Husqvarna DRT 900 User's Manual
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1. 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER DRT 900 96093000801 PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00 08 DECALS KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 532 40 13 83 Decal O O O O gt Q N 26 532 42 83 26 Decal 532 42 20 12 Decal 532 42 83 34 Decal 532 11 06 14 Decal 532 16 62 02 Decal 532 41 84 72 Decal 532 40 13 84 Decal 532 17 67 82 Decal 532 42 03 32 Decal Instruction Tilling Decal Bit Grd CNTRL PNL Hand Placement Shift Indicator Shield Forward Warning Rotating Tines Air Cleaner SERVICE NOTES 27 8007 69282 ON yoneyo peotl ll AS9161S GEL VNYVAODSNH gase INOA ul 19 IB e 10 ZIAASNH 008 Buleo Aq 10 Aioyoauip uoud l e5o au Jo saed MOJA 24 Yno peyeoo AjpewoU aq uea saje euseabsnH pazuoujne uy uenem siy Aq pasado jou are sabyeyo Aianljap pue dn yold awiumog su dx Saumo 3y Je PAJdAI ap aq Jsnw 19npoud ul aunjiey 10 Wa qod jeuoNesado y Jo ayep Wo SAep Og Ayu uey 133e OU souuew jaw e ul 1 e 91 BUJeADSNH p zuouln Ue o pasaajap 2q JSNW Al98J p Aq 0 p A98lj q yonpold ay uenem syy JO yaUEq 3y urezqo o J9 2 91 Bulll s y Jo ss ppe pue weu l lduio25 pue aquUNU eu s aquUNU pouu peseyoind ayep apnjoul snu jooid si edles AjueueM ureqo 0 19p10 ul Ja e a1 euueAbsnH pezuoUne y o pajuasaid aq snu aseyoind Jo ooid QOI9S es Isod y 0 pue AUBLEM y uulJuo2 o 1 p102. 10 24 x 1 2 44 873 80 05 00 Nut Lock Hex w Ins 5 16 18 unc PL 65 873 97 05 00 Nut Lock Hex Flange 66 819 13 13 12 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga 67 874 76 05 28 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 68 873 51 06 00 Nut Keps Hex 3 8 16 unc NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER DRT 900 96093000801 PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00 08 MAINFRAME RIGHT SIDE mainframe_right_LCT_2 KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 51 90 Bumper Asm 15 Engine LCT Model No PLMH 2 873 97 05 00 Locknut Hex Flange 5 16 18 K14600124P Order parts from 3 819 11 11 16 Washer 11 32 x 11 16 x 16 Ga Engine Manufacturer 4 874 76 05 12 Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 22 87476 05 28 Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 5 532 10 23 32 Bracket Reinforcement R H 44 873 51 06 00 Nut Keps Hex 3 8 16 unc 7 532 10 21 73 Counter Weight R H 10 87476 05 24 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 11 532 12 47 88 Clip Hairpin 12 532 12 68 75 Rivet Drilled 13 532 10 21 90 Tire 532 15 07 40 Rim NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 532 12 47 18 Tire Valve 1 inch 25 4 mm 22 LIQUID COMBUSTION TECHNOLOGY 042809 Service Kit Breakdown CRANKSHAET SERVICE KIT IGNITION MODULE SERVICE KIT RECOIL STARTER SERVICE KIT 49 STATE AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY SERVICE K SPARK PLUG SERVICE KIT STARTER CUP SERVICE KIT PAPER FILTER SERVICE KIT 4 532420581 CYLINDER SERVICE KIT 4 6
3. 532420583 CONNECTING ROD SERVICE KITI 7 532420584 CAMSHAFT SERVICE KIT 8 532420585 FLYWHEEL SERVICE KIT 9 532420586 COOLING FAN SERVICE KIT REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER DRT 900 96093000801 PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00 08 TRANSMISSION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 532 18 82 40 Transmission Assembly Includes Key Nos 2 52 2 532 18 82 20 Gearcase L H w Bearing Includes Key No 4 3 532 16 19 63 Gasket Gearcase 4 532 00 50 20 Bearing Needle 5 532 00 13 70 Washer Thrust 5 8 x 1 10 x 1 32 6 532 16 15 20 Pinion Input 7 532 16 15 18 Shaft Input 8 532 00 48 95 Bearing Needle 9 532 15 44 67 Washer Seal 10 53200 73 92 Ball Steel 11 532 10 03 71 Spring Shift Fork 12 532 1061 60 O Ring 13 532 14 21 45 Arm Shift 14 532 00 83 53 Fork Shift 15 812 00 00 39 Ring Klip 16 53216 15 16 Shaft Shift 18 532 00 43 58 Washer 19 812 00 00 40 Ring Klip 20 53210 21 14 Gear Assembly Reverse Idler Includes Key Nos 21 and 22 21 532 10 21 15 Gear Reverse Idler 22 532 00 68 03 Bearing Needle 23 53216 15 27 Shaft Reverse Idler 24 810 04 07 00 Washer Lock 7 16 25 873 61 07 00 Nut Hex 7 16 20 27 52314 30 09 Bearing Shaft Ground Drive L H 28 532 1063 90 Spacer 0 765 x 1 125 x 1 23 29 532 10 21 34 Chain 35 50 Pitch 30 532 1507 37 Ground Shaft Assembly 31 532 14 30 08 Bearing Shaft Ground Drive R H transmission_7 23 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 32 532 10
4. Service Classification SG SL 4 Tilt tiller back on its wheels and then re level 5 With engine level refill to point of overflowing if nec essary Replace oil filler plug For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See OIL VISCOSITY CHART in the Maintenance section of this manual To change engine oil see the Maintenance section of this manual OPERATION Oil Filler Plug Max Upper Level Min Lower Level gt Fig 13 ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck Do not overfill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness CAUTION Fill to within 1 2 inch of top of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow for fuel expansion If gasoline is ac cidentally spilled move machine away from area of spill Avoid creating any source ofignition until gasoline vapors have disappeared Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame IMPORTANT WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW32 F 0 C USE FRESH CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can at tract moisture which leads to separ
5. CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT WHICH HAS THE PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS TIRE CARE CAUTION When mounting tires un less beads are seated overinflation can cause an explosion e Maintain 20 pounds of tire pressure If tire pressures are not equal tiller will pull to one side Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which can damage rubber TO REMOVE WHEEL See Fig 22 Place blocks under transmission to keep tiller from tipping Remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from wheel Remove wheel and tire Repair tire and reassemble HAIRPIN CLIP Fig 22 TO REMOVE BELT GUARD See Fig 23 NOTE For ease of removal remove hairpin clip and clevis pin from left wheel Pull wheel out from tiller about 1 inch e Remove two 2 screws from side of belt guard Remove hex nut and washer from bottom of belt guard located behind wheel Pull belt guard out and away from unit Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure SCREW BELT GUARD AND WASHER HEX NUT AND WASHER LOCATED BEHIND TIRE HAIRPIN CLIP AND WASHER CLEVIS PIN Fig 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE GROUND DRIVE BELT GROUND DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT See Figs 23 and 24 See Fig 24 Remove belt guard as described in TO REMOVE BELT For proper belt tension the extension spring should have GUARD about 5 8 inch 16 mm stretch when dr
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7. area around the transmission and the engine muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine will shorten the useful life of your tiller Clean engine wheels finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS A CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with plug TILLER TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT See Fig 21 Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil Firstloosen handle lock lever Handle can be positioned at different settings between HIGH and LOW positions Retighten handle lock lever securely after adjusting HANDLE HIGH POSITION HANDLE LOCK Fig 21 ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement ofthe emission control devices and systems which are being done at the custom ers expense may be performed by any non road engine repair establishment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer s service outlet IMPORTANT NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING
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10. to R reverse position e Hold drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement HARD TO SHIFT GEARS Briefly engage drive control bar and release or rocktiller forward and backward until are able to shift gears DRAG STAKE See Fig 10 The drag stake should be raised when tilling in the counter rotating 2 till position The drag stake should be lowered when tilling in the forward rotating 2 till position LOWERED FORWARD ROTATING TILL RAISED COUNTER ROTATING TILL Fig 10 DEPTH STAKE See Fig 11 The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you more versatile tilling and cultivating or to more easily transport your tiller DEEPEST SHALLOWEST TILLING CULTIVATING OPERATION TILLING See Fig 12 Release depth stake pin Pull the depth stake up for increased tilling depth Place depth stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in position e Place shift lever indicator in counter rotating 2 till position Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tilling movement Tines and wheels will both turn e Move throttle control to FAST position for deep tilling To cultivate throttle control can be set at any desired speed depending on how fast or slow you wish to cultivate IMPORTANT ALWAYS RELEASE DRIVE CONTROL BAR BEFORE MOVING SHIFT LEVER INTO ANOTHER POSITION TURNING Release the drive control bar Move throttle control to S
11. to the tine shaft with shear pins See TINE REPLACEMENT in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual If the tiller is unusually overloaded or jammed the shear pins are designed to break before internal damage occurs to the transmission If shear pin s break replace only with those shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE eo e LTITLIITTIIL A E ormas _ _ L LLLLLLLLLLLL masta L e 1111111 1_ rarse vf T11111111_ nanas wt LLL LLL LLL eeno wl 111111111 sns Liv LLLLILLIIL 1 Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have LUBRICATION CHART been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty the operator must maintain tiller as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tiller All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check tines and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run b
