Front Tine Rototiller |
Operator’s Manual |
Transport Position |
Operating Position |
Includes Models |
FT6000X92A |
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MODEL INFORMATION
MODEL IDENTIFICATION |
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WARRANTY |
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SAFETY RULES |
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Owner's Responsibility |
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General |
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Preparation |
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Operation |
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Maintenance and Storage |
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Safety Decals |
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FEATURES |
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UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY |
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Unpack Tiller |
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Install the Depth Regulator Lever |
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Fill Engine Crankcase |
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CONTROLS |
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Drive Safety Control Lever |
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ADJUSTMENTS |
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Belt Tension Adjustment |
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Depth Regulator Lever |
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OPERATION |
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Shutting Down |
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Tilling |
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NORMAL CARE |
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Schedule |
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Servicing The Rototiller |
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STORAGE |
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Prepare For Storage |
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR |
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Troubleshooting Guide |
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Parts Listings |
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Notes |
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MODEL IDENTIFICATION
Record your model number, manufacturer number and serial number in the space provided for easy reference. The model and manufacturer numbers can be found on the unit I.D. plate located on the unit’s left engine mount. Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for location of engine serial number.
ROTOTILLER REFERENCE DATA
Model Description/Number
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WARNING
You must read, understand and comply with all safety and operating instructions in this manual before attempting to setup and operate your rototiller.
Failure to comply with all safety and operating instructions can result in loss of machine control, serious personal injury 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.
WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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WARRANTY
Thank You . . .
for purchasing an Murray front tine rototiller. We guarantee that this front tine rototiller conforms to applicable North American safety standards, and have worked to ensure that it will meet your exacting standards for usability and durability. With proper care, your rototiller will provide many years of service.
Please take time to read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and service your rototiller correctly. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. This manual should be considered a permanent part of your rototiller. Congratulations on your investment in quality.
MURRAY, INC. Two Year Limited Warranty
TILLER PRODUCT 2 YEAR WARRANTY
Murray, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that this unit shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of Two (2) Years from the date of purchase; however, this warranty does not cover Normal Wear Parts (except as noted below) or engines, accessories, transmissions, and transaxles supplied through other companies that furnish their own warranties and provide service through their authorized field service facilities. For additional information, see the warranties covering these particular parts. If you are uncertain whether your unit contains or is equipped with one or more of these parts, consult your dealer prior to purchase. Subject to the terms and conditions noted in this Limited Warranty, we shall, at our option, repair or replace at no cost to the original purchaser any part covered by this Limited Warranty during the applicable warranty period.
Normal Wear Parts are defined as belts, tines, pulley adapters, wheels, and pneumatic tires. These parts are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship as delivered with the product. Any claim for repair or replacement of Normal Wear Parts must be made within thirty (30) days of the date of purchase. No claims involving damage caused from material use, abuse or misuse will be honored.
This Murray, Inc. Two (2) Year Limited Warranty is your exclusive remedy; however, this warranty is void or does not apply to any unit that has been tampered with, altered, misused, abused or used for rental or other commercial and/or professional
To make a claim under this Murray, Inc. Two (2) Year Limited Warranty, return the unit (or if authorized in advance, the defective part) along with your proof of purchase to an Authorized Service Center near you. To locate the nearest Authorized Service Center, call the Central Parts Distributor for your area shown in the list provided with your unit or check the Yellow Page listings in your local telephone directory. If you return the entire unit, we will repair the unit. If we authorize the return of the defective part only, we will either replace or repair the part. In the case of a defect in a transmission or differential (as distinguished from a transaxle), the entire transmission or differential must be returned since they do not include user serviceable parts.
This Murray, Inc. Two (2) Year Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This Limited Warranty is given in lieu of all other expressed and implied warranties including the implied warranty of merchantability and warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. If you need
additional information on this written warranty or assistance in obtaining service, write or call:
MURRAY, INC.
Outdoor Power Equipment
Customer Service Department
P.O. Box 268; Brentwood, Tennessee
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Maintain the tiller according to directions and schedule |
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Ensure that anyone who uses the tiller is familiar with |
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children away from the area being tilled. Do not allow |
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GENERAL
The Safety Alert symbol shown here is used to alert you to important safety information that must
be read, fully understood, and followed at all times when handling, transporting, operating, servicing, or storing your rototiller unit.
