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Operator’s Manual
Rear Tine
Rotary Tiller
MODEL No. P-RTT-196MD-[E]
P-RTT-196MD
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Safety Definitions 1
Important Safety Information 2-4
Product Specifications 5
Parts & Features 5
Safety Decals 6-7
Assembly 7-9
Engine Preparation 10
Operation 11-15
Maintenance 16-19
Technical Service 19
Troubleshooting 20
Warranty 21-24
Español 26-50
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Thank you for purchasing this Powermate® Tiller.
This manual provides complete instructions for safely operat
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Important Safety Information Safety Definitions • Save these instructions Safety Alert Symbols The following symbols are used on the product and in this manual to alert the operator of potential safety hazards. Read them carefully, and understand their meaning. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. DANGER Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indic
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Important Safety Information • Save all instructions RESPONSIBILITY OF OPERATOR 1. Carefully read and follow these safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 2. Know your product. Read and understand this manual before use. Compare the illustrations to unit. Learn location and function of all controls. Thoroughly understanding the unit before use will result in the best performance and safety. 3. Follow all instructions when assembling the unit. If the unit wa
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Important Safety Information Important Safety Information (Continued) • Save all instructions OPERATION SAFETY (Continued) • Wear appropriate clothing such as a long sleeved shirt or jacket. Also wear long trousers or slacks. Do NOT wear shorts. Do NOT wear loose clothing, which could get caught in this equipment. • Always wear work gloves and sturdy footwear such as leather work shoes or short boots. These will protect ankles and shins from small sticks, splinters, and other flying de
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Important Safety Information (Continued) • Save all instructions STORAGE SAFETY • Always refer to the operator’s manual instructions for important details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended period. • Never store the tiller with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as water heaters, space heaters, clothes dryers, etc. • To reduce fire hazard, keep tiller free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. • Allow the engine to cool before
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Product Specifications • Save all instructions Unit Weight ............................. 120 lb (79kg) Spark Plug Gap .............. 0.028-0.031 in (0.7-0.8 mm) Tilling Width ........................... 18 in (457mm) Engine Type............................. OHV 4-stroke Tilling Depths .................................up to 6” Engine Displacement........................... 196cc Tine Diameter........................... 11 in (279mm) Engine Speed (Full Throttle) ................... 3600rpm Gasol
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Safety Decals • Save all instructions This tiller has been designed and manufactured to provide comply with these instructions, reread the complete safety you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an instruction text on the preceding pages, or contact your local industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing. dealer. Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it Should any of the safety labels become unreadable because contains will provide you with t
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Safety Decals (Continued) • Save all instructions Assembly • Save all instructions If you need assistance or find any parts missing, CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-737-2112. Read and follow the assembly instructions. Do not discard any parts or materials until the unit is assembled. References to the right or left side of the tiller are from the viewpoint of the operator’s position behind the tiller. WARNING Do not operate tiller if it is damaged or not completely and correctly assembled. WARNING Be
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Assembly (Continued) • Save all instructions If you need assistance or find any parts missing, CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-737-2112. How to Remove Tiller from Carton A 1. Remove all parts and packaging components. 2. Use a utility knife to cut all 4 vertical edges and lay the side panels flat around the tiller. 3. Remove any remaining packaging. 4. Remove the two bolts going thru the packing frame and wheel axle holes. 5. Remove the two bolts located underneath the engine that FRONT go th
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Assembly (Continued) • Save all instructions If you need assistance or find any parts missing, CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-737-2112. ATTACH LOWER HANDLE (See Figure 4) 1. Loosen the lower handle bolts. 2. Align the lower handle holes to the middle height adjustment holes in the transmission cover and install the M10 x 25mm flange head bolts, lock washers and nuts. Tighten all four bolts at this time. ATTACH UPPER HANDLE (See Figure 5) 1. Slide the upper handle down over the lower handle an
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Engine Preparation (Continued) • Save all instructions Engine Oil A SAE CAUTION Frequently check oil level while filling. DO NOT OVERFILL. DO NOT UNDER FILL. Running engine at improper oil level SAE 10W-30 will seriously damage engine. 6. Replace and tighten dipstick. 7. Clean up any spilled oil. SAE 30 NOTE: THE TRANSMISSION CASE COMES FROM THE FACTORY WITH THE PROPER AMOUNT AND TYPE OF GEAR OIL. (See Figure 8) TEMP -20 0 20 40 60 80 100° F -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40° C Fuel Tank Cap A
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Operation • Save all instructions Pre-Start Inspection A 1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts and CAUTION bolts are secure. 2. Check oil level in engine crankcase. See your engine PLEASE DO NOT START YOUR TILLER UNTIL YOU HAVE READ manual for procedure and specifications. THE MANUAL THAT CAME WITH YOUR TILLER, AND THE SEC- 3. Inspect air cleaner for cleanliness. See your engine TIONS IN THIS MANUAL TILLER CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS manual for procedure. AND SAFETY. IF
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Operation (Continued) • Save all instructions Idle Speed WARNING C Use the ˝low˝ position on the throttle lever to reduce stress on TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEAR BY AREAS MAY EX- the engine when tilling is not being performed. Lowering the CEED 150˚F. AVOID THESE AREAS. engine speed to ˝idle˝ will help extend the life of the engine, DO NOT MOVE CHOkE CONTROL TO CHOkE TO STOP EN- as well as conserve fuel and reduce the noise level of the GINE, BACKFIRE OR ENGINE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR. equipment.
