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175680 Rev. 2 Rev. 1 8.21.01 TR
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SAFETY RULES SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHIND POWERED ROTARY TILLERS • Keep children and pets away. TRAINING Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to Read the Owner’s Manual carefully. Be thoroughly till too deep at too fast a rate. familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery controls quickly. surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing. Never allo
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Read and observe the safety rules. GASOLINE CAPACITY: 3 Quarts (2.8L) Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and Unleaded Regular using your tiller. OIL(API-SF-SJ) : SAE 30 (Above 32°F/0°C) Follow instructions under “Customer Responsibilities” and “Storage” sections of this Owner’s Manual. (Capacity: 20 oz./0.6L) SAE 5w-30 (Below 32°F/0°C) SPARK PLUG : Champion IMPORTANT: THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN (GAP: .030"/0.76mm)
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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) Tire pressure gauge (1) Pair of pliers LEFT RIGHT (1)
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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 staples assembly into position. when handling or disposing of cartoning material. HANDLE ASSEMBLY "UP" POSITION IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK TIGHTEN HANDLE CABLES. LOCK LEVER TO HOLD While holding handle assembly, cut cable ties securing handle assembly to top
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ASSEMBLY ATTACH CLUTCH CABLE (See Fig. 6) CONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig. 7) Hook end of clutch cable through hole in control bar Insert end of shift rod into hole of shift lever indicator. bracket if necessary. Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rod to secure. CONTROL SHIFT HAIRPIN SHIFT BAR BRACKET LEVER CLIP ROD INDICATOR CONTROL BAR CLUTCH CABLE CONTROL BAR BRACKET FIG. 7 REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE Make sure shift lever indicator is in “N” position (See Fig. END OF CLUTCH 7) CABLE
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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. THROTTLE SHIFT LEVER CONTROL CHOKE CONTROL SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR DRIVE CONTROL BAR DEPTH STAKE LEVELING SHIELD OUTER R
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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. 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 cultivati
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OPERATION For cold weather operation you should change oil for TURNING easier starting (See oil viscosity chart in the Customer Release the drive control bar. Responsibilities section of this manual). Move throttle control to “SLOW” position. To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibilities Place shift lever indicator in “F” (forward) position. Tines section in this manual. will not turn. Lift handle to raise tines out of ground. Swing the handle in the opposite direction
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OPERATION Place throttle control in “FAST” position. Soil conditions are important for proper tilling. Tines will not readily penetrate dry, hard soil which may contribute Turn fuel shut-off valve 1/4 turn to open position. to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller. Move choke control to choke position. Hard soil should be moistened before tilling; however, Grasp recoil starter handle with one hand and grasp tiller extremely wet soil will “ball-up” or clump during tilli
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 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.
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris. Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns. ENGINE AIR FILTER (See Fig. 18) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty a
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SPARK PLUG Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling season or after every 50 hours of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFI- BLOWER CATIONS” on page 3 of this manual. HOUSING AIR SCREEN TRANSMISSION Once a season, lubricate the right hand side gear case grease fitting with 1 oz. of EP #1 Grease. FIG. 19 CLEANING Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are MUFFLER hot. We do not recommend
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT (See TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 22) Fig. 23) Remove L.H. outer and inner side shields (See “TO REMOVE WHEEL” in this section of this manaul). Remove belt guard (See “TO REMOVE BELT GUARD” Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from left wheel. Pull in this section of this manual). wheel out from tiller about 1 inch. Remove old belt by slipping off engine pulley first then remove from transmission pulley. Remove two (2) screws and
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS To maintain the superb tilling performance of this ma- TINE REPLACEMENT (See Figs. 24, 25, and 26) chine the tines should be checked for sharpness, wear, and bending, particularly the tines which are next to the CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear gloves transmission. If the gap between the tines exceeds 3- or other protection when handling tines. 1/2 inches (9 cm), they should be replaced or straight- ened as necessary. A badly worn tine causes your tiller to work harde
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust- TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE ment should not be necessary. However, engine perfor- (See Fig. 27) mance can be affected by differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, The throttle control has been preset at the factory and contact your nearest authorized service center/department adjustment should not be necessary. If adjustment is n
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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 Customer Responsibilities section of this CAUTION: Never store the tiller with manual). gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame CYLINDER(S) or spark. Allow the engine to cool Remove spark plug. before storing in any enclosure. 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 Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 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 fuel tank and carburetor, and refill tank with fresh gasoline. 6. Clogged fuel tank. 6. Remove fuel tank and clean. 7. Loose spark plug wire. 7. Make sure spar
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - MODEL NUMBER PRRT65A HANDLE ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 175250 Control, Throttle 19 19131611 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 11 Ga. 2 9266R Grip, Handle 20 109228X Lever, Lock, Handle 4 159228 Bar Assembly, Control 21 150256X428 Handle 6 126951X Panel, Control 23 86777 Screw, Hex Washer Hd. Slotted 8 71191008 Screw, Phd. #10-24 24 9484R Clip 10 8206H Grip, Handle 26 159231 Cable, Clutch #10-24 x 1/2 11 4497H Clip, Hairpin 27 73900400 Nut Hexfla
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - MODEL NUMBER PRRT65A MAINFRAME, LEFT SIDE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 73510500 Nut, Keps 5/16-18 2 10040600 Washer, Lock 3/8 3 73220600 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 4 170127 Shield Inner Belt Guard 5 154734 Screw Shift Lever 6 110111X Lever, Shift 7 72110404 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1/2 Gr. 5 8 8700J Plate, Shift Indicator KEY PART 9 86777 Screw, Hex, Washer Head, Slotted NO. NO. DESCRIPTION #10-24 x 1/2 31 102384X Bolt, Hex 5/16-16 x 12 10 9484R Clip 32 102141X Shaft, Idler Arm
