Yardmax Yt5565 User manual

YARDMAX~

Q-5

Front

Tine

Tiller

Operator's Manual

MODEL NUMBER

YT5565

SERIAL

NUMBER

PURCHASE

DATE

Both model number and serial

number may be found on the

main label (see

Page

2,

Figure

1).

You

should record both

ofthem

in asafe place

for

future

use.

FOR

YOUR

SAFETY

Save This Manual

for

Future Reference

READ

AND

UNDERSTAND

THE

ENTIRE

MANUAL

BEFORE

OPERATING

MACHINE

Tame

the

Great

Outdoors·

Your

new

YARDMAX®

front

tine

tiller

offers

quality

construction,

and is easy and safe

to

operate.

With

proper

use

and

care,

it

is

designed

to

give you manyyears

of

dependable service.

Take

on any

job

with

ease,

portability, and convenience

while experiencing the durability

of

your

new

front

tine

tiller!

Discover

theYARDMAXAdvantage

At

YARDMAX,

we

understand

that

land

ownership

definitely

has its privileges,

but

it

also comes

with

a

great

deal

of

responsibility.

When

duty

calls and you

need

to

respond, will you have what

it

takes

to

tame the

greatoutdoors?

When looking

for

outdoorpowerequipment

(OPE)

to

get

the job done right, at the right price, YARDMAXdelivers

the perfect combination

of

performance

and

practicality.

YARD

MAX

has

asolution that's right

for

you.

MAX

Performance,

MAX

Value,

MAX

Support -

that's

YARD

MAX

J

Backed

by decades

of

proven manufacturingexpertise

J Enhanced design features come standard

J Engineered

for

the best user experience

J Quality metal parts are

used

instead

of

plastic

J A robustwarrantysupports

all

products

J Budget-friendly prices

make

it

practical

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Up

for

the

job?

YARD

MAX

is.

TABLE

OF

CONTENTS

Introduction 1 Operation 13

Specifications

3 Maintenance 16

Symbols

4

Storage

18

Safety

5

Troubleshooting

18

Contents

Supplied

7

Parts

Diagram

20

Assembly

8

Parts

List

21

Know

Your

Machine

10

1 I

Introduction

Carefully

read

through

this

entire

operator's

manual

before

using

your

new

unit.

Pay

attention

to

all

cautions

and

warnings.

This machine

is

agasoline engine driven

front

tine tiller.

It

is

adurable, versatile

and

efficient machine,

and

it

is

both

easy

and

safe

to

operate.

With

proper

use

and

care,

it

should give you manyyears

of

dependable service.

ENGINE

MANUAL

The Engine Manufacturer

is

responsible

for

all

engine-

related issues regarding performance,

power

rating,

specifications,

warranty

and service. Please

refer

to

the Engine Manufacturer's owner/operator's manual,

packed

separatelywith your unit,

for

more information.

EMISSION

CONTROL

SYSTEM

This equipment

or

its engine may include exhaust

and

evaporative

emission

control

system

components

required

to

meet

U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA)

and/or California

Air

Resources Board (CARB)

regulations. Tampering

with

emission

controls

and

components by

unauthorized

personnel may

result

in severe fines

or

penalties. Emission

controls

and

components can

only

be

adjusted by

an

authorized

engine manufacturer's service center.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

Engine exhaust, some

of

its constituents and certain

product components contain

or

emit chemicals known to

the state

of

California

to

cause

cancer

and

birth defects

or

other reproductive harm. For more information,

go

to

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

ENVIRONMENTAL

Recycle

unwanted

materials

instead

of

disposing

of

0

#0J~

them

as

waste.

All

tools,

hoses,

and

packaging

should

-

be

taken

to

the

local

recycling

center

and

disposed

of

in

an

environmentally

safe

way.

Front

Tine

Tiller » Operator's

Manual

MODELAND

SERIAL

NUMBERS

For

future

reference, record both

the

model number

(see

Figure

1,

Illustration

a)

and

the serial number

(see

Figure

1,

Illustration b),

as

well

as

date and place

of

purchase. Have this information available when ordering

parts, optional accessories

and

when making technical

or

warranty inquiries.

Illustration a Model Number

Serial

Number

-~-•

Illustration b

Figure1

DISCLAIMER

YARDMAX reserves the

right

to

discontinue, change,

and improve its products at any

time

without

notice

or

obligation

to

the purchaser. The descriptions and

specifications contained

in

this manual were

in

effect at

printing. Equipment described within this manual

may

be

optional.

Some

illustrations

may

not

be

applicable

to

your

unit.

Introduction

I 2

SUPPORT

Have questions aboutyourYARD

MAX

equipment?

Call

us

at

847-327-0566

or

844-YARDMAX, email

us

at [email protected],

or

contact

us

via

your

favorite social media site.

