Dirty Hand Tools 101571, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...er 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 101571 Operation Manual...

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: ...10 Driver Safety Control Lever Mounting 11 Throttle Control Lever Mounting 11 Safety Shield Assembly 12 Operating Precautions 13 Operating Instructions Preparation for Operation 14 Pre Start Inspecti...

Page 4: ...arden soil for which it was designed Any other use is unauthorized and may result in serious injury or death Personal Protective Equipment When operating this tiller it is essential that you wear safe...

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: ...towards the handle bar To stop tines from rotating release the drive control lever The safety latch automatically snaps into locked position Stop the engine wait for tines to stop rotating and discon...

Page 7: ...dlebars left and right Handlebar Face Plate Handlebar Wheels Depth Regulator Safety Shields Tine Blades 2 Engine Assembly Driver Safety Control Lever with cable Throttle Assembly with cable Hardware D...

Page 8: ...r Handlebar Left 1 5 101833 Upper Handlebar Right 1 6 101835 Lower Handlebar Left Right 2 7 101136 Engine 1 8 101836 Safety Shield Kit 1 9 101837 Depth Regulator 1 10 101838 Wheels 2 11 101839 Tine Bl...

Page 9: ...tiller axle with a clevis pin and a R clip see Figure 1 9 Figure 1 R CLIP CLEVIS PIN Wheel Depth Adjuster Assembly Mounting the Wheels Depth Adjuster 1 Align two holes on the tiller wheel bracket at t...

Page 10: ...tiller with a tube support bracket and two hex bolts on each side see Figure 4 2 Position the handlebar components as shown in Figure 5 3 Push the long threaded bolt through all of the components then...

Page 11: ...nes about half way between being completely released and held all the way up against the handlebar grip NOTE The driver safety control lever must be adjusted prior to use and checked periodically for...

Page 12: ...and right hand Safety Shields Each has three holes drilled through a mounting tab Align the mounting tab with the holes drilled in the tiller and secure with a hex bolt through the top and a hex nut...

Page 13: ...y result If the unit vibrates abnormally stop the engine and check immediately for the cause Vibration is an indication of a potential problem Do not run the engine indoors exhaust fumes are deadly Do...

Page 14: ...3 Inspect air cleaner see Figure 10 Clean or replace as needed 4 Check fuel supply Fill the fuel tank no closer than 1 inch from top of tank to provide space for expansion 5 Be sure spark plug wire is...

Page 15: ...n engine that is already warm from previous running does not normally require use of the choke 1 Move throttle lever to start position 2 Pull starting rope out rapidly until engine starts Allow rope t...

Page 16: ...ver Pulling the drive lever toward the handlebar engages the tines Releasing the lever stops the tines see Figure 12 Tilling Tips The key to successful tilling is to begin with a shallow cut on the fi...

Page 17: ...ervoir see Figure 13 Cleaning the Tine Axle Shaft 1 Turn off engine Engine must be cool 2 Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug 3 Tip the tiller backward Block the tiller in position so th...

Page 18: ...following engine manufacturer s instructions or add fuel stabilizer to prevent fuel from gumming up during extended storage period 3 While engine is still warm drain the oil from the engine Refill wi...

Page 19: ...ine service center Replace spark plug and adjust gap Drain and refill gas tank and carburetor Engine will not stop when throttle control See engine manual to check and adjust the is positioned at stop...

Page 20: ...f Purchase Place of Purchase SKU Part No 101571 Description Front Tine Tiller Engine 6 75 ft lbs Gross Torque 149cc Kohler Engine EPA CARB Approved Engine Oil Capacity 0 63 quarts 0 6 liters Operating...