Page 3 - ROTOTILLER REFERENCE DATA; MODEL IDENTIFICATION; Record your model number, manufacturer number and; MODEL INFORMATION
3 F041303L MODEL IDENTIFICATION .............................................. 3 WARRANTY .................................................................... 4 SAFETY RULES ............................................................. 5 Owner's Responsibility ..........................................
Page 4 - WARRANTY; Two Year Limited Warranty; TILLER PRODUCT 2 YEAR WARRANTY
4 F041303L WARRANTY Thank You . . . for purchasing an Murray front tine rototiller. We guarantee that this front tine rototiller conforms to applicable NorthAmerican safety standards, and have worked to ensure that it will meet your exacting standards for usability anddurability. With proper care, y...
Page 5 - OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY; Safe and effective use of the rototiller is the owner's; GENERAL; all; PREPARATION; SAFETY RULES
5 F041303L OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY Safe and effective use of the rototiller is the owner's responsibility. 1. Read and follow all safety instructions.2. Maintain the tiller according to directions and schedule included. 3. Ensure that anyone who uses the tiller is familiar with all controls and safet...
Page 6 - OPERATION; forward; STOP THE ENGINE; MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
6 F041303L OPERATION Never operate the tiller without guards, covers, and hoods in place. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating parts. Keep clear of tiller tines at all times. Tines rotate when tiller is engaged in forward -- in forward , tines rotate when the drive safety control ...
Page 7 - SAFETY DECALS
7 F041303L SAFETY DECALS This rototiller unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing.Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with...
Page 8 - The; MURRAY gear drive rototiller; over other front tine tillers, is the exclusive; Murray; gear drive tiller; Transport Position; FEATURES
8 F041303L – 1 – T drive safety control lever forward cable belt guard The advantage of the MURRAY gear drive rototiller over other front tine tillers, is the exclusive unfolding and flexible drag bar. This gives the Murray gear drive tiller its stability and its versatility. For easy transport, fol...
Page 9 - UNPACK TILLER; UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
9 F041303L UNPACK TILLER 1. Open top of carton and remove handlebar assembly. 2. Cut open end of carton and remove machine: a. Tines are pre-assembled at 21 width. Sharp edge of tine will be away from operator at top or face downat front of machine.(Figure 2) b. Outside tines have two positions- wi...
Page 10 - Do not mix oil with; Engine is shipped from factory without oil. You
10 F041303L – 1 – INSTALL THE DEPTH REGULATOR LEVER 1. Install the depth regulator lever through hole in bracket from the bottom up with curve to rear of unit and secure with detent pin. FILL ENGINE CRANKCASE 1. Add oil according to engine manual. Do not overfill. Use a clean, high quality detergent...
Page 11 - DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVER; Engage tines into forward, releasing returns machine to; CONTROLS
11 F041303L – 1 – . DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVER Engage tines into forward, releasing returns machine to neutral. Pulling down on drive safety control lever engages the tines. Releasing the drive safety control lever disengages the tines to a neutral position. drive safety control lever disengaged Thi...
Page 12 - BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT; To increase belt tension:; ADJUSTMENTS
12 F-041303L BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT Proper belt tension is critical to good performance. After half hour of operation, all cables may have to be adjusted due to initial stretch. Thereafter, check tension after every 2 hours of operation. To increase belt tension: 1. Loosen upper jam nut. Turn nut u...
Page 13 - DEPTH REGULATOR LEVER; Tilling depth is controlled by the height of the depth; Do not adjust tilling depth unless drive safety control
13 F-041303L – 1 – DEPTH REGULATOR LEVER Tilling depth is controlled by the height of the depth regulator lever. To adjust tilling depth:1. Remove detent pin.2. Raise the depth regulator lever to position tines at chosen tilling depth. 3. Align hole in depth regulator lever with hole in depth regula...
Page 14 - PRE-START INSPECTION
14 F041303L START-UP The controls required to start and run the rototiller are located on the engine and are marked "Choke" and "Throttle".A more detailed description of engine operation and all related precautions and procedures can be found in the engine manufacturer's manual that ...
