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 surethat you and anyother operators carefully follow
the recommendedsafetypractices at all times. Failure to
do socould result in personal injury or property damage.
Ofcourse, if you should ever haveany problems or
questions, pleasecontact your local authorizedservice
dealeror call the Factory(seeback cover). We want to be
surethat you are completely satisfied at all times.
NOTE: Besure to fill out and return the Owner Registration
Cardincluded included with this manual.
See BackCoverfor
CustomerServiceInformation
Safety AlertSymbol
,_. This isa safety alert symbol, It is used in this
manualand on the unit to alert you to
potential hazards, Whenyou seethis symbol,
read and obeythe messagethat follows it.
Failureto 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/PTODriveLever.............................. 7
Step 6: CheckGearOil 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 TheElectric Start System......................................... 10
SECTION3: FEATURES& CONTROLS................................ 13
PTOAttachments Feature............................................................ 13
Wheels/Tines/PTODrive Lever..................................................... 13
Forward InterlockLevers............................................................. 13
WheelSpeed Lever...................................................................... 14
Tine/PTOClutch Lever................................................................. 14
Depth RegulatorLever................................................................. 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 Wheeland 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
DriveBelt Maintenance................................................................ 35
ReverseDisc Maintenance........................................................... 37
Bolo Tine Maintenance................................................................. 39
Tine Shaft Maintenance................................................................ 41
Tire and WheelMaintenance........................................................ 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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