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Operation (Continued) • Save all instructions Drive Safety Control Levers G CAUTION DO NOT OPERATE bOTH ˝FORWARD˝ AND ˝REVERSE˝ DRIVE REVERSE LEVER (See Figure 10) SAFETY CONTROL LEVERS AT THE SAME TIME. Engages wheels and tines into reverse. THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED HERE ONLY TO INTRO- DUCE THE CONTROLS. DO NOT START THE ENGINE AT THIS Pulling the drive safety control lever (REVERSE) toward the TIME. STARTING AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ARE GIVEN handlebar reverses tiller. ON PAGE 11. P
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Operation (Continued) • Save all instructions Adjustments H WARNING ENGINE SHOULD bE OFF bEFORE ADJUSTING ANY CONTROLS. EXTREME CAUTION SHOULD bE USED WHEN OPERATING TILLER IN THE REVERSE DIRECTION. FRONT WHEEL LOCK PINS (See Figures 2 and 11) Place wheels in tilling position. Wheel lock pin in free-wheel position 1. Remove lock pin. Align hole in axle with hole in wheel hub. 2. Insert lock pin through holes, fold lock pin ring to secure (axle holes only) Figure 11 pin to axle. 3. Firm
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Operation (Continued) • Save all instructions I Adjustments (Cont.) BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT (See Figure 12) Proper belt tension is critical to good performance. After 1/2 hour of operation, all cables may have to be adjusted due to initial stretch. Thereafter, check tension after every 2 hours of operation. TO INCREASE BELT TENSION 1. Loosen upper jam nut. Turn nut up cable in 1/8” increments. 2. Tighten lower jam nut. Forward Cable 3. Check adjustment. Upper Jam Nut Reverse Cable Low
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Maintenance • Save all instructions Maintenance Schedule A WARNING Before performing any maintenance, turn engine off and remove the wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting and serious injury. IMPORTANT: The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain the tiller as instructed in this manual, and only use genuine replacement parts. The following tab
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Maintenance (Continued) • Save all instructions Servicing the Tiller B The following information will help you make the necessary checks and perform the procedures required to follow the normal care recommendations made for your tiller unit. If you prefer, your local authorized dealer can make these checks and perform the required procedures for you. WARNING wire Reverse Belt Idler TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL tab STARTING: Forward Belt Idler Reverse Belt ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND COOL, AND S
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Maintenance (Continued) • Save all instructions Engine Maintenance C ENGINE MAINTENANCE CLEAN TINE AXLE SHAFT Refer to the engine manual included in your parts packet 1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool. for information on engine maintenance. Your engine manual 2. Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug. provides detailed information and a maintenance schedule 3. Tip the tiller forward. Block the tiller in position so that it for performing the following tasks: rests on the en
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Maintenance (Continued) • Save all instructions How to Prepare for Storage D WARNING Never store the tiller indoors with fuel in the fuel tank. Never store in an enclosed, poorly ventilated area where fumes could reach an open flame, a spark or a pilot light as on a furnace, water heater or clothes dryer. Allow engine to cool before storing unit. WARNING Do not remove gasoline while inside a building, near a fire, or while you smoke. Gasoline fumes can cause an explosion or a fire. NOTE:
