Simplicity 1693847 User manual

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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
Rear Tine Tiller
5.5HP Rear Tine Tiller
Mfg. No. Description
1693847 5HP Rear Tine Tiller
6.5HP Rear Tine Tiller
Mfg. No. Description
1693848 6HP Rear Tine Tiller
1721526-00
Rev 1/2001
TP 100-2485-00-RT-S

MANUFACTURING, INC.
500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997
Port Washington, WI 53074-0997
www.simplicitymfg.com
© Copyright 2001 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc.
All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.

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Table Of Contents
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OPERAOPERA
OPERAOPERA
OPERATION SAFETYTION SAFETY
TION SAFETYTION SAFETY
TION SAFETY ......................................................................................
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........................................... 2
Owner's Responsibility ............................................. 2
Cautions and Important Notes.................................. 2
Important Safety Instructions.................................... 2
SAFETY SIGNS & DECALSSAFETY SIGNS & DECALS
SAFETY SIGNS & DECALSSAFETY SIGNS & DECALS
SAFETY SIGNS & DECALS ....................................................................
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.................................. 4
Safety Decals ........................................................... 4
FEAFEA
FEAFEA
FEATURESTURES
TURESTURES
TURES ......................................................................................................................
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CONTRCONTR
CONTRCONTR
CONTROLSOLS
OLSOLS
OLS ....................................................................................................................
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.......................................................... 6
Drive Safety Control Levers ...................................... 6
Reverse Handle........................................................ 7
Engine Controls........................................................ 8
ADJUSTMENTSADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENTSADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................................................................
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.................................................... 9
Wheel Lockouts........................................................ 9
Handlebar Height Adjustment................................. 10
Depth Regulator Lever ........................................... 11
BeltTension Adjustment ......................................... 12
OPERAOPERA
OPERAOPERA
OPERATIONTION
TIONTION
TION ..............................................................................................................
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....................................................... 13
Pre-Start Inspection ............................................... 13
Starting and Stopping the Engine ........................... 13
Tilling...................................................................... 14
TIPSTIPS
TIPSTIPS
TIPS........................................................................................................................................
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.................................................................... 15
TillingTips .............................................................. 15
CultivatingTips ....................................................... 15
MAINTENANCE AND STMAINTENANCE AND ST
MAINTENANCE AND STMAINTENANCE AND ST
MAINTENANCE AND STORAORA
ORAORA
ORAGEGE
GEGE
GE..................................................
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......................... 16
Check Forward BeltTension ................................... 16
Check Reverse BeltTension................................... 16
Change Forward/Reverse Belt................................ 17
Check or Fill Engine Crankcase ............................. 18
CheckTiller Transmission Grease .......................... 19
CheckTire Pressure............................................... 19
Lubrication.............................................................. 19
CleanTine Axle Shaft ............................................. 19
EngineMaintenance............................................... 20
Prepare for Storage ................................................ 21
Tiller and Engine Maintenance Schedule ............... 21
TRTR
TRTR
TROUBLESHOOOUBLESHOO
OUBLESHOOOUBLESHOO
OUBLESHOOTING AND REPTING AND REP
TING AND REPTING AND REP
TING AND REPAIRAIR
AIRAIR
AIR ......................................
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TroubleshootingGuide............................................ 22
SPECIFICASPECIFICA
SPECIFICASPECIFICA
SPECIFICATIONSTIONS
TIONSTIONS
TIONS ..............................................................................................
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............................................... 24
Features ................................................................. 24
Technical Manual Availability .................................. 24
CAUTION
You mustread, understand andcomply with allsafety
and operating instructions in this manual before
attempting to setup and operate this equipment.
Failure to comply with all safety and operating
instructions can result in loss of machine control,
serious personalinjury to you and/or bystanders,and
risk of equipment and property damage.The triangle
in the text signifies important cautions or warnings
which must be followed.
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The Rototiller Reference Data can be found on the
identification tag located on the unit's left engine mount.
(Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for location of
engine information serial number.)
CAUTION
Engineexhaust fromthisproduct contains chemicals
known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
ROTOTILLER REFERENCE DATA
ModelDescription/Number
M/N(Manufacturer'sNumber) S/N (Serial Number)
Dealer Name Date Purchased
ENGINE REFERENCE DATA
Engine Make/Model Engine ID/Serial Number

