Murray FT6000X92A User manual

Operating Position
Transport Position
Front Tine Rototiller
Operators Manual
Includes Models
FT6000X92A
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MODEL IDENTIFICATION .............................................. 3
WARRANTY .................................................................... 4
SAFETY RULES ............................................................. 5
Owner's Responsibility ................................................. 5
General ........................................................................ 5
Preparation .................................................................. 5
Operation ..................................................................... 6
Maintenance and Storage ............................................. 6
Safety ecals .............................................................. 7
FEATURES ..................................................................... 8
UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY ....................................... 9
Unpack Tiller ................................................................ 9
Install the epth Regulator Lever ................................ 10
Fill Engine Crankcase ................................................ 10
CONTROLS .................................................................. 11
rive Safety Control Lever .......................................... 11
ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................... 12
Belt Tension Adjustment ............................................ 12
epth Regulator Lever ................................................ 13
OPERATION ................................................................. 14
Pre-Start Inspection ................................................... 14
Start-up ...................................................................... 14
Shutting own ........................................................... 15
Tilling ......................................................................... 15
NORMAL CARE ............................................................ 16
Schedule ................................................................... 16
Servicing The Rototiller ............................................... 17
STORAGE .................................................................... 20
Prepare For Storage ................................................... 20
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR ............................ 21
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................... 21
Parts Listings ............................................................ 22
Notes ......................................................................... 26
ROTOTILLER REFERENCE DATA
Model Description/Number
M/N (Manufacturer's Number) S/N (Serial Number)
Dealer Name Date Purchased
ENGINE REFERENCE DATA
Engine Make/Model Engine ID/Serial Number
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
Record your model number, manufacturer number and
serial number in the space provided for easy reference.
The model and manufacturer numbers can be found on the
unit I. . plate located on the units left engine mount. Refer
to the Engine Owners Manual for location of engine serial
number.
You must re d, underst nd nd comply with ll
s fety nd oper ting instructions in this m nu l
before ttempting to setup nd oper te your
rototiller.
F ilure to comply with ll s fety nd oper ting
instructions c n result in loss of m chine control,
serious person l injury to you nd/or byst nders,
nd risk of equipment nd property d m ge. The
tri ngle in the text signifies import nt c utions or
w rnings which must be followed.
Engine exh ust from this product cont ins
chemic ls known, in cert in qu ntities, to c use
c ncer, birth defects, or other reproductive h rm.
WARNING
WARNING
MODEL INFORMATION

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WARRANTY
Thank You . . .
for purchasing an Murray front tine rototiller. We guarantee that this front tine rototiller conforms to applicable North
American safety standards, and have worked to ensure that it will meet your exacting standards for usability and
durability. With proper care, your rototiller will provide many years of service.
Please take time to read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and service your rototiller correctly. ailure
to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. This manual should be considered a permanent part of
your rototiller. Congratulations on your investment in quality.
MURRAY, INC. Two Ye r Limited W rr nty
TILLER PRO UCT 2 YEAR WARRANTY
Murray, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that this unit shall be free from defects in material and wor manship
under normal use and service for a period of Two (2) Years from the date of purchase; however, this warranty does
not cover Normal Wear Parts (except as noted below) or engines, accessories, transmissions, and transaxles
supplied through other companies that furnish their own warranties and provide service through their authorized
field service facilities. For additional information, see the warranties covering these particular parts. If you are
uncertain whether your unit contains or is equipped with one or more of these parts, consult your dealer prior to
purchase. Subject to the terms and conditions noted in this Limited Warranty, we shall, at our option, repair or
replace at no cost to the original purchaser any part covered by this Limited Warranty during the applicable
warranty period.
Normal Wear Parts are defined as belts, tines, pulley adapters, wheels, and pneumatic tires. These parts are
warranted to be free from defects in material and wor manship as delivered with the product. Any claim for repair
or replacement of Normal Wear Parts must be made within thirty (30) days of the date of purchase. No claims involving
damage caused from material use, abuse or misuse will be honored.
This Murray, Inc. Two (2) Year Limited Warranty is your exclusive remedy; however, this warranty is void or does
not apply to any unit that has been tampered with, altered, misused, abused or used for rental or other commercial
and/or professional (nonhomeowner) uses. Your warranty does not cover minor mechanical adjustments which
are not due to any defect in material or wor manship. For assistance in ma ing such adjustments, consult your
Instruction Boo .
To ma e a claim under this Murray, Inc. Two (2) Year Limited Warranty, return the unit (or if authorized in advance,
the defective part) along with your proof of purchase to an Authorized Service Center near you. To locate the nearest
Authorized Service Center, call the Central Parts Distributor for your area shown in the list provided with your unit
or chec the Yellow Page listings in your local telephone directory. If you return the entire unit, we will repair the unit.
If we authorize the return of the defective part only, we will either replace or repair the part. In the case of a defect in
a transmission or differential (as distinguished from a transaxle), the entire transmission or differential must be
returned since they do not include user serviceable parts.
This Murray, Inc. Two (2) Year Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state. This Limited Warranty is given in lieu of all other e pressed and implied warranties
including the implied warranty of merchantability and warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. If you need
additional information on this written warranty or assistance in obtaining service, write or call:
MURRAY, INC.
Outdoor Power Equipment
Customer Service Department
P.O. Box 268; Brentwood, Tennessee 370240268
18002518007

