Owner’ s Man ual Owner’s Manual Model Numbers: TS-720 Date 09-12-01 E-Z TILLER Supplier To The Outdoor Power Equipment Industry ISM, Inc. • 1028 4th Street SW • Auburn, WA 98001 • Phone: (253) 333-1200 • Fax: (253) 333-1212 tanaka-usa.com custsvc@tanaka-ism.
TS-720 E-Z Tiller™ Owner’s Manual Dear E-Z Tiller OwnerWe congratulate you for choosing the finest and most "use-friendly" tiller in its class. Rugged and easy-to-operate, your Excel E-Z Tiller is the only small, gas-powered tiller in the world with an electric starting system. So whether you're tilling soil or edging the lawn, weeding flowerbeds or de-thatching grass, E-Z Tiller makes it simple to maintain your lawn and garden. It's easily the most versatile outdoor power tool you can own.
TS-720 E-Z Tiller™ Owner’s Manual Safety Precautions NOTE: These instructions are for your protection. Please read them carefully. Training Before using your E-Z Tiller for the first time, read the entire Owner's Manual carefully. It is important to be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Never allow children to operate the equipment. Don't let friends or neighbors use your E-Z Tiller without proper instruction.
TS-720 E-Z Tiller™ Owner’s Manual Maintenance and Storage Keep machine in safe working condition. Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, etc. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. Always refer to the Owner's Manual for important details if the tiller is to be stored for any extended period.
TS-720 E-Z Tiller™ Owner’s Manual Putting It All Together 1. Mounting the Engine a) (FIG. 1) Remove location bolt (2) and loosen shaft tightening bolt (1) with the allen head wrench. b) (FIG. 1) While holding engine over the shaft pipe, connect the electrical coupling (3) from the wiring harness to the engine. c) (FIG. 1) Place the dust cover (4) over the casing which holds the electrical couplings. d) (FIG.
TS-720 E-Z Tiller™ Owner’s Manual 3. Connecting The Throttle Linkage a. (FIG. 7) Slide the throttle wire through the cable adjuster (2). Line up the "slotted" swivel (3) with the wire, making sure the hole for the wire end is opposite the cable adjuster. (See arrow.) b. (FIG. 8) Once the throttle wire is attached to the carburetor, locate the other end of the throttle wire and insert the wire end (2) into the throttle lever hole.
TS-720 E-Z Tiller™ Owner’s Manual Operating Instructions 1. Fuel Fuel for this engine requires a mix of leaded or unleaded gasoline and 2 cycle engine oil. Never operate the E-Z Tiller with unmixed or straight gasoline as it will cause rapid and permanent damage to the engine. Mix your gasoline with a high quality 2-cycle oil that is made to mix at one specific ratio of 50:1. We recommend that you select a 2 cycle oil that meets or exceeds BIA requirements.
TS-720 E-Z Tiller™ Owner’s Manual 3. Operating Procedures Before Starting 1. The battery is not fully charged at the factory. It is necessary to charge it before operation. Refer to "Charging Procedures" on p. 8. Before starting the engine, be certain you (or any other operator) have read and understood the owner’s manual. 2. Fill the fuel tank (to ¼” to ½” inch below bottom of fill neck) with freshly mixed fuel. Replace tank cap. Never use fuel mix that may be stale from long periods of storage.
TS-720 E-Z Tiller™ Owner’s Manual 4. Using E-Z Tiller For The First Time a) With a firm grip on the handles, squeeze the throttle lever against the hand grip. As the tines make contact with the ground, hold the unit back so that the tines begin to dig. If the tilling depth is not correct (too high or too low) the stabilizer bar may be adjusted as follows: b) Move the STOP switch to the OFF position and remove the spark plug cap.
TS-720 E-Z Tiller™ Owner’s Manual Maintenance 1. (FIG. 13) Air Cleaner – The air cleaner elements must be removed and cleaned every twenty-five hours or at the beginning of each season. More frequent cleaning is recommended under very dusty conditions. Thoroughly wash the elements in liquid detergent and water. Press the elements in a rag until they are completely dry, saturate them in 2-cycle oil or the equivalent. Squeeze the elements to distribute the oil and to remove any excess oil.
TS-720 E-Z Tiller™ Owner’s Manual Storage DANGER: Never store the E-Z Tiller indoors with fuel in the tank. Gas fumes could be ignited by an open flame or pilot light, such as on a furnace, water heater, or clothes dryer. Handle gasoline carefully. It is highly flammable and careless handling could result in serious fire damage to persons and/or property. Always drain fuel outdoors, away from open flames, into an approved container. 1.
TS-720 E-Z Tiller™ Owner’s Manual Trouble Shooting Engine Won't Start a. Engine does not turn over b.