Page 3 - Owner’s Record; Model and Serial Number location
Owner’s Record Please write tlie Model and Serial numbers of your machine in the spaces provided. You can find the location of these numbers by refer ring to the illustration below. Model Number: Serial Number: Model and Serial Number location SERVICE INFORMATION.......................................
Page 4 - International; Canada; If you have any; authorized dealer or call or write the Factory. When calling; If You Need Engine
HOWTO REACH US U.S.A. GARDEN V/VAY INCORPORATED. 102tidSt.& 9th Ave.. Troy, N.Y. 12180 U.S.A. Mon.-Fri., 8 A.M.to 7 P.M. Saturday 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Canada GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED. 320 Van Sickle Rd.. Unit 12, St Catherines. Out. L2R 6P/ Canada Mon.-Fri.. 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. ..mumimm.......... U.S...
Page 5 - Sectio; WARNING TO ALL CALIFORNIA; TRAINING; OPERATING AREi
Sectio " Please read and follow all of the safety rules in this Safety Seclion. Failure to comply could result in serious personal injury or prop erty damage. If you should lend this equipment to another person, make sure that he or she reads, understands, and always follows these safety in st...
Page 7 - all; SAFETY DECALS
ing the tines with the Forward Clutch Bail. 14. The tiller could unexpectedly bounce upward or jump forward and be propelled away from you if the tines strike or catch very hard- packed soil, sod, frozen ground, or any buried obstacle such as large stones or roots. If in doubt about tilling conditio...
Page 8 - Section; WARNING; Package Inspection
Section Please carefully follo'-v the steps in this Section to pioperiy assemble your new machine. These steps wiil not take very long and they wiii as sure you of having assembled your machine correctly. WARNING To prevent personal injury or prop erty (lamacje. do not attempt to start the engine ...
Page 10 - Install Wheel Drive Cable; Assemble spring
5. Install Wheel Drive Cable 1. Place the cable bracket (R, Fig. 2-4) on the handlebar support (A) as shown. 2. Attach the cable bracket using a 1/4"-20 X 1-1/4" hex hd. screw (S, Fig. 2-4) and l/4"-20 hex locknut (T). Tighten securely. 3. Unwrap the forward clutch cable (U, Fig. 2-4) fr...
Page 11 - lO NÛ; way up sides of worm.; Add Motor Oil to Engine
6. Check Level of Transmission Gear Oil The transmission was filled with gear oil prior to being shipped. However, you should check the gear oil level to make certain it is correct. 1. W ith the tiller on level ground, pull the Depth Regulator Lever (AA, Fig. 2-8) back and then all the way up until ...
Page 12 - TILLER FEATURES AND CONTROLS IDENTIFICATION; both
Section Learn the locations of the tealiires and controls on your machine before starting the engine. Taking the time now to understand the lo cation. function and operation of these controls v.'lll greatly add to the productive use. safe operation, and enjoyment of your machine. For detailed step-...
Page 13 - To Place Wheels in WHEEL DRIVE; To Place Wheels in FREEWHEEL
To Place Wheels in WHEEL DRIVE Position: 1. The engine must be shut off and cool. Disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug. 2. Raise one wheel off the ground and place a sturdy support under the transmission. A WARNING Do not place tiller on its side when changing wheel drive ...
Page 14 - Features ani Controls; C) Depth Regulator Lever; starting when engine is coid.; D) Handlebar Height Adjustment; offers three height settings.; E) Engine Throttie Lever; Photo 3-8: The Engine Recoii Starter rope is
Features ani Controls C) Depth Regulator Lever A WARNING Do not attempt to till too deeply too soon. Gradually work down to deeper tilling depths. Failure to do so could result in loss of tiller control, per sonal injury or property damage. This lever controls the depth that the tines penetrate the...
Page 15 - This Section
Section As with any other piece of outdoor powered equipment, getting the “feel” for how your machine oper ates and getting to know the best techniques for particular jobs are very important to overall good per formance. Read this Section very thoroughly before you start the engine. The instructio...
Page 16 - before; Check the Air Cleaner.; Do Not M ix Oil; Put Depth Regulator Lever in; out rapidly to start engine.; DANGER
Pre-Start Checklist Move the tiller to a level area, then make the following checks and perform the following services before starting the engine. 1. Disconnect Spark Plug Wire. 2. Check Engine Oil Level. 3. Check the Air Cleaner. It must be securely assembled and clean. 4. Check Safety Guards. All ...
Page 17 - Moving the Tiller Forward; Moving the Tiller Rearward
/i Stopping the Engine 1. Release the Forward Clutch Bail to stop the wheels and tines from turning. 2. Move Engine Throttle Lever to STOP position to stop the engine. NOTE; If moving the Engine Throttle Lever to STOP does not shut off the engine, you can stop the engine by moving the Choke Lever to...
Page 18 - Avoid Making; Tilling narrow
Turning the Tider Around Practice turning your tiller in an open, level area until you feel comfortable with the procedure. 1. As you near the end of a row, lift the handlebars so the tines clear the ground. Refer to Photo 4-4. 2. As you come out of a row, swing the handlebars to the side, pivoting ...
Page 19 - CAUTION; High-Traction Frame Weights
Cultivating W hen planning your garden, keep in mind that the tiller has a tilling width of approximately 14”. Allow at least this width between rows in your garden— plus additional width for plant growth.Take into account that bushy plants like beans and tomatoes need more width. Refer to Photo 4-...