Model

Number

Engine

Displacement

Torque (ft-lbs,gross)

Start

Type

Fuel Tank Capacity

Oil

Capacity

Transmission

Speeds

Wheels

Diameter

3 I Introduction &

Specifications

SPEC

IFI

CAT

I0 NS

YT5565

YARD

MAX

209cc

9.141b-ft

Recoil

Start

0.68gallons

16.9oz.

Chain

Drive

1 Forward+1 Reverse

7.7"

Model

Number

Tines

Tine

Direction

Tines

Diameter

Depth

Adjustments

Tine

Speed,

Forward

Tine

Speed,

Reverse

Tilling

Width

Max.

Tilling

Depth:

Dimensions

(L

x W x

H)

Weight

SYMBOLS

Front

Tine

Tiller » Operator's

Manual

YT5565

4

Dual

Rotation

12.7"

3

Positions

155.5

RPM

51

RPM

12.4"-22"

8"

46.1"x22.3"x47.3"

109.11bs

The

rating

plate

on

your

machine

may

show

symbols.

These

represent

important

information

about

the

product

or

instructions

on

its

use.

~

Read

these instructions carefully. ,

Be

aware, objects may

be

thrown

while

,

in

use.

::

(f) Wear

eye

protection.

7Btt.

e Keep children and bystanders at least

1++1

Wear hearing protection. 75 feet (23m)

away.

f)

Gasoline and its vapors are extremely

Wear protective gloves. flammable

and

explosive. Never fuel the

• machine indoors

or

while the engine

is

()

hot

or

running. Wipe

up

any

gasoline that

spills. Keep away from any inflammable

Wear safetyfootwear. objects when operatingthe engine.

Never

start

or

run the engine inside a

Do

not

remove

or

tamper

with

the

~

closed area

or or

in a poorly ventilated

protection

and

safetydevices. area.

The

engine

exhaust

contains

carbon monoxide, and

an

odorless and

® deadly

gas.

No smoking, sparks,

or

flames.

$~

Keep

your hands clear from

all

rotating

parts.

Do

not

touch parts

that

are

hot

from

operation. Serious burns

may

result.

~I

Keep

your

feet

clear

from

all

rotating

w.

parts.

-Shut

off

the

engine, disconnect spark

OFFS

plug wire, and make certain all moving • •

lif:1

parts

have

stopped

before

cleaning, (11(. Do not operate when other persons are

repairing,

or

inspecting the unit.

!WI

n

~"

present nearby.

Specifications

&

Symbols

I 4

SAFETY

GENERAL

SAFETY

RULES

UNDERSTAND

YOUR

MACHINE

Read

this manual

and

labels affixed

to

the machine

to

understand

its limitations

and

potential hazards.

Be

thoroughly

familiar

with

the

controls

and

their

proper

operation. Know

how

to

stop

the

machine and disengage

the

controlsquickly.

Make sure

to

read

and

understand all the instructions

and

safety

precautions

as

outlined in

the

Engine Manufacturer's manual

packed separately

with

your unit. Do not attempt

to

operate the

machine until you fully understand how

to

properly operate

and

maintain the engine

and

know how

to

avoid accidental injuries

and/orproperty

damage.

If

the unit

is

to

be

used

bysomeone otherthan original purchaser,

or

is

to

be

loaned, rented,

or

sold, always provide this manual

and

any needed safety training before operation. The user

can

prevent

and

is

responsible

for

accidents

or

injuries

that

may

occur

to

themselves,

to

otherpeople,

or

to

property.

Do

not

force

the

machine beyond

its

limits. Use

the

correct

machine

for

yourapplication.

PERSONAL

SAFETY

Do notpermitchildren

to

operatethis machine atany time.

Keep children, pets, and

other

people

not

using

the

unit

away

from the

work

area.

Be

alert

and

shut

off

theunit

if

anyone enters

work

area.

Keep

children underthewatchful care

of

aresponsible

adult.

Do

not

operate the machine while under the influence

of

drugs,

alcohol,

or

any medication

that

could affectyour ability

to

use

it

properly.

Dress properly: Wear long, heavy pants,

work

boots,

and

work

gloves. Do notwear loose clothing, short pants,

or

jewelry

of

any

kind. Secure long hair

so

it

is

above shoulder level. Keep

your

hair, clothing,

and

gloves away from moving parts.

Loose

clothes,

jewelry,

or

long hair

can

be

caught in moving parts.

Protect eyes, face, and head

from

objects

that

may

be

thrown

from the unit. Always wear safety goggles

or

safety

glasses

with

side shieldswhen operating.

Wearappropriate hearing protection.

Always keep hands

and

feet

away from all moving parts during

operation. Movingparts

can

cut

or

crush body parts.

Always keep hands

and

feetawayfrom all pinch points.

Do

not

touch parts

that

might

be

hotfrom operation. Allow parts

to

cool before attempting

to

maintain, adjust,

or

service.

5 I Safety

Stay alert, watch

what

you are doing, and use common sense

when operatingthe machine.