12. 4 04 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 2 3 532 00 83 93 Pin Stake Depth 25 53200 67 12 Cap Vinyl 4 812 00 00 35 Ring Klip 26 532 10 92 27 Pad Idler 5 532 18 08 47 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5 16 18 x 3 4 27 532 12 50 16 Shield Leveling 6 532 00 83 94 Spring 28 532 12 05 88 Pin Hinge 7 532 00 83 92 Bracket Latch 30 87397 05 00 Nut Lock Flange 8 532 10 92 30 Spring Depth Stake 29 53240 39 60 Shield Side 9 532 40 38 89 Shield Tine 31 532 42 34 63 Stake Drag 13 872 11 05 10 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 32 873 22 04 00 Nut Fin Hex 1 4 20 unc 14 532 12 43 43 Bracket Shield Tine 33 810 04 04 00 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 15 53216 29 53 Shield Side Outer R H 38 87351 05 00 Nut Keps Hex 5 16 18 unc 16 873 90 04 00 Nut Hex Flange 1 4 20 18 872 04 04 10 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Gr 5 19 582 1027 01 Grip 20 873 22 06 00 Nut Hex 3 8 16 21 532 10 21 56 Stake Depth 22 87493 06 32 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 2 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER DRT 900 96093000801 PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00 08 TINE ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 2 532 13 26 73 Pin Shear 8 87461 06 16 Bolt Hex 3 8 24 x 1 4 532 00 31 46 Clip Hairpin 16 53216 34 99 Tine Spade 5 532 18 88 45 Hub Assembly 17 53216 35 00 Tine Cleaning 6 873 61 06 00 Nut Hex 3 8 24 7 810 04 06 00 Washer Lock 3 8 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch
13. 63 88 Spacer 0 70 x 1 00 x 1 150 33 532 1021 21 Sprocket and Gear Assembly 34 53210 21 12 Shaft Reduction 2nd 35 5321021 01 Screw Whiz Lock 5 16 18 x 3 1 2 36 53216 15 24 Sprocket Assembly w Bearing Includes Key Nos 37 and 38 37 532 10 04 13 Bearing Needle 38 532 16 15 25 Sprocket Tine 39 532 16 15 26 Gear Cluster Red 1st amp 2nd 40 532 10 53 46 Gear Reverse 41 532 16 15 23 Shaft Reduction 1st 42 532 00 42 20 Washer Thrust 43 53210 61 46 Spacer 1 01 x 1 75 x 0 760 44 532 15 52 36 Seal Asm Oll 48 532 18 82 35 Gearcase R H w Bearing Includes Key No 8 49 532 13 26 88 Shaft Tine 50 532 10 61 47 Chain Roller 50 50 Pitch 51 817 72 04 08 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 52 873 22 05 00 Nut Hex 5 16 18 53 532 1651 40 Bearing Kit Tine Shaft 54 532 16 15 28 Gear DRT Idler w Bearing Includes Key No 55 55 532 00 34 00 Bearing Needle 56 532 16 15 29 Gear DRT Idler 57 532 16 58 89 Spacer Split 52 x 64 x 1 04 58 532 17 95 20 Screw 1 4 20 x 875 60 532 18 32 26 Fitting Grease 532 00 60 66 Grease Plastilube 1 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER DRT 900 96093000801 PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00 08 TINE SHIELD tine_shield_23_in_r1 KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 873 90 05 00 Nut Lock Hex Flange 5 16 18 unc 23 53200 44 40 Hinge 2 532 16 29 52 Shield Side Outer L H 24 872 14 0
14. Husqvarna DRT 900 Owner s Manual 96093000801 2009 04 A SAFETY RULES A Safe Operation Practices for Walk Behind Powered Rotary Tillers TRAINING Read the Manual carefully Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly e Never allow children to operate the equipment Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction Keep the area of operation clear of all persons par ticularly small children and pets TORTAR TIIN Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine motor Do not operate the equipment without wearing ade quate outer garments Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces Handle fuel with care it is highly flammable Use an approved fuel container Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care Never fill fuel tank indoors Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel before restarting Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by the manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors or electric starting motors Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine motor is running except where specifically recommended by manufacturer OPERATI
15. LOW position Place shift lever indicator in F forward position Tines will not turn Lift handle to raise tines out of ground Swing the handle in the opposite direction you wish to turn being careful to keep feet and legs away from tines When you have completed your turn around release the drive control bar and lower handle Place shift le verin till position and move throttle control to desired speed To begin tilling hold drive control bar against the handle DEPTH STAKE PIN RELEASED POSITION LOCKED POSITION NUT B OUTER NUT A SIDE SHIELD w riy qui han Use the forward rotating tine drive when cultivating tilling soft ground or tilling pre tilled soil Release depth and drag stake pins Lower drag stake Pull the depth stake up for increased tilling depth Place proper pin in hole of depth stake or drag stake to lock in position Place shift lever indicator in forward rotating till position e Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tilling movement Tines and wheels will both turn Move throttle control FAST position for deep tilling To cultivate throttle control can be set at any desired speed depending on how fast or slow you wish to cultivate Alwayslower the drag stake when using the forward rotating tine drive OUTER SIDE SHIELDS See Fig 12 The back edges of the outer side shields are slotted so that the shields
16. ON BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED CAUTION Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug in order to pre vent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs A WARNING A The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproduc tive harm PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3 Quarts 2 8L Unleaded Regular SAE 30 Above 32 F SAE 5W 30 Below 32 F NGK BPR6ES TORCH F6RTC Gasolina Capacity Oil API SG SL Capacity 20 0z 0 6L Spark Plug Gap 030 0 76mm CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tiller It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tiller properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tiller Followinstructions under Maintenance and Storage sections of this Owner s Manual WARNING This unit i
