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FT900
Owner's Manual
"This machine is approved by the EPA for E10 (10% ethanol) and lower fuel only.
Do not use any fuel >E10 in this machine."
532 43 99-99
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Ro ta ry Tillers • Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are TRAINING dangerous. • Read the Owner’s Manual care ful ly. Be thor ough ly • Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates, fa mil iar with the controls and the proper use of the or other safety protective devices in place. equip ment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. • Keep children and pets away. • Never allow children
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and observe the safety rules. Gasoline Capacity: 3 Quarts (2.8L) • Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for Unleaded Regular and using your tiller. Oil (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (Above 32°F/0°C) • Follow instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor age” (Capacity: 21 oz./0.6L) SAE 5w30 (Below 32°F/0°C) sections of this Owner’s Manual. Spark Plug : Champion RC12YC IMPORTANT: THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL (Gap: .03
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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. OPERATOR’S POSITION (See Fig. 1) TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard means when
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depth_stake_4 ASSEMBLY INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HANDLE (See Fig. 3) (See Fig. 2) • Loosen nut “A”. CAUTION: Be careful of exposed • Insert stake support between engine bracket halves sta ples when handling or disposing of with stake spring down. cartoning material. • Bolt stake support to engine brackets with bolts, lock washers and nuts. Tighten se curely. Tighten nut “A”. IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND AS SEM BLING • Depth stake must move freely. If it does
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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 meaning. FORWARD TINE CONTROL REVERSE TINE CONTROL CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE DEPTH STAKE CONTROL TINE SHIELD RECOIL TINES STARTER HANDL
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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 til- ler and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. 00155 TILLING HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER The speed and depth of tilling is regulated by the position Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and of the dep
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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 muffler 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 • Soil conditions are important for proper tilling. Tines will NOTE: If engine does not start, see troubleshooting not readily penetrate dry, hard soil which may con trib ute points. to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller. Hard soil should be mois tened before tilling; however, SPARK PLUG extremely wet soil will “ball-up” or clump during tilling. Wait until the soil is less wet in order to achieve the best results. When tilling in the fall, remo
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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 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 wa
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engine_art_12 MAINTENANCE 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 LUBRICATION OIL Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API ser
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engine_art_71 MAINTENANCE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 14) SPARK PLUG Your engine is air cooled. For proper engine performance Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling sea- son or after every 50 hours of use, whichever comes first. and long life keep your engine clean. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in “PRODUCT • Clean air screen frequently using a stiff-bristled SPEC I FI CA TIONS” on page 3 of this manual. brush. • Remove blower housing and clean as necessary. TRANSMISS
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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. MID-WIDTH TILLING - 24 INCH PATH (See Fig. 17) TILLER • Assemble holes “A” in tine hubs to holes “C” in tine shaft. TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 15) Factory assembly has provided lowest handle height. Se lect A C handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. Handle A C height will be different when tiller digs into soil. • If a higher handle
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Recheck in “ON” position and adjust if necessary. TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 19) • Remove two (2) cap nuts and washers from side of NOTE: If “ON” position check required adjustment, recheck belt guard. “OFF” position adjustment to insure tines do not rotate when control is “OFF” (up). • Loosen (do not remove) tine shield nut on underside of tine shield. FORWARD TINE • Pull belt guard out and away from unit. CONTROL IN “OFF” • Replace belt guard by reversing
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CHECK TINE OPERATION ENGINE • See “TINE OPERATION CHECK” in this section of Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control manual. devices and systems, which are being done at the cus tom- ers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine REPLACE BELT GUARD repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's FORWARD MOTION (INSIDE) V-BELT service outlet. ENGINE PULLEY TRANSMISSION PULLEY TO A
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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 flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before CYLINDER(S) storing in any enclosure. • Remove spark plug. • Pour 1 ounce (29 ml
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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 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. Loos
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20 20 19 19 REPAIR PARTS TILLER - MODEL NO. FT900 (96083000501), PRODUCT NO. 960 83 00-05 HANDLE ASSEMBLY 3 1 16 29 2 3 4 29 5 6 10 11 7 7 8 14 9 12 13 FT-handle_assy_5 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 44 07-18 Panel, Control 12 898 00 01-29 Nut, Flange 2 872 14 05-12 Bolt, RDHD 5/16-18 x 1 1/2 13 532 18 08-47 Bolt, RDHD 5/16-18 x 3/4 3 532 16 57-87 Grip, Handle 14 532 44 07-22 Assembly, Panel 4 532 44 07-14 Handle, LH Double Bend 16 532 44 07-15 Handle, RH Doub
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - MODEL NO. FT900 (96083000501), PRODUCT NO. 960 83 00-05 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 43 91-62 Assembly, Bracket, Belt Guard 21 873 35 06-00 Nut, Hex, Jam 3/8-16 2 532 00 94-84 Clip, Cable 22 532 16 18-06 Pulley, Idler 3 532 08 67-77 Screw #10-24 x 1/2 23 532 17 53-77 Arm, Idler 4 874 61
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - MODEL NO. FT900 (96083000501), PRODUCT NO. 960 83 00-05 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 00 91-94 Pin, Clevis 15 532 00 53-88 Spring, Stake 2 874 76 05-20 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 16 532 12 11-17 Bolt, Shoulder 3 874 76 05-12 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4 17 532 42 70-25 Wheel 4 873 22 05-00 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 19 532 00 91-90 Bracket, Wheel 5 810 04 05-00 Washer, Lock 5/1