Do

not

overreach. Do

not

operate

the

machine while barefoot

or

when wearing sandals

or

similar lightweight footwear. Wear

protective

footwear

that

will

protect

your

feet

and improve

your

footing

on

slippery

surfaces. Keep

proper

footing

and

balance atall times. This enables bettercontrol

of

the machine in

unexpected situations.

INSPECT

YOUR

MACHINE

Check your machine before starting it.

Keep

guards in place

and

in

working

order. Make sure all nuts, bolts, etc., are securely

tightened.

Never operate the machine when

it

is

in need

of

repair

or

is in

poor mechanical condition. Replace damaged, missing,

or

failed

parts before using it. Check

for

fuel leaks. Keep the machine in

safe workingcondition.

Do

not

use

the machine

if

the engine's switch does

not

turn

off

the engine when running. Any gasoline powered machine

that

can't

be

controlled with the engine switch

is

dangerous

and

must

be

replaced.

Regularly check

to

see

that

keys and adjusting wrenches are

removed from the machine area before starting it. A wrench

or

a key

that

is

left attached

to

a rotating part

of

the machine may

result in personal injury.

Avoid accidental starting.

Be

sure theengine's switch

is

off

before

transporting

the

machine

or

performing

any maintenance

or

service on the unit. Transporting

or

performing maintenance

or

service on amachine with itsswitch on invites accidents.

If

the

machine should

start

to

vibrate

abnormally,

stop

the

engine (motor)

and

check immediately

for

the

cause.

Vibration

is

generallyawarningsign

of

trouble.

ENGINE

SAFETY

This machine

is

equipped

with

an

internal combustion engine. Do

not

use

on,

or

near,

forest-covered

or

brush-covered land unless

the exhaust system

is

equipped

with

a spark arrester meeting

applicable local, state,

or

federal

laws.

In

the

state

of

California, a spark

arrester

is required by law.

Other states

have

similar

laws.

A spark arrester,

if

used,

must

be

maintained in effectiveworkingorder bythe operator.

Never

start

or

run the engine inside a closed area. The exhaust

fumes are dangerous, containing carbon monoxide,

an

odorless

and

deadly

gas.

Operate

this

unit

only

in a

well-ventilated

outdoor

area.

Do

not

tamper

with

the

engine in

an

effort

to

get

it

to

run

at

higher

speeds. The maximum engine speed is

preset

by

the

manufacturer

and

is

within

safetylimits.

See

engine manual.

Keep a Class B

fire

extinguisher on hand when operating

this

machine in

dry

areas

as

aprecautionarymeasure.

FUEL

SAFETY

Fuel

is

highly flammable, and its vapors can explode

if

ignited.

Take precautions when using

to

reduce

the

chance

of

serious

personal injury.

When

refilling

or

draining

the

fuel tank, use

an

approved fuel

storage container while in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area.

While adding fuel

or

operating the unit, do

not

smoke,

and

stay

away from sparks, open flames,

or

other sources

of

ignition near

the area

of

operation. Neverfill thefuel tankindoors.

To

avoid sparking

or

arcing, keep grounded conductive objects

-such

as

tools

-away

from

exposed, live electrical parts and

connections.These events could ignitefumes

or

vapors.

Always stop the engine

and

allow

it

to

cool before filling the fuel

tank. Never remove the cap

of

the fuel tank

or

add

fuel while the

engine

is

running

or

when the engine

is

hot. Do not operate the

machine

with

known leaks in thefuel system.

FrontTine Tiller » Operator's Manual

Loosen

thefuel tank

cap

slowly

to

relieve any pressure in thetank.

Neveroverfill the fuel tank. Because engine heat

can

cause

fuel

to

expand, neverfill the tank

to

more than

1/2"

belowthe bottom

of

thefillerneck. Thiswill provide

space

for

fuel expansion.

Replace all fuel

tank

and container caps securely and wipe up

spilled fuel. Never operate the

unit

without

the fuel cap securely

in place.

Avoid creating asource

of

ignition

for

spilled fuel.

If

fuel

is

spilled,

do

not

attempt

to

start

the engine. Instead, move the machine

away from the area

of

spillage and avoid creating any source

of

ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.

When fuel

is

spilled on yourself

or

your

clothes, wash your skin

and

change clothes immediately.

Store fuel in containers specifically designed and approved

for

fuel storage.

Store fuel in acool, well-ventilated area, safely awayfrom sparks,

open flames,

or

othersources

of

ignition.

Never store fuel -

or

a machine

with

fuel in the

tank

-inside a

buildingwhere fumes may reach aspark, open flame,

or

any other

source

of

ignition (such

as

a

water

heater, furnace,

or

clothes

dryer).Allowtheengine

to

cool before storingin any enclosure.

