Page 2 - TAbLE OF CONTENTS
TAbLE OF CONTENTS 2 100379 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER TAbLE OF CONTENTS introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 important Saf...
Page 3 - iNTRODUCTiON; CPE TEChniCal SuPPorT TEam; SAFETY DEFiNiTiONS; DANGER
iNTRODUCTiON 3 100379 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER iNTRODUCTiON Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment (CPE) product. CPE designs, builds, and supports all of our products to strict specifications and guidelines. With proper product knowledge, safe use, and regular maintenance, this p...
Page 4 - iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS; WARNiNG; Training
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS 4 100379 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS WARNiNG Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Training 1. Carefully read this Operator’s Manual and any other literature you may receive. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper...
Page 5 - Maintenance and Storage
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS 5 100379 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER 1a. Use shallower depth regulator settings, working gradually deeper with each pass. 1b. Use slower engine speeds. 1c. Clear the tilling area of all large stones, roots or other debris. 1d. Avoid using downward pressure on the handlebars. If...
Page 6 - Fuel Safety
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS 6 100379 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER Fuel Safety DANGER GaSolinE anD GaSolinE VaPorS arE hiGhlY FlammaBlE anD EXPloSiVE. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. Gasoline and gasoline vapors: – Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. – Gasoline can cause a fire ...
Page 7 - Safety Symbols; SYmBol; before using this product.; Eye and Ear Protection.
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS 7 100379 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER Safety Symbols Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product. SYmBol mEaninG read operator’s man...
Page 8 - defects and other reproductive harm.; risk of asphyxiation.; should operate the tiller and load the logs.
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS 8 100379 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER SYmBol mEaninG Toxic Fumes. The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. risk of asphyxiation. This engine emits carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless poison gas....
Page 9 - Operation Symbols; Quickstart Label Symbols
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS 9 100379 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER Operation Symbols Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product. SYmBol mEaninG Choke lever ChoK...
Page 10 - Safety Labels; laBEl; Hot Surface; Fuel; Safety Icons; Combustion; Safety Icons
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS 10 100379 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER Safety Labels These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read them carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact Technical Support Team for possible replacement. laBEl DESCriPTion a 19 66 -L...
Page 11 - CONTROLS AND FEATURES; Tiller
CONTROLS AND FEATURES 11 100379 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER CONTROLS AND FEATURES Read this operator’s manual before operating your tiller. Familiarize yourself with the location and function of the controls and features. Save this manual for future reference. Tiller 1. Tines 2. Transport Wheels 3. Tine Shi...
Page 12 - Parts included; accessories
CONTROLS AND FEATURES 12 100379 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER Parts included accessories Engine Oil [16.9 fl. oz. (500 ml)] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Oil Funnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 13 - ASSEMbLY; Unpacking
ASSEMbLY 13 100379 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER ASSEMbLY Your tiller requires some assembly. This unit ships from our factory without oil. It must be properly serviced with fuel and oil before operation. If you have any questions regarding the assembly of your tiller, call our Technical Support Team at 1-877...
Page 14 - install the Guard Extension
ASSEMbLY 14 100379 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER install the Guard Extension 1. Mount the side guard extensions as shown - slide guard extension in and lock in place for each side. 2. Attach using the (6) M5 bolts and (6) flanged lock nuts. Three sets for each side. Outer Tine Assembly 1. Remove the “B” clips...
Page 15 - install Speed Control; MAX; Add Fuel; y b c; CAUTiON
ASSEMbLY 15 100379 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER 3. Replace the M6 × 20 bolts and tighten with the 5mm hex wrench. F F F R R R install Speed Control 1. Mount speed control assembly to upper handle bar using (1) M6 bolt, (1) flat washer and (1) M6 lock nut. Add Engine Oil 1. Place tiller on a flat, level surfa...
Page 16 - Forward Tine Control Lever; To operate the Forward Tine Control lever:; Reverse Tine Control Lever; To operate the reverse Tine Control lever:; Depth Regulator Lever Adjustment
ASSEMbLY 16 100379 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER WARNiNG Pouring gasoline too fast through the fuel screen may result in blow back of gasoline at the operator while filling. NOTiCE Our engines work well with 10% or less ethanol blend gasoline. When using ethanol-gasoline blends there are some issues worth...
Page 17 - Do not attempt to till too deeply too quickly.; Transport Wheel Height Adjustment; Pull spring loaded locking pin away from the tiller body.; OPERATiON; introduction
OPERATiON 17 100379 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER WARNiNG Do not attempt to till too deeply too quickly. Gradually work down to deeper tilling depths. Place the Depth Regulator Lever in the “travel” position before starting the engine. This position prevents the tines from touching the ground until you are ...
Page 18 - Starting the Engine; RUN; NOTiCE; Stopping the Engine and the Tiller
OPERATiON 18 100379 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER Starting the Engine To help prevent serious personal injury or damage to equipment: WARNiNG Do not attempt to engage the tines or wheels until you have read all of the operating instructions WARNiNG Before starting engine, put both wheels in the WHEEL DRIV...
Page 19 - under normal operation:; Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” position.; Let the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped the; Operation at High Altitude; TiLLiNG TiPS AND TECHNiQUES; Tilling Depths; Choosing Correct Tine Speed
TiLLiNG TiPS AND TECHNiQUES 19 100379 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER under normal operation: 1. To stop the tines, release all control levers. 2. Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” position. FUEL OFF 3. Let the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped the engine. This usually takes a few minutes. Operation a...