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Operation Safety
SECTION CHECKLISTSECTION CHECKLIST
SECTION CHECKLISTSECTION CHECKLIST
SECTION CHECKLIST
Owner's Responsibility
Cautions and Important Notes
Important Safety Instructions
OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITYOWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY
OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITYOWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY
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.
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CAUTIONS AND IMPORUTIONS AND IMPOR
UTIONS AND IMPORUTIONS AND IMPOR
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Two symbols which draw attention to information of
special importance appear throughout this manual.
These comments range in importance from helpful hints
to warnings about risk of personal injury. Please take
the time to read and understand them.
Please read this section carefullyPlease read this section carefully
Please read this section carefullyPlease read this section carefully
Please read this section carefully..
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. Operate the tiller
according to the safety instructions and recommendations
outlined here and inserted throughout the text.Make
sure anyone who uses the tiller has read the
instructions and is familiar with the controls.
IMPORIMPOR
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INSTRINSTR
INSTRUCTIONSUCTIONS
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• Be familiar with all controls before operating the
tiller.Your tiller is equipped with a safety device that
enables you to stop the wheels and tines quickly in
an emergency. Learn how the drive safety control
levers work 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.Do not
allow adults to operate the tiller without proper
instruction.
PREPARATIONPREPARATION
PREPARATIONPREPARATION
PREPARATION
• Dress appropriately when operating the tiller.Always
wear sturdy footwear.Never wear sandals,
sneakers, or open shoes, and never operate the
tiller with bare feet.Do not wear loose clothing that
might get caught in moving parts.
• Carefully inspect the area to be tilled, and remove
all foreign objects.Do not till above underground
water lines, gas lines, electric cables, or pipes.Do
not operate the tiller in soil with large rocks and
foreign objects which can damage the equipment.
• Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral 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.
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Operation Safety
OPERAOPERA
OPERAOPERA
OPERATIONTION
TIONTION
TION
• Never operate the tiller without guards, covers, and
hoods in place.
• Never start the engine or operate the tiller with the
wheels in the free-wheel position.Make sure the
wheel lockouts or lockpins are engaged through
wheel hubs and wheel axle.The wheels act as a
brake to keep the tiller at a controlled speed.
Disengage wheels to permit free-wheeling only when
engine is stopped.
• Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating
parts.Keep clear of tiller tines at all times.
• Tines and wheels rotate when tiller is engaged in
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reverse handle is pulled back towards the operator.
Releasing the drive safety control levers to
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stops the wheels and tines.
• Be extremely cautious when operating in
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Take extra care to avoid slipping or falling, and to
keep feet clear of 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, thoroughly
inspect the tiller for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating the tiller.
• If vegetation clogs the tines, raise the handlebars to
elevate the tines, and run the tiller in
rere
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does not clean clogged vegetation from the tines,
STST
STST
STOPOP
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OP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECTTHE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT
THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECTTHE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT
THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THETHE
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SPARK PLUGARK PLUG
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ARK PLUG WIREWIRE
WIREWIRE
WIRE before removing vegetation
by hand.
• Engine muffler will be hot from operation.Do 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.
• Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are
dangerous.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting
to till too deep at too fast a rate.
• Never operate the machine at high transport speeds
on slippery surfaces.Look behind and use care
when backing.
• Never allow bystanders near the unit.
• Use only attachments and accessories approved by
the manufacturer of the tiller.
• Never operate the tiller without good visibility or
light.
• Be careful when tilling in hard ground.The tines may
catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward.If
this occurs, let go of the handlebars and do not
restrain the machine.
• Take all possible precautions when leaving the
machine unattended.Disengage all controls levers,
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 STORAGEMAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGEMAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
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
and secure 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.

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Safety Signs & Decals
SAFETY DECALSSAFETY DECALS
SAFETY DECALSSAFETY DECALS
SAFETY DECALS
Safety warning decals are placed at strategic locations on the equipment as a constant reminder to the operator
of the most important precautions.All warning, caution and instructional messages on your equipment should be
carefully read and obeyed. If any of these decals are lost or damaged, replace them at once.They can be
purchased from your local dealer.
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Features
Drag Stake
Wheel Lockouts
(Standard on Model 6516RTB)
Reverse Belt Tension
Adjustment
Console
Forward Belt Tension
Adjustment
Reverse Handle
Belt Cover
Serial No. Plate
Drive Safety Control Lever
Detent Pin
Engine Controls
MODEL 6516RMODEL 6516R
MODEL 6516RMODEL 6516R
MODEL 6516RTB*TB*
TB*TB*
TB*
Bumper Guard
(Standard on Model 6516RTB)
* Hiller-Furrower Attachment
is standard on Model 6516RTB.

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Controls
SECTION CHECKLISTSECTION CHECKLIST
SECTION CHECKLISTSECTION CHECKLIST
SECTION CHECKLIST
Drive Safety Control Levers
Reverse Handle
Engine Controls
DRIVE SAFETY CONTRDRIVE SAFETY CONTR
DRIVE SAFETY CONTRDRIVE SAFETY CONTR
DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVERSOL LEVERS
OL LEVERSOL LEVERS
OL LEVERS
Engage wheels and tines into forward, releasing returns
machine to neutral.
Pulling down on drive safety control levers engages the
wheels and tines.Releasing drive safety control levers
disengages the wheels and brings the tiller to a
complete stop.It is now in the neutral position.
CAUTION
This information is provided here only to introduce
the controls.DO NOT STARTTHE ENGINE ATTHIS
TIME. Starting and operating instructions are given
onpage 13.Pleasereadthis sectionand all operating
and safety instructions before starting your tiller.
CAUTION
ENGINE SHOULD BE OFF BEFORE ADJUSTING
ANY CONTROLS!
❖As a safety precaution, the drive safety control
levers will not lock in the forward position.
❖To stop the wheels and tines at any time release
the drive safety control levers.
Drive Safety Control
Levers Engaged

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Controls
REVERSE HANDLEREVERSE HANDLE
REVERSE HANDLEREVERSE HANDLE
REVERSE HANDLE
Engages wheels and tines in reverse.
Pulling reverse handle back towards operator reverses
tiller.
CAUTION
Extreme caution should be used when operating
rototiller in the reverse direction.
❖As a safety precaution, the reverse handle will
not lock in reverse.
❖To stop the wheels and tines at any time,
release the reverse handle.
❖Do not operate both the reverse handle and
drive safety control levers at the same time.
reverse handle

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Controls
ENGINE CONTRENGINE CONTR
ENGINE CONTRENGINE CONTR
ENGINE CONTROLSOLS
OLSOLS
OLS
Throttle ControlThrottle Control
Throttle ControlThrottle Control
Throttle Control
Move throttle control to fast position to start and run the
engine.To stop the engine, move to idle position, then to
off.
ChokChok
ChokChok
Choke Controle Control
e Controle Control
e Control
Put choke control in choke position if engine is cold. A
warm engine requires less choking than a cold engine.
Refer to your engine manual for further information.
Model 6516RModel 6516R
Model 6516RModel 6516R
Model 6516RTB &5516RTB &5516R
TB &5516RTB &5516R
TB &5516RTBTB
TBTB
TB
1.Spark plug wire
2.Air cleaner
3. Choke
4.Carburetor
5.Fuel shut-off valve (if equipped)
6. Rope handle
7.Finger guard
8.Stop switch (if equipped)
9.Fuel fill
10.Fuel tank
11.Oil fill/Dipstick (if equipped)
12. Blower housing
13.Oil drain plug
14.Oil fill cap
15.Engine Id plate
16.Muffler
Briggs & Stratton Intec Engine
Briggs & Stratton Intec Engine