SPECIFIC

SAFETY

RULES

Thoroughly inspect

the

area

to

be

tilled, and remove all debris

and

hard

or

sharpobjectssuch

as

stones, sticks,

glass,

wire, bones,

etc. Do

not

operate

tiller

in soil

with

large rocks and foreign

objects which

can

damage the machine.

Do

not

till

above underground electric cables, telephone lines,

water

lines,

gas

lines, pipes,

or

hoses.

If

in doubt, contact

your

utility

or

telephonecompany

to

locate underground services.

Keep all bystanders, children, and pets

at

least 75

feet

(23m)

away.

If

you areapproached, stopthe

unit

immediately.

This unit

has

aclutch. Squeeze thedrive control handle lever

and

check

that

it

returns automatically

to

the neutral position.

If

it

does not, have

unit

adjusted byaqualified repair personnel.

Disengage drivecontrol handle leverbeforestartingthe engine.

Startthe engine carefully according

to

instructions

and

with

feet

well awayfrom thetines.

The tines remain stationarywhen the clutch is disengaged.

If

it

does not, have

unit

adjusted byaqualified repair personnel.

Always operate the machine from behind, never

pass

or

stand in

front

of

themachine when the engine

is

running.

Always hold the

unit

with

both hands when operating. Keep afirm

grip on the grips.

Be

aware

that

the machine may unexpectedly

bounce upward

or

jump forward

if

the tines should strike buried

obstacles such

as

largestones, roots,

or

stumps.

If

the

unit

strikes aforeign object, stopthe engine, disconnectthe

spark plug, thoroughly inspect the machine

for

any damage, and

repair the damage before restartingand operatingthe machine.

Use

extreme

caution when in reverse

or

pulling

the

machine

towardsyou.

Do

not

overload

the

machine capacity by

tilling

too

deep in a

single

pass

or

at

too

fast arate.

Never

operate

the

tiller

at

high

transport

speeds on hard

or

slipperysurfaces.

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 notrestrain the machine.

Use

caution when tilling near fences, buildings

and

underground

utilities. Rotating tines can cause

property

damage

or

personal

injury.

Exercise extreme caution when operating on

or

crossing gravel

drives, walks,

or

roads. Stay alert

for

hidden hazards

or

traffic. Do

notcarrypassengers.

Never leave the operatingpositionwhen theengine

is

running.

Always stop the engine when

tilling

is

delayed

or

when walking

from one tillinglocation

to

another.

Keep

unit

clean

of

vegetation

and

other

materials.

They

may become lodged

between

the

tines. Stop

the

engine and

disconnectthespark plug before uncloggingthetines.

To

reduce exposure

to

vibration,

limit

the

hours

of

operation

and take periodic breaks

to

minimize

repetition

and rest

your

hands.

Reduce

the speed

and

force in which you do the repetitive

movement. Try

to

fill each day

with

jobs where operating hand-

held powerequipment

is

notrequired. Safety I 6

CONTENTS

SUPPLIED

YourYARDMAX

front

tine

tiller

comes

partially

assembled and contains

the

following:

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Supplied

FrontTine Tiller » Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY

This

front

tine

tiller

was

partially

assembled

at

the

factory.

To

assemble

your

machine

follow

the

below

instructions.

WHEELS

Slide

the

tubesleeve

into

the

wheels and mount

the

wheels on both

sides

of

the

bracket

with

M12X85

screws, washers and nuts.

(See

f"rsure2)

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x2

11

x2

M12x85

TINES

Insert

the

inner pipe into

the

outer

and inner tine and secure

with

quickrelease pins.

(See

FiJure3)

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Assembly

I 8

TINE

SHIELD

EXTENSIONS

Attach the tine shield extension

to

the tine shield

with

MSX12

screws

and

nuts. Welded nuts do not

need

to

be

fixed

with

nuts.

(See

figure 4)

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x2

M5x12

9 I

Assembly

LOWER

HANDLES

Mount the lower handles on the

end

connecting plate with

M8x130 bolts, through

two

holes

with

proper distance in the

handle

and

secure them

with

washers

and

nuts. (See figureS)

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UPPER

HANDLES

Remove

the star knobs

and

bolts from the upper handles. Line up

the holes in the lower handles

and

upper handles, secure them

with

M8x45 bolts

and

starknobs.

(See

fiJUre

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M8x45

x2

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KNOW

YOUR MACHINE

FEATURES

AND

CONTROLS

:::

Tines

Wheel

Know

Your

Machine

I

10

Muffler

Fuel

Valve Lever

Oil FillerCapI Dipstick

11 I

Know

Your

Machine

ClutchControl Lever

))

Push

down

to

engage

theclutch.

» Release

to

disengage

the

clutch

and

return

the

steering lever

to

neutral.

Throttle

Lever

Regulates the

speed

of

engine. Movingtowards

~-

))

FAST9

to

speed

up

the

engine.

Moving

towards LOW

.a

to

lowerthe engine

speed.

