Use and Care Manual

ManualsBrandsPower King ManualsOutdoor Power Equipment20 in. 196cc Gas Rear Tine Tiller with Kohler Engine

PREPARATION

• Dress appropriately when operating the tiller. Always wear sturdy footwear. Never wear

sandals, sneakers, or open shoes, and never operate the tiller with bare feet. Do not wear

loose clothing that might get caught in moving parts.

• Carefully inspect the area to be tilled and remove all foreign objects. Do not till above

underground water lines, gas lines, electric cables, or pipes. Do not operate the tiller in soil

with large rocks and foreign objects which can damage the equipment.

• Disengage all clutches and leave all control levers in the neutral position 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 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.

OPERATION

• Never operate the tiller without guards, covers, and hoods in place.

• Never start the engine or operate the tiller with the wheels in the free-wheel position.

Make sure the wheel lock pins are engaged through the wheel hubs and wheel axle. The

wheels act as a brake to keep the tiller at a controlled speed. Disengage wheel lock pins to

permit free-wheeling only when engine is stopped.

• Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating parts. Keep clear of tiller tines at all

times.

• Tines and wheels rotate when tiller is engaged in forward or reverse-- in forward, tines

and wheels rotate when the drive safety control lever(FORWARD), is pushed down toward

the handlebar. In reverse, wheels and tines rotate when the drive safety control

lever(REVERSE), is pulled back toward the operator. Releasing the reverse handle to the

neutral position stops the wheels and tines. Do not operate both drive safety control levers

at the same time.

• Be extremely cautious when

operating in reverse. Take extra care

to avoid slipping or falling, and keep

hands and feet clear of tines.

• Use extreme caution when operating

on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or

roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or

traffic.

Summary of content (17 pages)

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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.
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• If vegetation clogs the tines, raise the handlebars to elevate the tines, and run the tiller in reverse. If this does not clean clogged vegetation from the tines, STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE before removing vegetation by hand. • Engine muffler will be hot from operation. Do not touch it with bare skin or a severe burn may result. • If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
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Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so. • Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have the tools and skills required. • To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful when working around gasoline. Use only a nonflammable solvent, not gasoline, to clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from all fuel-related parts. • Always use personal protection devices such as eye, hand and hearing protectors when performing any service or maintenance.
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and have not drained the fuel system, follow all safety instructions storage precautions in this manual to prevent the possibility of fire from the ignition of gasoline fumes. Remember, gasoline fumes can travel to distant sources of ignition and ignite, causing risk of explosion and fire. 7. If there is any possibility of unauthorized use or tampering, remove the spark plug and store it in a safe place before storing the tiller unit.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS The tiller comes fully assembled except for a few parts. The following instructions will help you assemble and adjust the tiller's depth regulator, cable tension, and handlebar height. You will need two 9/16" wrenches to complete the assembly. STEP 1 Install the Depth Regulator 1. Install the depth regulator into the top of the depth regulator Bracket with handle facing rearward. 2.
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STEP 2 Attach ex-arm-rest stems to the Tiller 1. The ex-arm-rest stems on outside of the Transmission cover and align the lower boles. 2. Insert one 3/8"-16x 1" bolt for each side in lower holes. 3. Start 3/8"-l6 nuts on each bolt. 4. Insert one 3/8"-16x 1" bolt for each side in Upper holes at desired handlebar height. 5. Tighten all the nuts.
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STEP 3: Attach handle bar to the Tiller 1. Insert four fastness bolts for each side in every holes. 2. Start fastness nuts on each bolt. 3. Tighten all the nuts. STEP4 Fill Engine Crankcase IMPORTANT Engine is shipped from factory without oil. Engine oil must be added before starting engine. 1. Add oil according to engine manual. Do not overfill. Use clean, high quality detergent oils. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Oil level must be full. Check the oil level by removing oil fill plug. 2.
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OPERATION PRE-START INSPECTION 1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts and bolts are secure. 2. Check oil level in engine crankcase. 3. Inspect air cleaner for cleanliness. 4. Check the fuel supply. Fill the fuel tank no closer than 1 inch from top of tank to provide space for expansion. 5. Be sure spark plug wire is attached and spark plug is tightened securely. 6. Check position of wheels and wheel lockouts. 7. Check depth regulator lever position. 8.
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until engine starts. 3. 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” 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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engages the wheels and tines. Releasing the lever stops the wheels and tines and brings the tiller to a complete stop. REVERSE LEVER Engages wheels and tines into reverse. Pulling the drive safety control lever(REVERSE) toward the handlebar reverses tiller. Releasing the lever stops the wheels and tines. ADJUSTMENTS WHEEL LOCK PINS Place wheels in tilling position. 1. Remove lock pin. Align hole in axle with hole in wheel hub. 2. Insert lock pin through holes, fold lock pin ring to secure pin to axle. 3.
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1. Remove lock pin. Slide wheel inward toward machine. 2. Insert pin in axle only. 3. Wheel should turn freely on axle. HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The ideal height of the handlebar varies with operator height and the depth of tilling. To adjust handlebar height: 1. Unscrew nuts and remove top and bottom bolts on each side. 2. Align handlebar to desired holes on the lower handlebar mount. 3. Install bolts and nuts. Retighten.
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2. Raise the depth regulator lever to position tines at chosen tilling depth. 3. Align hole in depth regulator lever with hole in depth regulator bracket and replace detent pin. Depth Regulator Lever Down = Shallower tilling. Place the detent pin in the top hole of the depth regulator lever for shallowest tilling. Depth Regulator Lever Up = Deeper tilling. Place the detent pin in the bottom hole of the depth regulator lever for deepest tilling.
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TILLING TIPS The key to successful tilling is to begin with a shallow cut on the frst pass, and then work an inch or two deeper on each successive pass. • Tilling depth will vary with ground conditions. • When beginning to till in unbroken ground or in extremely hard soil, set the detent pin in the highest hole of the drag stake (follow instructions under Tilling section). This will allow for shallow tilling. With the drag stake in this position, make several light passes over the area to be tilled.
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• Plant rows on 20" - 22" centers for ease of turning. • Set the depth regulator lever with the detent pin in one of the higher holes. This will allow for shallow cultivation necessary to turn over weeds, and break up and aerate the soil. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Please read this normal care schedule, and note the recommended care operating intervals to extend the life of your unit.
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6. Check engine and equipment often for loose nuts and bolts, keep these items tightened. CHECK OR FILL ENGINE CRANKCASE 1. Add oil according to engine manual. Do not overfill. Use clean, high quality detergent oil. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Oil level must be full. Check the oil level by removing oil fill plug. Oil level should be up to the bottom of the fill plug opening. 2. Always check oil level before starting engine. Refer to engine manual for capacity and type of oil to use.
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6. Replace spark plug wire. TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The troubleshooting guide below lists the most common problems, causes and remedies. PROBLEM REMEDY/ACTION Engine will not start • Add gas to gas tank. • Connect spark plug wire to spark plug • Throttle must be positioned at choke for a cold start Engine runs rough, foods during operation • Clean or replace air cleaner Engine is hard to start • Drain old fuel and replace with fresh.
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• Adjust forward belt guide: - turn engine off and allow muffler to cool - disconnect spark plug wire and secure from spark plug Belts squeal in neutral and/or reverse - remove belt guard - pull down on drive safety control levers - manually bend forward belt guide so there is 1/16 inch or less clearance between belt guide and belt - replace belt guard and spark plug wire Belts squeal in forward operation • Adjust tabs on the reverse belt guide - turn engine off and allow muffler to cool - disconnect spar