White ROTO BOSS 500 User manual
^
OUTDOOR
PRODUCTS
^
OWNER’S
GUIDE
ROTO
BOSS
500
Chain
Drive
Tiller
Model
No.
214
-
3
4
0
-
1
9
0
Thank
you
for
purchasing
an
American-built
product.
WARNING:
This
unit
is
equipped
with
an
internal
combustion
engine
and
should
not
be
used
on
or
near
any
unimproved
for¬
est-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.
In
the
State
of
California
the
above
is
required
by
law
(Section
4442
of
the
California
Public
Resources
Code).
Other
states
may
have
similar
laws.
Federal
laws
apply
on
federal
lands.
A
spark
arrester
for
the
muffler
is
available
through
your
nearest
engine
authorized
service
dealer
or
contact
the
Service
Department
of
White
Outdoor
Products,
P.O.
Box
361131,
Cleveland,
Ohio
44136-0019.
PRINTED
IN
U.S.A.
FORM
NO.
770-8599J
INDEX
Rules
for
Safe
Operation.2
Assembly.3
Controls.5
Operation.5
How
To
Use
Your
Tiller.6
Adjustments.8
Lubrication.8
Maintenance.9
Off-Season
Storage.10
Trouble
Shooting
Guide.10
Limited
Warranty.11
IMPORTANT
RULES
FOR
SAFE
OPERATION
A
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
YOUR
TILLER.
FAILURE
TO
COMPLY
WITH
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
MAY
RESULT
IN
PERSONAL
INJURY.
WHEN
YOU
SEE
THIS
SYMBOL—
A
HEED
ITS
WARNING.
i
A
DANGER;
Your
tiller
was
built
to
be
operated
according
to
the
rules
for
safe
operation
in
this
manual.
As
with
any
type
of
power
equipment,
carelessness
or
error
on
the
part
of
the
oper¬
ator
can
result
in
serious
injury.
If
you
violate
any
of
these
rules,
you
may
cause
serious
injury
to
yourself
or
others.
1.
It
is
suggested
that
this
manual
be
read
in
its
entirety
before
attempting
to
assemble
or
operate
this
unit.
Keep
this
manual
in
a
safe
place
for
future
and
regular
reference
and
for
ordering
replacement
parts.
2.
Your
tiller
is
a
precision
piece
of
power
equip¬
ment,
not
a
plaything.
Therefore,
exercise
extreme
caution
at
all
times.
3.
Read
this
owner’s
manual
carefully.
Be
thorough¬
ly
familiar
with
the
controls
and
the
proper
use
of
the
equipment.
4.
Never
allow
children
to
operate
a
power
tiller.
Only
persons
well
acquainted
with
these
rules
of
safe
operation
should
be
allowed
to
use
your
tiller.
5.
No
one
should
operate
this
unit
while
intoxicated
or
while
taking
medication
that
impairs
the
senses
or
reactions.
6.
Keep
the
area
of
operation
clear
of
all
persons,
particularly
small
children
and
pets.
7.
Do
not
operate
equipment
when
barefoot
or
wearing
open
sandals.
Always
wear
substantial
footwear.
8.
Do
not
wear
loose
fitting
clothing
that
could
get
caught
on
the
tiller.
9.
Do
not
start
the
engine
unless
the
shift
lever
is
in
the
neutral
(N)
position.
10.
Do
not
stand
in
front
of
the
tiller
while
starting
the
engine.
11.
Do
not
place
feet
and
hands
on
or
near
the
tines
when
starting
the
engine
or
while
the
engine
is
running.
12.
Never
attempt
to
make
a
wheel
or
depth
bar
adjustment
while
the
engine
is
running.
13.
Do
not
leave
the
tiller
unattended
with
the
engine
running.
14.
Do
not
walk
in
front
of
the
tiller
while
the
engine
is
running.
15.
Check
the
fuel
before
starting
the
engine.
Gasoline
is
an
extremely
flammable
fuel.
Do
not
fill
gasoline
tank
indoors,
while
the
engine
is
run¬
ning,
or
while
the
engine
is
still
hot.
Replace
gasoline
cap
securely,
and
wipe
off
any
spilled
gasoline
before
starting
the
engine
as
it
may
cause
a
fire
or
explosion.
16.
Do
not
run
the
engine
while
indoors.
Exhaust
gases
are
deadly
poisonous.
17.
Be
careful
not
to
touch
the
muffler
after
the
engine
has
been
running.
It
is
hot.
18.
Do
not
change
the
engine
governor
settings
or
overspeed
the
engine.
Excessive
engine
speeds
are
dangerous.
19.