Recoil

Starter

Handle

))

Used

to

pull-starttheengine.

Choke Control

»

The choke

control

is used

to

choke

the

carburetor

and

assist in starting the engine. The choke control

is

slides between

the

CHOKE

and

RUN

positions. The

CHOKE position enriches thefuel mixture

for

starting

acold engine.

The

RUN

position provides the correct fuel mixture

for

operation afterstarting,

and

for

restarting awarm

engine.

&

Never

use

choke

to

stop

engine.

Fuel ValveLever

»

The fuel valve opens

and

closes the

passage

between

thefuel tank

and

thecarburetor.

The fuel valve lever must

be

in the ON position

for

the

engine

to

run.

When

the

engine

is

not

in

use,

leave

the

fuel valve

))

lever

in

the

OFF

position

to

prevent

carburetor

flooding

and

to

reduce the possibility

of

fuel leakage.

SteeringLever

»

Wheel

»

Select gear before pushing

down theclutch lever.

Pull the lever

to

the left

to

engage forward tilling

and

~v.

~

FORWARD

\1

REVERSE

TILLING

MOVING

to

the right

to

engage

reverse moving.

The

locating

locks

wheel bracket at different

height and distance

from

thetines.

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FOLDING

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WHEEL

FOR

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~~

TRANSPORTING

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When farming, raise

the

wheels and

fix

them

with

locatingpin.

Set the wheel down when transporting the tiller.

Tilt

))

the

machine back

until

the

tines clear

the

ground.

Push

or

pull the unit

to

the next location.

DepthRegulator Rod

It

regulates the

tilling

depth

and

helps

))

the operator control the direction

and

speed

of

thetiller.

» Insert

the

depth

regulator

rod in

the

groove at

the

rear

of

the chassis,

with

the

pointed

end

downward

and

the

notched side outward.

Lowering the depth regulator rod will slow the

tiller

))

and

make

it

till

deeper. Raising

the

depth regulator

rod will allow

it

to

move faster

and

till shallower.

))

To

adjustthe tillingdepth.

1.

Remove

thecotterpin.

2.

Raise

or

lower

the

depth

regulator

rod

to

the

desired position.

3.

Replace

thecotterpin.

Know

Your

Machine

I 12

OPERATION

Keep

all

bystanders, especially CHILDREN,

away

duringoperation.

Never

start

or

run the engine inside a closed area

or

in

poorly

ventilated

area. The engine exhaust

contains

carbon

monoxide,

and

odorless

and

deadly

gas.

ADDOILTO

ENGINE

The engine

is

shipped

without

oil. Do

not

start

the

enginebeforeaddingoil.

Please

refer

to

yourengine

manualforthepropergrade

of

oil

to

add.

1. Makesure

the

tiller

is

on aflat, level surface.

2.

Removetheoilfill cap/dipstick

to

add oil.

(See

Fipre

7)

Figure7

3.

Using a funnel, add oil up

to

the

FULL

mark on the dipstick.

(See

engine manual

for

oil capacity, oil recommendation,

and

location

of

fill

cap.)

DO

NOT

OVERFILL

THEOIL. Check engine

oil

leveldailyandaddasneeded. "

I

ADD

GASOLINE

TO

ENGINE

/ Gasoline is highlyflammable

and

explosive.

You

'

can be burned

or

seriously injured when handling

fuel.

Use

extremecare when handlinggasoline.

Fill the fuel

tank

outdoors,never indoors. Gasoline '

vaporscan ignite

if

theycollectinside anenclosure.

Explosioncan result.

1. Theenginemust

be

off

and allowed

to

cool

at

least

two

minutes

beforeaddingfuel.

2.

Remove

thefuel filler cap and

fill

thetank.

(See

engine manual

for

fuel capacity,fuel recommendation,

and

location

of

fuel

cap

.)

3.

Reinstall

the

fuel cap and tighten.Alwaysclean upspilled fuel.

13

I Operation

IMPORTANT:

DO

NOTOVERFILL!

This

equipment

and/or

its

engine

may

include

evaporative emissions controlsystem components,

required

to

meet

EPA

and/or

CARB regulations,

that

will

only

function

properly

when

the

fuel

tank

has been

filled

to

the

recommended level.

Overfilling

may

cause

permanent

damage

to

evaporative emissions controlsystem components.

Filling to

the

recommended level ensures a vapor

gap required to allow

for

fuel expansion. Payclose

attention while filling the fuel

tank

to ensure

that

the recommended fuel/eve/ inside the

tank

is

not

exceeded.

Use

a portablegasoline container

with

anappropriatelysizeddispensingspoutwhen filling

the tank. Do

not

use

a tunnel

or

otherdevice

that

obstructstheview

of

the

tank

filling

process.

STARTING

ENGINE

1. Move the fuel valve lever

to

the

ON position.

(See

FigureS)

2. Move the choke lever

to

the

CHOKE position.

