Ward's GIL-39012B User's Manual
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1. REAR TINE TILLER MODEL NO GIL 39012B TIRE MOUNTING PRECAUTIONS WARNING ONLY SPECIALLY TRAINED PERSONS SHOULD MOUNT TIRES If beads are not properly seated air pressure over 32 PSI can cause the bead to break and the assembly to explode with force sufficient to cause serious or fatal injuries Make certain rim is correct diameter and type Clean rim lubricate rim beads EM and tube Be sure beads are centered Never exceed 32 Ibs inflation pres B sure when seating beads Do not stand over tire while inflating After beads fa seat follow vehicle manufacturer s inflation recommendatidas IMPORTANT READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE MADE IN U S A BD CONTENTS CGR OMANOGUCHON Es A t m Pra 3 ll zi p ars ter een ee 9 Abs wc a NT A NEN 4 COMMONS and ODSIBHOn a o 4 Starting Yo r Rotary tiller 5 mc AE iE E a A A E 6 servicing and Maintenance 8 s cc 0t EE a ee 11 TERCIO Get sierras Dose ovt ON 12 amp 14 us nes O 13 amp 15 EBsiDC Used A 16 A a a 17 How to Order Replacement Pars 20 IMPORTANT Record the unit model number and its serial number on the back page of this manual for future reference when ordering repair parts or identification if unit is lost or stolen The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes on and to add improveme2. Store gasoline in a safe container Store the con tainer in a cool dry place Not in the house or near heating appliances Open doors if engine is run in garage Exhaust gases are dangerous Fill gas tank outdoors Avoid spilling gasoline Don t fill tank while engine is running or while you are smoking The replacement of any part on this product by other than the manufacturers authorized replace ment part may adversely affect the performance durability or safety of this product INITIAL SERVICING 1 Before starting the engine refer to the engine in structions Be certain the the engine crankcase is filled with the proper type oil and that all en gine service instructions have been followed com pletely 2 Fill fuel tank with a clean fresh lead free or lead ed regular grade of automotive gasoline Do not mix oil with gasoline 3 All nuts and bolts should be checked and tight ened during the first two 2 hours of use Periodic checks should be made thereafter 4 Thetires are normally over inflated for shipping The recommended tire pressure is 20 Ibs CONTROLS AND OPERATION This tiller has the following controls Figure 1 ON ENGINE A Engine Rewind Starter B Engine Choke ON HANDLE BAR A Clutch Control Lever B Throttle Control and Engine Stop Lever C Handle Control Lever ON TINE SHIELD A Depth Control Lever HANDLE BAR The handle bar has two operating locatio
3. 1 Place clutch control lever in neutral 2 Push throttle control lever ahead to fast position 3 Adjust engine choke to proper position Refer to engine starting procedures in engine section 4 Start engine by pulling starter cord To Stop Engine 1 Place clutch control lever in neutral position 2 Pull throttle control and engine stop lever to the stop position ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION Never attempt to make adjustments on the tiller while the engine is running Always stop the engine and disconnect the wire from the spark plug before attempting to make adjustments BELT ADJUSTMENTS TINE DRIVE BELT The tine drive belt which is the outer belt is adjusted by loosening the clamp cap screws Figure 4 and rota ting the entire case and tine assembly Rotate case forward to slacken beit and back to tighten belt With the clutch control lever in the forward drive position the distance between the inside of the belt should be approximately 3 4 inch as shown in Figure 5 Tighten the clamp bolts securely after adjustment Place depth control in shallowest setting and start engine With con trol lever in neutral position tines should not rotate If tines rotate readjustto increase belt slack until tines do not drive in neutral WHEEL DRIVE BELT The wheel drive belt which is the inner belt is ad justed by moving the right hand idler Figure 6 With the clutch control lever in the neutral position the trac
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5. Counter Weight Depth Control Assembly Skid Assembly 000 Support Assembly Handig ise tiam mr ree SPUN sust drid espe cum Engine Pulley Camshaft Pulley Pulley Assembly Tines Traction Drive Belt Tine Drive Belt Idler Pulley Assembly Tine Drive Idler Assembly Traction Drive Idler Assembly Pulley Assembly Traction Spacer Idler Belt Guide SPACER dal maie eere s nd CES SWIVEL nta r cm Ree ron Contro Odia Spring Traction Drive Spring Tine Drive Bellerank oss soz vice coger pr ERES iria e iere meret vie ae S ss ba Gontrol Rod ise rere Roe Pivot Bushing Waslor nmm me Chain Case Assembly Wheel Drive Chain Case Assembly Tine Drive BU Sere Engine 5 HP B amp S Model 130292 Type 0803 01 Luuuuul BeltiGuaid sc tue ex oeque test Guard Assembly Tine Assembly R H Tine Assembly L H INC EGET isum of aro eb E br xs Tig Ibl cidad Felt Seal cua eves odes ues ghee nein be Felt Seal Luuuuuuu WASHIOR ous ccs eterne err EE Tire amp Wheel Assembly Consists Of Tire13X 5 00 6 W