Before
any
maintenance
work
is
performed
or
adjustments
are
made,
remove
the
spark
plug
wire
and
ground
it
on
the
engine
block
for
added
safety.
20.
Use
caution
when
tilling
near
buildings
and
fences.
Rotating
tines
can
cause
damage
or
injury.
21.
Before
attempting
to
remove
rocks,
bricks
and
other
objects
from
tines,
stop
the
engine
and
be
sure
the
tines
have
stopped
completely.
Disconnect
the
spark
plug
wire
and
ground
to
prevent
accidental
starting.
22.
Check
the
tine
and
engine
mounting
bolts
at
fre¬
quent
intervals
for
proper
tightness.
23.
Keep
all
nuts,
bolts
and
screws
tight
to
be
sure
the
equipment
is
in
safe
working
condition.
24.
Never
store
the
equipment
with
gasoline
in
the
tank
inside
of
a
building
where
fumes
may
reach
an
open
flame
or
spark.
Allow
the
engine
to
cool
before
storing
in
any
enclosure.
2
ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT:
This
unit
Is
shipped
WITHOUT
GASOLINE
OR
OIL.
After
assembly,
see
separate
engine
manual
for
proper
fuel
and
engine
oil
rec¬
ommendations.
NOTE:
Right
and
left
hand
is
determined
when
stand¬
ing
behind
the
tiller
in
the
operating
position.
TOOLS
REQUIRED
FOR
ASSEMBLY:
(2)
1/2"
Wrenches
or
Sockets
(1)
5/16"
Wrench
or
Nutdriver
(1)
3/8"
Wrench
(1)
Pair
of
Pliers
Hex
Bolt
FIGURE
1.
UNPACKING
Remove
the
tiller
and
loose
parts
from
the
carton.
Make
certain
all
parts
and
literature
have
been
removed
before
the
carton
is
discarded.
Extend
all
control
cables
and
place
on
the
floor.
Be
careful
not
to
bend
or
kink
control
cables.
Parts
in
Carton:
Tiller
Tailpiece/Depth
Stake
Assembly
Handle
Assembly
Handle
Brace
All
hardware
required
for
assembly
has
been
placed
in
position
on
the
tiller.
AHACHING
THE
TAILPIECE
AND
DEPTH
STAKE
-^(See
figure
1)
Remove
the
two
hex
lock
nuts
and
hex
bolts
which
are
on
the
front
of
the
tailpiece.
Slide
the
tailpiece
into
the
frame,
with
the
lower
hole
in
the
tailpiece
toward
the
front.
Secure
with
hardware
just
removed.
AHACHING
THE
HANDLE
ASSEMBLY
AND
BRACE
(See
figure
2)
1.
Remove
the
hex
lock
nut
and
hex
bolt
from
the
bottom
of
the
handle
assembly.
2.
Insert
the
handle
assembly
between
the
two
frame
halves.
Be
certain
to
route
the
throttle
con¬
trol
cable
outside
the
frame
halves.
Secure
with
hardware
just
removed.
Tighten
the
hex
bolt
and
nut
on
the
frame,
just
below
the
end
of
the
han¬
dle.
3.
Remove
the
hex
lock
nut
from
on
top
of
the
engine,
just
behind
the
spark
plug.
Do
not
remove
the
flat
washer.
Attach
the
curved
end
of
the
han¬
dle
brace
to
the
top
of
the
engine,
using
hex
lock
nut
just
removed.
4.
Remove
the
hand
knob,
cupped
washer
and
car-
—
riage
bolt
from
the
front
of
the
handle
assembly.
5.
Attach
the
handle
brace
to
the
handle
assembly,
selecting
one
of
the
three
handle
height
positions
{three
notches
in
welded
bracket).
Secure
with
hardware
removed
in
step
4
(cupped
side
of
washer
goes
against
the
handle
brace).
Hex
Lock
Spark
FIGURE
2.
AHACHING
THE
THROHLE
CONTROL
CABLE
The
throttle
control
cable
is
already
attached
to
the
upper
handle.
Attach
the
cable
to
the
control
lever
on
the
engine
(located
beneath
the
fuel
tank)
as
follows.
NOTE:
It
is
helpful
to
use
a
light
to
illuminate
the
area
beneath
the
fuel
tank.
1.
Place
the
throttle
control
lever
on
the
handle
assembly
all
the
way
forward
in
FAST
position.
3
2.
Remove
the
cable
clamp
shown
in
figure
3
by
removing
the
self-tapping
screw.
3.
Hook
the
“Z’
end
of
the
throttle
control
cable
into
the
hole
in
the
control
lever
on
the
engine
as
shown
in
figure
3.
4.