(See

Figure9)

To

restart

a

warm

))

engine,

leave

the

choke lever in the RUN

position.

3. Move the

throttle

control

lever slightly forward

to

about%

of

theway(slightly

toward

the fast position).

(See

rrgure 10)

4. Turn the engine switch

to

the

ON

position.

FigureS

Figure

9

Throttle

Control

Lever

Figure

10

5. Pull

the

recoil

starter

until

the

enginestarts. Return

the

recoil

to

the

home position

after

each pull. Repeat

the

steps

as

needed. Once engine

has

started, set

the

throttle

to

the

FAST

position beforeyou operate

the

unit.

Rapid

retraction

of

the starter cord (kickback)

can

occur,

which may pull your hand and

arm

toward

the

engine

faster than

you

can

let

go.

Broken

bones,

fractures,

bruises,

or

sprains

could

result.

6.

If

the

choke lever

has

been moved

to

the

CHOKE position

to

start

the

engine, gradually move

it

to

the

RUN position

as

the

enginewarms up.

IDLE

SPEED

Set

throttle

control lever

to

its

"LOW"

position

to

reduce stress

on

the

engine when

tilling

is

not

being performed. Lowering

the

engine speed

to

idle

the

engine

will

help extend

the

life

of

the

engine,

as

well

as

conserve fuel and reduce

the

noise level

of

the

machine.

STOP

ENGINE

To

stop

the

engine in

an

emergency,

turn

the

engine switch

to

the

OFF position.

Under

normal conditions, use

the

following

procedure:

1. Move

the

throttle

lever

to

the

SLOW

(-A)

position.

2. Let

the

engine idle

for

one

or

two

minutes.

3. Turn

the

engine switch

to

the

OFF position.

4. Turn

the

fuel valve lever

to

the

OFF

(li))

position.

~

Do

not

move

choke

control

to

CHOKE

to

stop

engine.

~

Backfire

or

engine

damage

may

occur.

REVERSE

TINE CONTROL

Do

the

reverse

tine

control,

so

that

the

tiller

can be removed

from

tight

spaces, obstructions

or

entanglements.

1.

Move

the

steeringlever

to

the

right.

(See

fisure 11a,Illustration

1)

2. Push

down

the

clutch lever

to

engage

the

clutch

(See

Fisure

11a, Illustration 2), then

the

tines

will

rotate

reversely.

Ensure

all

tines

have

stopped

before

re-engaging

the

tines.

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NOT

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Figure11a

FORWARDTINE CONTROL

1. Move

the

steeringlever

to

the

left.

(See

Fipre

11b,Illustration

1)

2.

Push

down

the

clutch lever

to

engage

the

tines in a

forward

direction pulling

the

tiller

forward.

(See

Fisure 11b, Illustration 2)

3.

The

operator

will

need

to

hold

the

machine

from

moving

forward

to

allow

the

tines

to

engage

the

soil and digdownward.

4. Release

the

clutch lever

to

disengage

the

tines,

the

tines

will

stop.

Figure

11b

WHEEL

The locating pin locks

the

wheel bracket

at

different

height and

distance

from

the

tines.

When

farming, raise

the

wheels and

fix

them

with

locatingpin.

Set

the

wheel

down

when transporting

the

tiller.

Tilt

the

machine

back

until

the

tines clear

the

ground. Push

or

pull

the

unit

to

the

next location.

The wheel can be raised

or

lowered

to

allow

you more versatile

tilling

and cultivating,

or

to

moreeasily

transport

your

tiller.

Operation I

14

Figure12a

Figure12b

Figure

12c

DEPTH

STAKE

The depth stake

(see

Figure 13)

can

be

raised

or

lowered

to

allowyou more versatile tilling and cultivating,

or

to

more easily

transportyourtiller.

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OPERATING

SPEED

For normal tilling, set the

throttle

control lever

to

"FAST"

for

best

tiller

action. The

throttle

should be set

to

control forward

movement

to

aslowwalkingspeed

for

cultivating.Setthe

throttle

control lever

to

"LOW"

to

reduce stresson

the

enginewhentilling

is

not

being performed.

Besides depth stake setting, variation

of

pressure on the handles

also helps

further

control

of

tilling depth and travel speed. A

downward pressure on the handles will reduce

the

tilling depth

and increase the forward speed. An upward pressure on the

handles will increase the working depth and reduce the forward

speed.

TILLING

Tilling

is

digging in, turning over and breaking up garden soil

to

prepareaseedbed

for

planting. Besttillingdepth

is

4"(100mm)

to

6"(150mm).A

tiller

will alsoclear

the

soil

of

unwantedvegetation.

The decomposition

of

thisvegetation

matter

enrichesthe soil.

Avoid tilling soil

that

is

too

dry

as

it

will pulverize and produce a

dustthat

will

not

holdwater.

Water

a

few

days beforetilling. Also,

tillingsoil

that

is

too

wet

will produce unsatisfactoryclods.