Each safety alert symbol is followed by a "signal word" that advised you of the relative intensity, or level, of the hazard the safety alert instructions pertain to.
The following list of signal words is being provided to help you understand the intensity levels associated with each signal word used in this manual.
DANGER
The signal word "DANGER" is used when a serious injury or fatality will result if the safety instructions that follow this signal word are not obeyed.
WARNING
The signal word "WARNING" is used when a serious injury or fatality could result if the safety instructions that follow this signal word are not obeyed.
CAUTION
The signal word "CAUTION" is used when personal injury, or property or equipment damage could result if the safety instructions that follow this signal word are not obeyed.
•Do not operate the tiller under the influence of alchohol or drugs.
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 drive safety control lever before starting the engine.
•Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
a.Use an approved fuel container.
b.Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
c.Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors.
d.Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel before restarting.
•Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running.
Engine is shipped from factory without oil. You must add engine oil before starting engine.
Provides helpful information for proper assembly, operation, or maintenance of your rototiller.
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SAFETY RULES
OPERATION |
• Never allow bystanders near the unit. |
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• Never operate the tiller without guards, covers, and |
• Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light. |
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hoods in place. |
• Take all possible precautions when leaving the |
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• Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating |
machine unattended. Disengage drive control lever, |
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stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and |
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• Tines rotate when tiller is engaged in |
make certain guards and shields are in place. |
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- shut off the engine. |
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control lever to neutral stops the tines. |
- wait for all moving parts to stop. |
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• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or |
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE |
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crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for |
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hidden hazards or traffic. |
• Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safe |
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• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove |
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the wire from the spark plug and secure, thoroughly |
• Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, and other |
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bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be |
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damage before restarting and operating the tiller. |
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sure the equipment is in safe working condition. |
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• If vegetation clogs the tines, STOP THE ENGINE |
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spark plug wire from the spark plug before performing |
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tiller maintenance. |
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• Engine muffler will be hot from operation. Do not |
• Never run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are |
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• If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the |
• Always allow muffler to cool before filling fuel tank. |
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engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration |
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• Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank inside |
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a closed building where fumes may reach an open |
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• Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are |
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• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting |
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SAFETY RULES
SAFETY DECALS
This rototiller unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing.
Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge to operated this equipment safely and effectively, we have placed several safety labels on the tiller to remind you of this important information while you are operating the unit.
These important safety labels are illustrated below, and are shown here to help familiarize you with the location and content of the safety messages you will see as you perform normal tilling operations. Please review these labels now, and if you have any questions regarding their meaning or how to comply with these instructions, reread the complete safety instruction text on the preceding pages, or contact your local dealer.
Should any of these labels become unreadable because of being worn, faded, or otherwise damaged during the use of your tiller, please use the part number information provided to order a replacement label from your local authorized dealer.
These labels are easily applied, and will act as a constant visual reminder to you, and others who may use the equipment, to follow the safety instructions necessary for safe, effective operation of your rototiller.
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HOOD WARNING |
Hood Decal |
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FEATURES
drive safety control lever
forward cable
hand knob
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belt guard
The advantage of the MURRAY gear drive rototiller over other front tine tillers, is the exclusive unfolding and flexible drag bar. This gives– 1the– Murraygear drive tiller its stability and its versatility. For easy transport, fold the wheels under the engine. During operation, the wheels unfold back and the drag bar folds down. The long length between the tines and the depth regulator level make this the most comfortable front tine tiller on the market.
Transport Position |
Operating Position |
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UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
UNPACK TILLER
1. Open top of carton and remove handlebar assembly.
CAUTION
Do not try to lift the rototiller from the carton.
2. Cut open end of carton and remove machine:
The right and left sides of your rototiller are determined from the operating position as you face the direction of forward travel.
a.Tines are
b.Outside tines have two positions- wide 21” & narrow 16”. For narrow width - assemble with short side of tine holder pipe towards center of machine. For 11” width, remove outside tine sets. (Figure 1)
c.For wide width - move left tine to right side and right to left side. Assemble with long half of tine pipe towards machine. (Figure 2)
d.Remove two (2) hand knobs & bolts and slide top handle of handlebar over lower loop. Put
e.Check upper and lower jam nuts for tightness. See Figure 4, Belt Tension Adjustment.
f.Add and check engine oil.
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forward cable |
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Narrow Tine Width |
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Wide Tine Width |
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hand knob |
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UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
INSTALL THE DEPTH REGULATOR LEVER
1.Install the depth regulator lever through hole in bracket from the bottom up with curve to rear of unit and secure with detent pin.