Place
the
cable
clamp
over
the
plastic
fitting
on
the
throttle
cable.
Secure
loosely
to
engine
housing
by
inserting
self-tapping
screw
through
the
cable
clamp
and
the
slot
in
the
plastic
fitting
on
the
throt¬
tle
control
cable.
5.
Pull
the
throttle
control
cable
so
the
throttle
lever
on
the
engine
is
in
the
full
open
position
(all
the
way
toward
the
right
side
of
the
unit)
as
shown
in
—
figure
3.
Tighten
the
self-tapping
screw
to
secure
the
cable
in
this
position.
AHACHING
THE
CLUTCH
CONTROL
CABLE
Attach
the
end
of
the
clutch
cable
to
the
bracket
under¬
neath
the
handle
assembly
as
follows.
1.
Loosen
the
hex
nut
on
the
threaded
rod
near
the
end
of
the
cable,
and
move
it
up
the
rod
as
far
as
it
will
go.
2.
Unthread
the
rod
from
the
rest
of
the
cable.
Hook
the
“Z’
end
of
the
rod
into
the
bracket
underneath
the
handle
assembly.
3.
Thread
the
rod
back
into
the
cable
until
the
cable
is
straight.
Do
not
tighten
it
enough
to
put
any
ten¬
sion
on
the
spring.
4.
Thread
the
hex
nut
down
against
the
end
of
cable
to
lock
the
rod
in
this
position.
NOTE:
Do
not
overtighten
control
cable.
Too
much
ten¬
sion
may
cause
it
to
break
when
engaged.
FINAL
CLUTCH
ADJUSTMENT
To
check
the
clutch
cable
adjustment,
proceed
as
fol¬
lows.
1.
Disconnect
the
spark
plug
wire
and
move
away
from
the
spark
plug
to
prevent
accidental
starting.
2.
Engage
and
release
the
drive
clutch
handle.
If
an
excessive
noise
is
heard
when
releasing
the
drive
clutch
handle,
the
cable
may
be
too
loose.
Adjust
by
loosening
the
hex
nut,
threading
the
rod
into
the
cable
one
or
two
turns,
then
tightening
the
nut.
3.
With
the
forward
drive
clutch
handle
in
neutral
(released),
pull
the
starter
rope
several
times.
The
tines
should
not
turn.
If
they
turn,
loosen
the
hex
nut
on
the
cable
(beneath
the
handle
assembly).
Unthread
the
rod
from
the
cable
several
turns.
Tighten
the
hex
nut,
and
check
again
for
correct
adjustment.
4
CONTROLS
THROniE
CONTROL
The
throttle
control
lever
is
located
on
the
handle
panel.
It
controls
the
engine
speed
and
stops
the
engine.
See
figure
5.
FORWARD
DRIVE
CLUTCH
HANDLE
The
forward
drive
clutch
handle
is
located
beneath
the
tiller
handle.
See
figure
5.
Squeezing
the
handle
up
against
the
tiller
handle
engages
the
forward
drive.
Release
the
handle
to
stop
the
forward
motion.
DEPTH
STAKE
The
depth
stake
controls
the
tilling
depth.
Refer
to
“How
to
Use
Your
Tiller”
section
on
page
6.
OPERATION
GAS
AND
OIL
FILL-UP
Service
the
engine
with
gasoline
and
oil
as
instructed
in
the
separate
engine
manual
packed
with
your
tiller.
Read
instructions
carefuliy.
NOTE:
Your
tiller
is
shipped
without
oil;
however,
a
small
amount
of
oil
may
be
present
from
the
factory.
TO
START
ENGINE
WARNING:
Be
sure
no
one
is
standing
in
front
of
the
tiller
while
the
engine
is
run¬
ning
or
being
started.
1.
Attach
spark
plug
wire
and
cover
to
spark
plug.
2.
Make
certain
the
forward
clutch
handle
is
in
the
neutral
position
(released).
See
figure
5.
3.
Place
the
throttle
control
lever
in
FAST
position.
See
figure
5.
4.
Move
choke
lever
to
CHOKE
position.
(A
warm
engine
requires
little
or
no
choking.)
5.
Grasp
starter
handle
(see
figure
6)
and
pull
rope
out
slowly
until
engine
reaches
start
of
compres¬
sion
cycle
(rope
will
pull
slightly
harder
at
this
point).
Let
the
rope
rewind
slowly.
6.
Pull
rope
with
a
rapid,
continuous,
full
arm
stroke.
Keep
a
firm
grip
on
start
handle.
Let
rope
rewind
slowly.
Do
not
let
starter
handle
snap
back
against
starter.
FIGURE
6.
7.
Repeat
preceding
instructions
5
and
6
until
engine
fires.