17. ON Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts e Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross ing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic Do not carry passengers After striking a foreign object stop the engine motor remove the wire from the spark plug thoroughly inspect the tiller for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating the tiller Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling e Ifthe unit should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine motor and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Stop the engine motor when leaving the operating position Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended Disengage the tines shiftinto neutral and stop the engine Before cleaning repairing or inspecting shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away fromthe plug to prevent accidental starting Disconnect the cord on electric motors Do not run the engine indoors exhaust fumes are dangerous Never operate the tiller without proper guards plates or other safety protective devices in place Keep children and pets away Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery surfaces Look behind and use
18. Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean cartridge They may cause de terioration of the cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge Air Cleaner Cartridge Pre Cleaner Air Cleaner Screws Fig 19 MAINTENANCE COOLING SYSTEM See Fig 20 Your engine is air cooled For proper engine performance and long life keep your engine clean Clean air screen frequently using a stiff bristled brush Remove blower housing and clean as necessary e Keep cylinder fins free of dirt and chaff Air Screen Housing Fig 20 MUFFLER Do not operate tiller without muffler Do not tamper with exhaust system Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard Inspect periodically and replace ifnecessary If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection Replace if damaged 14 SPARK PLUG Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling sea son or after every 25 hours of use whichever comes first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual TRANSMISSION Your transmission is sealed and will not require lubrication unless serviced CLEANING Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are hot We do not recommend using pressurized water garden hose etc to clean your unit unless the gasket
19. RTS 7 Ifthe choke lever has been moved to the ON position to start the engine gradually move it to the opposite position as the engine warms up NOTE A WARM ENGINE REQUIRES LESS CHOKING TO START 8 Move throttle control to desired running position 9 Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before engaging tines NOTE IF ENGINE DOES NOT START SEE TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Engine Switch Fig 14 OPERATION TILLING HINTS A CAUTION Until you are accustomed to handling yourtiller start actual field use with throttle in slow position mid way between FAST and IDLE e Tilling is digging into turning over and breaking up packed soil before planting Loose unpacked soil helps root growth Best tilling depth is 4 to 6 10 15 cm A tiller will also clear the soil of unwanted vegetation The decomposition of this vegetable matter enriches the soil Depending on the climate rainfall and wind it may be advisable to till the soil at the end of the growing season to further condition the soil You will find tilling much easier if you leave a row untilled between passes Then go back between tilled rows See Fig 15 There are two reasons for doing this First wide turns are much easier to negotiate than about faces Second the tiller won t be pulling itself and you toward the row next to it Soil conditions are important for proper tilling Tines will not readily penetrate dry hard s
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21. arly the tines which are next to the transmission If the gap between the tines exceeds 3 1 2 inches they should be replaced or straightened as necessary For tines that are slightly worn the bolted tine and hub assemblies can be switched between sides to continue tilling in the same tilling mode if tilling in a different mode is desired then the bolted tine and hub assemblies should be switched back to their original side so that the tine edge with the least wear will be used J TINE 3 1 2 MAX Fig 26 n HAIRPIN CLIP N HAIRPIN SHARP EDGES STORAGE Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end ofthe season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more CAUTION Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame orspark Allowthe enginetocoolbefore storing in any enclosure TI LLER Clean entire tiller See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual Inspect and replace belts if necessary See belt re placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual e Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual Besure that all nuts bolts and screws are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand
22. ation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of Drain the gas tank start 30 days or longer the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur 10 TO START ENGINE See Fig 14 CAUTION KEEP TINE CONTROL IN OFF POSITION WHEN STARTING ENGINE When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel it will take extra pulls of the recoil starter to move fuel from the tank to the engine 1 Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected 2 Place the fuel valve to the ON position 3 To start a cold engine move the choke lever to the ON position 4 Movethe throttle lever away from the SLOW position about 1 3 of the way toward the FAST position 5 Turn the engine switch to the ON position Pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle rope will pull slightly harder at this point 6 Pull recoil starter handle quickly Do not let starter handle snap back against starter Repeat if neces sary NOTE IF ENGINE FIRES BUT DOES NOT START MOVE CHOKE CONTROLTO HALF CHOKE POSITION PULL RECOIL STARTER HANDLE UNTIL ENGINE STA
23. belt not correctly adjusted 2 Inspect adjust V belt 3 3 V belt is off pulley s Engine runs but labors Tilling too deep 1 Set depth stake for shallower tilling when tilling 2 Throttle control not properly adjusted 2 Check throttle control setting Inspect V belt 19 REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER DRT 900 96093000801 PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00 08 HANDLE ASSEMBLY 37 4 2 24 23 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 2 532 42 76 43 Grip Handle 4 532 15 92 28 Bar Assembly Control 6 532 18 06 85 Panel Control 8 871 19 10 08 Screw Truss Hd 10 24 unc x 1 2 10 53212 47 97 Grip Handle 11 532 12 47 88 Clip Hairpin 12 532 08 13 28 Bolt Shoulder 13 532 18 74 97 Handle Shift 14 532 10 93 13 Grommet Rubber 15 532 10 93 37 Rod Shift 16 87211 06 08 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16x 1 Gr 5 17 532 10 92 29 Lock Handle 18 873 68 06 00 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 unc 19 819 13 16 11 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 11 Ga 20 532 10 92 28 Lever Lock Handle 20 Handle_assy_99_23 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 21 532 18 11 27 Handle 23 532 08 67 77 Screw Hex Washer SLT 10 24 x 50 24 53200 94 84 Clip 26 532 15 92 31 Cable Clutch 27 873 90 04 00 Nut Hex Flange 1 4 20 unc 29 873 73 10 00 Nut Keps 10 24 unc 30 532 10 41 64 Tie Cable 31 532 15 06 96 Bolt Pivot 33 872 1404 04 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 unc x 1 2 37 53210 26 04 Grip Bar Control 41 532 10 27 44 Clamp Bar Control NOTE All component dimensions g
24. can be raised for deep tilling and lowered for shallow tilling to protect small plants from being buried Loosen nut A in slot and nut B Move shield to desired position both sides Retighten nuts TO TRANSPORT CAUTION Before lifting or transporting allow tiller engine and muffler to cool Disconnect spark plug wire Drain gasoline from fuel tank AROUND THE YARD Release the depth stake pin Move the depth stake down to the top hole for transporting the tiller Place depth stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in posi tion This prevents tines from scuffing the ground Place shift lever indicator in F forward position for transporting Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tiller movement Tines will not turn Move throttle control to desired speed AROUND TOWN Disconnect spark plug wire Drain fuel tank Transport in upright position to prevent oil leakage BEFORE STARTING ENGINE IMPORTANT BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING OIL OR FUEL USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL AND STORE IN AP PROVED CLEAN COVERED CONTAINERS USE CLEAN FILL FUNNELS FILL ENGINE WITH OIL See Fig 13 1 Remove hangtag from engine 2 With engine level remove engine oil filler plug 3 Fill engine with oil to point of overflowing For approxi mate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual All oil must meet A PI
25. care when backing Never allow bystanders near the unit Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the tiller Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light Be careful when tilling in hard ground The tines may catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward If this occurs let go of the handlebars and do not restrain the machine ari siasa usia AND STORAGE Keep machine attachments and accessories in safe working condition e Check shear pins engine mounting bolts and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters clothes dryers and the like Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure Always refer to the operator s guide instructions for important details if the tiller is to be stored for an ex tended period IMPORTANT CAUTIONS IMPORTANTS AND NOTES ARE A MEANS OF ATTRACTING ATTENTION TO IMPORTANT OR CRITICAL INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IMPORTANT USED TO ALERT YOU THAT THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGING THIS EQUIPMENT NOTE Gives essential information that will aid you to better understand incorporate or execute a particular set of instructions Look for this symbol to point out im portant safety precautions It means CAUTI
