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Assembly

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Read and follow the assembly instructions.  Do not discard any parts or materials until the unit is assembled.

References to the right or left side of the tiller are from the viewpoint of the operator’s position behind the tiller.

WARNING

Do not operate tiller if it is damaged or not completely and correctly assembled. 

WARNING

Before doing any assembly or maintenance to the unit, remove the wire from the spark plug.

WARNING

Always wear ANSI compliant safety glasses with side shields while assembling the tiller.

The following components will be found in the carton.  

Quantities shown in ( ).

1.  (1) Tiller

2.  (1) Handle Assembly

3.  (1) Front Handle

4.  (2) Tine Assembly

5.  (1) Tine Guard Assembly

6.  (1) Depth Regulator

7.  (1) Tiller Operator’s Manual

8.  (1) Engine Manual

9.  (1) Bottle of Engine Oil

10. (1) Parts bag containing the following

 

a.  Combination wrenches

 

b.  (4) M8x25mm bolts, flat washers, lock nuts for    

 

  assembling front carry handle

1.  Remove all parts and packaging components.

2.  Use a utility knife to cut all 4 vertical edges and lay the  

  side panels flat around the tiller. 

3.  Remove any remaining packaging.

4.  Remove the two bolts going thru the packing frame and  

  wheel axle holes. 

5.  Remove the two bolts located underneath the engine  

  that go thru the packing frame and thru the tiller base  

 frame. 

6.  With a helper, remove the tiller from the packing frame. 

How to Remove Tiller from Carton

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c.  (2) M10x25mm flange head bolts, lock washers and  

 

  nuts for assembling lower handle

 

d.  (4) M8x60mm saddle bolts and washers for  

 

 

  assembling upper handle

 

e.  (4) Handle knobs for assembling upper handle

 

f.  (2) Wheel locking pins

 

g.  (2) M10x50mm bolts and lock nuts for assembling tines

 

h.  (1) Pin

11.  Stationary side shields with mounting hardware

12.  (2) Wheel and tire assemblies

Wheel lock pin in tiller operating position

(wheel hub and axle holes)

FRONT

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Summary of Contents for PRTT-460

Page 1: ...6 9 7 y l b m e s s A Engine Preparation 10 5 1 1 1 n o i t a r e p O 9 1 6 1 e c n a n e t n i a M Technical Service 19 Troubleshooting 20 4 2 1 2 y t n a r r a W 5 2 s i a n a r F 6 2 l o a p s E 1...

Page 2: ...and deadly gas NEVER run unit indoors or in a poorly ventilated area Do not use if children or bystanders are present Do NOT touch hot muffler or cylinder These parts are extremely hot from operation...

Page 3: ...and in this manual Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the tiller before starting Know how to stop the engine quickly Familiarize yourself with all the safety and operating...

Page 4: ...are in the locked position This acts as a brake for the tiller Always start the tiller on the level surface WARNING Disengage clutch lever and stop engine before leaving the tiller in operating positi...

Page 5: ...facturer Keep the tiller in safe working condition Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness When servicing or repairing the tiller do not tip the machine over or up unless specif...

Page 6: ...ter 7 Recoil Starter Handle 8 Spark Plug Spark Plug Wire 9 Depth Regulator 10 Throttle Control 11 Fuel ON OFF Valve 12 Choke Control 13 On Off Switch 14 Fuel Tank Cap 15 Oil Dipstick 16 Forward Lever...

Page 7: ...questions regarding their meaning or how to comply with these instructions reread the complete safety instruction text on the preceding pages or contact your lo cal dealer Should any of the safety lab...

Page 8: ...taining the following a Combination wrenches b 4 M8x25mm bolts flat washers lock nuts for assembling front carry handle 1 Remove all parts and packaging components 2 Use a utility knife to cut all 4 v...

Page 9: ...he tine blade The sharp cutting edge should be facing the direction of tine rotation for your tiller 2 Install the tine assemblies on each tine axle Secure with M10x50mm bolts and lock nuts Do not ove...

Page 10: ...See Figure 5 1 Slide the upper handle down over the lower handle and align the holes 2 Insert the saddle bolts into the holes as shown and securely with the handle knobs 3 Tighten the handle knobs sec...

Page 11: ...ver is set so the main frame of the tiller is level See Figure 6 2 Remove the oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean with cloth See Figure 6 3 Insert dipstick into fill spout but do NOT screw in Remove...

Page 12: ...ine is hot or running Always move outdoors to fill tank Wheels must always be locked in the tilling position when engine is running Do not operate the tiller with the wheel lockouts unlocked Always se...

Page 13: ...handlebars You can stop the tiller by releasing the drive safety control levers to the neutral position CAUTION Always press the forward or reverse drive levers down completely onto the handle bar gri...

Page 14: ...Please read this section and all operating and safety instructions before starting your tiller As a safety precaution the drive safety control levers will not lock in the forward or reverse position...

Page 15: ...holes on the lower handlebar mount 4 Install bolts and nuts Retighten all four bolts securely DEPTH REGULATOR LEVER See Figure 3 Tilling depth is controlled by the height of the depth regulator lever...

Page 16: ...w instructions under Tilling section This will allow for shallow tilling With the drag stake in this position make several light passes over the area to be tilled Reset for deeper depths with successi...

Page 17: ...il every 25 hours if operating under heavy load or in high temperatures 4 Clean air filter every 10 hours if operating under dusty conditions WARNING Use only GENUINE replacement parts Other parts may...

Page 18: ...t from underneath the unit and up around the reverse belt idler b Place the lower loop of the belt around the forward portion of the transmission pulley c Replace the reverse belt idler into the rever...

Page 19: ...Do not overfill Check the oil level annually To check the oil level 1 Move tiller to level ground 2 Remove oil level dipstick located between the handlebar mounts on the engine mount If the oil level...

Page 20: ...out of gasoline 2 Change the oil by following instructions under How to Change the Oil 3 Remove the spark plug from the cylinder Pour one ounce of oil into the cylinder Slowly pull the recoil start g...

Page 21: ...el tank Fill with fresh fuel 6 Take unit to an authorized service center for Carburetor adjustment Excessive vibration noise 1 Loose parts 2 Engine problems above 3 Abnormal noise or squeal coming fro...

Page 22: ...ly if so equipped muffler gasket ex haust manifold Crankcase Breather Assembly Breather connection tube Miscellaneous Parts Used in Above Systems Hoses belts connectors and assemblies Evaporative Emis...

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