When
engine
starts,
move
choke
lever
on
engine
halfway
between
CHOKE
and
RUN.
8.
Move
throttle
control
to
SLOW
position
for
a
few
minutes
warm-up.
Move
choke
lever
to
RUN
posi¬
tion
as
engine
warms
up.
NOTE:
In
order
to
idle
smoothly,
a
new
engine
may
require
3
to
5
minutes
running
above
slow
idle
speed.
Idle
speed
has
been
adjusted
to
be
correct
after
this
break-in
period.
TO
STOP
ENGINE
1.
Move
throttle
control
lever
to
STOP
position.
2.
Disconnect
spark
plug
wire
from
spark
plug
and
ground
against
the
engine
to
prevent
accidental
starting
while
equipment
is
unattended.
5
HOW
TO
USE
YOUR
TILLER
The
tiller
Is
a
precision
built
machine
designed
for
seed
bed
preparation,
cultivating,
furrowing
and
mulching.
It
is
engineered
to
minimize
the
hardest
work
in
the
vegetable
or
flower
garden,
to
till
the
soil
for
planting
and
cultivating,
and
to
perform
many
other
useful
labor
saving
tasks
in
the
garden.
With
the
prop¬
er
amount
of
care
and
maintenance,
this
machine
will
provide
the
owner
with
many
years
of
service.
WHEEL
POSITION
The
tiller
is
shipped
with
the
wheels
adjusted
such
that
the
unit
sits
level.
During
tilling
as
the
tines
enter
the
ground
and
the
front
of
the
tiller
lowers,
the
wheels
must
be
raised
to
level
the
unit,
which
is
essential
for
proper
engine
operation.
This
adjustment
is
made
by
removing
the
clevis
pin
and
hairpin
clip
from
wheel
yoke,
raising
the
wheels
to
the
desired
height,
and
replacing
the
clevis
pin
and
hairpin
clip.
See
figure
7.
FIGURE
7.
CONTROLLING
SPEED
AND
TILLING
DEPTH:
1.
Wheel
Yoke
Adjustment:
Place
wheel
yoke
so
that
the
wheels
are
forward
{nearest
point
between
wheels
and
tines)
for
shallow
tilling,
cul¬
tivating
and
transport.
The
forward
speed
will
increase.
Turn
yoke
around
(farthest
point
between
wheels
and
tines)
for
deep
tilling.
Fonward
speed
will
decrease.
See
figure
8.
2.
Depth
Stake
Adjustment:
The
depth
stake
acts
as
a
brake
for
the
tiller
and
controls
the
depth
and
speed
at
which
the
machine
will
operate.
Remove
the
clevis
pin
and
hairpin
clip
to
raise
or
lower
depth
stake.
See
figure
7.
By
increasing
the
depth
of
the
depth
stake,
the
for¬
ward
speed
of
the
machine
is
reduced,
and
the
work¬
ing
depth
is
increased.
See
figure
9.
When
the
depth
stake
is
raised,
the
working
depth
of
the
machine
is
reduced
and
the
forward
speed
is
increased.
The
working
depth
of
the
machine
may
be
predetermined
by
setting
the
depth
stake
and
wheels
so
that
the
wheels
are
about
four
inches
from
the
ground
when
the
tines
and
depth
stake
are
resting
on
the
ground.
This
setting
wiil
permit
a
working
depth
of
about
four
inches.
When
presetting
the
working
depth,
the
han¬
dles
should
be
adjusted
so
the
hand
grips
are
a
little
above
waist
height
because
the
tiller
will
be
lower
when
the
tines
and
depth
stake
penetrate
the
ground.
FIGURE
9.
6
When
tilling,
leave
approximately
8
inches
of
untilled
soil
between
the
first
and
second
tilling
paths,
then
make
the
third
path
between
the
first
and
second
as
shown
in
figure
10.
In
some
soils,
the
desired
depth
is
obtained
the
first
time
over
the
garden.
In
other
soils,
the
desired
depth
is
obtained
by
going
over
the
gar¬
den
two
or
three
times.
In
the
latter
case,
the
depth
stake
should
be
lowered
before
each
succeeding
pass
over
the
garden.
Passes
should
be
made
across
the
length
and
width
of
the
garden
alternately.
Rocks
which
are
turned
up
should
be
removed
from
the
gar¬
den
area.
3.
Handle
Pressure:
Further
control
of
tilling
depth
and
travel
speed
can
be
obtained
by
variation
of
pressure
on
the
handles.
A
downward
pressure
on
the
handles
will
reduce
the
working
depth
and
increase
the
forward
speed.
An
upward
pressure
on
the
handles
will
increase
the
working
depth
and
reduce
the
forward
speed.
