Operator's Manual Original Operating Instructions Breez™ R2 High Compression Propane Powered Tiller SN Includes Model: CAUTION ICON R1 21046 Get parts online at www.breezpropanetillers.com READ OM ICON R1 P/N: 21327 ECN: 10633 REV1: 01/30/15 © 2015 Ardisam, Inc.
Operator's Manual Breez™ R2 Propane Powered Tiller INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Breez™ Propane Tiller. We have worked to ensure that this tiller meets the highest standards for usability and durability. With proper care, your tiller will provide many years of service. Please read this entire manual before installation and use. Breez™ reserves the right to change, alter or improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice.
Operator's Manual Breez™ R2 Propane Powered Tiller WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Owner’s Responsibility Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the machine is the owner’s responsibility. • Read and follow all safety instructions. • Carefully follow all assembly instructions. • Maintain the machine according to directions and schedule included in this Breez™ operator’s manual. • Ensure that anyone who uses the machine is familiar with all controls and safety precautions.
Operator's Manual Breez™ R2 Propane Powered Tiller General Safety Rules • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s). Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting. • Use this equipment for its intended purpose only. • Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating decals on this equipment and on any of its attachments or accessories. • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Operator's Manual Breez™ R2 Propane Powered Tiller WARNING ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS, COLORLESS, POISONOUS GAS. CARBON MONOXIDE MAY BE PRESENT EVEN IF YOU DO NOT SMELL OR SEE ANY ENGINE EXHAUST. BREATHING CARBON MONOXIDE CAN CAUSE NAUSEA, FAINTING OR DEATH, IN ADDITION TO DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS AND CONFUSION. IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS, SEEK FRESH AIR AND MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. CAUTION HOT GASES ARE A NORMAL BY-PRODUCT OF A FUNCTIONING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE.
Operator's Manual Breez™ R2 Propane Powered Tiller • WARNING THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF YOUR TILLER ARE DETERMINED FROM THE OPERATING POSITION AS YOU FACE THE DIRECTION OF FORWARD TRAVEL. • L R • THE 4-CYCLE ENGINE USES 10W-30 MOTOR OIL. DO NOT USE WITHOUT OIL OR ENGINE DAMAGE WILL OCCUR. THIS IS A MOTORIZED TILLER THAT WORKS THE SOIL BY MEANS OF ROTATING TINES. IT IS PEDESTRIAN CONTROLLED, BUT NOT SELF-PROPELLED, AND USES A PROPANE-FUELED INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE TO POWER THE TINES.
Operator's Manual Breez™ R2 Propane Powered Tiller BURNS AND FIRES The muffler, muffler guard and other parts of the engine become extremely hot during the operation of the engine. These parts remain extremely hot after the engine has stopped. Prevention of Burns and Fires • • If you smell propane (identified by a sour, rotten egg smell) do not start or run the engine. If there is a build up of propane, leave the area immediately. If necessary, call the local fire department for assistance.
Operator's Manual Breez™ R2 Propane Powered Tiller Part No. 18266 Tiller Warning Decal Tine Shield Decal English Part No. 18271 Tiller Warning Decal Tine Shield Decal French 8 Check for parts online at www.breezpropanetillers.
Operator's Manual Breez™ R2 Propane Powered Tiller FEATURES VARIABLE SPEED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER WITH ON/OFF SWITCH STURDY U-TURN™ HANDLEBAR STRUCTURE KNOBBY COMFORT GRIPS PROPANE REGULATOR AND BOTTLE MOUNT FLIP-AND-FOLLOW™ WHEEL MOUNT ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT HANDLEBARS REPLACEABLE TINES SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE DISPLACEMENT 40cc GEAR RATIO 32:1 PROPANE CYLINDER SIZE* 16.4 oz.
Operator's Manual Breez™ R2 Propane Powered Tiller UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY WARNING Unpack Tiller 1. Carefully lift the tiller out of the box, remove any packing material and cut any ties holding the handlebar pieces or tines to the tiller assembly. 2. Find parts packet. Parts packet contains: • 4 - T-Handle Nuts (4640) • 4 - Curved Washers (4641) • 4 - Handle Clamp Bolts (4642) 3. Find manual packet. Manual packet contains: • 1 - Hair Pin (4652) Assembly 1.
Operator's Manual Breez™ R2 Propane Powered Tiller 1. Clean around oil fill area. Operation Tips 3. Reinsert dipstick (must be fully threaded for accurate reading). 1. The clutch will transfer maximum power after about two hours of normal operation. During this break-in period clutch slippage may occur. The clutch should be kept free of oil and other moisture for efficient operation. 4. Unscrew and check dipstick.
Operator's Manual Breez™ R2 Propane Powered Tiller 2. Slide the outside tine A and tine D onto each end of the shaft next. The tines should be installed in the correct order so that they are positioned left to right A, B, C, D, as viewed from the user’s position on the tiller. Make sure that the hub collars on both the right and left pairs of tines face each other so that there is adequate spacing between the tine blades. 3.
Operator's Manual Breez™ R2 Propane Powered Tiller MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Steps For Working On Equipment 1. Turn engine switch to the OFF position. 2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. 3. Securely place the disconnected spark plug wire away from the spark plug and any metal parts. This must always be done or arcing may occur between spark plug wire and metal parts. Maintenance Schedule MAINTENANCE ITEM Clean Engine and NOTE: All repair parts must come from the factory.