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OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY
Safe and effective use of the rototiller is the owner's
responsibility.
1. Read and follow all safety instructions.
2. Maintain the tiller according to directions and schedule
included.
3. Ensure that anyone who uses the tiller is familiar with
all controls and safety precautions.
GENERAL
The Safety Alert symbol shown here is used to
alert you to important safety information that must
be read, fully understood, and followed at all times when
handling, transporting, operating, servicing, or storing your
rototiller unit.
Each safety alert symbol is followed by a "signal word"
that advised you of the relative intensity, or level, of the
hazard the safety alert instructions pertain to.
The following list of signal words is being provided to help
you understand the intensity levels associated with each
signal word used in this manual.
CAREFULLY REA THIS MANUAL AN FOLLOW
ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
 Be familiar with all controls before operating the tiller.
Your tiller is equipped with a safety device that enables
you to stop the tines quickly in an emergency. Learn
how the drive safety control lever works and how to
control the tiller at all times.
 Never allow children to operate the tiller. Keep small
children away from the area being tilled. o not allow
adults to operate the tiller without proper instruction.
 o not operate the tiller under the influence of alchohol
or drugs.
PREPARATION
 ress appropriately when operating the tiller. Always
wear sturdy footwear. Never wear sandals, sneakers,
or open shoes, and never operate the tiller with bare
feet. o not wear loose clothing that might get caught
in moving parts.
 Carefully inspect the area to be tilled, and remove all
foreign objects. o not till above underground water
lines, gas lines, electric cables, or pipes. o not
operate the tiller in soil with large rocks and foreign
objects which can damage the equipment.
 isengage drive safety control lever before starting the
engine.
 Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
a. Use an approved fuel container.
b. Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill
fuel tank indoors.
d. Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled
fuel before restarting.
 Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine is running.
Provides helpful inform tion for proper ssembly,
oper tion, or m inten nce of your rototiller.
The sign l word "DANGER" is used when serious
injury or f t lity will result if the s fety instructions
th t follow this sign l word re not obeyed.
DANGER
The sign l word "WARNING" is used when serious
injury or f t lity could result if the s fety instructions
th t follow this sign l word re not obeyed.
WARNING
The sign l word "CAUTION" is used when person l
injury, or property or equipment d m ge could
result if the s fety instructions th t follow this sign l
word re not obeyed.
CAUTION
Engine is shipped from f ctory without oil. You must
dd engine oil before st rting engine.
SAFETY RULES

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OPERATION
 Never operate the tiller without guards, covers, and
hoods in place.
 Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating
parts. Keep clear of tiller tines at all times.
 Tines rotate when tiller is engaged in forward-- in
forward, tines rotate when the drive safety control
lever is pulled down. Releasing the drive safety
control lever to neutral stops the tines.
 Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traffic.
 After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove
the wire from the spark plug and secure, thoroughly
inspect the tiller for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating the tiller.
 If vegetation clogs the tines, STOP THE ENGINE
AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE
before removing vegetation by hand.
 Engine muffler will be hot from operation. o not
touch it with bare skin or a severe burn may result.
 If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.
 o not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are
dangerous.
 o not overload the machine capacity by attempting
to till too deep at too fast a rate.
 Never allow bystanders near the unit.
 Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light.
 Take all possible precautions when leaving the
machine unattended. isengage drive control lever,
stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
make certain guards and shields are in place.
 When leaving the operating position for any reason:
- shut off the engine.
- wait for all moving parts to stop.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
 Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safe
working condition.
 Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, and other
bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be
sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
 To prevent accidental starting, always disconnect the
spark plug wire from the spark plug before performing
tiller maintenance.
 Never run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are
deadly.
 Always allow muffler to cool before filling fuel tank.
 Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank inside
a closed building where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing
in any building.
 Always refer to the operator's guide instructions for
important details if the tiller is to be stored for an
extended period.
SAFETY RULES

