Page 2 - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE; SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Ro ta ry Tillers; WARNING; The engine exhaust from this product con-
2 • Keep children and pets away.• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate. • Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing. • Never allow bystanders near the unit.• Use only attachments and accessor...
Page 3 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; CONGRATULATIONS; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Gasoline Capacity: 3 Quarts (2.8L) Unleaded Regular Oil (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (Above 32°F/0°C) (Capacity: 20 oz./0.6L) SAE 5w-30(Below 32°F/0°C) Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC (Gap: .030"/0.76mm) CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tiller. It has been designed, en gi ne...
Page 4 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
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). Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. T...
Page 5 - UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HANDLE; CAUTION: Be careful of exposed; HANDLE HEIGHT; INSTALL DEPTH STAKE AS SEM BLY
5 UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HANDLE (See Fig. 2) CAUTION: Be careful of exposed sta ples when handling or disposing of cartoning material. IMPORTANT : WHEN UNPACKING AND AS SEM BLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLE(S). • Cut cable ties securing handles.• Slowly lift handle as sem bl...
Page 6 - KNOW YOUR TILLER; MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS; OPERATION
6 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. Save this manual for future reference. REVERSE TINE CONTROL These symbols may appear on...
Page 7 - FORWARD; HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER; TINES; TILLING
7 handles_94 FORWARD TINE CON TROL IN “OFF ” (UP) POSITION REVERSE CONTROL eng ine_ art_ 71 CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL FORWARD TINE CON TROL IN “ON” (DOWN) POSITION TINE OPERATION (See Fig. 5) FORWARD • Squeeze forward tine control to handle. REVERSE • With forward tine control “OFF” (up) positi...
Page 8 - TO TRANSPORT; BEFORE STARTING ENGINE; ADD GASOLINE
8 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. • Push tiller handles down, raising tines off the ground. • P...
Page 9 - BREAKING IN YOUR TILLER; CAUTION: Until you are accustomed; CULTIVATING; NOTE
9 engi ne_ar t_71 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 engage tine control to start tine rotation. Allow tines to rotate for five minutes. • Check tine operation and...
Page 10 - SERVICE DATES; MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
10 MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE C he c k E ngine O il L evel C hange E ngine O il O il P ivot P oints I nspe c t A ir Sc reen I nspe c t S park A rrester / Muff ler C lean or R epla c e A ir C leaner C artridge C lean E ngine Cy linder F ins R epla c e S park P l u...
Page 11 - ENGINE; LUBRICATION; kerosene, are not to be used to clean
11 FIG. 11 engine_art_1 2 FIG. 12 OIL DRAIN PLUG OIL FILLER PLUG OIL LEVEL TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NE X T OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES -20 0 3 0 4 0 8 0 1 00 - 3 0 -20 0 20 3 0 4 0 F C 3 2 - 1 0 1 0 6 0 5W- 3 0 SAE 3 0 oil_vis c _ c hart1_e MAINTENANCE AIR CLEANER SCREW COV ER AIR CL...
Page 12 - MUFFLER; CLEANING
12 MAINTENANCE engin e_ art_ 71 BLOWER HOUSING AIR SCREEN CYLINDER FINS MUF FLER FIG. 14 COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 14) Your engine is air cooled. For proper engine performance and long life keep your engine clean.• Clean air screen frequently using a stiff-bristled- brush. • Remove blower housing and...
Page 13 - TILLER; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TINE ARRANGEMENT; gloves or other protection when han-
13 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. Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil.• If a higher handle height is desired, loosen the four nuts securing handle p...
Page 15 - TO AD JUST CARBURETOR
15 b elts_1 0 FIG. 22 FORWARD MOTION (INSIDE) V-BELT ENGINE PULLEY REVERSE IDLER ARM REVERSE IDLER PULLEY IDLER ARM PIN FIG. 21 FORWARD IDLER PULLEY REVERSE IDLER PULLEY ENGINE PUL- LEY FRONT VIEW REFERENCE REVERSE (OUTSIDE) V-BELT FORWARD MOTION (INSIDE) V-BELT TRANS MIS SION PUL LEY BELT GUARD BOL...
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 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. Water in fuel. 5. Empty ...
Page 18 - HANDLE ASSEMBLY
18 1 187820X421 Bracket, Handle 2 72140512 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 3 165787 Grip, Handle 4 166376 Handle, L.H. 5 73680500 Nut, Hex, Crownlock 5/16-18 6 19111116 Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Gauge 7 19121414 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge 8 74760520 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 9 74760516 Bolt, He...
Page 19 - BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY
19 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 19 188502 Bolt, Belt Guard 20 12000036 Ring, Klip 21 73350600 Nut, Hex, Jam 3/8-16 22 161806 Pulley, Idler 23 175377 Arm, Idler 24 74760620 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 25 106968X Shaft, Idler Arm 26 73350500 Nut, Hex, Jam 5/16-18 27 73220400 Nut, Hex 1/4-20 28 10040...
Page 20 - WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY
20 1 9194R Pin, Clevis 2 74760520 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3 74760512 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4 4 73220500 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 5 10040500 Washer, Lock 5/16 6 73800600 Locknut, Washer Insert 3/8-16 7 4921H Clip, Hairpin 8 1952J Support, Depth Stake, R.H. 9 122233X Stake, Depth 10 326J Pin, Clev...
Page 21 - TINE ASSEMBLY; KEY PART
21 FRONT TINE TILLER – MODEL NUMBER MFT55 (MFG. ID. NO. 96081000602) TINE ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 156926 Tine, Outer, R.H. 2 3146R Retainer, Spring 3 156924 Tine, Inner, R.H. 4 156923 Tine, Inner, L.H. 5 156925 Tine, Outer, L.H. 6 4929H Pin, Clevis 3 1 6 4 5 6 2 2
Page 22 - TRANSMISSION
22 FRONT TINE TILLER – MODEL NUMBER MFT55 (MFG. ID. NO. 96081000602) TRANSMISSION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 16 19091412 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 12 Gauge 17 19092016 Washer 9/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 18 10040400 Washer, Lock 1/4 19 74610412 Bolt, Hex Head, Gr. 5 1/4-28 x 3/4 20 - - - Engine, Briggs &...
Page 23 - DECALS
23 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 402297 Decal, Control Panel 2 403745 Decal, Belt Guard 4 189936 Decal, Reverse, Tine Control 5 120431X Decal, Hand Placement 6 417543 Decal, Engine 7 417544 Decal, Tank 8 162215 Decal, Warning 10 411816 Decal, Rewind Starter 11 120075X Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines...