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Adjustments
SECTION CHECKLISTSECTION CHECKLIST
SECTION CHECKLISTSECTION CHECKLIST
SECTION CHECKLIST
Wheel Lockouts
Handlebar Height Adjustment
Depth Regulator Lever
BeltTension Adjustment
WHEEL LOCKWHEEL LOCK
WHEEL LOCKWHEEL LOCK
WHEEL LOCKOUTS (6516ROUTS (6516R
OUTS (6516ROUTS (6516R
OUTS (6516RTB)TB)
TB)TB)
TB)
Place wheels in tilling position.
1. Pull knob in center of wheel out, away from machine.
2. Rotate knob and lockout to align with slot on axle,
release knob.Rotate wheel to align slot in wheel hub
with lockout.
3. Wheel and axle should be firmly locked together
before tilling.
4. Repeat for other wheel.
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Do not operate tiller with only one wheel locate tiller with only one wheel loc
ate tiller with only one wheel locate tiller with only one wheel loc
ate tiller with only one wheel lockk
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To place wheels in free-wheel position.
1. Pull knob in center of wheel out, away from machine.
2. Rotate knob and lockout to align lockout with detent
in end of axle.Release knob.
3. Wheel should turn freely on axle.
WHEEL LOCKWHEEL LOCK
WHEEL LOCKWHEEL LOCK
WHEEL LOCKOUTS (5516ROUTS (5516R
OUTS (5516ROUTS (5516R
OUTS (5516RTB)TB)
TB)TB)
TB)
Place wheels in tilling position.
1. Remove lockpin.Align hole in axle with hole in wheel
hub.
2. Insert lockpin through holes, fold lockpin ring to
secure pin to axle.
3. Wheel and axle should be firmly locked together
before tilling.
4. Repeat for other wheel.
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Do not operDo not oper
Do not operDo not oper
Do not operate tiller with only one wheel locate tiller with only one wheel loc
ate tiller with only one wheel locate tiller with only one wheel loc
ate tiller with only one wheel lockk
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ked.ed.
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To place wheels in free-wheel position.
1. Remove lockpin.Slide wheel inward toward machine.
2. Insert pin in axle only.
3. Wheel should turn freely on axle.
Model
5516RTB
(5.5-hp)
Wheel lockpin in free-wheel position.
(axle hole only)
Wheel lockout in tilling position.
(hub & axle slot)
Model
6516RTB
(6.5-hp)
CAUTION
Never startengine oroperatetiller withwheelsin free-
wheel position. The free-wheel position is for
transportingthetiller longdistances overlevelground-
-do not attempt to move the tiller up or down steep
grades in the free-wheel position.

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HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTHANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTHANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Adjust handlebar height.
The ideal height of the handlebar varies with operator
height and the depth of tilling.To adjust handlebar
height:
1. Unscrew nuts and remove top bolt on each side until
handlebar moves freely up and down.
2. Align handlebar to desired hole on the transmission
cover.
3. Install bolts and nuts.Retighten.
Adjustments
3 HANDLEBAR HEIGHT SETTINGS
height
adjustment
holes
transmission
cover
lock nuts
height
adjustment
bolts
height
adjustment
bolts