6. equipment TO CHECK OPERATION OF CHOKE CONTROLS Remove air cleaner Move remote control leverto CHOKE or START position Choke should be fully closed as shown Replace air cleaner To Adjust Place remote control lever on equipment in FAST position Choke operating link A should be just touching bell crank lever at B See illustration Np 2115 VEZ eee E eo eo W CHOKE A MATIC REMOTE CONTROL SPEED CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The acceptable operating speed range is 1800 to 3600 RPM Idle speed is 1750 RPM The manufacturer of the equip ment on which the engine is used specifies the top governed no load speed at which the engine may be operated DO NOT EXCEED this speed STANDARD SPEED CONTROL ADJUSTMENT Speed adjusting thumb nut is located on top of engine To increase speed turn thumb nut clockwise STANDARD TURN THUMB SCREW CLOCKWISE GOVERNOR TO INCREASE SPEED CONTROL SS sh Pat yf Ka y BY REMOTE SPEED CONTROL Controls on powered equipment should move speed lever in direction illustrated to increase speed Remote controls may be connected to engine at points indicated Wire travel is shown by arrows INCREASE SPEED REMOTE _CONTROLS MANUAL SPEED CONTROL Move knob as shown to change engine speed PULL KNOB UP TO INCREASE SPEED MANUAL FRICTION GOVERNOR CONTROLS GENERAL INFORMATION This engine
7. 2 ORDO A ker durs Data wat 1 A ae 1 Oil Level Plug 4 Nylon Washer ooo 1 Oll Se l soriana n 2 Common hardware May be purchased locally 15 TO OTS DEI CHAIN CASE PARTS To replace all chain case seals and gaskets order Part No 89428 To replace entire chain case less tines order Part No 89429 ZOUXxU REF A B C D E F G H l J K M N O P Q R S T U V W X M Z CHAIN CASE PARTS LIST PART NO 208162 208163 1054 208176 208052 208051 208177 208186 208178 4020 208181 208184 39108 208141 208185 27489 70364 70088 70134 70628 70629 70877 70631 208174 208173 209007 DESCRIPTION Chain Case Ass y R H w Bearings 0 0 ccceceee eee eees Chain Case Ass L H w Bearings usus usse Sl Mi a OE I AAN SEM A e CUTE EIER AE Ao Cicas Ue A ros BL DR INDUS ALAS erie eee tia alert aim ins OE ET ca SprocketAss y w Bearindse ovans As Idle SIEevel eee te Eee ra e ace NS n UEM line Shatt Assya cs EE NE S ADU e UR Meta rane Se eed NE Spacen UP Ret ers o E E IO eor M icm eus Shien G Gagner ttn oe DE LU RE ie TE SUEDE cita Retaining Ringe ge oc etn NE rn es sies Washer Input Shat opp ME EE t E er eres Pipe Plug eee c M RM LE cec rh Cap Screw Hex Hd 2 20 x 34 Plated NT IST ON e o E an auc IIO I NS Hex Nutsltocki5 16s18 Plated co E m one vn suo CapiS
8. FULL MARK on dipstick POUR SLOWLY Capacity 1 4 pints 0 6 liters When checking oil level screw dipstick assembly firmly but slowly until cap bottoms on tube DO NOT OVERFILL Dipstick assembly must be securely assembled to tube at all times when engine is operating DIPSTICK EXTENDED OIL FILL CHARGE BATTERY Charge battery before use on engines equipped with OPTIONAL 12V electric starter motor See equipment manufacturers recommendations FILL FUEL TANK Use clean fresh regular low lead or lead free grade gasoline DO NOT MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE STARTING Start store and fuel engine in a level position CHOKE ENGINE Engine may be equipped with either Manual Choke A Matic or Lever Trol controls MANUAL CHOKE Pull choke as illustrated PULL OUT TO CHOKE CHOKE A MATIC and LEVER TROLL Move controls as far as possiole toward Choke or Start STOP SWITCH Move STOP switch away from spark plug as illustrated if so equipped STOP SWITCH SPARK PLUG oo NOTE A warm engine requires less choking than a cold engine NOTE Engine may not start if controls on powered equipment do not close choke fully See ADJUSTMENT section GOVERNOR SPEED CONTROL LEVER Move governor throttle control lever to RUN FAST or START position if so equipped TO START ENGINE DANGER ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF MOWER BLADE OR OTHER ROTATING M
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10. intake Valve Clearance 005 007 13 18 mm Exhaust Valve Clearance 009 011 23 28 mm WARNING For electrical safety always remove cable from negative side of the battery before attempting any repairs or maintenance AMMETER OPTIONAL STARTER SWITCH 12 VOLT BATTERY STARTER SWITCH START BAT STARTER KEY SWITCH INSULATED SOLENOID GROUNDED SOLENOID WITH KEY SWITCH wm STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS Engines to be stored over 30 days should be completely drained of fuel to prevent gum deposits forming on essential carburetor parts fuel filter and tank The use of a fuel additive such as STA BIL or an equiva lent will minimize the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Such an additive may be added to the gasoline in the fuel tank of the engine or to the gasoline in a storage container a All fuel should be removed from the tank Run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel The small amount of fuel that remains in the sump of the tank should be removed by absorbing it with a clean dry cloth b While engine is still warm drain oil from crankcase Refill with fresh oil c Remove spark plug pour one ounce 29 6 cc of engine oil into cylinder and crank slowly to distribute oil Replace spark plug d Clean dirt and chaff from cylinder cylinder head fins blower housing rotating screen and muffler areas e Store in a cl
