Page 2 - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE; SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Ro ta ry Tillers; WARNING
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; 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). Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. T...
Page 5 - HANDLE HEIGHT; INSTALL DEPTH STAKE AS
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 T I L L E R , B E C A R E F U L N OT TO S T R E T C H O R K I N K CABLE(S). • Cut cable ties securing handles.• Slow...
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. REVERSE TINECONTROL These symbols may appear on your Til...
Page 7 - FORWARD; REVERSE; HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER; TINES; ENGINE; TILLING
7 ha ndle s_9 4 FORWARD TINE CON TROL IN “OFF ” (UP) POSITION REVERSECONTROL engin e_a rt_7 1 CHOKECONTROL THROTTLECONTROL 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; AROUND THE YARD; BEFORE STARTING ENGINE; NOTE; ADD GASOLINE
8 TO TRANSPORT CAUTION: Before lifting or trans port ing, allow tiller engine and muffl er 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.• Pu...
Page 9 - BREAKING IN YOUR TILLER
9 engin e_a rt_7 1 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 fi ve minutes. • Check tine operation a...
Page 10 - SERVICE DATES; MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION CHART; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE
10 MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points Inspect Air Screen Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug B E F O R E E A C H U S E E V E R Y 25...
Page 11 - LUBRICATION
11 FIG. 11 engine_ar t_12 FIG. 12 OIL DRAINPLUG OIL FILLERPLUG OIL LEVEL TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES -20 0 30 40 80 100 -30 -20 0 20 30 40 F C 32 -10 10 60 5W-30 SAE 30 oil_visc_chart1_e MAINTENANCE AIR CLEANER SCREW COV ER AIR CLEAN ER CAR TRIDGE FIG. 1...
Page 12 - TILLER; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; MUFFLER; CLEANING; TINE ARRANGEMENT
12 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 13 - FINAL CHECK “OFF” POSITION
13 FIG. 18 NARROW TILLING/CULTIVATING - 12-3/4" PATH (See Fig. 18) • Remove outer tines. tine_6 INNER TINES ONLY NOTE: When reassembling outer tines, be sure right tine assembly (marked “R”) and left tine assembly (marked “L”) are mounted to correct side of tine shaft. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TI...
Page 14 - TO AD JUST CARBURETOR; BELT REMOVAL; BELT REPLACEMENT; CHECK TINE OPERATION; REPLACE BELT GUARD
14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS belts_10 FIG. 22 FORWARD MOTION(INSIDE) V-BELT ENGINE PULLEY REVERSEIDLER ARM REVERSEIDLER PULLEY IDLERARM PIN FIG. 21 FORWARDIDLER PULLEY REVERSEIDLERPULLEY ENGINE PUL-LEY FRONT VIEW REFERENCE REVERSE (OUTSIDE) V-BELT FORWARD MOTION (INSIDE) V-BELT TRANS MIS SIONPUL LEY B...
Page 15 - STORAGE; ENGINE OIL; OTHER; FUEL SYSTEM
15 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 16 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
16 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 fl ooded. 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 17 - REPAIR PARTS; HANDLE ASSEMBLY
17 1 532 40 51-08 Bracket Handle2 872 14 05-12 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 unc x 1-1¦23 532 00 92-66 Grip, Handle4 532 16 63-76 Handle, L.H.5 873 68 05-00 Locknut, Crown 5/16-186 819 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.8 874 76 05-20 Bolt, Hex Hd. 5/16-18 x 1-1/4...
Page 18 - BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY
18 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 19 532 18 85-02 Bolt, Belt Guard20 812 00 00-36 Ring, Klip21 873 35 06-00 Nut, Hex, Jam 3/8-1622 532 16 18-06 Pulley, Idler23 532 17 53-77 Arm, Idler24 874 76 06-20 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/425 532 10 69-68 Shaft, Idler Arm26 873 35 05-00 Nut, Hex, Jam 5/16-1827 873 22 ...
Page 19 - WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY
19 6 7 8 13 9 10 11 22 15 3 24 5 4 7 4 5 17 16 18 18 21 17 16 2 2 1 3 24 19 19 20 20 wheel_d.stake_2 1 532 00 91-94 Pin, Clevis2 874 76 05-20 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/43 874 76 05-12 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/44 873 22 05-00 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 5 810 04 05-00 Washer, Lock 5/166 873 80 06-00 Locknut, w/washe...
Page 20 - TINE ASSEMBLY
20 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PPFT55 (96081000700) TINE ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 15 69-26 Tine, Outer, R.H.2 532 12 46-60 Retainer, Spring3 532 15 69-24 Tine, Inner, R.H. 4 532 15 69-23 Tine, Inner, L.H.5 532 15 69-25 Tine, Outer, L.H.6 532 00 49-29 Pin, Clevis KEY PART ...
Page 21 - TRANSMISSION
21 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PPFT55 (96081000700) TRANSMISSION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 14 532 00 91-73 Spacer, Split16 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 1/419 874 61 04-12 Bolt, Hex 1/4-28 x 3/4 Gr. 520 - -...
Page 22 - DECALS
22 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PPFT55 (96081000700) DECALS KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 40 36-53 Decal, Logo2 532 40 37-13 Decal, Logo 3 532 15 73-78 Decal, HP, Reverse 4 532 18 99-36 Decal, Reverse, Tine Control5 532 12 04-31 Decal, Hand Placement 6 532 40 36-89 Decal, Eng. Tiller7 5...
Page 23 - SERVICE NOTES