The
type
of
soil
and
working
conditions
will
determine
the
actual
setting
of
the
depth
stake
and
the
handle
pres¬
sure
required.
4.
Throttle
Control:
The
throttle
control
lever
adjusts
the
engine
speed
and
stops
the
engine.
With
the
throttle
control
lever
pushed
completely
forward,
the
carburetor
is
in
START
position.
Pulling
the
throttle
control
back
slightly
adjusts
the
engine
speed
to
FAST.
Pulling
the
throttle
back
further
reduces
the
engine
speed
to
SLOW.
Pull
the
throt¬
tle
completely
back
to
stop
the
engine.
Use
maximum
engine
speed
for
deep
tilling.
Move
the
throttle
control
to
SLOW
when
transporting
the
tiller.
TRANSPORTING
THE
TILLER
To
transport
the
tiller
to
or
from
the
garden,
pivot
the
depth
stake
forward,
out
of
the
way.
See
figure
9.
With
the
throttle
control
in
SLOW
position,
the
unit
will
“walk”
freely
on
top
of
the
lawn.
If
the
operator
does
not
allow
the
tiller
to
move
freely,
the
unit
will
start
to
till
the
surface.
CULTIVATING
For
cultivating,
a
two
to
three
inch
depth
is
desirable.
Setting
the
wheels
and
depth
stake
so
that
the
wheels
are
about
two
inches
above
the
ground
while
the
tiller
is
resting
on
the
tines
and
depth
stake
will
allow
the
machine
to
work
at
cultivating
depth.
The
throttle
should
be
set
to
control
forward
movement
to
a
slow
walking
speed.
With
the
outer
tines
installed,
the
working
width
of
the
machine
is
22
or
24
inches.
For
cultivation,
this
may
be
reduced
to
13
inches
by
removing
the
outer
tines.
Refer
to
“Tine
Width
Adjustment”
in
Adjustment
section.
When
laying
out
plant
rows,
be
sure
to
allow
enough
width
to
permit
cultivation
between
the
rows.
In
grow¬
ing
corn
or
similar
crops,
check-row
planting
will
per¬
mit
cross
cultivation
and
practically
eliminate
hand
hoeing.
See
figure
11.
CULTIVATING
V
0
0
0
0
0
9
Q
o
0
□
0
O
o
o
o
0
0
S
0
,
FIGURE
11.
The
tiller
has
many
uses
other
than
tilling
and
cultivat¬
ing
a
garden.
One
of
these
is
the
preparation
of
lawn
area
for
seeding.
The
tiller
will
prepare
a
deep
seed
bed
which
will
be
free
of
hard
unfilled
spots,
allowing
a
better
stand
of
grass
to
grow.
The
tiller
is
very
use¬
ful
for
loosening
hard
soil
for
excavation
with
a
shovel.
NO
tedious
hand
pickwork
will
be
necessary.
Your
tiller
may
be
used
for
mixing
compost
in
the
pile,
or
for
mixing
it
with
the
soil
in
your
garden.
This
should
be
done
after
the
soil
has
been
broken
to
the
full
working
depth.
The
compost
should
be
worked
in
to
a
depth
of
six
to
eight
inches.
This
may
be
done
by
working
the
length
of
the
garden,
and
then
by
making
separate
passes
across
its
width.
The
addition
of
decayed
organic
matter
will
substantially
increase
the
fertility
of
your
garden.
For
proper
decaying
action,
fertilizer
should
be
applied
and
worked
in
with
the
mulch
mate¬
rials.
Breaking
up
leaves
and
straw
and
mixing
it
with
several
inches
of
soil
causes
the
soil
to
hold
moisture
longer
and
allows
proper
aeration
of
the
plant
root
system.
This
also
retards
the
growth
of
weeds.
7
The
U.S.
Department
of
Agriculture
and
various
state
and
local
agencies
offer
published
booklets
and
expert
advice
on
all
phases
of
gardening.
They
should
be
consulted
regarding
soil
information,
planting
dates,
and
the
most
satisfactory
varieties
of
crop
for
your
particular
area.
ADJUSTMENTS
A
WARNING:
Disconnect
the
spark
plug
wire
and
ground
against
the
engine
before
performing
any
adjustments,
repairs,
or
maintenance.
WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
To
adjust
the
wheel
yoke
and
wheel
position,
refer
to
“How
To
Use
Your
Tiller,”
on
page
6.
DEPTH
STAKE
ADJUSTMENT
To
adjust
the
depth
stake,
refer
to
"How
To
Use
Your
Tiller”
on
page
6.