11. is a single cylinder L head air cooled type MODEL SERIES 100200 to 100299 BOB iria cia inborn 2 1 2 63 5 mm SVAKO aa enla dra tuned aros do 2 1 8 53 98 mm Displacement 10 43 cu in 170 9 cc Horsepower eee cece ee eee 4 0 max 3600 RPM Torque Ft Lbs 5 93 max 3050 RPM MODEL SERIES 130200 to 131299 BOT 2st oido 2 9 16 65 09 mm SITORE notes sex yw rad 2 7 16 61 91 mm Displacement 12 57 cu in 206 0 cc Horsepower sr ssrsssivcssssossa 5 0 max 3600 RPM Torque Ft Lbs 66 max 3000 RPM The horsepower rating listed is established in accordance with the Society of Automotive Engineers Test Code J607 For practical operation the horsepower loading should not 6 exceed 85 of this rating Engine power will decrease 3 2 for each 1 000 feet 304 8 m above sea level and 196 for each 10 above 60 F 16 C In some areas local law requires the use of a resistor spark plug so as to suppress ignition signals If an engine was originally equipped with ajresistor spark plug be sure to use the same type of spark plug for replacement TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONS i Robert Spark Plug Type Champion Autolite Bosch Short Plug CJ 8 235 WS9E Long Plug J 8 295 Resistor Short Plug RCJ 8 245 WSR9E Resistor Long Plug RJ 8 306 Spark Plug Gap 1 leues 030 76 mm Ignition Point Gap 0008 020 51 mm
12. ACHINERY Rewind Starter Can be used to start engine if the battery is run low or if engine cannot be started electrically Place engine controls in Start and key in On position Grasp starter handle as illustrated and pull out cord rapidly to overcome compression and prevent kickback Repeat if necessary with choke opened slightly When engine starts open choke gradually Electric Starter On engines equipped with 12 volt starting systems turn key to START position or press starter button On engines equipped with 120 volt starting systems press On button of conductor cord s integral On Off switch Release as soon as engine starts and gradually open choke STARTER SWITCH SWITCH BUTTON Tips to obtain best electric starter performance a Short starting cycles 2 to 3 seconds provide the longest battery life b Keep the battery fully charged This assures quick and easy starts c Disengage load from engine during start CAUTION The 120 volt electric starter is equipped with a three prong plug for your safety The longer prong in this plug is connected to the starter motor housing When the starter motor is plugged into the three wire cord supplied and the cord is plugged into a properly grounded recept acle it will protect the user from shock should the starter motor insulation fail for any reason If a longer extension cord is used with this starter it should also have three
13. EE WISCONSIN e Sy sa BRIGGS 8 STRATTON CORP FORM NO 270106 3 79 A gt A Milwaukee Wisconsin 53201 PRINTED IN U S A SPARK PLUG 4 TO BATTERY VIA STARTER SWITCH ELECTRIC STARTER MOTOR REWIND STARTER TO BATTERY VIA AMMETER GRIP IF FURNISHED CYLINDER ROTATING SCREEN 110 VOLT STARTER MODEL TYPE AND CODE NUMBER ON BLOWER HOUSING AIR CYLINDER CLEANER FUEL TANK OIL FILL PLUG FORM NO 270106 3 79 PRINTED IN U S A 2 BEFORE STARTING READ THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OF THE EQUIPMENT THIS ENGINE POWERS Use a high quality detergent oil classified For Service SC SD SE or MS Detergent oils keep the engine cleaner and retard the formation of gum and varnish deposits Nothing should be added to the recommended oil RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE If not available a synthetic oil may be used having 5W 20 5W 30 or 5W 40 viscosity TO FILL CRANKCASE WITH OIL Place engine level Clean area around oil fill before removing oil fill plug or oil minder OIL FILL PLUG Remove oil fill plug or optional oil minder Fill crankcase to point of overflowing POUR SLOWLY Capacity 1 pints 0 6 iiters Replace oil fill plug or oil minder 5 PRESS bLOO OR JS HA pa SIL HERE PA S ers E AUS AS ne OIL FILL PLUG OIL MINDER EXTENDED OIL FILL Optional Remove cap and dipstick FILL TO
14. HEE o O eam canes tine Valve Cap 0000 0 0 cae Valve Stem l a eee Tire amp Wheel Assembly Consists Of Tire 13 X 5 00 6 LL A ges de ns dah skau kaira Valve Cap 0 00 eee Valve Stem 0 0000 Machine Screw Slotted Flat Hd 5 16 18 X3 Platud X sacs sek cakes bis onto abe Nut Square 5 16 18 Plated Cap Screw Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 1 pii EE Ref Let Part No 70629 70177 70882 70649 70553 70137 70646 70549 70603 71073 70165 70087 70643 70985 70497 70488 70808 3917 200318 11412 70687 71071 70140 70699 70721 70740 70388 70540 70672 17002 70232 70648 70552 70301 70162 70441 70133 70168 71090 70812 208141 208193 9627 24764 70554 35886 35887 37141 37128 18083 Description Qty Nut Cone Lock 5 16 18 Plated 8 Cap Screw Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 21A Plated assem eire dies 3 Cap Screw Hex Hd Y 16x3Plated 2 Washer Spring Lock Plated 6 Nut Hex 34 16 Plated 6 Cap Screw Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 52 Plated 45 ros sn v aia 8 Washer Spring Lock 5 16 Plated 19 Nut Hex 5 16 Plated 10 Nut Self Lock 5 16 18 Plated 2 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18x 2 1 Cap Screw Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 156 Plated divas tot nodis ee th eene 1 Cap Screw Hex Hd 14 20 x Ve Plated 4 Washer Spring Lock Ya Plated 4
