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OPERATOR’S MANUAL Rear Tine Tiller 5HP Rear Tine Tiller 8HP Rear Tine Tiller Mfg. No. 1693705 Mfg. No. 1693207 Description 5HP Rear Tine Tiller Description 8HP Rear Tine Tiller 6HP Rear Tine Tiller Mfg. No.
Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. 500 N. Spring Street • P.O.
Table Of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................... 1 OPERATION SAFETY ................................................. 2 Owner's Responsibility .............................................. 2 Cautions and Important Notes .................................. 2 Important Safety Instructions ................................... 2 SAFETY SIGNS & DECALS ....................................... 4 Safety Decals ........................................................... 4 FEATURES ..
Operation Safety SECTION CHECKLIST Owner's Responsibility IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cautions and Important Notes GENERAL Important Safety Instructions • CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY • Be familiar with all controls before operating the tiller. Your tiller is equipped with a safety device that enables you to stop the wheels and tines quickly in an emergency. Learn how the drive control levers work and how to control the tiller at all times.
Operation Safety OPERATION • Never allow bystanders near the unit. • Never operate the tiller without guards, covers, and hoods in place. • Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the tiller. • Never start the engine or operate the tiller with the wheels in the free-wheel position. Make sure the wheel lockouts are engaged through wheel hubs and wheel axle. The wheels act as a brake to keep the tiller at a controlled speed.
Safety Signs & Decals SAFETY DECALS Safety warning decals are placed at strategic locations on the equipment as a constant reminder to the operator of the most important precautions. All warning, caution and instructional messages on your equipment should be carefully read and obeyed. If any of these decals are lost or damaged, replace them at once. They can be purchased from your local dealer. Part No. 1716747 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS / Hood Decal Part No. 1716840 TINES DANGER / Hood Flap Decal Part No.
Features MODEL 616RT Drive Control Lever Handlebar Tilt Lever Reverse Handle Console Rear View of Handlebar Console Reverse Belt Tension Adjustment Forward Belt Tension Adjustment Belt Cover Handlebar Swivel Lever Drag Stake Detent Pin Engine Controls Engine Oil Fill Plug Wheel Lockout Page 5
Controls SECTION CHECKLIST CAUTION Drive Control Levers This information is provided here only to introduce the controls. DO NOT START THE ENGINE AT THIS TIME. Starting and operating instructions are given on page 13. Please read this section and all operating and safety instructions before starting your tiller. Reverse Handle Engine Controls DRIVE CONTROL LEVERS Engage wheels and tines into forward, releasing returns machine to neutral. Pulling down on drive control levers engages the wheels and tines.
Controls REVERSE HANDLE (616RT) Engages wheels and tines in reverse. Pulling reverse handle back towards operator reverses tiller. CAUTION Extreme caution should be used when operating rototiller in the reverse direction. Drive Control Levers Released ❖ As a safety precaution, the reverse handle will not lock in reverse. Reverse Handle ❖ To stop the wheels and tines at any time, release the reverse handle. ❖ Do not operate both the reverse handle and drive control levers at the same time.
Controls ENGINE CONTROLS Throttle Control Move throttle control to fast position to start and run the engine. To stop the engine, move to idle position, then to off. Choke Control Put choke control in choke position if engine is cold. A warm engine requires less choking than a cold engine. Refer to your engine manual for further information. Model 514RT Engine Model 616RT Intec Engine Model 616RT 1. Spark plug wire 2. Air cleaner 3. Choke 4. Carburetor 5. Fuel shut-off valve (if equipped) 6.
Adjustments SECTION CHECKLIST WHEEL LOCKOUTS (514RT) Wheel Lockouts Place wheels in tilling position. Handlebar Adjustments (Tilt & Swivel) 1. Remove lockpin. Align hole in axle with hole in wheel hub. Drag Stake Belt Tension Adjustment 2. Insert lockpin through holes, fold lockpin ring to secure pin to axle. WHEEL LOCKOUTS (616RT) 3. Wheel and axle should be firmly locked together before tilling. Place wheels in tilling position. 4. Repeat for other wheel. 1.
Adjustments HANDLEBAR ADJUSTMENTS (616RT) HANDLEBAR ADJUSTMENTS (514RT) Tilt handlebars up or down, swivel 30° left or right. Adjust handlebar height. To Tilt Up or Down: The ideal height of the handlebar varies with operator height and the depth of tilling. to adjust handlebar height: 1. Push down on handlebar tilt lever. 2. While holding tilt lever down, adjust handlebars to a comfortable height by moving up or down. There are 4 height positions. 3. Release handlebar tilt lever to lock. 1.
Adjustments DRAG STAKE BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT Tilling depth is controlled by the height of the drag stake. To adjust tilling depth. Proper belt tension is critical to good performance. After 1/2 hour of operation, all cables may have to be adjusted due to initial stretch. Thereafter, check tension after every 2 hours of operation. 1. Remove detent pin. To increase belt tension: 2. Raise the drag stake to position tines at chosen tilling depth. 1. Loosen upper jam nut.
