Manual

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Assembly
To prevent personal injury or property
damage, do not start the engine until
all assembly steps are complete and
you have read and understand the
safety andoperating instructionsin this
manual.
Introduction
Carefully follow these assembly steps to
correctly prepareyour tiller for use. It is
recommended that you readthis Section
in itsentirety before beginning assembly.
NOTE:Varioustiller models are presented
in this Manual. Useonly the information
appropriate for your tiller model,
Inspect Unit
Inspectthe unit and carton for damage
immediatelyafter delivery, Contactthe
carrier (trucking company) if you find or
suspect damage. Inform them of the
damage and request instructionsfor filing
a claim. To protect your rights, put your
claim in writing and mail a copy to the
carrier within 15 days after the unit has
beendelivered. Contact us at the Factory
if you needassistance in this matter.
STEP 1: Unpacking Instructions
NOTE:Do not severely bend any of the
control cables on the unit.
I. The tiller is heavy. Do not attempt to
remove it from the shipping platform until
instructed to do so in these Assembly
steps.
2. Removeall unassembled parts from
the carton. The hardware bag is included
in your literature packaging.
3. If you orderedan Electric Start Tiller,
remove the hardware bag from under the
battery clamp (A, Figure 2-16).
4. Check that you havethe items listed
below (contact your local dealeror the
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Factory if any items are missing or
damaged).
NOTE: Usethe screw length template
(Figure 2-1) to identify screws.
LoosePartsList
Qty. Description
1 HandlebarAssembly
1 Wheels/TinesPTODrive Lever
Thefollowing items
are in the hard-warebag:
1 Clutch Pawl Spring
1 BeltAdJustingTool
2 PlasticCableTies
1 Curved HeadScrew, 1/4-20 x 2
1 FlangedLock Nut, 1/4-20
1 PanHeadScrew, #20-24 x 1/2
Thefollowing parts (electric start models
only/),packagedseparately,are located
under the battery clamp,
2 Nuts, I/4-20
(for battery terminals)
2 Screws, I14-20 x 518
(for battery terminals)
1 BatteryVent Tube
2 Keys
(Fnignition switch)
IMPORTANT:Motor oil must be added to
the engine crankcase before the engine is
started. Follow the instructions in this
Assembly Section and in the separate
EngineOwner's Manual.
NOTE:LEFTand RIGHTsides of thetiller
are as viewedfrom the operator's
position behind the handlebars (unless
otherwise noted).
Tools/Materials Needed
for Assembly
(1) 3/8"open-end wrench*
(2) 7/16"open-end wrench*
(2) 1/2"open-end wrench*
(1) 9/16°open-end wrench*
(1) 3/4"open-end wrench*
(1) Flatbladescrewdriver
(1) Scissors (to trim plastic ties)
(1) Tire pressure gauge
(1) Cleanoil funnel
(1) Motor Oil. Referto the Engine
Owner's Manualfor motor oil spec-
ifications and quantity.
(1) 4-1/2" high wood block (or other
sturdy block) to prop unit
* Adjustable wrenchesmay be used.
Figure2. I: Toidentify lengthof screw,
place screwon templateas shownand
measuredistance betweenbottomof screw
headand tip of screw.
STEP 2: Attach Handlebar
IMPORTANT: When disassembling
handlebar assembly, keep left-side clamp
and ratchet separatedfrom the right-side
clamp and ratchet.
I. Disassemblethe handlebarassembly.
To do this, remove the height adjustment
lever by turning the lever in acounter-
clockwise direction (Figure2-2).