15. K ARRESTER EQUIPPED MUFFLER If engine muffler is equipped with spark arrester screen assembly remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection Replace if damaged ADJUSTMENTS CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to com pensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Turn needle valve clock wise until it just closes CAUTION Valve may be damaged by turning it in too far Now open needle valve 1 turns counterclockwise This initial adjustment will permit the engine to be started and warmed up prior to final adjustment 5 THROTTLE STOP IDLE SPEED ADJUSTING SCREW FINAL ADJUSTMENT Place governor speed control lever in FAST position Turn needle valve in until engine misses clockwise lean mixture then turn it out past smooth operating point until engine runs unevenly rich mixture Now turn needle valve to the midpoint between rich and lean so the engine runs smoothly Next adjust idle RPM Rotate throttle counter clockwise and hold against stop Adjust idle speed adjusting screw to obtain 1750 RPM Release throttle engine should accelerate without hesitation or sputtering If engine does not accelerate properly the carburetor should be re adjusted usually to a slightly richer mixture CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS Proper choke and speed control operation is dependent upon proper adjustment of remote controls on the powered
16. Key Square 3 16 x 1 1 Set Screw 5 16 18 x Ya Socket Hd Cup Pob T 2 asin conto bine asa 2 Set Screw 4 20 x Ya Socket Hd Cup POI IDE To entree siat mole EE 2 Key Woodruff Ye x Y 2 Snap RINJ 00 io ecce cie me mna 3 APIO su cosa du Lp eroe hurt ida 1 Washer ss parni oi misa en enr as 4 7 Washer Flat SAE Plated 3 Machine Screw Slotted Pan Hd 36 16 x 94 Plated A e srant was 1 Cap Screw Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 34 E mont eng REESE 1 Washer Med Flat Ya Plated 1 Pin Cotter Ve x 34 Plated 4 Pin Cotter 3 32 x Plated Machine Screw Slotted Round Hd No 10 24 x 1 Plated 2 Nut Hex No 10 24 Plated 2 Washer Ext Lock No 10 Plated 2 Wash iair sha dase sans Parkes tines 2 Cap Screw Hex Hd 36 16 x 1 16 Washer Spring Lock 19 Nut Hex 36 16 o o ooooo o oo 17 Cap Screw Hex Hd 3 24 x 134 H T 2 Cap Screw Hex Hd 5 16 18x 1 2 4 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 34 Plated 4 Cap Screw Hex Hd 5 16 18 x v2 nii M ata ios 2 Cap Screw Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 134 Plated asieeceiub iie rdin Anino 2 Cap Screw Hex Hd 5 16 18x 2Y 1 Key Woodruff3 16x39 1 Retaining Ring 1 Washer Back Up 2 Felt S6al x i operire remi REIS 2 Pyramidal Lock Washer 2 Nut Hex 3 24 o ooooooooo ooo
17. crew Hex Hd es 2 VA EST ce oc elev csse TTD TUO MexcNiutitockse 16 Plated E ee orcs eR ete soca Beanigpsnputishidttwmentee trys eee eM ee erret Needle Beating mihe Shaft c 9 9 19 em aa we wis BA a NNN 0 30 Common hardware May be purchased locally o 4 33 MONTGOMERY WARD OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MODEL SERIES 100200 to 100299 130200 to 131299 a IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY DO NOT RUN ENGINE AT EXCESSIVE SPEEDS Operating an engine at excessive speeds increases the hazard of personal injury DO NOT TAMPER WITH PARTS WHICH MAY INCREASE THE GOVERNED SPEED For rotary lawnmower safety A N S l Standard Safety Specifications for Power Lawn Mowers specify a maximum blade tip speed of 19 000 feet per minute 96 5 meters per second primarily to reduce the hazard from thrown objects Rotary lawnmower manufacturers select the governed top speed of the engine based on the length and design of the cutter blade and design of other mower parts All rotary lawnmowers should be checked for conformance to the A N S I Standard Safety Specifications for Power Lawn Mowers on blade tip speed if the engine is repaired or replaced or if mower parts are changed DANGER GASOLINE VAPOR IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE Refuel outdoors preferably or only in well ventilated areas DO NOT STORE SPILL OR USE GASOLINE NEAR AN OPEN FLAME or devices such as a stove furnace water heater which utilize a pilot light or devices that can cr
18. ean and dry area BRIGGS amp STRATTON ENGINES ARE MADE UNDER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PATENTS 2 999 491 3 194 224 3 276 439 3 526 146 3 625 071 2 999 562 3 236 937 3 305 223 3 572 218 3 650 354 3 114 851 3 242 741 3 457 804 3 572 307 3 745 393 3 118 433 3 252 449 3 465 740 3 625 492 3 738 345 3 149 618 S 28 960 3 961 724 3 831 268 3 968 854 DESIGN 3 882 336 3 971 353 D 213 476 D 215 769 D 224 170 D 247 177 3 901 199 3 991 152 OTHER PATENTS PENDING