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SAFETY DECALS
This rototiller unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect
from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing.
Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge
to operated this equipment safely and effectively, we have placed several safety labels on the tiller to remind you of this
important information while you are operating the unit.
These important safety labels are illustrated below, and are shown here to help familiarize you with the location and
content of the safety messages you will see as you perform normal tilling operations. Please review these labels now,
and if you have any questions regarding their meaning or how to comply with these instructions, reread the complete
safety instruction text on the preceding pages, or contact your local dealer.
Should any of these labels become unreadable because of being worn, faded, or otherwise damaged during the use of
your tiller, please use the part number information provided to order a replacement label from your local authorized dealer.
These labels are easily applied, and will act as a constant visual reminder to you, and others who may use the
equipment, to follow the safety instructions necessary for safe, effective operation of your rototiller.
P rt No. 48x5320
CLUTCH ENGAGE
H ndleb r Dec l
P rt No. 48x5322
WARNING
Belt Cover Dec l
P rt No. 48x5321
WARNING
Pivot Mount Dec l
P rt No. 48x5318
TINES DANGER/OPERATION
Hood Dec l
P rt No. 48x5410
HOOD WARNING
Hood Dec l
SAFETY RULES

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drive safety control lever
forward cable
belt guard
The advantage of the MURRAY gear drive rototiller over other front tine tillers, is the exclusive
unfolding and flexible drag bar. This gives the Murray gear drive tiller its stability and its
versatility. For easy transport, fold the wheels under the engine. During operation, the wheels
unfold back and the drag bar folds down. The long length between the tines and the depth
regulator level make this the most comfortable front tine tiller on the market.
Transport Position Operating Position
3-way adjustable tine widths
hand nob
FEATURES

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UNPACK TILLER
1. Open top of carton and remove handlebar assembly.
2. Cut open end of carton and remove machine:
a. Tines are pre-assembled at 21 width. Sharp edge
of tine will be away from operator at top or face down
at front of machine.(Figure 2)
b. Outside tines have two positions- wide 21 & narrow
16. For narrow width - assemble with short side of
tine holder pipe towards center of machine. For 11
width, remove outside tine sets. (Figure 1)
c. For wide width - move left tine to right side and right
to left side. Assemble with long half of tine pipe
towards machine. (Figure 2)
d. Remove two (2) hand knobs & bolts and slide top
handle of handlebar over lower loop. Put
5/16-18 x 1-3/4 bolts thru both holes from inside
out, and tighten with hand knobs.
e. Check upper and lower jam nuts for tightness. See
Figure 4, Belt Tension Adjustment.
f. Add and check engine oil.
The right nd left sides of your
rototiller re determined from
the oper ting position s you
f ce the direction of forw rd
tr vel.
N rrow Tine Width
Wide Tine Width
hand nob
lower
handlebar
loop
upper handlebar
Do not try to lift the rototiller from the c rton.
CAUTION
UN ACKING AND ASSEMBLY
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
forward cable
upper jam nut
lower jam nut
1/4 stretch
beehive spring
tension spring lin
Figure 4

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INSTALL THE DEPTH REGULATOR
LEVER
1. Install the depth regulator lever through hole in bracket
from the bottom up with curve to rear of unit and
secure with detent pin.
FILL ENGINE CRANKCASE
1. Add oil according to engine manual. Do not overfill.
Use a clean, high quality detergent oil. Container must
be marked A.P.I. Service SF - SJ. Use no special
additives with recommended oils. Do not mix oil with
g soline. Oil level must be full. Check the oil level by
removing the dipstick. Oil level should be at FULL line
on dipstick.
2. Always check oil level before starting engine. Refer to
engine manual for capacity and type of oil to use.
depth
regulator
lever
Engine is shipped from f ctory without oil. You
must dd engine oil before st rting engine.
UN ACKING AND ASSEMBLY
Figure 5
detent pin