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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk=Behind Powered Rotary Tillers TRAiNiNG • Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are dangerous. • Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be thoroughly • Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates, familiar with the controls and the proper use of the or other safety protective devices in place. equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. • Keep children and pets away. • Never allow children to operate the equ
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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°0) • Follow instructions under"Maintenance" and "Storage" (Capacity: 21 oz./0.6L) SAE 5w-30 (Below 32°F/0°0) sections of this Owner's Manual. Spark Plug : Champion iMPORTANT: THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL (Gap: .030"/0.76mm) RC12YC COMBU
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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 OPERATOR'S POSITION (See Fig. 1) When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are lis
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ASSEMBLY iNSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY UNPACK CARTON & iNSTALL HANDLE (See Fig. 3) See Fig. 2) Loosen nut '_'. • Insert stake support between engine bracket halves CAUTION: Be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing of carton= with stake spring down. ing material. • Bolt stake support to engine brackets with bolts, lock washers and nuts. Tighten securely. Tighten nut '_'. IMPORTANT:WHEN UNPACKINGANDASSEMBLING TILLER, • Depth stake must move freely. If it does not, loosen BE CAREFUL
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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. F N R& -,,,, I",lrl TILLING FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL OR WARNING ON OFF REV
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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 til- ler and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER TINE OPERATION (See Fig. 5) FORWARD Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine. • Squeeze forward tine control to handle. REVER
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OPERATION TO TRANSPORT CAUTION: Fill to within 1/2 inch of top of fuel tankto prevent spills and to allow CAUTION: Before lifting or transporting, for fuel expansion. If gasoline is ac= aJiow tiller engine and muffler to cool. cidentally 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 not • Tip depth stake for
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OPERATION • Soil conditions are importantfor proper tilling. Tines will NOTE: If engine does not start, see troubleshooting not readily penetrate dry, hard soil which may contribute points. to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller. Hard soil should be moistened 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 inthe fall, remove vines and long grass to
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level v' v' Change Engine Oil !_1,2 Oil Pivot Points V' Inspect Spark Arrester/Muffler V' Inspect Air Screen If Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge !_2 Clean Engine Cylinder Fins tf 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
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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 service DRAIN PLUG class
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MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 14) Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling sea- Your engine is air cooled. For proper engine performance 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 SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual. brush. TRANSMISSION • Remove blower housing and clean as necessary. • Keep cylinder fins
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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 '_' in tine hubs to holes "C" in tine shaft. TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 15) Factory assembly has provided lowest handle height. Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil. • If a higher handle height is desire
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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. e Pull belt guard out and away from unit. TINE CONTROL "OFF" POSITION e Replace belt guard by reversing above proce
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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 custom- 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 ADJUST CA
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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 enginewarm) and replacewith clean oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). WARNING: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. AIIowthe engine to cool before CYLINDER(S) storing in any enclosure. • Remove spark plug. • Pour 1 ounce (29 ml) of oil thro
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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. Remove fuel tank and clean. 6. Clogged fuel tank. 7. Loose spark plug wire. 7. Make sure
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299390 HANDLES 35 38 3 3 19 35 20 29 50 / / / / / / / KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 532 43 35 27-09 Panel, Control 872 01 05-20 Bolt 5/18-18 x 2-1/2 3 532 16 38 57-87 Grip, HandJe 873 97 05-00 Locknut, Flange 5/18-18 unc 12 898 00 38 01-29 Nut, Flange 532 43 55-87 Assembly, Handle Column 13 872 01 5O 05-08 Bolt, Carriage 5/18-18 x 3/4 532 18 15-80 Clip Routine Dual 14 532 18 14-78 Assembly, Panel and Tube 19 532 18 85-32 Leve
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299390 BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY 41 lO 112 14 15 24 16 23 / 32 22 21 18 belt guard 14 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 532 18 03-77 21 873 35 Assembly, Bracket, Belt Guard 06-00 Nut, Hex, Jam 3/8-16 2 532 00 94-84 22 532 16 Clip, Cable 18-06 Pulley, Idler 3 532 08 67-77 23 532 17 Screw #10-24 x 1/2 53-77 Arm, Idler 4 874 61 08-12 Bolt, Hex Head 1/2-20 x 3/4 24 874 76 06-20 Bolt 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 5 873 68 06-00 25 532 10 Nut, H
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.299390 WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY 16 25 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 O0 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 70-25 Wheel Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4 17 532 42 4 873 22 05-00 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 19 532 00 91-90 Bracket, Wheel 5 810 04 05-00 Washer, Lock 5/16 20 873 68 06-00 Locknut, Crown 3/8-16 6 873 80 06-00 Locknut,