19. eate a spark If gasoline is accidentally spilled move machine away from area of spill and avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have dissipated DO NOT REFUEL GASOLINE TANK WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE IN AN ENCLOSED AREA Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly poison TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING always remove the spark plug from the engine before working on the engine or equipment driven by the engine Except for adjustment DO NOT operate engine if air cleaner or cover directly over carburetor air intake is removed Removal of such part could create a fire hazard DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT A MUFFLER OR TAMPER WITH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard Inspect periodically and replace if necessary _ ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF ROTATING PARTS IN THE INTEREST OF ENVIRONMENT A muffler which leaks because of rust or damage can permit an increased exhaust noise level Therefore examine the muffler periodically to be sure it is functioning effectively To purchase a new muffler see SERVICE AND REPAIR INFORMATION WARNING If this engine is not equipped with a spark arrester and is to be used on any forest covered brush covered or grass covered unimproved land before using on such land a spark arrester must be added to the muffler The arrester must be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California t
20. he above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands See your Authorized Briggs amp Stratton Service Center for spark arrester muffler options SERVICE amp REPAIR INFORMATION If service or repair is needed contact an Authorized Briggs amp Stratton Service Center To serve you promptly and efficiently the Service Center will need the model type and code number on your engine Each Authorized Service Center carries a stock of original Briggs amp Stratton repair parts and is equipped with special service tools Trained mechanics assure expert repair service on all Briggs amp Stratton engines Major engine repairs should not be attempted unless you have the proper tools and a thorough knowledge of internal combustion engine repair procedure This illustrated book includes Theories of Operation common Your nearest service center is listed in specifications and detailed information covering the adjustment the Yellow Pages under Engines tune up and repair procedures for 2 through 16 H P single Gasoline or Gasoline Engines He is cylinder models It is available from any Authorized Briggs amp one of over 25 000 authorized dealers Stratton Service Center Order as Part Number 270962 available to serve you yellow pages 4 CYCLE ENGINE BRIGGS amp STRATTON lt gt MILWAUK
21. in the shallowest setting of the depth control lever and raise the depth control one notch at a time until you ar rive at a satisfactory location of the lever so that the deepest tilling can be done without having uncon trolled forward speed OPERATING SUGGESTIONS When you start to till in the garden remember to take it easy Do not try to take too deep a cut in a pass through sod or hard ground or soil that has not been tilled for several months or years Do not lean on the handle bars because this takes weight off the front wheels reduces traction and causes the tines to attempt to propel the tiller in stead of just digging There are several schools of thought as to the best method to till It is suggested you try the various meth ods and select the one you are most comfortable with to get the results you desire A On each succeeding pass overlap one half of the previous pass B On the second pass leave a 1 2 widih untilled and till this width on the third pass Repeat on the fourth pass leaving a 1 2 width untilled and on the fifth pass till the untilled strip C Use A or B and repeat at 90 degrees Remember the key to easy tilling is the depth con trol setting Do not try to take too deep a cut in harder Soils DEEPEST SETTING SHALLOWEST SETTING FIG 3 STARTING THE TILLER Now that you have located the controls and under stand their operation and function it is time to start your tiller
22. l drive case Figure 10 Case has sufficient oil if oil is up to bottom of inspection plug hole It may be more convenient to remove the right wheel when checking this level TINE DRIVE CASE To check the lubrication level of the tine drive case 1 Setdepth control at the deepest setting Figure 3 2 Place tiller on a level surface so that the tines and the wheels are setting on the ground Fig 14B 3 Wipe dirt away fromoil level plug and remove plug Fig 1A Oil should be up to the bottom of hole 4 Ifoilisn tupto bottom ofhole wipe dirt away from oil fill plug and remove Fig 11B Fill slowly with lead base EP SAE 140 heavy duty oil until proper level is reached Replace oil level plug and oil fill plug Wipe off excess oil OIL LEVEL amp FILL PLUG FIG 10 FIG A FIG 4B To add lubricant to either chain case it is necessary to tip tiller on its left side to expose level plugs of each case Add sufficient lead base EP SAE 140 heavy duty oil Part 4890 to bring to proper oil level 3 The following points should be lubricated with engine oil every eight hours see Figure 12 Be FIG 12 fore oiling attempt to clean off area to be lubri cated The 4 idler pulleys The handle plunger shaft and disc The control rod swivels O O F gt The handle rotating surface m Cam and detent ball and shaft F Handle control lever G Tine drive be