Wait

a

day

or

two

afterheavyrain

for

the

soil

to

dry.

Better growth will

be

obtained

if

an

area

is

tilled properly and

used

soon aftertilling

to

preservethe moisturecontent.

The type

of

soil and workingconditions will determine the actual

setting

of

the

tilling depth.

In

some soils, the desired depth

is

reached

first

pass

over garden. In

other

soils,

the

desired depth

is

obtained by going over the garden

two

or

three times. In later

case,

the depth regulator rod should

be

lowered before each

succeeding

pass

over the garden.

Passes

should

be

made across

the

length and

width

of

the

garden alternately. Do

not

try

to

dig

too

deeply in the

first

pass.

If

the machine jumps

or

bucks, allow

the

unit

to

move forward

at

alightlyfaster rate.

If

the

tiller

stops forward motion and tries

to

dig in one spot, rock

the

handles

from

side

to

side

to

start

it

movingforward again.

Rocks

which areturned upshould

be

removed fromthegarden

area.

CULTIVATING

Cultivating

is

loosening

or

digging around growing plants

to

disrupt

weeds

and

aeratesoil.

Less

than 2"

(SOmm)

depth

is

alwaysdesirable.

SHUTTING DOWN

Release

tine clutch control lever

to

neutral position

to

stop

the

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tines.

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Maintenance

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MAINTENANCE

Maintainingyour

YARD

MAX

front

tine

tiller

will ensure long life

to

the machine

and

its components.

PREVENTIVE

MAINTENANCE

Clean the

tiller

underside

of

thetineshield after

each

use.

The

dirt

washes

off

tines easier

if

rinsed

off

immediately instead

of

after

it

dries.

1.

Turn

off

the engine

and

disengage all command levers. The

engine must

be

cool.

2.

Keep the engine's

throttle

lever in its SLOW position and

remove thespark plug

wire

from thespark plug

and

secure.

3.

Inspect the general condition

of

the

front

tine tiller. Check

for

loose screws, misalignment

or

binding

of

moving parts,

cracked

or

broken parts,

and

any

other

condition

that

may

affectitssafe operation.

4.

Use

a soft brush, vacuum

or

compressed air

to

remove all

contaminantsfrom the machine. Then

use

highqualitylightoil

to

lubricateall moving parts.

5.

Replace thespark plugwire.

\.

Never

use

a

"pressure

washer" to

clean

your unit.

Water

can

penetrate tight

areas

of

the

machine

and

its

transmission

case

and

cause

damage

to

spindles,

gears,

bearings,

or the

engine.

The

use

of

pressure

washers will result

in

shortened life and reduce

serviceability.

LUBRICATION

Remove the tine assemblies

to

lubricate the tine shafts

at

least

once every

season.

The worm gear housing

is

pre-lubricated

and

sealed at the factory.

At

the beginning

of

each

season,

make

sure there

is

enough lubricant inside the worm gear housing.

Use

portable tool lithium

#0

grease such

as

Lubricate 6300AA ,

Lubricate GR-132,

or

Multifak,

e.g.

EP-0.

1.

Remove right side tines

and

place the

tiller

on level surface.

Allow

thetransmission

to

cool beforefilling

with

grease.

2.

Remove the grease

fitting

screw

and

airvent screw

to

fill the

wormgear housingthrough the lowergrease fitting hole until

the grease begins

to

come

out

from the upper air vent hole.

(See

Fipre

14)

3.

Reinstall thegrease fittingscrew

and

airventscrew.

Do

not overfill.

Too

much

grease

can

create

pressure

which

could

damage

seals.

Figure14

ENGINE

MAINTENANCE

Refer

to

the Engine Manual included in your

tiller

for

the

informationon engine maintenance.Yourengine manual provides

detailed information

and

a maintenance schedule

for

performing

thetasks.

REPLACING THE BLADE

Remove the M8x25 bolts

that

holds the blade

B.

(See

Fipre

15)

Figure

15

Maintenance

I 16

ADJUSTING

THE

CABLES

1.

Loosen jam

nut

A by rotating them counterclockwise.

(See

Ffsure

16, Illustration

1)

2.

Rotate the cable adjusting

nut

counterclockwise

to

tighten

the forward clutch cable

or

reverse clutch cable. Rotate the cable

adjusting

nut

clockwise

to

loosen the forward clutch cable

or

reverse clutch cable.

(See

Ffsure

16,

Illustration

2)

3.

After

the cables are adjusted well, tighten the jam

nut

A.

(See

Ffsure

16, Illustration

3)

ReverseClutch

Cable

ForwardClutchCable

CableAdjusting

Nut

figure16

REPLACING

THE

BELTS

1.

Remove

the

beltcover.

(See

Ffsure

17)

figure17

17 I

Maintenance

2.

Loosen the bolt

that

holds the belt rack weldment.