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DEPTH REGULADEPTH REGULA
DEPTH REGULADEPTH REGULA
DEPTH REGULATT
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TOR LEVEROR LEVER
OR LEVEROR LEVER
OR LEVER
Tilling depth is controlled by the height of the depth
regualtor lever.
To adjust tilling depth.
1. Remove detent pin.
2. Raise the depth regulator lever to position tines at
chosen tilling depth.
3.Align hole in depth regulator lever with hole in depth
regulator bracket and replace detent pin.
Adjustments
CAUTION
Always set the depth regulator lever in the transport
positionbeforestartingengine,thatis,placethe detent
pin in the highest hole of the depth regulator lever.
CAUTION
Do not adjust tilling depth unless drive safety control
levers are released to neutral position.
depth regulator
bracket
depth regulator lever
detent pin
Depth Regulator LeDepth Regulator Le
Depth Regulator LeDepth Regulator Le
Depth Regulator Levv
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er Down =wn =
wn =wn =
wn = Shallower tilling.Place
the detent pin in the top hole of the depth regulator lever
for shallowest tilling.
Depth Regulator LeDepth Regulator Le
Depth Regulator LeDepth Regulator Le
Depth Regulator Levv
vv
ver Up =er Up =
er Up =er Up =
er Up = Deeper tilling.Place the
detent pin in the bottom hole of the depth regulator lever
for deepest tilling.

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Adjustments
BELBEL
BELBEL
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TENSION ADJUSTMENTTENSION ADJUSTMENT
TENSION ADJUSTMENT
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.
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To increase belt tension:o increase belt tension:
o increase belt tension:o increase belt tension:
o increase belt tension:
1. Loosen upper jam nut.Turn nut up cable in 1/8"
increments.
2. Tighten lower jam nut.
3. Check adjustment.
This procedure can be repeated until conduit
adjustment bolts have no more adjustment left.If no
more adjustment can be made, belt may have to be
replaced.
reverse cable
bracket
forward cable
upper
jam nut
lower jam nut
up cable
➜➜
➜➜
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Operation
SECTION CHECKLISTSECTION CHECKLIST
SECTION CHECKLISTSECTION CHECKLIST
SECTION CHECKLIST
Pre-Start Inspection
Starting and Stopping the Engine
Tilling
PRE-STPRE-ST
PRE-STPRE-ST
PRE-STARAR
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ART INSPECTIONT INSPECTION
T INSPECTIONT INSPECTION
T INSPECTION
1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts
and bolts are secure.
2. Check oil level in engine crankcase.See your engine
manual for procedure and specifications.
3. Inspect air cleaner for cleanliness.See your engine
manual for procedure.
4. Check the fuel supply. Fill the fuel tank no closer
than 1 inch from top of tank to provide space for
expansion. See your engine manual for fuel
recommendations.
5. Be sure spark plug wire is attached and spark plug is
tightened securely.
6. Check position of wheels and wheel lockouts.
7. Check depth regulator lever position.
CAUTION
Please do not start your tiller until you have read the
Manual that came with your engine, and the sections
inthis manualtitledControls, AdjustmentsandSafety.
If you have read these, follow the steps below to start
your tiller. Always perform this pre-start checklist
before starting the engine.
CAUTION
Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled
withcare.Neverfillthe tank whentheengine is hot or
running.Always move outdoors to fill the tank.
CAUTION
Wheelsmustalwaysbe lockedintheTILLINGposition
when engine is running.Do not operate the tiller with
the wheel lockouts unlocked. Always set the wheels
in tilling position before starting engine.
CAUTION
Always put the depth regulator lever in the transport
positionbeforestarting engine.Tinesshouldclearthe
ground.
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Always keephandsandfeetclear of rotatingmachine
parts.
Temperatureofmuffler andnear byareas may exceed
150°F.Avoid these areas.
Donot movechokecontrol toCHOKEto stop engine.
Backfire or engine damage may occur.
To stop the engine at any time, move throttle control
to the off position.To stop wheels and tines at any
time, release drive safety control levers to neutral
position.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION

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Operation
TILLINGTILLING
TILLINGTILLING
TILLING
1. Adjust the depth regulator lever to desired tilling
depth.
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2. Move the throttle control to
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3. Place the tiller in
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drive safety control levers--this will engage the
wheels and tines.
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CAUTION
To stop wheels and tines at any time, release drive
safety control levers to neutral position.
CAUTION
Always release drive safety control levers to neutral
position before adjusting the depth regulator lever.
Practiceoperating thecontrols andtillerwith tinesout
of ground before beginning to till. It is important that
you know how to use the tiller properly, how to keep
control at all times, how to stop the tines and wheels
fromturning,and howto stopthe engine ifnecessary.
If you do not know how to do these things, read the
Controls, Adjustments and Safety sections before
proceeding.