Operator's Manual Breez™ R2 Propane Powered Tiller Step for Replacing and Cleaning Air Filter: 1. To remove air filter cover, unscrew the cover bolt with a screw driver and gently pop out the front latch tab. The cover then can be slid off the back latch tabs and away from the engine. SEE FIGURE 4 2. Remove the foam filter and fiber filter elements. Replace with a new fiber filter and a new oiled foam filter (SEE FIGURE 5), or clean the original foam and fiber filters with warm water and mild soap.
Operator's Manual Breez™ R2 Propane Powered Tiller For more complicated repairs, you may want to rely on your retailer, an authorized service center or Breez™. Breez™ will make the necessary repairs if a service center is not available. A parts breakdown is located toward the end of this manual. We will always be glad to answer any questions you have, or help you find suitable assistance. To order parts or inquire about warranty, call or e-mail us using the contact information found in this section.
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Operator's Manual Breez™ R2 Propane Powered Tiller ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Engine Assembly ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 10887 BOLT M5 X 0.8 X 16 MM PHILIPS 14 27 13200 MUFFLER 1 2 13197 AIR FILTER COVER 1 28 13181 BOLT M5 X 0.8 X 50 MM SOCKET 2 3 13198 AIR FILTER 1 29 13196 DIPSTICK 1 4 17078 AIR FILTER FIBER 1 30 15977 DIPSTICK GASKET 16MM ID 1 5 400020 NUT M5 X 0.8 MM TOPLOCK 2 31 19919 BOLT M6 X 1.
Operator's Manual Breez™ R2 Propane Powered Tiller ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Hood & Tines Parts Explosion 28 27 26 21 22 20 19 17 18 13 17 23 24 16 15 3 4 6 2 25 14 13 5 1 12 11 7 ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 18504 2 21061 3 4 18 8 9 10 QTY. ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION BOLT M5 X 0.8 X 30 MM FILLISTER 2 16 46141 BOLT M8 X 1.
Operator's Manual Breez™ R2 Propane Powered Tiller ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Transmission Parts Explosion 22 21 20 8 24 19 18 15 16 17 1 2 3 9 8 4 5 7 6 10 11 12 13 3 2 1 14 6 7 ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 46144 2 DUST CAP 2 13 13447 BOLT M6 X 1.0 X 8 MM PHILIPS 2 4606 WASHER, FIBER 2 14 4649 BOLT M6 X 1.0 X 22 MM HEX FLG 2 3 4646 SEAL, TINE SHAFT 2 15 4647 BOLT M6 X 1.
Operator's Manual Breez™ R2 Propane Powered Tiller ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN - Handlebar Parts Explosion 8 7 8, 9 10 3 6 2 1 5 4 3 2 1 ITEM NO. 20 PART DESCRIPTION NO. QTY.
Operator's Manual Breez™ R2 Propane Powered Tiller 15073 BORDER-EDGER KIT INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY) The Border-Edger Kit is a useful tool for making clean cuts in the lawn along the borders of gardens, flower beds, walkways, and driveways for a well manicured look. To install the BorderEdger Kit, do the following: INSTALLATION 1. Make sure the tiller is not running by flipping the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
Operator's Manual Breez™ R2 Propane Powered Tiller 15290 DRAG STAKE BRACKET KIT INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY) The Drag Stake Bracket Kit is very effective for ensuring depth control and straight rows while tilling. 1. Flip the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. Remove the tilling tines or other working tools. 2. Remove bolts (4649) and nuts (4650) from transmission casting. SEE FIGURE 9 3. Secure bracket (4633) to transmission casting with bolts (4649) and nuts (4650). SEE FIGURE 9 4.
Operator's Manual Breez™ R2 Propane Powered Tiller DK43 DETHATCHER KIT INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY) The Dethatcher Kit is very effective for lifting away the excessive matted layers of thatch in your lawn that can prevent moisture, oxygen and nutrients from penetrating the soil and can harbor disease and insects. Use in Spring, Summer, and Fall to bring life and color back to your grass lawn. 1. Flip the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
Operator's Manual Breez™ R2 Propane Powered Tiller NOTES 24 Check for parts online at www.breezpropanetillers.
Operator's Manual Breez™ R2 Propane Powered Tiller WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS PRODUCT WARRANTY: 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Ardisam, Inc. (Ardisam) warrants the product(s) under a one-year limited warranty to be free from defects in the material or workmanship or both for a period not exceeding twelve consecutive months from the date of original purchase by the first retail consumer or first commercial end user. “Consumer use“ means personal recreational use by a retail consumer.
Operator's Manual Breez™ R2 Propane Powered Tiller FEDERAL EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), together with Ardisam, Inc. (Ardisam), are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your small off-road engine (SORE). New small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet stringent anti-smog standards the federal government.
Operator's Manual Breez™ R2 Propane Powered Tiller shall be warranted for the ECS Warranty Period. A statement in such written instructions to the effect of “repair or replace as necessary” shall not reduce the ECS Warranty Period. Any such part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period.
Breez™, Division of Ardisam, Inc. 1160 8th Avenue, PO Box 666 Cumberland, WI 54829 800-345-6007 | Fax 715-822-2223 E-mail: info@breezpropanetillers.com All weights, specifications and features are approximate and are subject to change without notice. Due to continuous product improvements, product images may not be exact. Items used for props not included. Some assembly may be required. Check for parts online at www.breezpropanetillers.