23. lace belt reverse above pro 6 To replace belt reverse above procedure Be sure cedure Be sure belt is tumed inside out wide side i i i Misi Fi 131 belt is on top of tine drive idler pulley and the belt on pulleys before installing in Pulleys Figure 13 guide pin near the tine drive case pulley Figure 7 Readjust belt as outlined under belt adjustments 13 between engine pulley and idler arm STORAGE For short term storage clean the tiller off and store in a dry place If tiller is not to be used for an extended period of time service tiller completely and store it in a dry place 1 Refer to the engine instructions for engine storage instructions 2 Drain gasoline from fuel tank Run engine until it stops Cover exposed metal surfaces with a thin coat of engine oil Lubricate per instructions under Servicing and Maintenance Before using the tiller again check all lubrication points fill fuel tank and follow other instructions in the owner s guide 1 HANDLE amp CONTROLS PARTS HANDLE amp CONTROLS PARTS LIST REF LET m gt N lt XK amp S lt CHMDOVOZEFAC TOMMOOO PART 200469 200470 1183 200612 200110 200066 200473 200460 200420 200074 33580 200075 200323 200768 200179 200177 200195 200196 200242 200055 200324 200462 33595 200045 2679 200034 200623 36285 12850 70672 E072 70022 70233 70649 70087 70588
24. llcrank pivot 10 SiS Se DIY i m puc Bi Pm A SSS J Miss a T d Pd d i a V We h V ge PE d Aet 4 p ad zh p d Jc B 5 a hex ENGIN P e SPACER SS INE DRIVE CASE PULLEY UNA E amp IN NT RETAINING RING IDLER ARM LINK E COTTER PIN d CN BELT REPLACEMENT 7 Readjust belt as outlined under belt adjustments The belts on this filler were specifically designed and 8 Replace belt guard engineered to provide long trouble free service If belt replacement is required order the part number shown in the parts list section of this manual to be WHEEL DRIVE BELT sure you have a belt that will provide the life and sevice required 1 Remove the tine drive belt per instructions above y th taining ring in the idler arm shaft TINE DRIVE BELT 2 Remove the re g ring Figure 13 1 Place the clutch lever in the neutral position 3 Remove the belt from the wheel drive case pulley 4 Remove wheel drive pulley by removing retaining 2 Remove the belt guard ring and sliding pulley off shaft CAUTION Do not s loose woodruff key in drive pulley shaft Figure 3 Remove the belt guide Figure 13 13 4 Slip the belt off the tine drive case pulley 5 Remove cotter pin from idler arm link Figure 13 5 Remove belt from the engine pulley and slip out 6 Slide idler arm assemblies out until the spacer can be slid out between the idler and idler arm Re move belt To rep
25. ns see Figure 2 In the tilling location the tines are immedi ately in front of the operator In the transport location the engine is immediately in front of the operator Use the handle control lever to uniock the handle then position the handle in the desired location HANDLE CONTROL LEVER The handle control lever controls the handle swing location and the handle height To swing the handle bar pull back on the lever Swing to either right or left to the desired position then release the control lever and swing back and forth slightly until the han dle latch engages To adjust handle height pull back on control lever without swinging handle Move han dle to desired height Release lever and move han dle up and down slightly until nandle locks in the desired height position NOTE When pulling back on the handle control lever the clutch contro lever is automatically moved to the neutral position CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER The clutch control lever is a single lever that engages and disengages drive to both the tines and the wheels CLUTCH SET LEVER THROTTLE CONTROL amp ENGINE STOP LEVER HANDLE CONTROL LEVI ENGINE CHOKE DEPTH CONTROL LEVER FIG 1 TLLING LOCATION TRANSPORT LOCATION ni HANDLE SWING FIG 2 When the handle bar is in the tilling location pushing forward on the control lever engages the drive to both the tines and the wheels at a tilling speed CAU TION Before pushing lever fo
26. nts upon its products at any time without notice or obligation The manufacturer aiso reserves the right to discontinue manufac ture of any product at its discretion at any time Notice to customers in the State of California The engine on this unit is NOT equipped with a spark arresting muffler WARNING USE OR OPERATION OF THIS ENGINE ON ANY FOREST COVERED BRUSH COVERED OR GRASS COVERED LAND WITHOUT A STATE APPROVED SPARK ARRESTER IN EFFECTIVE WORKING OR DER CONSTITUTES A VIOLATION OF THE LAW OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA GENERAL INTRODUCTION This Owners Guide has been especially prepared to provide the information needed to operate your til ler with greater satisfaction Read this Owners Guide and the engine instructions carefully Be sure you know what the controls are for and how they oper ate The care your tiller requires is small but impor tant Keep it clean and well lubricated With proper care and operation as explained in this manual you will obtain long and efficient service This tiller is shipped completely assembled After reading this manual and servicing tiller the tiller is ready to operate Information regarding operation and maintenance of the engine is not included in this manual A sep arate instruction manual is included with your tiller and should be consulted for all information con cerning engine adjustments and operation SAFETY TIPS Don t Forget that SAFETY s
