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Safety Alert and Notations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Lubrication and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Service Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover
Model Number
Serial Number
Model 901024 (RT8020)
8 HP Briggs & Stratton Recoil
Specific Model and Serial Numbers are on a label
located on the frame of your tiller and on a label
located on the product registration form. Record
those numbers and transfer the label from the
product registration to place indicated. Use these
numbers whenever parts or service is required.
NOTE: All references to “Left”, “Right”, “Front” and
“Back” are given from operators position.
Customer Note: Your Ariens Dealer has been
provided complete setup and preparation instructions
which must be completed prior to you taking delivery
of this unit.The dealer is required to review important
information in this manual with you before or upon
delivery of the unit or attachment.
Safety Precautions
© Ariens Company - All Rights Reserved 1998
Training
Read and understand this Owner’s Manual and
engine manufacturers instructions before operating
unit. Know controls thoroughly and practice how to
disengage controls and stop unit quickly and in an
emergency.
Understand and follow each danger, warning, caution
and instruction decal installed on tiller.
NEVER allow children to operate tiller. DO NOT
allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons
particularly children and pets.
Safe operation of this equipment requires your
complete and unimpaired attention at all times. DO
NOT operate unit after or during the consumption of
medication, drugs or alcohol.
Preparation
Thoroughly inspect and clear work area of objects
which might be picked up and thrown.
Remove all stones, sticks, wires, and foreign objects.
Wear sturdy footwear. DO NOT operate tiller barefoot
or when wearing open sandals or canvas shoes. DO
NOT wear loose clothing that may get caught in
rotating parts of unit.
NEVER attempt to make any adjustments to unit
while engine is running (except where specifically
recommended).
Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are
explosive. Handle with care. Use an approved (RED)
gasoline container.
Never allow smoking materials, sparks or flame
(match, pilot light, etc.) near tiller or gasoline
container.
Check fuel supply before starting engine. DO NOT fill
gasoline tank indoors, when engine is running, or
while engine is still hot. Allow engine to cool several
minutes before removing fuel cap. Wipe off any
spilled gasoline before starting engine.
Disengage main clutch and tine clutch before starting
engine.
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