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Tips
TILLINGTILLING
TILLINGTILLING
TILLING TIPSTIPS
TIPSTIPS
TIPS
The key to successful tilling is to begin with a shallow
cut on the first pass, and then work an inch or two
deeper on each successive pass.
✮Tilling depth will vary with ground conditions.
✮When beginning to till in unbroken ground or in
extremely hard soil, set the detent pin in the highest
hole of the drag stake (follow instructions under
Tilling on previous page).This will allow for shallow
tilling.With the drag stake in this position, make
several light passes over the area to be tilled.Reset
for deeper depths with successive passes.
✮If tiller jumps or skids uncontrollably, lower the drag
stake by placing the detent pin in a higher hole.This
will allow for shallower tilling.Hold firmly to the
handlebars to control sudden lurches.
✮If weeds, tall grasses, vines, or other materials clog
or jam the tines, reverse the tiller to unwind
vegetation.
Immediately release the drive control levers if the tines
jam or you strike a foreign object.With drive control
levers in neutral, push throttle control to stopstop
stopstop
stop position to
stop the engine.Disengage the spark plug wire.When
tines have stopped, remove foreign objects and check
for damage.
CULCUL
CULCUL
CULTIVTIV
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TINGTING
TING TIPSTIPS
TIPSTIPS
TIPS
If you plan to use your tiller for cultivating:
✮Plant rows on 20" - 22" centers for ease of turning.
✮Set the drag stake with the detent pin in one of the
higher holes.This will allow the shallow cultivation
necessary to turn over weeds, and break up and
aerate the soil.
CAUTION
Extreme caution must be taken in selecting tilling
depth.Ifyouattempttotilltoo deeplyforsoilconditions,
that is, with the drag stake in too high a position, loss
of control could result.
CAUTION
If removing material from the tines by hand, stop
engine and remove spark plug wire first.

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SECTION CHECKLISTSECTION CHECKLIST
SECTION CHECKLISTSECTION CHECKLIST
SECTION CHECKLIST
Check Forward BeltTension
Check Reverse BeltTension
Change Forward/Reverse Belt
Check or Fill Engine Crankcase
CheckTiller Transmission Grease
CheckTire Pressure
Lubrication
CleanTine Axle Shaft
EngineMaintenance
Prepare for Storage
Tiller and Engine Maintenance Schedule
CHECK FORCHECK FOR
CHECK FORCHECK FOR
CHECK FORWW
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WARD BELARD BEL
ARD BELARD BEL
ARD BELTT
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T TENSIONTENSION
TENSIONTENSION
TENSION
Forward belt tension may decrease over time. It must be
adjusted within the first half hour of operation, and
checked after every two hours of operation.Proper
adjustment will assure long belt life.Too much or too
little belt tension will cause premature belt failure.To
check and adjust the forward belt tension:
1. Turn off engine.Engine must be cool.
2. Remove and secure spark plug wire from spark plug.
3. With drive safety control levers in neutral position,
measure length of spring when compressed.
4.Pull down on drive safety control levers and
remeasure length of spring when stretched out.Ideal
length would be 1/4" longer.
CHECK REVERSE BELCHECK REVERSE BEL
CHECK REVERSE BELCHECK REVERSE BEL
CHECK REVERSE BELTT
TT
T TENSIONTENSION
TENSIONTENSION
TENSION
Reverse belt tension is not adjustable.
CAUTION
To prevent accidental starting:
Engine must be turned off and cool, and spark plug
wire must be removed and secured from spark plug
before checking and adjusting engine or equipment.
1"
1-1/4"
CAUTION
Checkforwardbelt tension regularly.Toomuch ortoo
little tension will cause premature belt failure.
Maintenance and Storage