Page 3 - Table Of Contents; MODEL IDENTIFICATION
Page 1 Table Of Contents MODEL IDENTIFICATION .......................................... 1 SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2 Owner's Responsibility ............................................. 2General .............................................................
Page 4 - Safety Rules; OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY; PREPARATION
Page 2 Safety Rules OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY Safe and effective use of the rototiller is the owner'sresponsibility. 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 ...
Page 5 - OPERATION; MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Page 3 Safety Rules OPERATION • Never operate the tiller without guards, covers, andhoods in place. • Never start the engine or operate the tiller with thewheels in the free-wheel position. Make sure thewheel lockouts or lockpins are engaged throughwheel hubs and wheel axle. The wheels act as abrake...
Page 6 - SAFETY DECALS
Page 4 Safety Rules SAFETY DECALS This rototiller unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you wouldexpect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide...
Page 7 - Features
Page 5 7016 RT Features Drag Stake Wheel Lockouts(Standard on Model 7016RT) Reverse Belt TensionAdjustment Console Forward Belt TensionAdjustment Reverse Handle Belt Cover Serial No. Plate Drive Safety Control Lever Detent Pin Engine Controls MODEL 7016RT* Bumper Guard(Standard on Model 7016RT) * Hi...
Page 8 - REVERSE HANDLE; Controls; DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVERS
Page 6 REVERSE HANDLE Engages wheels and tines in reverse. Pulling reverse handle back towards operator reversestiller. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ As a safety precaution, the reverse handle willnot lock in reverse. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ To stop the wheels and tines at any time,release the reverse handle. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Do not operat...
Page 9 - ENGINE CONTROLS
Page 7 Controls ENGINE CONTROLS Your new rototiller has been designed for both ease ofuse and lasting reliability, and features a simplifiedcontrol system that requires just two operating controls. These two operating controls, the Choke and theThrottle, are conveniently located on the tiller engine...
Page 10 - Adjustments
Page 8 WHEEL LOCKOUTS (7016RT) Place wheels in tilling position. 1. Pull knob in center of wheel out, away from machine. 2. Rotate knob and lockout to align with slot on axle, release knob. Rotate wheel to align slot in wheel hubwith lockout. 3. Wheel and axle should be firmly locked together before...
Page 11 - HANDLEBAR ADJUSTMENTS; Height Adjustment
Page 9 Adjustments HANDLEBAR ADJUSTMENTS Height Adjustment The ideal height of the handlebar varies with operatorheight and the depth of tilling. To adjust handlebar height: 1. Remove bolt from lower crossbar of handlebar and pivot handlebar height adjuster. 2. Align handlebar to desired hole on the...
Page 12 - DEPTH REGULATOR LEVER; BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT
Page 10 DEPTH REGULATOR LEVER Tilling depth is controlled by the height of the depthregualtor 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 regulator bracke...
Page 13 - Operation; Cold Starts
Page 11 Operation PRE-START INSPECTION 1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts and bolts are secure. 2. Check oil level in engine crankcase. See your engine manual for procedure and specifications. 3. Inspect air cleaner for cleanliness. See your engine manual for procedure. 4. Chec...
Page 14 - SHUTTING DOWN; TILLING
Page 12 SHUTTING DOWN Operation TILLING 1. Adjust the depth regulator lever to desired tilling depth. NOTE: Raise depth regulator lever up one hole at atime, testing tiller operation after each raise.Raising depth regulator lever too high can result inloss of control of tiller! 2. Move the throttle ...
Page 15 - Tips; TILLING TIPS; CULTIVATING TIPS
Page 13 Tips TILLING TIPS The key to successful tilling is to begin with a shallowcut on the first pass, and then work an inch or twodeeper on each successive pass. ✮ Tilling depth will vary with ground conditions. ✮ When beginning to till in unbroken ground or inextremely hard soil, set the detent ...
Page 16 - Normal Care; SCHEDULE
Page 14 Normal Care SCHEDULE Your rototiller has been designed and produced by the industry's leading manufacturer of outdoor power equipmentto provide you with years of reliable operation. Keeping your tiller in top running condition will prolong its life, and help you obtain optimum performance wh...
Page 17 - SERVICING THE ROTOTILLER; General
Page 15 SERVICING THE ROTOTILLER General The following information will help you make thenecessary checks and perform the procedures requiredto follow the normal care recommendations made foryour rototiller unit. If you prefer, your local authorized dealer can makethese checks and perform the requir...
Page 18 - Change Forward/Reverse Belt
Page 16 Normal Care Change Forward/Reverse Belt 1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool. 2. Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug. 3. Remove belt guard. ✮ remove the forward belt from the forward enginepulley: - gently pull the engine recoil rope to rotate the pulley. - with the pulley t...
Page 19 - Check or Fill Oil Sump; Engine Maintenance
Page 17 Adapted from Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Form No. 274263-10/99. Engine is shipped from factory without oil. Youmust add engine oil before star ting engine . Check or Fill Oil Sump 1. Add oil according to engine manual. Do not overfill. Use a clean, high quality detergent oil. Containe...
Page 21 - PREPARE FOR STORAGE; Storage
Page 19 PREPARE FOR STORAGE Follow the steps below to prepare your tiller for storage.Read your engine manual for detailed instructions onpreparing the engine for storage. 1. Protect wheels and axles from rust: - Loosen locking bolt inside wheel. Slide wheel toward machine. - Coat the axles lightly ...
Page 22 - Troubleshooting and Repair
Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE While normal care and routine maintenance will extendthe life of your rototiller, prolonged or constant use mayeventually require that service be performed to allow itto continue operating properly. The troubleshootingguide below lists the most common problems, causesan...
Page 23 - PROBLEM
Page 21 PROBLEM REMEDY/ACTION Belts squeal in neutral and/or reverse Belts squeal in forward operation Excessive heat build up in transmission/tine areaduring tilling • Adjust forward belt guide:- turn engine off and allow muffler to cool- disconnect spark plug wire and secure from spark plug- remov...
Page 24 - Specifications; FEATURES; Technical Manuals
Page 22 Specifications Additional copies of this manual, as well as a fullyillustrated par ts manuals for your unit are also available.The par ts manuals show all of the assemblies andindividual par ts as exploded views which show therelationship of the parts and how they go together.Impor tant asse...
