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ASSEMBLY

VIEWED FROM R.H. SIDE OF TILLER

•      Grasp handle assembly.  Hold in “up” position.  Be sure 

handle lock remains in gearcase notch.  Slide handle 
assembly into position.

HANDLE ASSEMBLY
"UP" POSITION

FIG. 4

UNPACKING CARTON (See Fig. 2)

CAUTION:  Be careful of exposed 
sta ples when handling or disposing 
of cartoning material.

IMPORTANT: 

WHEN  UN 

PACK ING AND AS 

SEM BLING 

TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLES.

•         While holding handle assembly, cut cable ties se cur ing 

handle assembly to top frame.  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 cor ners 

of carton, lay side carton wall down.

•      Remove packing material from handle assembly.

FIG. 2

cart

on_2

SHIFT ROD

HANDLE
AS SEM BLY

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.)

FIG. 3

GEARCASE
NOTCH

HANDLE ASSEMBLY

HANDLE
LOCK

LOOSEN HANDLE
LOCK LEVER TO 
MOVE

TIGHTEN HANDLE
LOCK LEVER TO
HOLD

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FLAT
WASHER

CARRIAGE
BOLT

GEARCASE

LOCKNUTS

PIVOT BOLT

HANDLE
LOCK

SLOT

HANDLE
BASE

FIG. 5

•         Rotate handle assembly down. Insert rear carriage bolt 

fi rst, 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.
•      Cut down remaining corners of carton and lay panels 

fl at.

•     Lower the handle assembly.  Tighten nut on carriage 

bolt bolt so handle moves with some resistance.  This 
will allow for easier adjustment.

•     Place fl at washer on threaded end of handle lock le-

ver.

•     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 in ward) in the 

slot of the handle base (just inside of washer).

•     With handle assembly in lowest position, securely 

tight en handle lock lever by rotating clockwise.  Leav-
 ing handle assembly in lowest position will make it  
easier to remove tiller from carton.

HANDLE
LOCK LEVER

Summary of Contents for 190388

Page 1: ...ion Maintenance Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting Repair Parts OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NO HDR500M 5 HP 17 Inch Tiller For Parts and Service contact our authorized distributor call 1 800 849...

Page 2: ...to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly Never allow children to operate the equipment Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction Keep the area of operation clea...

Page 3: ...and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land un less the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or s...

Page 4: ...OLS 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 Fi...

Page 5: ...g lock in place until handle assembly is lowered into position FIG 3 GEARCASE NOTCH HANDLE ASSEMBLY HANDLE LOCK LOOSEN HANDLE LOCK LEVER TO MOVE TIGHTEN HANDLE LOCK LEVER TO HOLD handles_34 FLAT WASHE...

Page 6: ...e REMOVE TILLER FROM CRATE Make sure shift lever indicator is in N position See Fig 7 Tilt tiller forward by lifting handle Separate cardboard cover from leveling shield Rotate tiller handle to the ri...

Page 7: ...TROL BAR THROTTLE CONTROL SHIFT LEVER OUTER SIDE SHIELD FIG 8 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute SHIFT LEVER Used t...

Page 8: ...HIFT GEARS Brieflyengagedrivecontrolbarandreleaseorrocktiller forward and backward until are able to shift gears DEPTH STAKE See Fig 10 The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you more versa...

Page 9: ...NE 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 APPROVED CLEAN COVERED CONTAINERS USE CLEAN FILL FUNNELS CHEC...

Page 10: ...to it Do not lean on handle 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...

Page 11: ...your tiller are secured 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...

Page 12: ...ine operation Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Eng...

Page 13: ...oid 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 not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil l...

Page 14: ...BLOWER HOUSING CYLINDER FINS FIG 21 COOLING SYSTEM See Fig 21 Your engine is air cooled For proper engine performance and long life keep your engine clean Clean air screen frequently using a stiff bri...

Page 15: ...E CARE CAUTION When mounting tires un lessbeadsareseated overinflationcan cause an explosion Maintain 20 PSI 1 4 kg cm2 of tire pressure If tire pressures are not equal tiller will pull to one side Ke...

Page 16: ...25 To maintain the superb tilling performance of this machine the tines should be checked for sharpness wear and bending particularly the tines which are next to the transmission If the gap between t...

Page 17: ...an be attained as follows Loosen cable clip screw securing the drive control cable Slide cable forward for less tension and rearward for more tension until about 5 8 inch 16 mm stretch is obtained whi...

Page 18: ...ottle lever up until it touches high speed stop and hold in this position Tighten cable clamp screw securely TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Thecarburetorhasbeenpresetatthefactoryandadjustment should not be nece...

Page 19: ...nk Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next seas...

Page 20: ...rk 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 12 Carburetor out of adjustment 12 Make...

Page 21: ...anty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or to normal wear of the product 5 Exclusions Excluded from thi...

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