27. oration of the cartridge DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR CLEAN COOLING SYSTEM Grass chaff or dirt may clog the rotating screen and the air cooling system especially after prolonged service cutting dry grass Yearly or every 100 hours whichever occurs first remove the blower housing and clean the areas shown to avoid over speeding overheating and engine damage Clean more often if necessary CLEAN OUT CHAFF AND DANGER Periodically clean muffler area to remove all grass dirt and combustible debris SPARK PLUG Clean and reset gap at 030 every 100 hours of operation 030 76 mm FEELER GAUGE CAUTION Do not blast clean spark plug Spark plug should be cleaned by scraping or wire brushing and washing with a commercial solvent Sparking can occur if wire terminal does not fit firmly on spark plug or if stop switch vibrates against spark plug Reform terminal or repair switch if necessary REMOVE COMBUSTION DEPOSITS every 100 300 hours of operation Remove cylinder head and cylinder head shield Scrape and wire brush the combustion deposits from cylinder cylinder head top of piston and around valves Use a soft brush to remove deposits Re assemble gasket cylinder head and cylinder head shield Turn screws down finger tight with the three longer screws around the exhaust valve if so equipped Torque cylinder head screws in a staggered sequence to 140 inch pounds 15 82 Nm SPAR
28. prong and three hole plugs THREE WIRE RECEPTACLE CORD PLUG TO STOP ENGINE Turn key to OFF position or move control lever to STOP position CAUTION Always remove key from switch when leaving equipment unattended or when equipment is not in use MAINTENANCE CHECK OIL LEVEL regularly after each five hours of operation BE SURE OIL LEVEL IS MAINTAINED CHANGE OIL after first five hours of operation Thereafter change every 25 hours of operation Remove oil drain plug and drain oil while engine is warm Replace drain plug Remove oil fill plug or oil minder and refill with new oil of proper grzde Replace oil fill plug or oil minder ves o Aet DRAIN PLUG OIL FILLER PLUG 4004 CHANGE OIL GEAR REDUCTION optional Remove oil level plug and oil fill plug Drain oil every 100 hours of operation To refill pour 10W 30 oil into filler hole until it runs out level check hole Replace both plugs Oil fill plug has a vent hole and must be installed on top of gear case cover OIL FILLER PLUG OIL LEVEL TO SERVICE AIR CLEANER OIL FOAM AIR CLEANER Clean and re oil foam element at three month intervals or every 25 hours whichever occurs first NOTE Service air cleaner more often under dusty con ditions 1 Remove screw 2 Remove air cleaner carefully to prevent dirt from enter ing carburetor 3 Take air cleaner apart and clean a WASH foam element in a liquid dete
29. rgent and water to remove dirt b Wrap foam in cloth and squeeze dry c Saturate foam with engine oil Squeeze to remove excess oll 4 Reassemble parts and fasten to carburetor securely with screw ASSEMBLE ELEMENT SO LIP EXTENDS OVER EDGE OF AIR CLEANER BODY LIP WILL FORM PROTECTIVE SEAL WHEN COVER IS ASSEMBLED gem l OIL FOAM AIR CLEANER DUAL ELEMENT AIR CLEANER Clean and re oil foam pre cleaner at three month intervals or every 25 hours whichever occurs first NOTE Service more often under dusty conditions 1 Remove knob and cover 2 Remove foam pre cleaner by sliding it off of the paper cartridge 3 a Wash foam pre cleaner in liquid detergent and water b Wrap foam pre cleaner in cloth and squeeze dry c Saturate foam pre cleaner in engine oil Squeeze to remove excess oil 4 Install foam pre cleaner over paper cartridge Re assemble cover and screw down tight CARTRIDGE FOAM PRE CLEANER DUAL ELEMENT AIR CLEANER Yearly or every 100 hours whichever occurs first remove paper cartridge Service more often if necessary Clean by tapping gently on flat surface If very dirty replace cartridge or wash in a low or non sudsing detergent and warm water solution Rinse thoroughly with flowing water from inside out until water is clear Cartridge must be air dried thoroughly before using CAUTION Petroleum solvents are not to be used to clean cartridge They may cause deteri