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FILL ENGINE CRANKCASE
Engine is shipped from factory without oil. You must add engine oil before starting engine.
1.Add oil according to engine manual. Do not overfill. Use a clean, high quality detergent oil. Container must be marked A.P.I. Service SF - SJ. Use no special additives with recommended oils. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Oil level must be full. Check the oil level by removing the dipstick. Oil level should be at FULL line on dipstick.
2.Always check oil level before starting engine. Refer to engine manual for capacity and type of oil to use.
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Pulling down on drive safety control lever engages the |
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release the drive safety control levers. |
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ADJUSTMENTS
BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT
Proper belt tension is critical to good performance. After half hour of operation, all cables may have to be adjusted due to initial stretch. Thereafter, check tension after every 2 hours of operation.
To 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.
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3. Align hole in depth regulator lever with hole in depth |
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regulator bracket and replace detent pin. |
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OPERATION
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 is tightened securely and spark plug wire is attached.
6.Check depth regulator lever position.
Engine is shipped from factory without oil. You must add engine oil before starting engine.
The controls required to start and run the rototiller are located on the engine and are marked "Choke" and "Throttle".
A more detailed description of engine operation and all related precautions and procedures can be found in the engine manufacturer's manual that accompanies each tiller.
CAUTION
Please do not start your tiller until you have read the Manual that came with your engine, and the sections in this manual titled Controls, Adjustments and Safety. If you have read these, follow the steps below to start your tiller. Always perform this pre- start checklist before starting the engine.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care. Never fill the tank when the engine is hot or running. Always move outdoors to fill the tank.
Cold Starts
1.Move choke lever to full choke position.
2.Move throttle lever to "start".
3.When starting, operator should place free hand where indicated and start the engine from the operator position.
4.Pull starting rope out slowly one time and allow to return normally.
5.Pull starting rope out rapidly, and allow rope to return normally.
6.When engine starts, gradually move choke lever to "no choke" position and increase throttle speed.
Restarting A Warm Engine
Restarting an engine that is already warm from previous running does not normally require use of the choke.
1.Move throttle lever to "start" position.
2.When starting, operator should place free hand where indicated and start the engine from the operator position.
3.Pull starting rope out rapidly until engine starts. Allow rope to return normally.
4.Adjust throttle speed to "high" for best tiller action.
Idle Speed
Use the "low" position on the throttle lever 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 motor, as well as conserve fuel and reduce the noise level of the equipment.
Operating Speed
For normal tilling, set the throttle lever to "fast".
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Allow engine to cool completely before touching these hot surfaces.
To stop the engine at any time, move throttle control to the off position. To stop tines at any time, release drive safety control lever to the neutral position.
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NORMAL CARE
SCHEDULE
Your rototiller has been designed and produced by the industry's leading manufacturer of outdoor power equipment to provide you with years of reliable operation.
Keeping your tiller in top running condition will prolong its life, and help you obtain optimum performance whenever you wish to till your garden.
Please read this normal care schedule, and observe these recommended care operating intervals to extend the life of your unit.
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SERVICING THE ROTOTILLER |
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Check Belt Tension
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 spark plug wire from spark plug and secure.
3.With drive safety control lever in the neutral position, measure length of spring when compressed.
4.Pull down on drive safety control lever and measure length of spring when stretched out. Ideal length would be 1/4" longer.
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WARNING
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Dirt Shield |
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-force the belt down from engine pulley and slowly rotate pulley by pulling the starter cord.
-remove the belt from transmission pulley.
-push the belt forward and out front of machine.
install new belt:
-place new belt onto transmission pulley.
-force belt up onto engine pulley while rotating pulley with engine starter cord.
5.Replace belt guard and dirt shield.
6.Attach spark plug wire.
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NORMAL CARE
CAUTION
Do not operate tiller before reading the engine manual provided in the parts packet.
WARNING
Temperature of muffler and near by areas may exceed 150° F. Avoid these areas.
Engine can overheat and become damaged if debris blocks the cooling system or rotating screen.
Never run engine without complete air cleaner installed on engine.
Engine Maintenance
Refer to the engine manual included in your parts packet for information on engine maintenance. Your engine manual provides detailed information and a maintenance schedule for performing the following tasks:
1.Check oil level before each use or after every 8 hours of operation.
