Page 2 - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE; SAFETY RULES; TRAINING; 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; CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GASOLINE CAPACITY: 3 Quarts (2.8L) Unleaded Regular OIL (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (Above 32°F/0°C) (Capacity: 20 oz./0.6L) SAE 5w-30(Below 32°F/0°C) SPARK PLUG: Champion RJ19LM (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; 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 TINECONTROL These symbols may appear on ...
Page 7 - HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER; TILLING
7 FORWARD TINE CON TROL IN “OFF ” (UP) POSITION REVERSECONTROL 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) position, pull back and hold reverse ...
Page 8 - TO TRANSPORT; BEFORE STARTING ENGINE; 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; TILLING HINTS; CULTIVATING
9 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 and adjust if nece...
Page 10 - GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; BEFORE EACH USE; SERVICE DATES; MAINTENANCE
10 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 main tain tiller as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly m...
Page 11 - LUBRICATION
11 FIG. 11 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 MAINTENANCE AIR CLEANER SCREW COV ER AIR CLEAN ER CAR TRIDGE FIG. 13 Disconnect spark plug wire befo...
Page 12 - MUFFLER; CLEANING
12 MAINTENANCE 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 clean as nec es ...
Page 13 - TILLER; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TINE ARRANGEMENT
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 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 BELT GUARDBOLT BELTGUIDE REVERSEID...
Page 16 - STORAGE; ENGINE OIL; OTHER; 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 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. Drain...
Page 18 - REPAIR PARTS; HANDLE ASSEMBLY
18 1 180814X428 Panel Pnt Control2 72140512 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1¦23 9266R Grip, Handle4 166376 Handle, L.H.5 73680500 Locknut, Crown 5/16-186 19111116 Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga.7 19121414 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.8 74760516 Bolt, Hex Hd. 5/16-18 x 19 74760512 Bolt, Hex Hd 5/16-18 x 3/...
Page 19 - BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY
19 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 19 165914 Bolt, Belt Guard20 12000035 Ring, Klip21 73350600 Nut, Hex, Jam 3/8-1622 161806 Pulley, Idler23 175377 Arm, Idler24 74760620 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/425 106968X Shaft, Idler Arm26 73350500 Nut, Hex, Jam 5/16-1827 73220400 Nut, Fin Hex 1/4-2028 10040400 Washer...
Page 20 - WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY
20 1 9194R Pin, Clevis2 74760520 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/43 74760512 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/44 73220500 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 5 10040500 Washer, Lock 5/166 73800600 Locknut, w/washer 3/8-167 4921H Clip, Hairpin8 1952J Support, Depth Stake, R.H.9 122233X Stake, Depth10 326J Pin, Clevis11 74780628 Bolt, Hex...
Page 21 - ITNE ASSEMBLY
21 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDF550L ITNE ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 156934 Tine, Outer, R.H.2 3146R Retainer, Spring3 156932 Tine, Inner, R.H. 4 156931 Tine, Inner, L.H.5 156933 Tine, Outer, L.H.6 4929H Pin, Clevis KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
Page 22 - TRANSMISSION
22 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDF550L TRANSMISSION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 14 9173R Spacer, Split15 73970500 Nut Lock Hex Flg16 19091412 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 12 Ga.17 19092016 Washer 9/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.18 10040400 Washer, Lock 1/419 74610412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-28 x 3/4 Gr. 520 - - - - - -...
Page 23 - DECALS
23 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER HDF550L DECALS KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 157377 Decal, Logo2 157380 Decal, Logo 3 157378 Decal, HP, Reverse 4 141914 Decal, Reverse, Tine Control5 141907 Decal, Hand Placement 6 176391 Decal, Eng. Tiller7 171077 Decal, OHV. N-I/C8 141906 Decal, Warning, R...
Page 24 - LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from de-fects in materials and work man ship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, with...