26. eated properly Loss of power Engine is overloaded Set depth stake and wheels for shallower tilling Dirty air cleaner 2 Clean replace air filter 3 Low oil level dirty oil 3 Check oil level change oil Faulty spark plug 4 Clean and regap or change spark plug 5 Oilin fuel 5 Empty and clean fuel tank and refill and clean carburetor 6 Stale or dirty fuel 6 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 7 Water in fuel 7 Empty fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline 8 Clogged fuel tank 8 Remove fuel tank and clean 9 Spark plug wire loose 9 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 10 Dirty engine air screen 10 Clean engine air screen 11 Dirty clogged muffler 11 Clean replace muffler Poor Compression 12 Contact a qualified service center 12 Engine overheats 1 Low oil level dirty oil 1 Check oil level change oil 2 Dirty engine air screen 2 Clean engine air screen 3 Dirty engine 3 Clean cylinder fins airscreen muffler area 4 Partially plugged muffler 4 Remove and clean muffler 1 2 1 Excessive bounce Ground too dry and hard 1 Moisten ground or wait for more favorable soil conditions difficult handling 2 Wheels and depth stake incorrectly adjusted 2 Adjust wheels and depth stake Soil balls up or clumps Ground too wet Wait for more favorable conditions Engine runs but tiller 1 Tine control is not engaged Engage tine control won t move V
27. efore adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine STOPPING See Fig 9 TINES 1 Release drive control to stop movement 2 Move shift lever to N neutral position ENGINE 2 Move throttle control to SLOW position and allow the engine to run slowly for cool down 3 Turn the engine switch to the OFF Position 4 Turn the fuel valve lever to the OFF Position NOTE NEVER USE CHOKE TO STOP ENGINE IMPORTANT TO STOP ENGINE IN AN EMERGENCY TURN THE ENGINE SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION DRIVE CONTROL BAR POSITION DRIVE CONTROL BAR DISENGAGED POSITION THROTTLE CONTROL ENGINE SWITCH THROTTLE CONTROL ENGINE SWITCH tilling We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over spectacles or standard safety glasses TINE OPERATION WITH WHEEL DRIVE Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into another position Tine movement is achieved by moving shift lever to either the counter rotating till position or the forward rotating R till position and engaging drive control bar FORWARD WHEELS ONLY TINES STOPPED e Release drive control bar and move shift lever indicator to F forward position Engage drive control bar and tiller will move forward REVERSE WHEELS ONLY TINES STOPPED e DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER Release the drive control bar Move throttle control to SLOW position Move shift lever indicator
28. ese symbols may appear on your Tiller or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their RELL ADOS a NI 1 sre O aL PRA ils N CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL TILLING TILLING FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE OR WARNING ON OFF THROTTLE CONTRO CHOKE CONTROL 225 wc ISN Ge LZ SHIFT LEVER KA ya La amp ON OFF SWITCH SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR SASS DRAG STAKE DEPTH STAKE LEVELING SHIELD Fig 8 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine DEPTH STAKE Controls depth at which tiller will dig DRAG STAKE Controls forward speed in forward rotat ing till position DRIVE CONTROL BAR Used to engage tines LEVELING SHIELD Levels tilled soil ON OFF SWITCH used to STOP the engine FUEL VALVE Used to turn fuel off and on RECOIL STARTER HANDLE Used to start the engine SHIFT LEVER Used to shift transmission gears SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR Shows which gear the trans mission is in THROTTLE CONTROL Controls engine speed OPERATION CEDRO The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting yourtiller and while FORESIGHT S BETTER THAN NO SIGHT HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER Know how to operate all controls b
29. etter and last longer BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level Check tine operation LEVELING SHIELD HINGES IDLER Check for loose fasteners BRACKET WHEEL HUB LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART MSAE 30 OR 10W 30 MOTOR OIL REFER TO MAINTENANCE ENGINE SECTION EP 1 GREASE 12 MAINTENANCE Disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance except carburetor adjustment to prevent accidental starting of engine Prevent fires Keep the engine free of grass leaves spilled oil or fuel Remove fuel from tank before tipping unit for maintenance Clean muffler area of all grass dirt and debris Do not touch hot muffler or cylinder fins as contact may cause burns ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected temperature SAE VISCOSITY Ty a 80 100 F 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 C TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE Fig 17 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W 30 10W 30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 40 F 4 C Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tiller is n
30. ive control bar is Remove old belt by slipping off engine pulley first then in ENGAGED position This tension can be attained as remove from transmission pulley follows Place new belt in groove of transmission pulley and Loosen cable clip screw securing the drive control into engine pulley BELT MUST BE IN GROOVE ON TOP OF IDLER PULLEY NOTE POSITION OF BELT TO GUIDES Check belt adjustment as described below Replace belt guard Reposition wheel and replace clevis pin and hairpin clip ENGINE PULLEY PULLEY TRANSMISSION PULLEY Fig 24 16 cable Slide cable forward for less tension and rearward for more tension until about 5 8 inch 16 mm stretch is obtained while the drive control bar is engaged Tighten cable clip screw securely CABLE CLIP SCREW DRIVE CONTROL CABLE EXTENSION SPRING SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TINE REPLACEMENT See Figs 25 26 and 27 CAUTION Tines are sharp Wear gloves or other protection when han dling tines A badly worn tine causes your tiller to work harder and dig more shallow Most important worn tines cannot chop and shred organic matter as effectively nor bury it as deeply as good tines A tine this worn needs to be replaced NEW TINE WORN TINE V Fig 25 SHARP EDGES SHEAR PIN To maintain the superb tilling performance of this ma chine the tines should be checked for sharpness wear and bending particul