Page 15 - TILLING; Adjust the depth regulator lever to desired tilling depth.; SHUTTING DOWN
15 F041303L TILLING 1. Adjust the depth regulator lever to desired tilling depth. NOTE: Raise depth regulator lever up one hole at a time, testing tiller operation after each raise. Raising depth regulator lever too high can result in loss of control of tiller! 2. Move the throttle control to fast ....
Page 16 - SCHEDULE; EM; when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures.; NORMAL CARE; belt
16 F041303L SCHEDULE Your rototiller has been designed and produced by the industry's leading manufacturer of outdoor power equipment to provide you with years of reliable operation.Keeping your tiller in top running condition will prolong its life, and help you obtain optimum performance whenever y...
Page 17 - Belt Replacement; remove the belt from the engine pulley:; SERVICING THE ROTOTILLER; General; Check forward belt tension regularly. Too much; Dirt Shield
17 F041303L Belt Replacement 1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.2. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure.3. Remove belt guard. (Fig. 11)4. Remove dirt shield from bottom of tiller. (Fig. 10) remove the belt from the engine pulley: - force the belt down from engine pulley and slowly ...
Page 19 - Clean Tine Axle Shaft; that may have accumulated on the axle between the; Check Tiller Transmission Grease; To add grease, remove both high and low grease ports.; Tiller transmission is shipped from factory with
19 F041303L Clean Tine Axle Shaft 1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.2. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure.3. Remove all vegetation, string, wire, and other material that may have accumulated on the axle between the inside set of tines and the seal on the transmission housing. 4....
Page 20 - PREPARE FOR STORAGE; Do not store tiller in an non-ventilated area where; STORAGE
20 F041303L PREPARE FOR STORAGE Follow the steps below to prepare your tiller for storage. Read your engine manual for detailed instructions on preparing the engine for storage.1. Protect wheels and axles from rust: - Coat the axles lightly with axle grease. 2. Run with gas stabilizer in fuel.3. Dra...
Page 21 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; While normal care and routine maintenance will extend; PROBLEM; Practice safety at all times. Engine must be turned; TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR
21 F041303L TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE While normal care and routine maintenance will extend the life of your rototiller, prolonged or constant use may eventually require that service be performed to allow it to continue operating properly. The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common problems, ...
Page 22 - PART # DESCRIPTION; FRONT TINE DRIVE LEVER, WELDED; HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY
22 F-041303L KEY NO. PART # DESCRIPTION 1 AR3262E701 FRONT TINE DRIVE LEVER, WELDED 2 028X23 PUSH CAP, 3/8 Dia. 3 AR3261 FRONT TINE TENSION SPRING LINK 4 15x146 NUT-Nyloc, #10-24 5 AR53530 SPRING-Bee Hive, Forward Cable Adjust 6 15x147 NUT-Jam, 5/16"-24 8 7401038 TOP HANDLE ASSEMBLY 9 AR3108A C...
Page 23 - TRANSMISSION PULLEY; SHAFT ASSEMBLY
23 F-041303L KEY NO. PART # DESCRIPTION 1 37X138 BELT-Forward 2 001X64 CAPSCREW-Hex Hd, 5/16-24 x 3/4 3 018X15 LOCKWASHER-Spring, 5/16 4 17x146 WASHER, .34 ID X 1.2X 11GA THK 5 AR746 SPACER, 11/16 ID x 3/8 THK 6 AR3179 TRANSMISSION PULLEY 7 ARM1000 TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY 13 2001022 KEY-Square, 3/...
Page 24 - MOTOR MOUNT & HOOD ASSEMBLY
24 F-041303L 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 10 9 15 16 17 16 19 20 21 19 20 24 25 26 27 28 27 30 33 20 35 6 36 37 38 39 38 41 9 43 9 30 29 MOTOR MOUNT & HOOD ASSEMBLY 44 FT6000X92A 36
Page 28 - Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1R5
MURRAY, INC. CENTRAL PARTS DISTRIBUTORS BILLIOUS, INC. 1343 South Main St. Porterville, CA. 93257 (559)784-4102 or 1-877-245-5468 FAX 1-800-266-7337 Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada BROWN & WISER, INC. 9991 S.W. Avery Street Tualatin, OR. 97062 (503)692-03301-800-882-4782 FAX (503)691-2041 A...
