Manual

DearOwner:
Younowownoneofthefinestrear-tinetillersavailable.
YournewPTOHorseModeltillerenablesyoutotilland
cultivateyourgardenwithease,andaccomplishdozensof
otherpropertymanagementprojectsaswell.ItsPTO
(PowerTakeOff)capabilityenablesittopoweravarietyof
attachments,includingachipper/shredderandalog
splitter.Yourtillerisfamousforitsruggedness,perfor-
manceandhigh-qualityengineering.Weknowyou'llenjoy
usingit.
PleasecarefullyreadthisManual.Ittellsyouhowtosafely
andeasilyassemble,operateandmaintainyourmachine.
Be sure that you and any other operators carefully follow
the recommendedsafetypractices at all times. Failure to
do so could result in personal injury or property damage.
Of course, if you should ever haveany problems or
questions, please contact your local authorizedservice
dealeror call the Factory(see back cover). We want to be
sure that you are completely satisfied at all times.
NOTE: Besure to fill out and return the Owner Registration
Card included included with this manual.
See BackCoverfor
CustomerServiceInformation
Safety AlertSymbol
,_. This is a safety alert symbol, It is used in this
manual and on the unit to alert you to
potential hazards, Whenyou seethis symbol,
read and obey the messagethat follows it.
Failure to obey safety messagescould result in personal
injury or property damage.
This machine meets voluntary safety standard B71.8
- 1996, which is sponsored by the Outdoor Power
Equipment Institute, Inc., and is published by the
American National Standards Institute.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
TABLEOFCONTENTS
SECTION1: SAFETY .................................................. 3
Training........................................................................................ 3
Preparation.................................................................................. 3
Operation..................................................................................... 3
Maintenanceand Storage............................................................ 5
Decals.......................................................................................... 5
SECTION2: ASSEMBLY.............................................. 6
Step 1: Unpacking Instructions.................................................... 6
Step 2: Attach Handlebar............................................................. 6
Step 3: Move Tiller Off Shipping Platform.................................... 7
Step 4: Connect Forward interlock Wire Harness......................... 7
Step 5: Attach Wheels/Tines/PTODrive Lever.............................. 7
Step 6: Check GearOil Levels...................................................... 8
Step 7: Add Motor Oil to Engine................................................... 9
Step 8: Attach EngineThrottle Lever and Cable ........................... 9
Step 9: Adjust Air Pressurein Tires............................................. 9
Assembling The Electric Start System......................................... 10
SECTION3: FEATURES& CONTROLS................................ 13
PTOAttachments Feature............................................................ 13
Wheels/Tines/PTODrive Lever..................................................... 13
Forward InterlockLevers............................................................. 13
Wheel Speed Lever...................................................................... 14
Tine/PTOClutch Lever................................................................. 14
Depth Regulator Lever................................................................. 14
HandlebarHeight Adjustment Lever............................................. 14
EngineThrottle Lever................................................................... 15
KeyswitchStarter......................................................................... 15
EngineControls ........................................................................... 15
SECTION4: OPERATION.............................................. 16
Break-In Operation....................................................................... 16
Starting and Stopping the Engine................................................ 16
Operating the Tiller ...................................................................... 18
Testing the Forward Interlock Safety System............................... 20
Loadingand Unloading the Tiller ................................................. 20
Changing SpeedBelts.................................................................. 21
Choosing Wheel and Tine Speeds................................................ 22
Tilling Tips & Techniques............................................................. 23
PTOPower Unit ........................................................................... 27
PTOPower Unit Operating Instructions ....................................... 28
SECTION5: MAINTENANCE.......................................... 30
RequiredMaintenance Schedule.................................................. 30
Tighten Bolts and Nuts................................................................. 31
Tiller Lubrication .......................................................................... 31
Transmission Gear Oil.................................................................. 32
Adding or Changing GearOil........................................................ 33
Drive Belt Maintenance................................................................ 35
ReverseDisc Maintenance........................................................... 37
Bolo Tine Maintenance................................................................. 39
Tine Shaft Maintenance................................................................ 41
Tire and Wheel Maintenance........................................................ 41
EngineOil Maintenance................................................................ 41
Air CleanerMaintenance.............................................................. 41
Throttle CableMaintenance.......................................................... 41
Ignition System Maintenance....................................................... 41
Spark Plug Maintenance .............................................................. 41
Battery Care and Maintenance..................................................... 41
Storing your Tiller ........................................................................ 43
inspecting Forward Interlock Wiring System ............................... 43
Testing the Forward interlock Wiring System .............................. 43
APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING...................................... 44
APPENDIX B: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES....................... 46
PARTSLIST............................................................... 47
CUSTOMERSERVICEINFORMATION.............. Back Cover
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