumes may reach an open flameor spark. Allow the engine to coolbefore storing in any enc...
Page 19 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS 19 Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Dirty air cleaner. 4. Clean or replace air cleaner cartridge. 5. Water...
Page 20 - REPAIR PARTS; HANDLE ASSEMBLY
20 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 600CRT (954140070A) HANDLE ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 17 873220400 Nut, Hex 1/4-20 18 873731000 Nut, Keps #10-24 UNC 19 532159231 Cable, Clutch 20 532009484 Clip 21 532086777 Screw, Hex Washer Hd. Slotted #10-24 x 1/2 22 532102604 Grip, Bar, Control...
Page 22 - MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE
22 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 600CRT (954140070A) MAINFRAME, RIGHT SIDE 1 532166532 Bumper 2 873970500 Locknut, Hex, Flange 5/16-18 3 819111116 Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga. 4 874760512 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 5 532102332 Bracket, R...
Page 23 - TRANSMISSION
23 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1 532154354 Transmission Assembly(Includes Key Nos. 2-53) 2 532150698 Gearcase, L.H. w/Bearing(Includes Key No. 4) 3 532161963 Gasket, Gearcase 4 532005020 Bearing, Needle 5 532001370 Washer, Thrust...
Page 24 - TINE SHIELD
24 18 872040410 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Gr. 5 19 532102701 Grip 20 873220600 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 21 532102156 Stake, Depth 22 874930632 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 2 23 532004440 Hinge 24 872140404 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2 Gr. 5 25 532124717 Cap, Vinyl 26 532109227 Pad, Idler 27 532125016 Shield, Leveli...
Page 25 - TINE ASSEMBLY
25 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 532004459 Tine, Outer, L.H. 2 532132673 Clevis Pin 3 532006554 Tine, Inner, L.H. 4 532163552 Clip, Hairpin 5 532132727 Assembly, Hub and Plate, L.H. 6 873610600 Nut, Hex 3/8-24 7 810040600 Washer, Lock 3/8 8 874610616 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x ...
Page 26 - KEY; DECALS
26 1 532166400 Decal, Logo 2 532155449 Decal, Logo 3 532163385 Decal, Logo 5 532110614 Decal, Hand Placement 6 532102180 Decal, Shift Indicator 7 532162384 Decal, Caution 9 532120076 Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines - - 532166451 Manual, Owner’s (English) - - 532166452 Manual, Owner’s (French) KEY PAR...
Page 27 - WARRANTY STATEMENT; 006-J PERIMETER WOODS DRIVE
Effective May 1, 1992 WARRANTY STATEMENT (2) Failure to operate or maintain the unit in accordance with the Owner’s/Operator’s manual or instruction sheet furnished by Husqvarna. (3) Alterations or modifications that affect the unit's performance, operation, safety, durability, change its intended u...