Dirty Hand Tools 100983, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...ne Tiller This safety alert symbol identifies important safety messages in this manual Failure to follow this important safety information may result in serious injury or death MODEL 100983 Operation...

Page 2: ...1100 W 120th Ave Suite 600 Westminster CO 80234 720 287 5182 For Service or Questions Call 1 877 487 8275 720 287 5182 www dirtyhandtools com Dirty Hand Tools is a brand of...

Page 3: ...ration 12 Pre Start Inspection 12 Startup 13 Shutting Down 13 Tilling 14 Depth Regulator Adjustment 15 Belt Tension Adjustment 15 Tilling Tips 15 Maintenance Lubrication 16 Cleaning the Tine Axle Shaf...

Page 4: ...nal Protective Equipment When operating this tiller it is essential that you wear safety gear including goggles or safety glasses steel toed shoes and tight fitting gloves no loose cuffs or draw strin...

Page 5: ...Do not allow a person who is tired or otherwise impaired or not completely alert to operate the tiller CAREFULLY INSPECT THE AREA TO BE TILLED AND REMOVE ALL FOREIGN OBJECTS Do not till above undergro...

Page 6: ...ILLER FOR ANY REASON WAIT FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO STOP 101027 AVOID SERIOUS INJURY Never start or operate the tiller with the wheels in the Free Wheel position Make sure wheel lockouts are engaged thr...

Page 7: ...ach Detent Pin 5 16 x 2 Do not attempt to lift the tiller from the carton Cut open end of carton and remove machine by putting wheels onto machine with lock pin disengaged from wheel Then toll the til...

Page 8: ...x 25 6 on top and Hex Bolt M12 x 50 7 on the bottom side with Hex Nuts M12 Nylock 8 in four places 3 Tighten all hardware securely NOTE The three different positions for attachment to the lower handl...

Page 9: ...el position 1 Remove lynch pin Slide wheel inward toward machine 2 Insert pin in axle only 3 Wheel should turn freely on axle NEVER START ENGINE OR OPERATE TILLER WITH WHEELS IN FREE WHEEL POSITION Th...

Page 10: ...10 Tiller Overview SAFETY CONTROL LEVER DRIVE CABLE DEPTH REGULATOR RECOIL STARTER SAFETY SHIELD BELT GUARD WHEEL LOCK PIN...

Page 11: ...the spark plug inspect the tiller for damage and repair before restarting If tines become clogged stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before removing any obstruction Engine muffler will...

Page 12: ...cleaner for cleanliness 4 Check the fuel supply Fill the fuel tank no closer than 1 inch from top of tank to provide space for expansion See your engine manual for fuel recommendations 5 Be sure spar...

Page 13: ...and increase throttle speed Restarting A Warm Engine Restarting an engine that is already warm from previous running does not normally require use of the choke 1 Move throttle lever to start position...

Page 14: ...tor lever too high can result in loss of control of tiller 2 Move the throttle control to fast 3 Place the tiller in forward by pushing down on the drive safety control lever this will engage the whee...

Page 15: ...until conduit adjustment bolts are fully adjusted If no more adjustment can be made belt may have to be replaced Tilling Tips The key to successful tilling is to begin with a shallow cut on the first...

Page 16: ...o cool before storing in any building Always refer to the operator s guide instructions for important details if the tiller is to be stored for an extended period Add a fuel stabilizer to gas tank and...

Page 17: ...r at the upper handle position or at the lower end behind the belt see Figure 6 Tighten cable 1 8 inch at a time until belt stops slipping DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN BELT Over tightening the belt will cause...

Page 18: ...to rotate the pulley With the pulley turning force the forward belt out of the V groove Slide the belt free of the engine pulley Pull the forward belt down and out of the way 4 Install new forward be...

Page 19: ...of the fill plug opening 2 Always check oil level before starting engine Refer to engine manual for capacity and type of oil to use Check Tiller Transmission Grease Note Transmission grease does not...

Page 20: ...ll warm drain the oil from the engine Refill with fresh oil of the recommended grade 4 Clean external surfaces engine and cooling fan 5 Remove spark plug pour one ounce of SAE 30 oil into spark plug h...

Page 21: ...embly 1 3 101728 Handlebar Plate 1 4 101713 Hex Bolt M6 x 35mm 4 5 101494 Hex Nut Nylock M6 4 6 100951 Cable Linkage 1 7 101907 Hex Nut Nylock 10 24 1 8 100918 Compression Spring 1 9 101132 Jam Nut M8...

Page 22: ...22 Motor Mount Parts List 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 17 16 12 13 14 11...

Page 23: ...06 Engine Guard 1 7 100977 Gearbox Dip Stick 1 8 101180 Pulley Shield 1 9 101708 Button Head Bolt M8 x 1 25 x 20mm 3 10 100129 Hex Bolt M8 x 1 25 x 45mm G8 8 5 11 100837 Hex Bolt M8 x 1 25 x 60mm G8 8...

Page 24: ...24 Tines and Safety Shields Parts List 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 11 14 13 12 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 20 27 28 29 30...

Page 25: ...100885 Transmission Pulley 1 12 100125 Hex Bolt M8 x 1 25 x 20mm G8 8 1 13 100127 Lock Washer M8 1 14 100809 Flat Washer 5 16 x 1 1 2 1 15 100878 Tines Right 1 16 100877 Tines Left 1 17 100805 Hex Bo...

Page 26: ...t the is positioned at stop throttle linkage Tiller moves forward during starting Drive safety control levers must be released to neutral position to start the engine Tiller is difficult to control wh...

Page 27: ...27 Notes...

Page 28: ...lace of Purchase SKU Part No 100983 Description Counter Rotating Rear Tine Tiller Engine 6 5 HP 196CC Kohler SH265 EPA CARB Approved Engine Oil Capacity 0 63 quarts 0 6 liters Operating Speed 3600 RPM...