31. iven in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER DRT 900 96093000801 PRODUCT NUMBER 960 93 00 08 MAINFRAME LEFT SIDE PART NO DESCRIPTION 873 22 06 00 Nut Hex 3 8 16 532 17 01 27 Shield Inner Belt Guard RT 532 16 43 29 Pin Spirol Flared 532 16 27 56 Lever Shift 872 11 04 04 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 2 Gr 5 532 16 15 30 Plate Shift Indicator 532 08 67 77 Screw Hex Washer Head Slotted 10 24 x 1 2 532 00 94 84 Clip 873 51 04 00 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 unc 823 23 05 06 Screw Set Hex 5 16 18 x 3 8 532 11 06 52 Spacer Split 0 327 x 0 42 x 2 09 819 1111 16 Washer 11 32 x 11 16 x 16 Ga 532 1451 02 Sheave Transmission 812 00 00 28 Retainer Ring 532 15 61 17 Spacer Split 874 77 05 08 Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 24 unf x 1 2 532 10 21 90 Tire 532 1507 40 Rim 532 12 47 18 Tire Valve 532 12 68 75 Rivet Drilled 532 12 47 88 Clip Hairpin 21 mainframe_left_17_r1 25 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 26 532 16 67 92 Guard Belt 27 532 13 28 01 Belt V 28 532 10 46 79 Pulley Idler 29 812 00 00 32 Ring Klip 30 532 15 92 29 Bracket Idler 31 532 10 23 84 Bolt Hex 5 16 16 x 12 32 532 10 21 41 Shaft Idler Arm 33 874 76 06 16 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 34 532 10 23 83 Counterweight L H 36 532 10 23 31 Bracket Reinforcement L H 37 53213 08 12 Sheave Engine 38 874 76 05 44 Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 18 unc x 2 3 4 39 532 1400 62 Cap Plunger Blk 40 532 17 04 88 Screw Hex Wsh Slt
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33. lightly before painting ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty e Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent e Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stablizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stablizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stablizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER S Remove spark plug Pour 1 ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder a starter handle slowly several times to distribute oil Replace with new spark plug OTH ER Do not store gasoline fr
34. oil which may contribute to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller Hard soil should be moistened before tilling however extremely wet soil will ball up or clump during tilling Wait until the soil is less wet in order to achieve the best results When tilling in the fall remove vines and long grass to prevent them from wrapping around the tine shaft and slowing your tilling operation Donotleanonhandle This takes weight off the wheels and reduces traction To get through a really tough section of sod or hard ground apply upward pressure on handle or lower the depth stake 11 CULTIVATING Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to pre ventthem from robbing nourishment and moisture from the plants At the same time breaking up the upper layer of soil crust will help retain moisture in the soil Best digging depth is 1 to 3 2 5 7 5 cm Lower the outer side shields to protect small plants from being buried Cultivate up and down the rows at a speed which will allow tines to uproot weeds and leave the ground in rough condition promoting no further growth of weeds and grass See Fig 16 Donotleanon handle this takes weight off the wheels reduces traction and may cause the tiller to skip over the ground Always lower the drag stake when using the forward rotating tine drive Fig 16 TINE SHEAR PINS The tine assemblies on your tiller are secured
35. om one season to another e Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust IMPORTANT NEVER COVER TILLER WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS 1 Out of fuel Fill fuel tank 2 Fuel valve OFF 2 Turn fuel valve to the ON position 3 Engine Switch OFF 3 Turn engine switch to the ON position 4 Engine not CHOKED properly 4 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section 5 Engine flooded 5 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 6 Bad spark plug or improper gap 6 Replace spark plug or adjust gap 7 Dirty air filter 7 Clean replace air filter 8 Water in fuel 8 Empty fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline Hard to start 1 Throttle control not set properly See To Start Engine in Operations section 2 Dirty air filter 2 Clean replace air filter 3 Bad spark plug or improper gap 3 Replace spark plug or adjust gap 4 Stale or dirty fuel 4 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline 5 Loose spark plug wire 5 Make sure spark plug wire is s
