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IMPORTANT MANUAL Do Not Throw Away
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OWNER'S MANUAL
WARNING:
MODEL:
Read this Manu al and follow all Warnings and
Safety Instructions. Fail ure to do so can re sult
in serious in ju ry.
PPCRT55
REAR TINE TILLER
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION
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403701 Rev. 1 02.13.06 TR
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Ro ta ry Tillers � Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates, TRAINING or other safety protective devices in place. � Read the Manual care ful ly. Be thor ough ly fa mil iar with the controls and the proper use of the equip ment. � Keep children and pets away. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls � Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting quickly. to till too deep at too fast a ra
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS � Read and observe the safety rules. Gasolina Capacity: 3 Quarts (2.8L) � Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for Unleaded Reg u lar and using your tiller. Oil (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (Above 40°F/4°C) � Follow instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor age” (Capacity: 20 oz./0.6L) SAE 5W-30 (Below 40°F/4°C) sections of this Owner’s Manual
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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
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carton_1 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2) CAUTION: Be careful of exposed HANDLE ASSEMBLY sta ples when handling or disposing "UP" POSITION of cartoning material. TIGHTEN HANDLE IMPORTANT: WHEN UN PACKING AND AS SEM BLING TILLER, LOCK LEVER TO BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLES. HOLD � While holding handle assembly, cut cable ties se cur ing handle assembly to top frame and depth stake. Let handle assembly rest on tiller. � Remove top frame of carton. LOOSEN HANDLE �
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ASSEMBLY INSERT CABLE CLIP (See Fig. 6) � Insert plastic cable clip into hole on the back of handle column. Push cables into clip. ATTACH THIS END SHIFT ROD TO SHIFT LEVER IN DI CA TOR SHIFT HAIRPIN LEVER HANDLE CLIP INDICATOR COLUMN CABLES SHIFT ROD CABLE CLIP FIG. 6 CONNECT SHIFT ROD (See Fig. 7) � Insert end of shift rod farthest from bend into hole of shift lever in di ca tor. � Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rod to secure with bend of clip on right side. FIG. 7 R
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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. DRIVE CON TROL THROTTLE BAR CONTROL SHIFT LEVER CHOKE CONTROL SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR DEPTH STAKE LEVELING SHIELD RECO
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handles_1 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. 00155 HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine. TRANSPORT STOPPING (See Fig. 9) POSITION SHALLOWEST TINES AND
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OPERATION � Swing the handle in the opposite direction you wish to turn, being careful to keep feet and legs away from tines. � When you have completed your turn-around, release the drive control bar and lower handle. Place shift lever in till position and move throttle control to de sired speed. To begin tilling, hold drive control bar against the handle. OIL LEVEL OUTER SIDE SHIELDS (See Fig. 11) The back edges of the outer side shields are slotted so that the shields can be r
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OPERATION � Make sure spark plug wire is prop er ly connected. � Soil conditions are important for proper tilling. Tines will not readily penetrate dry, hard soil which may con tribute � Move shift lever indicator to “N” (neutral) position. to excessive bounce and diffi cult handling of your tiller. � Place throttle control in “FAST” position. Hard soil should be mois tened before tilling; however, � Turn fuel shut-off valve 1/4 turn to open position. extremely wet soil will “
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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 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. LUBRICATION C
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MAINTENANCE Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except car bu re tor adjustment) to prevent accidental start ing of engine. Prevent fi res! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Re move fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance. Clean muffl er area of all grass, dirt, and debris. Do not touch hot muffl er or cylinder fi ns as contact may cause burns. ENGINE OIL DRAIN LUBRICATION PLUG Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API s
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engine_art_61 MAINTENANCE COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 19) SPARK PLUG Your engine is air cooled. For proper engine performance Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling sea- and long life keep your engine clean. son or after e very 50 hours of use, whichever comes fi rst. 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 nec es sary. T
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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. TILLER CLEVIS PIN TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 20) Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil. � First loosen handle lock lever. NUT “C” � Handle can be positioned at different settings between “HIGH” and “LOW” positions. NUT � Retighten handle lock lever securel
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS GR OUND DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 22 and 23) (See Fig. 23) � Remove belt guard as described in “TO REMOVE BELT For proper belt tension, the extension spring should have GUARD”. about 5/8 inch (16 mm) stretch when drive control bar is � Remove old belt by slipping off engine pulley fi rst then in “EN GAGED” position. This tension can be attained as follo ws: remove from transmission pulley. � Place new belt in groov
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS � To maintain the superb tilling performance of this TINE REPLACEMENT ma chine the tines should be checked for sharpness, (See Figs. 24, 25, and 26) wear, and bending, particularly the tines which are next to the transmission. If the gap between the tines CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear ex ceeds 3-1/2 inches (9 cm), they should be replaced gloves or other protection when han- or straight ened as necessary. dling tines. � New tines should be assembled
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO AD JUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and ad just ment TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE should not be necessary. However, engine per formance (See Fig. 27) can be affected by dif ferenc es in fuel, tem per a ture, al ti tude or load. If the carburetor does need ad just ment, contact The throttle control has been preset at the factory and your nearest authorized service center/de part ment ad just ment should not be necessary
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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). CAUTION: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a build ing where fumes may reach an open fl ame CYLINDER(S) or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. � Remove spark plug. � Pour 1 ounce
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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not star t 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine fl ooded.
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REPAIR PARTS TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER PPCRT55 (96091001200), PRODUCT NUMBER 960 91 00-12 HANDLE ASSEMBLY 9 7 6 4 3 5 26 10 12 3 13 14 2 11 27 2 25 15 26 24 22 23 21 16 20 18 19 17 11 31 Handle_assy_36 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 94-82 Control, Throttle 17 532 10 92-29 Lock, Handle 2 532 14 14-06 Grip, Handle 18 873 68 06-00 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 unc 3 532 11 06-73