(See

Ffsure

18, Illustration

1)

3.

Remove the V-belt and set aside. This V-belt control the blade

to

rotateforward.

(See

Ffsure

18,

Illustration

2)

figure18

4. Unscrewthe bolts

M8x14

and washers, remove

the

beltrack,

then takethe reverse clutch beltoff.

(See

Fipre

19)

Figure19

5.

Replace

the

newbelts. Then doassemblyin reverse order.

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STORAGE

If

the

front

tine

tiller

will

not

be

used

for

a period longer than

30

days,

follow

thesteps below

to

prepareyour

unit

for

storage.

1.

Drain the fuel tankcompletely. Stored fuel containing ethanol

or

MTBE

can

start

to

go stale in

30

days. Stale fuel

has

high

gumcontentand

can

clogthecarburetorand restrictfuel flow.

2.

Startthe engine and run until

it

stops. This helps preventgum

deposits from forming inside the carburetor and possible

engine damage.

3.

Whiletheengineisstillwarm,draintheoilfromtheengine.Refill

with

fresh oil

of

thegrade recommended in the Engine Manual.

4.

Use

clean cloths

to

clean

off

theoutside

of

the machine and

to

keep theairvents free

of

obstructions.

Do

not

use

strong detergents or petroleum

based

~

cleaners

when

cleaning

plastic

parts.

Chemicals

can

~

damage

plastics.

5.

Inspect

for

any loose

or

damaged parts. Repair

or

replace

damaged parts and tighten loose screws, nuts

or

bolts.

6.

Store

your

unit

on

flat

ground in aclean,

dry

building

that

has

good ventilation.

Do

not

store

the machine

with

fuel in a non-

~

ventilated

area

where

fuel

fumes

may

reach

flame,

~

sparks,

pilotlights or

any

ignition

sources.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Cause Remedy

1.

Attach

sparkplug

wire

securely

to

1.

Spark plug

wire

is

disconnected spark plug

2.

Out

of

fuel

or

stale fuel

2.

Fill

with

clean, fresh gasoline

3.

Engine

and/or

Fuel valve

is

not

in

3.

Engine and Fuel valve mustbe in

ON

position position

4.

Choke lever

is

not

in

CLOSE

position

4.

Choke level must be in

CLOSE

position

Enginefails

to

start

for

acold

start

5.

Blocked fuel line

5.

Clean fuel line

6.

Fouled spark plug

6.

Clean, adjustgap,

or

replace

7.

Engineflooding

7.

Wait

a

few

minutes

to

restart,

but

do

8. Belttension lever

is

engaged

not

prime

8. Disengage

the

belt

tension lever

Storage

&

Troubleshooting

I 18

Problem Cause Remedy

1.

Spark plug

wire

is

loose

1.

Connectand tighten spark plug

wire

2.

Unit

running

with

Choke lever in

2.

Move

choke

lever

to

OPEN

position

CLOSE

position

3.

Clean fuel line. Fill

tank

with

clean,

3.

Blocked fuel line

or

stalefuel fresh gasoline

Engine runs erratically

4.

Vent plugged

4.

Clear

vent

5.

Water

or

dirt

in fuel system

5.

Drainfuel tank. Refill

with

fresh fuel

6.

Dirty

aircleaner

6.

Clean

or

replace aircleaner

7.

Impropercarburetoradjustment

7.

Refer

to

engine manual

1.

Engine oil level

low

1.

Fill crankcase

with

properoil

2.

Dirty

aircleaner

2.

Clean aircleaner

Engine overheats

Air

flow

restricted Remove housingand clean

3. 3.

4.

Carburetor

not

adjusted properly

4.

Refer

to

engine manual

Engine

will

not

stop

when

throttle

control

is

positioned atstop,

1.

Debris interfering

with

throttle

1.

Clean

dirt

and debris.

or

engine speed does linkage.

2.

Refer

to

Engine Manual

to

check and

not

increase properly

2.

Improperthrottlelinkageadjustment adjust

throttle

linkage.

when

throttle

control

is

adjusted.

Tillermoves forward Tine clutch control

not

in neutral Tineclutch control lever must

be

released

duringstarting. position.

to

neutral

to

start

the

engine.

Tilleris

difficult

to

1.

Improper

tilling

depthsetting.

1.

Raise

the

tines

for

shallower

tilling

by

control when

tilling

raising

the

depth regulator rod.

(machinejumps

or

2.

Too high engine speed on hard

lurchesforward). ground.

2.

Set

the

throttle

lever

at

lower

speed.

1.

Foreign object lodged intines.

1.

Stop

tiller

completely, check and

2.

Tineclevis pin(s) missing. discard foreign object.

Tines

do

not

engage.

3.

Belt

worn

and/orstretched.

2.

Replace

tine

clevis pin(s).

4.

Pulley and idler

not

in correct

3.

Replace belt.

adjustment.

4.

Contactdealer.

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