2.Change oil after first
grade.
4.Check spark plug yearly or every 100 hours of operation.
5.Service air cleaner.
6.Keep engine and parts clean.
7.Check engine and equipment often for loose nuts and bolts, keep these items tightened.
Engine is shipped from factory without oil. You must add engine oil before starting engine.
Check or Fill Engine Oil
1.Add oil according to engine manual. Do not overfill. Use a clean, high quality detergent oil. Container must be marked A.P.I. Service SF - SJ. Use no special additives with recommended oils. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Oil level must be full. Check the oil level by removing the dipstick. Oil level should be at FULL line on dipstick.
2.Always check oil level before starting engine. Refer to engine manual for capacity and type of oil to use.
Change Engine Oil
1.Remove the fasteners that secure the dirt shield at the bottom of the tiller.
2.Take off the dirt shield and you can see the oil drain.
3.Refer to the engine manual for how to change oil.
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NORMAL CARE
Check Tiller Transmission Grease |
Clean Tine Axle Shaft |
Tiller transmission is shipped from factory with the proper amount of grease.
To add grease, remove both high and low grease ports. Inject grease in bottom until you see some at top hole, transmission is now full.
1.Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.
2.Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure.
3.Remove all vegetation, string, wire, and other material that may have accumulated on the axle between the inside set of tines and the seal on the transmission housing.
4.Replace spark plug wire.
grease out, high grease port
grease in,
low grease
port
Figure 12
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STORAGE
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1. Protect wheels and axles from rust: |
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2.Run with gas stabilizer in fuel.
3.Drain the fuel tank. Run the engine until it stops.
4.While engine is still warm, drain the oil from the engine. Refill with fresh oil of the recommended grade.
5.Remove spark plug, pour
6.Clean entire tiller.
7.Store your tiller in a clean, dry building.
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE |
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Practice safety at all times. Engine must be turned |
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Engine will not start |
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Connect spark plug wire to spark plug |
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Throttle must be positioned at choke for a cold start |
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Engine runs rough, floods during operation |
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Clean or replace air cleaner |
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Engine is hard to start |
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Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use gas stabilizer |
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Make sure spark plug wire is securely attached to spark |
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Engine misses or lacks power |
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Clean or replace air cleaner |
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Improper carburetor adjustment, take to authorized |
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Replace spark plug and adjust gap |
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Drain and refill gas tank and carburetor |
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See engine manual to check and adjust throttle linkage |
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Tiller moves forward during starting |
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Drive safety control lever must be released to neutral to |
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Tiller is difficult to control when tilling (machine jumps or |
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Raise the tines for shallower tilling by raising the depth |
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Lower engine speed in hard ground |
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Belts squeal in neutral |
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Belts squeal in forward operation |
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HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY |
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AR3262E701 |
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028X23 |
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AR3261 |
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7401038 |
TOP HANDLE ASSEMBLY |
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AR3108A |
CABLE ASSEMBLY WITH FERREL |
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094068 |
KNOB - Wing |
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MOTOR MOUNT & HOOD ASSEMBLY |
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MOTOR MOUNT & HOOD ASSEMBLY |
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01X175 |
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01X139 |
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01X198 |
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ENGINE* |
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17X124 |
WASHER, .406 ID x .812 OD, Eng. Pulley |
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018X31 |
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028X22 |
PUSH NUT, 1/2” Dia |
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WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLY |
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1001701 |
DETENT PIN, 5/16” |
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AR3266E201 |
DRAG BAR MOUNT |
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AR3157E701 |
DEPTH REGULATOR LEVER |
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01X100 |
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AR3130AE201 |
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AR744 |
SPACER |
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015X88 |
HEX FLG, NUT, |
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AR1407 |
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AR3182A Z |
BELT GUIDE & MOUNT |
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AR53596 Z |
CABLE YOKE |
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AR3360 Z |
IDLER |
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AR3237E201 |
FRONT BELT COVER |
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29X107 |
LINK PIN |
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DIRT SHIELD |
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SHIELD ASSEMBLY |
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REAR COVER ASSEMBLY |
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AR3149 Z |
WHEEL SHAFT, 1/2” Hinge |
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Washer, .390 ID X .750OD X 13 GA THK |
*Parts are available from an Authorized Service Center. See “Engines, Gasoline” or “Gasoline Engines” in the yellow pages of the telephone directory.
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