Page 20 - Tilling on Siopes; Terrace Gardening
Preventing Tines From Becoming Tangled W hen power composting, you may find that the tines become tangled with material (tall vegetation, long grass, tough vines, etc.). WARNING Before removing any debris from the tines, stop the en gine, allow it to cool, disconnect the spark plug wire and move ...
Page 21 - UPHILL; REPEAT; DOWNHILL; Figure 4-12: Creating a terrace in just three passes with the tiller.; Loading and Unloading
UPHILL 12" UNTILLED REPEAT DOWNHILL Figure 4-12: Creating a terrace in just three passes with the tiller. Loading and Unloading the Tiller CAUTION Loading and unloading a tiller into or from a vehicle is potentially hazardous. We do not recommend that you do so unless absolutely necessary becau...
Page 22 - A CAUTION; REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Section ] Carefully read this Section on en gine and tiller maintenance and service. Performing the required mainte nance according to schedule will ensure the proper performance and long life of your machine. A CAUTION Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, make su...
Page 23 - Malriteiiaiice/Eepairs; Regular Maintenance; Depth Regulator Lever; Checking and Adding Engine Oii
Malriteiiaiice/Eepairs Regular Maintenance Because the tiller is operated in the garden, frequently under hot and dirty conditions, regular main tenance is very im portant to ensure that you are getting proper performance from your tiller. There are several items of maintenance that will help keep...
Page 24 - Checking Engine Oii Levei:; Changing Engine Oil; Checking and Topping-Off; Checking Transmission Gear Oil:
Checking Engine Oii Levei: 1. Move the tiller to a level area. 2. Pull the Depth Regulator Lever all the way up until it is in the bottom notch. 3. Unscrew the oil fill plug from the right side of the engine (see Figure 5-3). 4. If the oil level is correct, the level will crest at the top of, or be...
Page 25 - sion gear oil level. The Inset Figure; Topping off Transmission; When
Photo 5-5: Checking the transmis sion gear oil level. The Inset Figure shows the worm gear. Topping off Transmission Gear Oil 1. Complete steps l-through-3 de scribed in “Checking Transmission Gear Oil.” 2. Insert a funnel into the filler/check plug hole. NOTE: When adding only a few ounces of gea...
Page 26 - To Remove Paper Air Filter:; Spark Plug Maintenance
Checking for Oil Leaks Regularly check your tiller for oil leaks from the engine and the transmission. Slight seepage is no cause for major concern. However, if your tiller is losing a lot of oil, do not use it until it’s repaired. Inspect the area where you park your tiller for stains on the floor...
Page 27 - Tightening Tiiier Hardware; Transmission Housing Cover; Removing and Installing
Tightening Tiiier Hardware A WARNING Stop the engine, allow it to cool, disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug before tightening any bolts, screws, or nuts. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage. After the first two hours of tiller o...
Page 28 - the Clutch Bait Spring to check for; Belt Removal and Replacement; of the Clutch Bail Spring.
Checking and Adjusting Belt Tension After the initial two hours of tiller operation, check the belt ten sion. After this initial check, check the belt tension every 10 operating hours. The same schedule should be followed after installing a new belt. If the belt is slipping (the tines and wheels d...
Page 29 - MkiiFiieniMice/Repairs; the transmission puiiey.; Forward Clutch Bail Adjustment; To Remove Forward Clutch Cable:
MkiiFiieniMice/Repairs 2. Work the belt over the transmis sion pulley. Make sure the belt goes in the groove in the transmis sion pulley. 3. Loop the upper section of the belt around the engine pulley. Make sure the belt goes in the groove in the engine pulley. Also be sure the belt goes between t...
Page 30 - Tiller Storage; To Install Forward Clutch Cable:; Clutch Cable from the cable bracket.
1 1'a.4«,aai mmmsmmmmmmmBmmmmimmmmimsissmmmmimmmsmmmmm Photo 5-20: Loosening the Forward Clutch Cable. 6. Pull downward on the upper end of the Forward Clutch Cable sheath where the connector fits into the cable bracket on the upper end of the lower handlebar. Guide the cable out of the slot in the ...
Page 31 - TROUBLESHOOTING; PROBLEM
'Mepairs TROUBLESHOOTING Before performing any of the procedures in this Troubleshooting Chart, refer to the appropriate information contained in this Manual for the correct safety precautions and operating or maintenance procedures. Contact your local authorized Engine Service Dealer for engine se...
Page 32 - Height
Tlïier & ERglne Spec . , ' 3 TILLER ENGINE Height Without Handlebars .....................................21!4" With Handlebars in lowest position.............. 37X” With Handlebars in highest position ........... 46!4" Length With Handlebars in lowest position............. 53!4" Wit...
Page 33 - Index
Index A djustm ents See M aintenance/R epairs A ir C leaner, 26 A ssem bly Steps, 8-11 A uthorized E ngine Service, 4 B B ail, Forw ard C lutch, 13 B elt A djusting, 28 R eplacing, 28 T ension C heck, 28 B olo T ines, 27 B reak-In O peration, 15 C able, Forw ard C lutch, 29 C arburetor A djustm ents...
Page 34 - Notes