30. rward be certain depth control setting is correct for soil conditions See Depth Control Lever Pulling back on clutch control lever from forward drive to neutral disengages the drive to the tines and wheels Further pulling back on the lever engages the reverse drive to the wheels and the tiller moves backwards at transport speed Tines do not rotate in reverse When released the control lever will re turn to neutral position When the handle bar is in transport location the clutch control lever will only operate by pulling the lever back This engages the drive to the wheels and the tiller moves forward at transport speed When re leased the control lever returns to neutral DEPTH CONTROL LEVER CAUTION Do not adjust tilling depth with the tines rotating Place clutch control lever in the neutral position before making adjustments of depth con trol The depth control lever is the key to easy tilling op eration The exact setting of control will vary with soil conditions When starting a tilling operation start with the depth control lever in the shallowest setting Figure 3 As you become acquainted with the soil keep raising the control lever so that deeper tilling can be done CAUTION If depth control lever is raised too high j the tines will propel the tiller forward pushing the drive wheels along the ground at an uncontrolled speed When starting to till unworked soil or sod start
31. t point Figure 8 TO ADJUST 1 Place handle bar in tilling location and adjust handle bar to lowest position 2 Loosen the adjustment nut Figure 8 3 Move the clutch control lever on the handle bar until centered in the neutral area Figure 9 4 Retighten the adjustment nut Figure 8 M ADJUSTMENT NUT FIG 8 CLUTCH LEVER CONTROL NEUTRAL AREA FIG 9 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE The best assurance you have of getting the most de pendable service from your tiller is to keep the unit clean free of rust and well lubricated Check bolts often to be sure they are kept tight When the tiller is not being used it should be stored in a dry place out of the weather LUBRICATION 1 Engine Refer to engine operating instructions and requirements for all engine lubrication 2 Chain Cases Both the wheel drive and the tine drive cases are amply filled with lubricant and should not require additional lubrication If a leak develops add lead base EP SAE 140 heavy duty oil Part 4890 as required to bring to proper oil level Check oil level every 25 hours The following procedure should be followed to check lubricant level of cases When checking cases do not drain excess lubricant out of the cases WHEEL DRIVE CASE To check the oil level of the wheel drive case place the depth control lever down to the shallowest set ting Figure 3 Remove the inspection plug on the right side of the whee
32. tarts with you Your rotary tiller was built to the highest standards in the industry However a rotary tiller is only as safe as the operator As with any type of power equip ment carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in injury Please read and follow these instructions on safe operation and be certain any one using this rotary tiller is familiar with these sim ple rules e Inspect work area and clear any objects that are not earth or mulch Improper use of the rotary tiller can result in in jury Give complete and undivided attention to the work you are doing Know the controls and how they operate Know how to stop the rotary tiller and engine in stantly Disengage power and stop engine before clean ing removing obstacles or making adjustment Keep children and pets a safe distance away from rotary tiller Do not allow anyone to operate rotary tiller with out proper instruction and supervision Exercise caution to avoid falling Don t start the engine and tines until you are ready to start tilling Stop the engine whenever you leave the machine O Disengage clutch before starting engine Keep hands feet and clothing away from power driven parts Wear adequate footwear to prevent foot injury Keep rotary tiller in good operating condition and keep safety devices in place Do not till near underground electric cables or ir rigation hoses
33. tion belt should have approximately 1 4 inch between the upper idler and the belt Figure 6 The adjustment idier should be positioned to obtain this 1 4 inch Moving idler up will increase clearance and down will decrease clearance NOTE The adjustment idler has four locations and is not slot mounted The machine screw must be removed from the mounting frame when making this adjustment d S ML gt La Le p e dd o Y TINE CHAIN CASE ROTATE lt i p T 20 S A E p ON BE CLAMP CAP SCREW A O 0 FIG 4 mE TINE DRIVE PULLEY FIG 5 UPPER IDLER MACHINE SCREW WHEEL DRIVE PULLEY FIG 6 HANDLE CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT The handle control adjustment Figure 7 has been set for proper operation and should not need to be adjusted Should the handle control lever Figure 7 become loose after many hours of operation tighten the adjustment nut only enough to eliminate any ex cess movement in the handle control lever CAUTION Do not overtighten adjustment nut This may result in failure of handle bar latch system to fully engage and hold handle in desired position CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT The clutch control lever is pre set for neutral shift position An adjustment means is provided how ever to center the clutch control lever in the slot on the handle shroud should it become necessary due to wear This adjustment is located at the handle pivo
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