Page 2 - SAFETY RULES
2 • Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are dangerous. • Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place. • Keep children and pets away.• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate. • Never opera...
Page 3 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; TABLE OF CONTENTS; CONGRATULATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity: 3 Quarts (2.8L) Unleaded Regular Oil (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (Above 32°F/0°C) (Capacity: 21 oz./0.6L) SAE 5w30 (Below 32°F/0°C) Spark Plug : Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030"/0.76mm) TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ...................................................
Page 4 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK
4 ASSEMBLY OPERATOR’S POSITION (See Fig. 1) When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (standing behind tiller handles). TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.(1) Utility k...
Page 5 - INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY; HANDLE HEIGHT; CAUTION: Be careful of exposed
5 ASSEMBLY Fig. 3 INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 3) • Loosen nut “A”. • Insert stake support between engine bracket halves with stake spring down. • Bolt stake support to engine brackets with bolts, lock washers and nuts. Tighten se curely. Tighten nut “A”. • Depth stake must move freely. If...
Page 6 - KNOW YOUR TILLER; READ THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER.; MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS; OPERATION
6 KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS 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. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature...
Page 7 - TILLING; FORWARD; HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER; TINES
7 OPERATION dep th_stak e_4 Fig. 6 DEPTH STAKE HAIRPIN CLIP AND CLEVIS PIN STAKE SPRING WHEEL 00155 The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your til- ler and while...
Page 8 - TO TRANSPORT; BEFORE STARTING ENGINE; ADD GASOLINE
8 OPERATION eng ine_ art_ 4 OIL FILLER PLUG OIL LEVEL Fig. 7 TO TRANSPORT CAUTION: Before lifting or trans port ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to cool. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from fuel tank. AROUND THE YARD • Tip depth stake forward until it is held by the stake spring. • P...
Page 9 - BREAKING IN YOUR TILLER; CAUTION: Until you are accustomed; CULTIVATING
9 OPERATION Fig. 9 3 2 1 5 4 6 7 Fig. 10 Fig. 8 en gin e_a rt_7 1 RECOIL STARTER THROT TLE CON TROL CHOKE CON TROL SPARK PLUG BREAKING IN YOUR TILLER Break-in your belt(s), pulleys and tine control before you actually begin tilling.• Start engine, tip tines off ground by pressing handles down and en...
Page 10 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE; SERVICE DATES; LUBRICATION CHART
10 MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tiller as instructed in this manual.Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to ...
Page 11 - kerosene, are not to be used to clean; ENGINE; LUBRICATION
11 MAINTENANCE engine_art_12 Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine.Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance. Cle...
Page 12 - CLEANING; SPARK PLUG
12 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler. Do not tamper with exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for ...
Page 13 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TILLER; TINE ARRANGEMENT; gloves or other protection when han-
13 CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 15) Factory assembly has provided lowest handle height. Se lect handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. H...
Page 15 - CHECK TINE OPERATION; TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS belts 10 BELT GUIDE REVERSE IDLER PULLEY BELT GUIDE TRANSMISSION PULLEY FORWARD IDLER PULLEY REVERSE IDLER PULLEY IDLER ARM PIN ENGINE PULLEY FRONT VIEW REFERENCE REVERSE (OUTSIDE) V-BELT FORWARD MOTION (INSIDE) V-BELT ENGINE PULLEY REVERSE IDLER PULLEY ENGINE PULLEY FORWA...
Page 16 - STORAGE; ENGINE OIL; OTHER; WARNING: Never store the tiller with; FUEL SYSTEM
16 STORAGE ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of this man ual). CYLINDER(S) • Remove spark plug.• Pour 1 ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. • Pull starter handle slowly several times to distribute oil....
Page 17 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
17 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Will not start 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in the 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. W...
Page 18 - REPAIR PARTS; HANDLE ASSEMBLY
18 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 44 07-18 Panel, Control 2 872 14 05-12 Bolt, RDHD 5/16-18 x 1 1/2 3 532 16 57-87 Grip, Handle 4 532 44 07-14 Handle, LH Double Bend 5 873 68 05-00 Nut, Crown Lock 5/16 -18 6 819 11 11-16 Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga. 7 819 12 14-14 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga. 8 87...
Page 19 - BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY; KEY PART
19 41 1 2 3 4 5 42 6 7 8 29 11 9 17 31 30 29 11 11 11 10 14 15 12 12 13 16 19 32 18 20 25 21 22 23 24 26 28 27 belt_guard_14 KEY PART 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 x 1/2 4 874 61 08-12 Bolt, Hex Head 1/2-20 x 3...
Page 20 - WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY
20 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION WHEEL?DSTAKE? KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 00 91-94 Pin, Clevis 2 874 76 05-20 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3 874 76 05-12 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4 4 873 22 05-00 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 5 810 04 05-00 Washer, Lock 5/16 6 873 80 06-00 Locknut, w/washer 3/8-16 7 5...
Page 21 - TINE ASSEMBLY
21 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 3 1 6 4 5 6 2 2 tine_ipb_3 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 4 532 15 69-31 Tine, Inner, L.H. 5 532 15 69-33 Tine, Outer, L.H. 6 532 00 49-29 Rivet Pan Hd Drilled 1/4 Dia. 1 532 15 69-34 Tine, Outer, R.H. 2 532 00 31-46 Retainer, Spring 3 532 15 69-32 Tine, Inner, R.H. REP...
Page 22 - TRANSMISSION
22 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. 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 Ga. 18 810 04 04-00 Washer, Lock 1/4 19 874 61 04-12 Bolt, Hex 1/4-28 x 3/4 Gr. 5 20 - - - - - Engine Briggs Model 121002-138...
Page 23 - DECALS
23 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 44 06-13 Decal, Logo 2 532 42 20-12 Decal, Logo 3 532 43 99-89 Decal, Logo 5 532 11 06-14 Decal, Hand Placement 6 532 15 87-00 Decal, Control Forward 7 532 15 87-01 Decal, Control Reverse 8 532 12 00-76 Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines 9 532 42 29-72 Decal, Tine S...