36. ot used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five 5 hours of continuous use Add SAE 30 motor oil or equivalent Tighten oil filler plug securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Figs 17 and 18 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SG SL Be sure tiller is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Use a funnel to prevent oil spill on tiller and catch oil in a suitable container Remove drain plug For easier removal of plug use 7 16 12 Pt socket with extension e Tip tiller forward to drain oil After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely Remove oil filler plug Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine Refill engine with oil See CHECK ENGINE OILLEVEL in the Operation section of this manual OIL FILLER OIL LEVEL PLUG Fig 18 AIR CLEANER See Fig 19 Service air cleaner cartridge every twenty five hours more often if engine is used in very dusty conditions 1 Loosen air cleaner screw 2 Remove air cleaner cover 3 Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge Be careful Do not allow dirt or debris to fall into carburetor 4 Clean by tapping gently on a flat surface NOTE If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge 5 Clean and replace cover Tighten screw securely CAUTION
37. owest position will make it easier to remove tiller from carton HANDLE LOCK GEARCASE FLAT WASHER CARRIAGE BOLT P PIVOT BOLT LOCKNUT HANDLE BASE Fig 5 ASSEMBLY ATTACH CLUTCH CABLE See Fig 6 Hook end of clutch cable through hole in control bar bracket CONTROL BAR CONTROL BAR BRACKET END OF CLUTCH CABLE Fig 6 CONNECT SHIFT ROD See Fig 7 Insert end of shift rod into hole of shift lever indicator Insert hairpin clip through hole of shift rod to secure SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE Make sure shift lever indicator is in N position See Fig 7 e Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield Rotate tiller handle to the right and pull tiller out of carton CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your unit were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct and equal tire pressure is important for best tilling performance Reduce tire pressure to 20 PSI 1 4 kg cm HANDLE HEIGHT Handle height may be adjusted to better suit operator See TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual OPERATION KNOW YOUR TILLER READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TILLER Compare the illustrations with your tiller to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference Th
38. s of carton lay side carton wall down Remove packing material from handle assembly HANDLE ASSEMBLY SHIFT ROD Fig 2 INSTALL HANDLE See Figs 3 4 and 5 Insert one handle lock with teeth facing outward in gearcase notch Apply grease on smooth side of handle lock to aid in keeping lock in place until handle assembly is lowered into position VIEWED FROM R H SIDE OF TILLER HANDLE ASSEMBLY GEARCASE HANDLE e Grasp handle assembly Holdin up position Be sure handle lock remains in gearcase notch Slide handle assembly into position HANDLE ASSEMBLY UP POSITION Fig 4 Rotate handle assembly down Insert rear carriage bolt first with bolt head on L H side of tiller and loosely assemble locknut See Fig 5 Insert pivot bolt in front part of plate and tighten a down remaining corners of carton and lay panels at Lower the handle assembly Tighten nut on carriage bolt so handle moves with some resistance This will allow for easier adjustment Place flat washer on threaded end of handle lock lever Insert handle lock lever through handle base and gearcase Screw in handle lock lever just enough to hold lever in place Insert second handle lock with teeth inward in the slot of the handle base just inside of washer e With handle assembly in lowest position securely tighten handle lock lever by rotating clockwise Leav ing handle assembly in l
39. s equipped with an internal com bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local laws if any Ifa spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California a spark arrester 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 service center DEPARTMENT for spark arrester TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES I IIIa asss sawa sa asua suas sas asasuasse 2 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3 ASSENMBLY u uu uuu asawa awa aasawawsasawwasaaaaawwsuskacka 4 6 OPERATION III III IIIa aus ssssaassswassa sassa 7 11 MAINTENANCE SCHEDUILE 12 MAINTENANCE 12 14 SERVICE amp ADJUSTMENTS 15 17 STORAQGSE u u u U Q u Q uu Q 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 REPAIR PARTS 20 26 WARRANTY BACK COVER ASSEMBLY Your new tiller has been assembled at
40. the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes are listed 1 Utility knife 1 Tire pressure gauge 1 Pair of pliers 1 9 16 wrench OPERATOR S POSITION See Fig 1 When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual it means when you are in the operating position standing behind tiller handles OPERATOR S POSITION Fig 1 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK YL 2 Handle Locks 1 Carriage Bolt 1 Center Locknut 3 8 16 UNC x 1 Grade 5 3 8 16 UNC 1 Flat Washer 13 32 x 1 x 11 Gauge 1 Handle Lock Lever 1 Hairpin Clip 1 Pivot Bolt 3 8 16 UNC Grade 5 Extra Shear Pins amp Clips ASSEMBLY UNPACKING CARTON See Fig 2 A CAUTION Be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material IMPORTANT WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TILLER BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLES e While holding handle assembly cut cable ties securing handle assembly to top frame and depth stake Let handle assembly rest on tiller Remove top frame of carton Slowly ease handle assembly up and place on top of carton Cut down right hand front and right hand rear corner
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