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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
OWNER'S MANUAL
WARNING:
MODEL:
Read this Manu al and follow all Warnings and
Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so can re sult
in serious in ju ry.
PPFT55
FRONT TINE TILLER
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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403661 Rev. 3 06.19.06 TR/VB
Printed in U.S.A.
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Ro ta ry 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 fa mil 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) and using your tiller. Unleaded Regular � Follow instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor age” Oil (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (Above 32°F/0°C) sections of this Manual. (Capacity: 20 oz./0.6L) SAE 5w-30(Below 32°F/0°C) IMPORTANT: T
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ASSEMBLY Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with 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) Screwdriver (2) 1/2" wrenches LEFT RIGHT OPERAT
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depth_stake_4 ASSEMBLY UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HANDLE INSTALL DEPTH STAKE AS SEM BLY (See Fig. 2) (See Fig. 3) � Loosen nut “A”. CAUTION: Be careful of exposed � Insert stake support between engine bracket halv es sta ples when handling or disposing with stake spring down. of cartoning material. � Bolt stake support to engine brackets with 5/16 x 1-1/4" bolts, lock washers and nuts. Tight en se curely. Tighten IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND AS SEM BLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT
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OPERATION 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. These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mean- ing. REVERSE TINE FORWARD TINE CONTROL CONTROL CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE DEPTH STAKE CONTROL TINE SHIELD RECOIL TINES STARTER HAND
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depth_stake_4 engine_art_71 OPERATION The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result 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 for over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER TILLING Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil The speed and depth of tilling is regulated by the position or attemp
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OPERATION TO TRANSPORT CAUTION: Fill to within 1/2 inch of top of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow CAUTION: Before lifting or trans port ing, for fuel expansion. If gasoline is ac- allow tiller engine and muffl er to cool. ci den tal ly spilled, move machine away Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain from area of spill. Avoid creating any gasoline from fuel tank. source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disappeared. AROUND THE YARD Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do n
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engine_art_71 OPERATION NOTE: If at a high altitude (3000 feet) or in cold � Soil conditions are important for proper tilling. Tines will temperatures (below 32°F), the carburetor fuel mixture not readily penetrate dry, hard soil which may con tribute may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. to excessive bounce and diffi cult handling of your tiller. See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Hard soil should be mois tened before tilling; however, Adjustments section of
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points Inspect Spark Arrester / Muffler Inspect Air Screen Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge 2 Clean Engine Cylinder Fins Replace Spark Plug 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 CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warran
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engine_art_71 engine_art_12 MAINTENANCE Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except car bu re 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. AIR CLEANER (See Fig. 13) ENGINE Service air cleaner car
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MAINTENANCE MUFFLER CLEANING Do not operate tiller without muffl er. Do not tamper with Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission exhaust system. Damaged muffl ers or spark arresters could are hot. We do not rec om mend using pressurized water create a fi re hazard. Inspect pe ri odi cally and re place if (gar den hose, etc.) to clean your unit un less the gasket nec es sary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester area around the trans mis sion and the engine muf fl
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NARROW TILLING/CULTIVATING - 12-3/4" PATH FORWARD TINE (See Fig. 18) CONTROL IN “OFF” (UP) POSITION � Remove outer tines. TINE CONTROL “ON” POSITION BODY CABLE tine_6 TINE CLIP CON TROL CABLE INNER TINES ONLY FIG. 18 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. TINE OPERATION CHECK (See Fig. 19) FIG. 19 WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS BELT REMOVAL FORWARD MOTION (INSIDE) V-BELT � Remove reverse idler pulley from idler arm. ENGINE PULLEY TRANS MIS SION � Remove reverse (outside) V-belt. BELT GUIDE PULLEY � Remove forward (inside) V-belt from transmission pul ley fi rst and then from engine pulley. BELT REPLACEMENT � Install new forward (inside) V-belt to engine pulley fi rst REVERSE then to transmission pulley. Be sure belt is positioned IDLER PULLEY on inside groove of both pulleys, insi
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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 man ual). WARNING: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a build ing where fumes may reach an open fl ame CYLINDER(S) or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. � Remove spark plug. � Pour 1 ounce
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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 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.
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20 19 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PPFT55 (96081000700) HANDLE ASSEMBLY 1 3 16 2 3 4 5 6 10 28 29 11 14 7 8 44 9 12 13 handle_assy_34 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 40 51-08 Bracket Handle 14 532 40 51-09 Panel, Handle 2 872 14 05-12 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 unc x 1-1¦2 16 532 16 63-77 Handle, R.H. 3 532 00 92-66 Grip, Handle 18 532 16 68-68 Cable, Control, Tin
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PPFT55 (96081000700) BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY 41 1 2 3 4 17 42 5 8 10 7 6 29 11 11 31 12 30 29 11 12 9 13 11 28 27 14 15 19 26 25 20 24 16 23 22 32 21 18 belt_guard_14 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 03-77 Assembly, Bracket, Belt Guard 19 532 18 85-02 Bolt, Belt Guard 20 812 00 00-36 Ring, Klip 2 532 00 94-84 Clip, Cable 3 532 0
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PPFT55 (96081000700) WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY 9 7 6 8 1 13 2 3 10 2 11 22 3 15 24 16 5 4 21 7 5 24 4 20 18 17 19 18 17 20 19 16 wheel_d.stake_2 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 00 91-94 Pin, Clevis 15 532 12 47-24 Spring, Stake 2 874 76 05-20 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 16 532 12 11-17 Bolt, Shoulder 3 874 76 05-12 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PPFT55 (96081000700) TINE ASSEMBLY 1 2 3 2 6 4 6 5 tine_ipb_3 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 15 69-26 Tine, Outer, R.H. 4 532 15 69-23 Tine, Inner, L.H. 5 532 15 69-25 Tine, Outer, L.H. 2 532 12 46-60 Retainer, Spring 3 532 15 69-24 Tine, Inner, R.H. 6 532 00 49-29 Pin, Clevis 20