TINE
WIDTH
ADJUSTMENT
The
tilling
width
of
the
unit
is
22
inches.
See
figure
12.
Tilling
width
can
be
increased
to
24
inches
by
remov¬
ing
the
clevis
pins
and
hairpin
clips,
sliding
the
outer
tines
out
one
inch,
and
securing
in
this
position
with
the
clevis
pins
and
hairpin
clips.
See
figure
13.
For
cultivation,
reduce
the
tine
width
to
14
inches
by
removing
the
outer
tines
completely.
See
figure
14.
FIGURE
14.
CLUTCH
CONTROL
ADJUSTMENT
To
adjust
the
clutch
control,
refer
to
the
“Final
Clutch
Adjustment”
section
of
assembly
instructions.
CARBURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING:
If
any
adjustments
are
made
to
the
engine
while
the
engine
is
running
(e.g.
carburetor),
disengage
all
clutches
and
tines.
Keep
clear
of
all
moving
parts.
Be
careful
of
heated
surfaces
and
muf¬
fler.
Minor
carburetor
adjustment
may
be
required
to
compensate
for
differences
in
fuel,
temperature,
altitude
or
load.
If
adjustments
are
needed,
refer
to
the
engine
manual
packed
with
the
tiller.
NOTE:
A
dirty
air
cleaner
will
cause
engine
to
run
rough.
Be
certain
air
cleaner
is
clean
and
attached
to
the
carburetor
before
adjusting
carburetor.
Do
not
make
unnecessary
adjustments.
Factory
settings
are
satisfactory
for
most
applications
and
conditions.
LUBRICATION
A
WARNING:
Always
stop
engine
and
dis¬
connect
spark
plug
wire
before
cleaning,
lubricating
or
doing
any
kind
of
work
on
tiiler.
Pivot
Points
—Remove
the
belt
cover
and
lubricate
all
moving
parts
and
pivot
points
at
least
once
a
sea¬
son
using
SAE
30
engine
oil.
Chain
Drive—
The
chain
case
is
pre-lubricated
and
sealed
at
the
factory.
It
requires
no
checking.
8
MAINTENANCE
A
WARNING:
Disconnect
the
spark
plug
wire
and
ground
it
against
the
engine
before
performing
any
repairs
or
mainte*
nance.
ENGINE
Refer
to
the
separate
engine
manual
for
engine
maintenance
instructions.
Maintain
engine
oil
as
instructed
in
the
separate
engine
manual
packed
with
your
unit.
Read
and
follow
instructions
carefully.
Service
air
cleaner
every
ten
hours
under
normal
conditions.
Clean
every
hour
under
extremely
dusty
conditions.
Poor
engine
performance
and
flooding
usually
indicates
that
the
air
cleaner
should
be
ser¬
viced.
To
service
the
air
cleaner,
refer
to
the
separate
engine
manual
packed
with
your
unit.
IMPORTANT:
Never
run
your
engine
without
air
cleaner
completely
assembled.
The
spark
plug
should
be
cleaned
and
the
gap
reset
every
25
hours
of
engine
operation.
Spark
plug
replacement
is
recommended
at
the
start
of
each
tiller
season;
check
engine
manual
for
correct
plug
type
and
gap
specification.
Clean
the
engine
regularly
with
a
cloth
or
brush.
Keep
the
cooling
system
(blower
housing
area)
clean
to
permit
proper
air
circulation
which
is
essential
to
engine
performance
and
life.
Be
certain
to
remove
all
dirt
and
combustible
debris
from
muffler
area.
CLEANING
THE
TINE
AREA
Clean
the
underside
of
the
tine
shield
after
each
use.
The
dirt
washes
off
the
tines
easier
if
washed
off
immediately
instead
of
after
it
dries.
BELT
REPLACEMENT
A
CAUTION:
Do
not
use
an
off-the-shelf
belt.
Your
tiller
has
been
engineered
with
a
belt
made
of
special
material
(Kevlar
Tensile)
for
longer
life
and
better
performance.
It
should
not
be
replaced
with
an
off-the-shelf
belt.
If
belt
replacement
is
required,
order
belt
or
belts
by
part
number
from
your
nearest
authorized
dealer.
Part
No.
754-0428—“V”
Belt.
1.
D
i
s
c
onnect
and
ground
the
spark
plug
wire
against
the
engine.
2.
Remove
the
belt
cover
from
the
left
side
of
the
tiller
as
follows.
a.
Remove
two
self-tapping
screws
and
flat
washers
from
the
front
of
belt
cover.
See
fig¬
ure
15.
b.
Remove
the
hex
stop
nut
and
flat
washer
from
the
side
of
the
belt
cover.
3.
