FRONT TINE TILLER Owners Manual Models 902032 24" FRONT TINE TILLER ENGLISH 21547014 423442 Rev 1 02.10.
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Powered Rotary Tillers TRAINING • • • • • Read the Owner’s Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly. Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and pets.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • • Read and observe the safety rules. Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tiller. Follow instructions under “Maintenance” and “Storage” sections of this Manual. Gasoline Capacity: 3.6 Quarts (3.4L) Unleaded Regular Oil (API-SG-SL): (Capacity: 20 oz./0.6L) SAE 10w-30(Above 32°F/0°C) SAE 5w-30(Below 32°F/0°C) • Spark Plug: (Gap: .030"/0.
ASSEMBLY Your new tiller has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary ensure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY FRONT overhead_views_8 A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
ASSEMBLY UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HANDLE (See Fig. 2) INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 3) • • CAUTION: Be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material. • IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND AS SEMBLING TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLE(S). • • NUT LOCK WASHER HANDLE PANEL de pt sta ke _ &4 (A HEX BOLTS, LOCK WASHERS, AND HEX NUTS STAKE SPRING Fig. 3 HANDLE HEIGHT HEX BOLT 5/16-18X1" • Handle height may be adjusted to better suit operator.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER. Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FORWARD TINE CONTROL CHOKE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL FUEL VALVE ENGINE SWITCH DEPTH STAKE TINE SHIELD RECOIL STARTER TINES Fig.
OPERATION The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER TINE OPERATION (See Fig. 5) Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine. TILLING • STOPPING (See Fig.
OPERATION TO TRANSPORT ADD GASOLINE • CAUTION: Before lifting or transporting, allow tiller engine and muffler to cool. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from fuel tank. AROUND THE YARD • Tip depth stake forward until it is held by the stake spring. • Push tiller handles down, raising tines off the ground. • Push or pull tiller to desired location. Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane.
OPERATION • 6. After starting the engine, gradually open choke by turning the choke lever and finally keep it fully opened. Do not fully open the choke lever immediately when the engine is cold or the ambient temperature is low, because the engine may stop. NOTE: If engine does not start, see troubleshooting points. • ENGINE SWITCH THROTTLE CONTROL SPARK PLUG • RECOIL STARTER CHOKE CONTROL Soil conditions are important for proper tilling.
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MAINTENANCE Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance (except carburetor adjustment) to prevent accidental starting of engine. Prevent fires! Keep the engine free of grass, leaves, spilled oil, or fuel. Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance. Clean muffler area of all grass, dirt, and debris. Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns. ENGINE • LUBRICATION • Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG-SL.
MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 14) Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling season or after every 50 hours of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” on page 3 of this manual. Your engine is air cooled. For proper engine performance and long life keep your engine clean. • Clean air screen frequently using a stiff-bristled brush. • Remove blower housing and clean as necessary.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug. MID-WIDTH TILLING - 22" PATH (See Fig. 17) • Assemble holes “A” in tine hubs to holes “C” in tine shaft. TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 15) Factory assembly has provided lowest handle height. Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE OPERATION CHECK (See Fig.19) TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 20) • • • WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug to prevent starting while checking tine operation. For proper tine operation, tine control lever must be against control body and all slack removed from inner wire of control cable when control is in the “OFF” (up) position. If lever and cable are loose, loosen cable clip at lower end of cable.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE BELT REPLACEMENT • Install new V-belt to engine pulley first then to transmission pulley. Ensure belt is positioned on inside groove of both pulleys, inside all belt guides and rests on idler pulley. TO ADJUST CARBURETOR The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, engine performance can be affected by differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load.
STORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil. (See “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of this manual.) WARNING: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Loss of power CAUSE CORRECTION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Out of fuel. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. Engine flooded. Dirty air cleaner. Water in fuel. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Clogged fuel tank. Loose spark plug wire. 6. 7. 8. 9. Bad spark plug or improper gap. Carburetor out of adjustment. 8. 9. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Throttle control not set properly. Dirty air cleaner. Bad spark plug or improper gap. Stale or dirty fuel. Loose spark plug wire. 1. 2. 3.
FRONT TINE TILLER – MODEL NUMBER 90203200 (MFG. ID. NO.
FRONT TINE TILLER – MODEL NUMBER 90203200 (MFG. ID. NO. 96086000100) HANDLE ASSEMBLY ITEM MFG. NO. NO. ARIENS PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 19 20 29 21546089 21546771 21546171 21546175 21546784 21546279 21546281 21546806 21546805 21546002 21546775 21546840 21546218 21546838 21546176 21546266 21546265 21546059 Bracket, Handle Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 Grip, Handle Handle, L.H. Nut, Hex, Crownlock 5/16-18 Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga. Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.
FRONT TINE TILLER – MODEL NUMBER 90203200 (MFG. ID. NO.
FRONT TINE TILLER – MODEL NUMBER 90203200 (MFG. ID. NO. 96086000100) BELT GUARD AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY ITEM MFG. NO. NO. ARIENS PART NO.
FRONT TINE TILLER – MODEL NUMBER 90203200 (MFG. ID. NO.
FRONT TINE TILLER – MODEL NUMBER 90203200 (MFG. ID. NO. 96086000100) WHEEL AND DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY ITEM MFG. NO. NO. ARIENS PART NO.
FRONT TINE TILLER – MODEL NUMBER 90203200 (MFG. ID. NO.
FRONT TINE TILLER – MODEL NUMBER 90203200 (MFG. ID. NO. 96086000100) TINE ASSEMBLY ITEM MFG. NO. NO. ARIENS PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 21546140 21546548 21546138 21546137 21546139 21546743 Tine, Outer, R.H. Retainer, Spring Tine, Inner, R.H. Tine, Inner, L.H. Tine, Outer, L.H. Pin, Clevis 156929 3146R 156924 156923 156925 4929H NOTE: All component dimensions are given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.
FRONT TINE TILLER – MODEL NUMBER 90203200 (MFG. ID. NO.
FRONT TINE TILLER – MODEL NUMBER 90203200 (MFG. ID. NO. 96086000100) TRANSMISSION ITEM MFG. NO. NO. ARIENS PART NO. 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 14 16 17 18 19 20 21546807 21546817 21546282 21546790 21546833 21546256 21546172 21546796 21546255 21546122 21546834 21546276 21546278 21546001 21546801 --- 74760524 74780652 19131311 73900600 9056R422 188195 165834 73970500 187912 151222 9173R 19091412 19092016 10040400 74610412 --- DESCRIPTION Bolt, Hex Head, Gr.
FRONT TINE TILLER – MODEL NUMBER 90203200 (MFG. ID. NO.
FRONT TINE TILLER – MODEL NUMBER 90203200 (MFG. ID. NO. 96086000100) DECALS ITEM MFG. NO. NO. ARIENS PART NO.
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Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-1072 800-317-5898 www.ariens.com PARTS AND SERVICE This product has been expertly engineered and carefully manufactured to rigid quality standards. As with all mechanical products, some adjustments or part replacement may be necessary during the life of your unit. For parts and service, contact your local Ariens dealer. To find a dealer in your area, call 1-800-317-5898, or use the Dealer Locator on our web site, www.ariens.com.
