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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Rear Tine Tiller
Model RB-530
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Assembling Your Tiller ....................................................................................... 5 Know Your Tiller................................................................................................. 7 Operating Your Tiller..........................................................................................8 Adjusting Your Tiller..
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol - heed its warning. WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle componen
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4. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at Inspect thoroughly for damage. Repair any damage least 75 feet from the machine while it is in before starting and operating. operation. Stop the machine if anyone enters the 18. Keep all shields, guards and safety devices in place area. and operating properly. 5. Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines 19. Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is may catch in the ground and propel the tiller running. forward. If this occu
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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLER IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline T-Knob, Flat Washer, Hex Bolt and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your machine. Tine Shield NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the tiller is Hinge Flap observed from the operating position. Removing Unit From Carton Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along t
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Insert the end of the gear shift rod through the opening in the top of the shift cover, and into the Flange Nut Retainer Bracket shift bracket. Secure with rubber washer first, then Shoulder Bolt flat washer and hairpin clip. See Figure 6. Lock Nut Install the nut and T-handle on the gear shift rod. Lift up Gear Shift Rod Handle Opening Shift Cover Rubber Washer Flat Washer Figure 3 Hairpin Clip Place the hex opening of the hex nut retainer bracket over the flange nut securing the hand
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few turns. Tighten the upper hex nut against the bracket. See Figure 8. Now move the shift lever to FORWARD (Wheels Forward) position. Carefully engage the clutch by Hex squeezing the clutch handle against the handle. Nuts The wheels should spin. If the wheels do not spin with the unit in forward, adjust by moving the hex nut which is Lock above the cable bracket up a few turns. Tighten the Washer bottom hex nut against the bracket. Recheck both adjustments and readjust as necessary.
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Read this operator’s manual and guidelines before Wheels Forward - Forward wheel drive only. operating your tiller. Compare the illustrations in this Tines Reverse - Forward wheel drive and reverse tine manual with your unit to familiarize yourself with the drive. location of various controls and adjustments. Save this WARNING: Make certain unit is in manual for future reference. NEUTRAL when starting the engine. Gear Selection Handle The gear selection handle is located on the front of the
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engine falters, return to choke position and then to give the deepest tilling depth. Raise the side slowly move to RUN position. shields to their highest position. Refer to engine manual for additional engine To transport tiller, lower the depth stake (use top information. adjustment hole). To adjust the depth stake, remove the clevis pin and hairpin clip. Move the depth stake to the desired setting. Stopping Engine Secure with the clevis pin and hairpin clip. Move throttle control to
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SECTION 5: ADJUSTING YOUR TILLER Handle Adjustment Carburetor Adjustment The handle height may be adjusted. Refer to the Know WARNING: If any adjustments are made to Your Tiller Section. the engine while the engine is running, (e.g. carburetor), disengage all clutches Belt Tension Adjustment and tines. Keep clear of all moving parts. Periodic adjustment of the belt tension may be required Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler. due to normal stretching and wearing of the belt. Never make u
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Remove belt and reassemble new belt, following Belt Replacement instructions in reverse order. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire against NOTE: Upon reassembly, make certain the belt is the engine. routed over the idler pulley and inside of belt keepers by Remove two torx head screws from the top of belt engine pulley. cover. Remove two hex cap nuts and flat washers from front side of the belt cover. Remove the hex nut and Off-season Storage flat washer at the back of the cov
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SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start 1. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 1. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used. 2. Throttle control lever not in 2. Move throttle lever to start position. correct starting position. 3. Blocked fuel line. 3. Clean fuel line. 4. Dirty air cleaner. 4. Refer to the separate engine manual. 5. Choke not in ON position. 5. Move switch to ON p
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Model RB-530 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 1. 735-0246 Vinyl End Plug 39. 710-3097 Carriage Bolt 3/8-16 x 1" Lg. 2. 647-0014 Clutch Control Ass’y. 40. 712-0798 Hex Ins. L-Nut 3/8-16 Thd. 3. 710-1017 Torx Mach Screw 1/4 x .62" 43. 712-3004A Hex Flange Top L-Nut 5/16-18 4. 786-0131 Handle Cover 44. 786-0076 Tine Shield Brkt. R.H. 5. 786-0098 Retaining Brkt. R.H. 45. 786-0077 Tine Shield Brkt. L.H. 6. 786-0118 Retaining Brkt. L.H. 46. 711-0415 Clevis Pin .37
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Model RB-530 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 1. 710-3008 Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x .75" Lg. 24. 756-0971 Inner Engine Pulley Half 2. 712-3004A Hex Top L-Nut 5/16-18 Thd. 25. 786-0080 Idler Bracket 3. 786-0107 Cable Mtg. Bracket 26. 710-0723 Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1.25" Lg. 4. 710-1017 Torx Mach. Screw 1/4 x .6" Lg 27. 746-0916 Clutch Cable 5. 738-0899 Belt Cover Bolt 28. 734-0255 Air Valve 6. 786-0117 Shift Cover Bracket 29. 714-0104 Hairpin Clip 7. 786-0100 Belt Cove
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Model RB-530 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 1. 721-0295 Chain Case Gasket 31. 617-0002 Gear and Sprocket Ass’y. 2. 786-0086 Reinforcement Plate 32. 738-0884 Jack Shaft 5" Lg. 3. 716-0865 Snap Ring 33. 750-0931 Spacer .636" I.D. x .86" O.D. 4. 750-0938 Spacer .735" I.D. x .886" O.D. 35. 717-1411 Spur Gear 10T 5. 611-0058 Wheel Shaft 36. 750-0930 Spacer 1.5" I.D. x 1.76" O.D. 6. 717-1458 Spur Gear 46T 37. 713-0436 Sprocket—#41 Chain 8. 736-0351 Fl-Wash. .76
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: c. Log splitter pumps, valves and cylinders have a sepa- The limited warranty set forth below is given by White Out- rate one year warranty. door Products Co. with respect to new merchandise pur- d.White Outdoor Co. does not extend any warranty for chased and used in the United States, its possessions and products sold or exported outside of the United States territories. of America, its possessions and territories, except those sold through White Outdoor Co.
