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OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL NO. MXR500 (96092000200)
5.5 HP 17 Inch
Tiller
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
ServiceandAdjustments
Storage
Troubleshooting
RepairParts
For Parts and Service, contact our authorized distributor: call 1-800-849-1297
For Technical Assistance: call 1-800-829-5886
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195557 Rev. 1 11.15.04 TR
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHIND POWERED ROTA R Y TILLERS Keep children and pets away. TRAINING Read the Owner’s Manual care ful ly. Be thor ough ly Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting famil iar with the controls and the proper use of the to till too deep at too fast a rate. equip ment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery the controls quickly. surfaces. Look behind and use care wh
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Read and observe the safety rules. Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for Gasoline Capacity: 3 Quarts (2.8L) Unleaded Reg u lar and using your tiller. Oil (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (Above 32°F/0°C) Follow instructions under “Maintenance” and “Storage” (Capacity: 20 oz./0.6L) SAE 5w-30 (Below 32°F/0°C) sections of this Owner’s Manual. Spark Plug : Champion RC12YC IMPORTANT: THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL (G
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ASSEMBLY Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY FRONT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (1) Utility knife (1) Tire pressure gauge (1) Pair of pliers (1) 9/
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ASSEMBLY UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2) Grasp handle assembly. Hold in “up” position. Be sure handle lock remains in gearcase notch. Slide handle CAUTION: Be careful of exposed assembly into position. sta ples when handling or disposing of cartoning material. HANDLE ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: WHEN UN PACK ING AND AS SEM BLING "UP" POSITION TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLES. While holding handle assembly, cut cable ties se cur ing handle assembly to top frame. Let han
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ASSEMBLY CONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig. 7) ATTACH CLUTCH CABLE (See Fig. 6) Insert end of shift rod farthest from bend into hole of Hook end of clutch cable through hole in control bar shift lever indicator. bracket. Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rod to secure. SHIFT HAIRPIN END OF CONTROL BAR SHIFT LEVER CLIP CLUTCH CABLE BRACKET ROD INDICATOR CONTROL BAR BRACKET CONTROL BAR FIG. 7 REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE Make sure shift lever indicator is in “N” position (See
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OPERATION 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. These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. SHIFT LEVER THROTTLE CON TROL CHOKE CONTROL DRIVE CONTROL BAR DEPTH STAKE LEVELING SHIELD RECOIL STARTER HANDLE OUTE
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OPERATION The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can re- sult in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 10) HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you more Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and versatile tilling and cul ti
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OPERATION CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 12) TURNING Release the drive control bar. The engine in your unit has been shipped, from the factory, already fi lled with SAE 30 summer weight oil. Move throttle control to “SLOW” position. With engine level, clean area around oil fi ller plug and Place shift lever indicator in “F” (forward) position. Tines remove plug. will not turn. Engine oil should be to point of overfl owing when engine Lift handle to raise ti
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OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 13) TILLING HINTS CAUTION: Keep drive control bar in CAUTION: Until you are accustomed to “DISENGAGED” position when start- handling your tiller, start actual fi eld use ing en gine. with throttle in slow position (mid-way between “FAST” and “IDLE”). When starting engine for the fi rst time or if engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra pulls of the recoil starter to Tilling is digging into, turning over, and breaking up move fuel from the t
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OPERATION CULTIVATING OUTER VIEW OF TIRE Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to pre- v ent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from the plants. At the same time, breaking up the upper layer of CLEVIS PIN soil crust will help retain moisture in the soil. Best digging depth is 1" to 3" (2.5-7.5 cm). Lower the outer side shields to protect small plants from being buried. Cultivate up and down the rows at a speed which will allow tines to uproot weeds and leave the gro
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil 1,2 Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge 2 Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug RH Gear Case Grease Fitting (1oz.) 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. LUBRICATION C
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MAINTENANCE Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except car bure tor adjustment) to prevent accidental start ing of engine. Prevent fi res! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Re move fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance. Clean muffl er area of all grass, dirt, and debris. Do not touch hot muffl er or cylinder fi ns as contact may cause burns. ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classifi
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engine_art_61 MAINTENANCE MUFFLER COVER KNOB Do not operate tiller without muffl er. Do not tamper with exhaust system. Damaged muffl ers or spark arresters could create a fi re hazard. Inspect pe riodi cally and re place if COVER nec es sary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly, re move every 50 hours for cleaning and FOAM inspection. Re place if dam aged. PRECLEANER AIR CLEANER CARTRIDGE SPARK PLUG Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling sea- BASE
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug. TIRE CARE TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 22) CAUTION: When mounting tires, un- less beads are seated, over in fl a tion can Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. cause an explosion. Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil. First loosen handle lock lever. 2 Maintain 20 PSI (1.4 kg/cm ) of tire
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE REPLACEMENT To maintain the superb tilling performance of this ma chine the tines should be checked for sharpness, (See Figs. 24, 25 and 26) wear, and bending, particularly the tines which are next to the transmission. If the gap between the tines CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear ex ceeds 3-1/2 inches (9 cm), they should be replaced gloves or other protection when han- or straight ened as necessary. dling tines. New tines should be assembled as
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 27) T O REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT (See NOTE: For ease of removal, remove hairpin clip and clevis Figs. 27 and 28) pin from left wheel. Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch Remove belt guard as described in “TO REMOVE BELT (2.5 cm). GUARD”. Remove screws from side of belt guard. Remove old belt by slipping off engine pulley fi rst then Remove hex nut and washer from bottom of belt guard remove from transmission
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO AD JUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and ad just ment TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE should not be necessary. However, engine per formance (See Fig. 29) can be affected by dif fer enc es in fuel, tem per a ture, al ti tude or load. If the carburetor does need ad just ment, contact The throttle control has been preset at the factory and your nearest authorized service center/de part ment ad just ment should not be necessary
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STORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the ENGINE OIL season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of this manual). CAUTION: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a build ing where fumes may reach an open fl ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before CYLINDER(S) storing in any enclosure. Remove spark plug. Pour 1 ounce
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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not star t 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded.