Page 20 - Avoid Tilling Soggy, Wet Soil; Read the following recommendations before tilling on slopes:; Tilling up and Down Slopes (Vertical Tilling); Clearing the Tines
TiLLiNG TiPS AND TECHNiQUES 20 100379 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER Avoid Tilling Soggy, Wet Soil Tilling wet soil often results in large, hard clumps of soil that can interfere with planting. If time permits, wait a day or two after heavy rains to allow the soil to dry before tilling. Test soil by squeezing ...
Page 21 - Loading and Unloading the Tiller; MAiNTENANCE; BEForE EaCh uSE
MAiNTENANCE 21 100379 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER – While power composting, try swaying the handlebars from side to side about 6 in. to 12 in. (15 to 30 cm). This “fishtailing” action often clears the tines of debris. – If tangling occurs, lift the tines out of the soil and run the tiller in reverse (if uni...
Page 22 - Tiller Lubrication
MAiNTENANCE 22 100379 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER EVErY 5 oPEraTinG hourS Check motor oil level EVErY 10 oPEraTinG hourS Check drive belt tension Check nuts and bolts Change engine oil Lubricate tiller EVErY FirST monTh or FirST 20 hourS Change engine oil Clean air filter element EVErY 30 oPEr...
Page 23 - To Check Belt Tension:
MAiNTENANCE 23 100379 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER a. Tine inspection: With use, the tines will become shorter, narrower and pointed. Badly worn tines will result in a loss of tilling depth, and reduced effectiveness when chopping up and turning under organic matter. B. removing/installing a Single Tine: 1. ...
Page 24 - replacement Belt information; belt Tension Adjustment; To increase belt tension:; Change Forward/Reverse Tine Drive belts
MAiNTENANCE 24 100379 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER 3c. Use pliers to prevent the adjuster from turning and turn the slotted screw located inside the spring clockwise (viewed from operator’s position) to increase tension on the spring. Turn the screw counter-clockwise to decrease tension. Once adjusted, reatt...
Page 25 - Engine Cleaning
MAiNTENANCE 25 100379 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER 7. Remove the forward direction tine belt. 8. Remove belt guide bracket for reverse tine belt. 9. Remove the reverse drive belt. 10. Install new belts and replace drive components. 11. Tension belt control cables as per belt tension adjustment instructions. ...
Page 26 - DRAIN BOLT; Air Cleaner Maintenance
MAiNTENANCE 26 100379 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER NOTiCE The recommended oil type is 10W-30 automotive oil . 1. Place tiller on a flat, level surface. 2. Clean around the oil drain plug to prevent dirt from falling into the crankcase. Remove oil drain plug. 3. Allow the engine oil to drain. 4. Replace oil...
Page 27 - Spark Plug Service; SPARK PLUG GAP; Spark Arrester Screen Service; TRANSPORTATiON AND STORAGE
TRANSPORTATiON AND STORAGE 27 100379 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER Spark Plug Service Spark plug type: F6RTC/F6TC/F7RTC/F7TC For normal engine operation, ensure the spark plug gap is correct and check for carbon deposit around the spark plug. 1. Remove the spark plug cap. 2. Clear away dirt around the spark p...
Page 28 - Removing from Storage; monTh; SPECiFiCATiONS; Tiller Specifications; Fuel Specifications
SPECiFiCATiONS 28 100379 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER WARNiNG Fuel is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions. Keep smoke, fire and spark away from operating site. Removing from Storage 1 monTh No repair needed. 1-2 monThS Drain the used gasoline and add fresh gasoline. 2 monThS To 1...
Page 29 - TROUbLESHOOTiNG; Problem
TROUbLESHOOTiNG 29 100379 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER TROUbLESHOOTiNG Problem Cause Solution Engine does not start Spark plug wire disconnected. Reconnect wire. Engine Throttle Control Lever incorrectly set. Put lever in START position. Fuel tank empty. Add fuel. Choke control (if so equipped) in incorrect ...
Page 31 - Gasoline Engine: No Power
TROUbLESHOOTiNG 31 100379 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER Gasoline Engine: No Power Problem Cause Solution When increasing throttle, speed increase slow (or even decreases and stops running)/poor compression Air in fuel line or fuel line clogged. Exhaust air or dredge fuel line. Main oil flow hole is not adjust...
Page 32 - Stops Suddenly When Running; For further technical support:
TROUbLESHOOTiNG 32 100379 - FRONT TiNE TiLLER Stops Suddenly When Running Problem Cause Solution Stops suddenly while running Fuel is empty. Refill fuel. Carburetor is clogged. Check fuel line and dredge. Float is leaking. Repair. Needle valve is stuck. Dismantle float chamber and eliminate. Spark p...
Page 33 - This warranty does not cover the following:; Normal Wear; Other Exclusions; This warranty excludes:; Contact Information; Address
WARRANTY* CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT2 YEAR LIMITED WARR ANT Y Warranty Qualifications To register your product for warranty and FREE lifetime call center technical support please visit: https://www.championpowerequipment.com/register To complete registration you will need to include a copy of the purc...
Page 35 - EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY; GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE; owner at a CPE Authorized Service Outlet.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control System (ECS) Warranty Coverage . 1. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1995 and later model year California small off-road engines (SORE) (for other states, 1997 and later model year eng...
Page 36 - TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE:
EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: (using those portions of the list applicable to the engine) Systems covered by this warranty Parts Description Fuel Metering System Fuel regulator, Carburetor and internal parts Air Induction System Air cleaner, Intake manifold Ignition System Spark plug...
