5” Front Tine Tiller MODEL # 101571 Operation Manual ! This safety alert symbol identifies important safety messages in this manual. Failure to follow this important safety information may result in serious injury or death.
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Table of Contents Important Safety Information Intended Use ..............................................................................4 Personal Protective Equipment ..................................................4 General Safety ............................................................................5 Safety Decals ..............................................................................6 Unpacking and Assembly Instructions Unpacking .........................................................
Important Safety Information ! WARNING WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and safety information before assembling or operating this tiller. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow anyone to operate this tiller who has not read this manual. As with all power equipment, a tiller can be dangerous if assembled or used improperly. Do not operate this tiller if you have doubts or questions concerning safe operation.
Important Safety Information General Safety Failure to follow warnings, cautions, assembly and operation instructions in the Operation Manual may result in serious injury or death. ! DANGER READ THE OPERATION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION. • Do not permit children to operate this equipment at any time. • Do not permit others that have not read and understood the complete Operation Manual to operate this equipment.
Important Safety Information Safety Decals Safety labels on the tiller are to remind you of important information while you are operating the unit. Make sure all safety warning decals are attached and in readable condition. Replace missing or defaced decals. Contact Dirty Hand Tools at 1-877-487-8275 for replacement decals.
Unpacking and Assembly Your tiller will require some assembly. The following instructions will help you unpack your tiller, assemble and adjust the depth regulator lever, cable tension and handlebar height. You will need two 9/16” wrenches. Unpacking Open top of carton and remove the tiller components.
Overview of Components 1 4 2 5 3 10 6 17 8 11 7 Item # 101829 Driver Safety Control Lever 3 101831 Handlebar Adjustment Assembly 4 1 1 7 101835 Lower Handlebar Left/Right 2 Safety Shield 2 10 11 12 13 101834 101136 101836 101837 101838 101839 101840 Handlebar Face Plate Engine Depth Regulator Wheels Tine Blade Left Tine Blade Right 14 101841 Tiller Axle 16 101843 Engine Belt (not shown) 15 17 8 Upper Handlebar Left 1 Upper Handlebar Right 9 13 101832 Throttle Contr
Tine Assembly Mounting the Tine Blades NOTE: The left and right hand tine blades are different and should be bolted to the tine axle sleeve accordingly. 1. Attach left and right tine blades to the tine axle sleeve with a hex nut and hex bolt (see Figure 1). Blades should alternate direction diagonally, one pair facing in, one pair facing out on each sleeve. 2. Slide the assembled tines onto the tiller’s axle.
Wheel/Depth Adjuster Assembly Mounting the Wheels/Depth Adjuster 1. Align two holes on the tiller wheel bracket at the desired height on the wheels/height adjuster. 2. Push two locking pins through the holes and secure (see Figure 3).
Handlebar Assembly Mounting Lower Handlebars NOTE: The left and right hand handlebars are identical. Each has two holes drilled in one side and one hole drilled in the opposite side of the handlebar tube. The two hole side of the handlebars should face inward toward each other (see Figure 4). 1. Attach the two lower handlebar tubes to the tiller with a tube support bracket and two hex bolts on each side (see Figure 5). 2. Position the handlebar components as shown in Figure 6. 3.
Driver Safety Control Lever Assembly Mounting the Driver Safety Control Lever 1. Position the Driver Safety Control Lever onto the right handlebar. 2. Push a threaded hex bolt through the top of the handlebar into the safety control lever and tighten securely (see Figure 7). Figure 7 Throttle Control Lever Assembly Mounting the Throttle Control Lever 1. Position the Throttle Control Lever onto the left handlebar. 2.
Safety Shield Assembly Mounting Safety Shields to the Tiller 1. There are left and right hand Safety Shields. Each has two holes drilled through a mounting tab. Align the mounting tab with the holes drilled in the tiller and secure with a hex bolt through the top and a hex nut underneath the safety shield in two places on each side (see Figure 9).
Operating Precautions ! CAUTION READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL OF THE PRECAUTIONS BELOW. Always perform the pre-start checklist before starting the engine. • Never operate the tiller without safety shields in place. • Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating parts. Keep clear of tiller tines at all times. • Tines rotate when the engine is running and drive lever is depressed (pulled towards the handlebars). Releasing the drive lever stops the tines.
Operating Instructions RECOIL STARTER Preparation for Operation FUEL FILL OIL FILL ! WARNING THIS UNIT WAS SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL IN THE ENGINE. Check the oil level before each operation. Fill Engine with Oil 1. Add oil according to engine manual. Do not overfill. Use SAE30 engine oil. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Oil level must be full. Check the oil level by removing oil fill plug (see Figure 10). Oil level should be up to the bottom of the fill plug opening.
Operating Instructions ! WARNING NEVER FILL THE FUEL TANK ON A HOT ENGINE Start-Up The controls required to start and run the tiller are located on the engine and are marked “Choke” and “Throttle”. A detailed description of engine operation and precautions is available in the engine operation manual. Cold Starts 1. Move choke lever to full choke position. 2. Move throttle lever to “start”. 3. Pull starting rope out slowly one time and allow to return normally. 4.
Operating Instructions ! WARNING Pulling the safety drive lever towards the handlebar engages the tines. PRACTICE OPERATING THE CONTROLS AND USING THE TILLER WITH TINES OUT OF GROUND BEFORE BEGINNING TO TILL. It is important that you know how to use the tiller properly, keep control at all times, stop the tines and wheels from turning, and stop the engine if necessary. Read the entire Operation Manual before using the equipment! Tilling 1. Start the engine. 2. Move the throttle control to fast. 3.
Alternate Tine Position Reversing the Tine Blades The tine blades are mounted in an aligned position for normal tilling of soft spoils (see Figure 13). The tine blades can be attached in the reverse direction, offset 180 degrees, for soil that is rocky. (see Figure 14). 1. Release the R-Clip from the clevis pin and slide the tine assembly off of the tiller axle. Turn the assembled tines in the opposite direction on each side of the tiller and replace the clevis pins securing with R-Clips. 2.
Maintenance • Keep tiller, safety shields and covers, attachments, and accessories in safe working condition. • Check clevis pins, engine mounting bolts, and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. • To prevent accidental starting, always disconnect and secure the spark plug wire from the spark plug before maintenance. • Never run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are toxic. • Always allow muffler to cool before filling fuel tank.
Storage ! WARNING DO NOT STORE THE TILLER IN UNVENTILATED AREA where fuel fumes may reach flame, sparks, pilot lights or other ignition source. Drain fuel outdoors away from any ignition sources. Use only approved fuel containers. Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank inside of a closed building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any building.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION 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, floods during operation • Clean or replace air cleaner Engine is hard to start • Drain old fuel and replace with fresh.
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Warranty & Specifications IMPORTANT NOTICE We, the manufacturer, reserve the right to change the product and/ or specifications in this manual without notification. The manual is for information usage only and the pictures and drawings depicted herein are for reference only. Warranty Repair and Service Do not return this product to the store for warranty issues or repair. Call our customer service department at 720-287-5182, 1-877-487-8275, or visit www.dirtyhandtools.