Operation SECTION CHECKLIST CAUTION Pre-Start Inspection 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. Starting and Stopping the Engine Tilling PRE-START INSPECTION 1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts and bolts are secure. 2.
Operation STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE CAUTION Always keep hands and feet clear of rotating machine parts. To Start Engine: 1. Drive control levers should be released to neutral position. 2. Turn fuel shut-off valve (if equipped) 1/4 turn to open. CAUTION Temperature of muffler and near by areas may exceed 150° F. Avoid these areas. 3. Push choke lever to choke position. 4. Move throttle control lever to fast position. 5. Push rocker switch (if equipped) to on. 6. Pull start engine.
Operation TILLING CAUTION 1. Adjust the drag stake to desired tilling depth. NOTE: Raise drag stake up one hole at a time, testing tiller operation after each raise. Raising drag stake too high can result in loss of control of tiller! To stop wheels and tines at any time, release drive control levers to neutral position. 2. Move the throttle control to fast. 3. Place the tiller in forward by pushing down on the drive control levers--this will engage the wheels and tines.
Tips TILLING TIPS CAUTION The key to successful tilling is to begin with a shallow cut on the first pass, and then work an inch or two deeper on each successive pass. Extreme caution must be taken in selecting tilling depth. If you attempt to till too deeply for soil conditions, that is, with the drag stake in too high a position, loss of control could result. ✮ Tilling depth will vary with ground conditions.
Maintenance and Storage SECTION CHECKLIST CAUTION Check Forward Belt Tension To prevent accidental starting: Change Forward/Reverse Belt Check or Fill Engine Crankcase Check Tiller Transmission Grease Check Tire Pressure Engine must be turned off and cool, and spark plug wire must be removed from spark plug before checking and adjusting engine or equipment.
Maintenance and Storage CHANGE FORWARD/REVERSE BELT NOTE: Change reverse belt on Model 616RT only. 1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool. 2. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug. Reverse On Model 616RT Only 3. Remove belt guard. ✮ remove the forward belt from the forward engine pulley: - gently pull the engine recoil rope to rotate the pulley. - with the pulley turning, force the forward belt out of the V-groove. - slide the belt free of the engine pulley.
Maintenance and Storage CHECK OR FILL ENGINE CRANKCASE Engine is shipped from factory without oil. You must add engine oil before starting engine. 1. Add oil according to chart below. Do not overfill. Use a high quality detergent oil classified "For Service SF-SJ,". Use no special additives with recommended oils. Do not mix oil with gasoline. 2. Always check oil level before starting engine. Refer to engine manual for complete instructions. Adapted from Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Form No.
Maintenance and Storage CHECK TILLER TRANSMISSION GREASE CHECK TIRE PRESSURE Recommended tire pressure is 20 PSI. If tires do not have equal pressure, tiller will pull to one side. LUBRICATION TILLER TRANSMISSION IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITH THE PROPER AMOUNT OF 00 LIQUID GREASE. Proper lubrication of moving mechanical parts of your rototiller is a very important part of care and maintenance. You should oil the moving parts shown at 10 hour intervals using a 30 weight oil.
Maintenance and Storage ENGINE MAINTENANCE CAUTION 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: Do not operate tiller before reading the engine manual provided in the parts packet. 1. Check oil level before each use or after every 8 hours of operation. 2. Change oil after first 5-8 hours of operation. Change oil while engine is warm.
Maintenance and Storage PREPARE FOR STORAGE Follow the steps below to prepare your tiller for storage. Read your engine manual for detailed instructions on preparing the engine for storage. 5. Remove spark plug, pour one-half ounce of clean engine oil into cylinder. Pull starter handle slowly several times to distribute oil. Replace spark plug. 6. Clean entire tiller. 7. Store your tiller in a clean, dry building. 1. Protect wheels and axles from rust: - Loosen locking bolt inside wheel.
Troubleshooting and Repair TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CAUTION Practice safety at all times. Engine must be turned off and allowed to cool, and spark plug wire must be disconnected before attempting any maintenance or repair. PROBLEM REMEDY/ACTION Engine will not start 1. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug 2. Throttle must be positioned at choke for a cold start (see page 8 for instructions) Engine runs rough, floods during operation 1. Clean or replace air cleaner Engine is hard to start 1.
Troubleshooting and Repair PROBLEM Belts squeal in neutral and/or reverse REMEDY/ACTION 1. Adjust forward belt guide: - turn engine off and allow muffler to cool - disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug - remove belt guard - pull down on drive 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 1.
Specifications FEATURES N 6-HP Briggs & Stratton Engine (616RT) N 5-HP Tecumseh Engine (514RT) N Tractor Type Pneumatic Tires N All Gear Drive Transmission N Handlebar Height Adjustment N Forward/Reverse Control (616RT) N Functional Drag Stake System N Wheel Lockout Control (616RT) N Drive Safety Control Levers N Self Cleaning Bolo Tines (616RT) N Slasher Tines (514RT) N Bumper Guard (616RT) N Hiller-Furrower Attachment - Optional TECHNICAL MANUAL AVAILABILITY Model: ______________________________________