Remove
the
belt
from
the
idler
pulley
and
from
around
the
chain
case
pulley.
4.
Loosen
the
hex
bolt
which
secures
the
engine
pulley.
See
figure
16.
Slide
the
pulley
half
out
from
between
the
belt
keepers.
Remove
the
belt.
Belt
FIGURE
16.
PuWey
5.
R
eassemble
new
belt,
following
instructions
in
reverse
order.
NOTE:
Upon
reassembly,
make
certain
the
belt
is
routed
in
between
the
belt
keepers
at
the
engine
pul¬
ley,
and
over
the
idler
pulley
as
shown
in
figure
16.
9
OFF-SEASON
STORAGE
If
the
tiller
will
not
be
used
for
a
period
longer
than
30
days,
the
following
steps
should
be
taken
to
prepare
the
tiller
for
storage.
1.
Clean
the
exterior
of
engine
and
the
entire
tiller
thoroughly.
Lubricate
the
tiller
as
described
in
the
lubrication
instructions.
2.
Refer
to
the
engine
manual
for
correct
engine
storage
instructions.
3.
Wipe
tines
with
oiled
rag
to
prevent
rust.
4.
Store
tiller
in
a
clean,
dry
area.
Do
not
store
next
to
corrosive
materials,
such
as
fertilizer.
NOTE:
When
storing
any
type
of
power
equipment
in
an
unventilated
or
metal
storage
shed,
care
should
be
taken
to
rustproof
the
equipment.
Using
a
light
oil
or
silicone,
coat
the
equipment,
especially
any
springs,
bearings
and
cables.
TROUBLE
SHOOTING
GUIDE
Trouble
Possible
Cause(s)
Corrective
Action
Engine
fails
to
start
1.
Fuel
tank
empty,
or
stale
fuel.
2.
Throttle
control
lever
not
in
starting
position.
3.
Blocked
fuel
line.
4.
Spark
plug
wire
disconnected.
5.
Faulty
spark
plug.
6.
Engine
flooded.
1.
Fill
tank
with
clean,
fresh
gasoline.
2.
Move
throttle
lever
to
start
position.t
3.
Clean
fuel
line.
4.
Connect
wire
to
spark
plug.
5.
Clean,
adjust
gap
or
replace.
6.
Crank
engine
with
throttle
in
FAST
position.t
Engine
runs
erratic
1.
Unit
running
on
CHOKE.
2.
Spark
plug
wire
loose.
3.
Blocked
fuel
line
or
stale
fuel.
4.
Vent
in
gas
cap
plugged.
5.
Water
or
dirt
in
fuel
system.
6.
Dirty
air
cleaner.
7.
Carburetor
out
of
adjustment.
1.
Move
choke
lever
to
OFF
position.
2.
Connect
and
tighten
spark
plug
wire.
3.
Clean
fuel
line;
fill
tank
with
clean,
fresh
gasoline.
4.
Clear
vent.
5.
Drain
fuel
tank.
Refill
with
fresh
fuel.
6.
Clean
air
cleaner.t
7.
Adjust
carburetor.!
Engine
overheats
1.
Engine
oil
level
low.
2.
Air
flow
restricted.
3.
Carburetor
not
adjusted
properly.
1.
Fill
crankcase
with
proper
oil.
2.
Remove
blower
housing
and
clean.!
3.
Adjust
carburetor.!
Tines
do
not
engage
1.
Foreign
object
lodged
in
tines.
2.
Tine
clevis
pin(s)
missing.
3.
Control
cable
not
adjusted
properly.
4.
Belt
worn
and/or
stretched.
1.
Dislodge
foreign
object.
2.
Replace
tine
clevis
pin{s).
3.
Adjust
control
cable
(see
assembly
instructions).
4.
Replace
belt.
fRefer
to
separate
engine
manual
packed
with
your
unit.
NOTE:
For
repairs
beyond
the
minor
adjustments
listed
above,
please
contact
your
local
service
dealer.
10
TWO
YEAR
LIMITED
WARRANTY
For
TWO
YEARS
from
the
date
of
retail
purchase
within
the
United
States
of
America,
its
possessions
and
territories,
WHITE
OUTDOOR
PRODUCTS
COMPANY
will,
at
its
option,
repair
or
replace,
for
the
original
purchaser,
free
of
charge,
any
part
or
parts
found
to
be
defective
in
material
or
workmanship.
This
warranty
covers
units
which
have
been
operated
and
maintained
in
accordance
with
the
owner’s
instructions
furnished
with
the
unit,
and
which
have
not
been
subject
to
misuse,
abuse,
neglect,
accident,
improper
maintenance
or
alteration.
Normal
wear
parts
or
components
thereof
are
subject
to
separate
terms
as
noted
below
in
the
“No
Fault
Ninety
Day
Consumer
Warranty”
clause.
Commercial
use
is
subject
to
the
terms
listed
above,
and
is
covered
for
a
period
of
one
year
from
date
of
retail
purchase.
Two
year
consumer
warranty
on
normal
wear
parts
with
ninety
day
no
fault
protection.
All
normal
wear
part
failures
will
be
covered
on
this
product
for
a
period
of
90
days
regardless
of
cause.
After
90
days
but
within
the
two
year
warranty
period,
normal
wear
parts
failures
will
be
covered
if
caused
by
defects
in
material
or
workmanship
or
other
component
parts.
Normal
wear
parts
are
defined
as
batteries,
belts,
blades,
blade
adapters,
grass
bags,
rider
deck
wheels,
and
seats.
How
to
obtain
service:
Warranty
service
is
available,
with
proof
of
purchase,
through
your
local
authorized
service
dealer.
To
locate
the
dealer
in
your
area,
please
check
the
yellow
pages
or
contact
the
Customer
Service
Department
of
WHITE
OUTDOOR
PRODUCTS
COMPANY,
P.O.
Box
361131,
Cleveland,
Ohio
44136-0019.
Phone
1
(216)
225-8883.
The
return
of
a
complete
unit
will
not
be
accepted
by
the
factory
unless
prior
written
permission
has
been
extended
by
the
service
department
of
WHITE
OUTDOOR
PRODUCTS
COMPANY.
Transportation
charges:
Transportation
charges
for
the
movement
of
any
power
equipment
unit
or
attach¬
ment
are
the
responsibility
of
the
purchaser.
Units
exported
out
of
the
United
States:
WHITE
OUTDOOR
PRODUCTS
COMPANY
does
not
extend
any
warranty
for
products
sold
or
exported
outside
of
the
United
States
of
America,
its
possessions
and
terri¬
tories,
except
those
sold
through
WHITE
OUTDOOR
PRODUCTS
COMPANY’S
authorized
channels
of
export
distribution.
OTHER
WARRANTIES:
1.
The
engine
or
component
parts
thereof
carry
separate
warranties
from
their
manufacturers.
Please
refer
to
the
applicable
manufacturer’s
warranty
on
these
items.
2.
Log
splitter
pumps,
valves
and
cylinders
or
component
parts
thereof
are
covered
by
a
one
year
warranty.
3.
All
other
warranties,
express
or
implied,
including
any
implied
warranty
of
merchantability
or
fitness
for
a
particular
purpose,
are
hereby
expressly
disclaimed
in
their
entirety.
4.
The
provisions
as
set
forth
in
this
warranty
provide
the
sole
and
exclusive
remedy
of
WHITE
OUTDOOR
PRODUCTS
COMPANY’S
obligations
arising
from
the
sales
of
its
products.
WHITE
OUTDOOR
PRODUCTS
COMPANY
will
not
be
liable
for
incidental
or
consequential
loss
or
damage.
How
state
law
relates
to
this
warranty:
This
limited
warranty
gives
you
specific
legal
rights,
and
you
may
also
have
other
rights
which
vary
from
state
to
state.
Certain
disclaimers
are
not
allowed
in
some
states
and
therefore
they
may
not
apply
to
you
under
all
circumstances.
NOTE:
This
warranty
does
not
cover
routine
maintenance
items
such
as
lubricants,
filters,
blade
sharpening
and
tune-ups,
or
adjustments
such
as
brake
adjustments,
clutch
adjustments
or
deck
adjustments.
Nor
does
this
warranty
cover
normal
deterioration
of
the
exterior
finish
due
to
use
or
exposure.
11
The
Pursuit
of
Value...
White
Shows
the
Why!
The
only
way
to
insure
the
performance
of
your
product
is
to
use
original
equipment
parts
and
accessories.
White
Outdoor
Products
designs
and
engineers
quality
parts
to
exacting
specifications.
When
you
substitute,
you
take
a
chance
on
quality,
reliability,
safety
and
per¬
formance.
Use
White
Outdoor
Products
original
equip¬
ment
parts—See
your
local
White
Outdoor
dealer.
Engine
Oil
(SAE
30)
737-0208
(21
oz.
req’d.)
Air
Filter
491588
Air
Pre-Cleaner
491435
Spark
Plug
RJ19LM
Throttle
Cable
746-0891
Forward
Drive
Clutch
Cable
746-0879
Forward
Drive
Belt
754-0428
1
756-0199
White
Outdoor
Products
•
P.O.
Box
361131
•
Cleveland,
Ohio
44136-0019
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