OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Rear Tine Tiller
6HP Rear Tine Tiller
Mfg. No. Description
1694161 6016RT, 6HP Rear Tine Tiller
1694908 6016RT, 6HP Rear Tine Tiller
7800052 6016RT, 6HP Rear Tine Tiller
7HP Rear Tine Tiller
Mfg. No. Description
1694162 7016RT, 7HP Rear Tine Tiller
1694909 7016RT, 7HP Rear Tine Tiller
7800053 7016RT, 7HP Rear Tine Tiller
1722732
Revision 02 Rev. Date 12/2005 TP 100-2627-02-RT-SMA
OM7016 RT / OM6016RT
MODEL IDENTIFICATION .......................................... |
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SAFETY RULES ......................................................... |
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Owner's Responsibility ............................................. |
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General .................................................................... |
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Preparation ............................................................... |
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Operation ................................................................. |
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Maintenance & Storage ............................................ |
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Safety Decals ........................................................... |
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FEATURES ................................................................. |
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CONTROLS ................................................................ |
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Drive Safety Control Levers ...................................... |
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Reverse Handle ........................................................ |
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Engine Controls ........................................................ |
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ADJUSTMENTS ......................................................... |
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Wheel Lockpins ........................................................ |
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Wheel Lockouts ........................................................ |
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Handlebar Adjustments ............................................ |
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Depth Regulator Lever ........................................... |
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Belt Tension Adjustment ......................................... |
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Table Of Contents |
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OPERATION ............................................................. |
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Pre-Start Inspection ............................................... |
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Start-up .................................................................. |
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Shutting Down ........................................................ |
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Tilling ...................................................................... |
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TIPS .......................................................................... |
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Tilling Tips .............................................................. |
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Cultivating Tips ....................................................... |
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NORMAL CARE ....................................................... |
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Schedule ................................................................ |
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Servicing The Rototiller .......................................... |
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STORAGE ................................................................. |
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Storage ................................................................... |
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR ....................... |
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Troubleshooting Guide ............................................ |
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SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................... |
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Features ................................................................. |
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TECHNICAL MANUALS ........................................... |
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NOTES ...................................................................... |
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MODEL IDENTIFICATION
Record your model number, manufacturer number and serial number in the space provided for easy reference. The model and manufacturer numbers can be found on the unit I.D. plate located on the unit's left engine mount. Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for location of engine serial number.
If you have a service problem requiring special assistance, contact a local dealer for help.
WARNING
You must read, understand and comply with all safety and operating instructions in this manual before attempting to setup and operate your rototiller.
Failure to comply with all safety and operating instructions can result in loss of machine control, serious personal injury to you and/or bystanders, and risk of equipment and property damage. The triangle in the text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.
ROTOTILLER REFERENCE DATA
Model Description/Number
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Dealer Name |
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ENGINE REFERENCE DATA
Engine Make/Model |
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WARNING
Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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Safety Rules
OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY
Safe and effective use of the rototiller is the owner's responsibility.
1.Read and follow all safety instructions.
2.Maintain the tiller according to directions and schedule included.
3.Ensure that anyone who uses the tiller is familiar with all controls and safety precautions.
GENERAL
The Safety Alert symbol shown here is used to alert you to important safety information that must
be read, fully understood, and followed at all times when handling, transporting, operating, servicing, or storing your rototiller unit.
Each safety alert symbol is followed by a "signal word" that advised you of the relative intensity, or level, of the hazard the safety alert instructions pertain to.
The following list of signal words is being provided to help you understand the intensity levels associated with each signal word used in this manual.
DANGER
The signal word "DANGER" is used when a serious injury or fatality will result if the safety instructions that follow this signal word are not obeyed.
WARNING
The signal word "WARNING" is used when a serious injury or fatality could result if the safety instructions that follow this signal word are not obeyed.
CAUTION
The signal word "CAUTION" is used when personal injury, or property or equipment damage could result if the safety instructions that follow this signal word are not obeyed.
•CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
•Be familiar with all controls before operating the tiller.Your tiller is equipped with a safety device that enables you to stop the wheels and tines quickly in an emergency. Learn how the drive safety control levers work and how to control the tiller at all times.
•Never allow children to operate the tiller. Keep small children away from the area being tilled. Do not allow adults to operate the tiller without proper instruction.
The right and left sides of your rototiller are determined from the operating position as you face the direction of forward travel.
PREPARATION
•Dress appropriately when operating the tiller. Always wear sturdy footwear. Never wear sandals, sneakers, or open shoes, and never operate the tiller with bare feet. Do not wear loose clothing that might get caught in moving parts.
•Carefully inspect the area to be tilled, and remove all foreign objects. Do not till above underground water lines, gas lines, electric cables, or pipes. Do not operate the tiller in soil with large rocks and foreign objects which can damage the equipment.
•Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine.
•Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
a.Use an approved fuel container.
b.Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
c.Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors.
d.Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel before restarting.
•Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running.
Engine is shipped from factory without oil. You must add engine oil before starting engine.
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OPERATION
•Never operate the tiller without guards, covers, and hoods in place.
•Never start the engine or operate the tiller with the wheels in the free-wheel position. Make sure the wheel lockouts or lockpins are engaged through wheel hubs and wheel axle. The wheels act as a brake to keep the tiller at a controlled speed. Disengage wheels to permit free-wheeling only when engine is stopped.
•Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating parts. Keep clear of tiller tines at all times.
•Tines and wheels rotate when tiller is engaged in forward or reverse-- in forward, tines and wheels rotate when the drive safety control levers are pulled down; in reverse, wheels and tines rotate when the reverse handle is pulled back towards the operator. Releasing the drive safety control levers to neutral stops the wheels and tines.
•Be extremely cautious when operating in reverse. Take extra care to avoid slipping or falling, and to keep feet clear of tines.
•Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
•After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the tiller for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the tiller.
•If vegetation clogs the tines, raise the handlebars to elevate the tines, and run the tiller in reverse. If this does not clean clogged vegetation from the tines,
STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE before removing vegetation by hand.
•Engine muffler will be hot from operation. Do not touch it with bare skin or a severe burn may result.
•If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
•Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are dangerous.
•Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate.
•Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.
Safety Rules
•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.
•Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended. Disengage all controls levers, stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and make certain guards and shields are in place.
•When leaving the operating position for any reason:
-shut off the engine.
-wait for all moving parts to stop.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
•Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safe working condition.
•Check shear bolts, engine mounting bolts, and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
•To prevent accidental starting, always disconnect and secure the spark plug wire from the spark plug before performing tiller maintenance.
•Never run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are deadly.
•Always allow muffler to cool before filling fuel tank.
•Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a closed building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to 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.
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Safety Rules
SAFETY DECALS
This rototiller unit has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing.
Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge to operated this equipment safely and effectively, we have placed several safety labels on the tiller to remind you of this important information while you are operating the unit.
These important safety labels are illustrated below, and are shown here to help familiarize you with the location and content of the safety messages you will see as you perform normal tilling operations. Please review these labels now, and if you have any questions regarding their meaning or how to comply with these instructions, reread the complete safety instruction text on the preceding pages, or contact your local dealer.
Should any of these labels become unreadable because of being worn, faded, or otherwise damaged during the use of your tiller, please use the part number information provided to order a replacement label from your local authorized dealer.
These labels are easily applied, and will act as a constant visual reminder to you, and others who may use the equipment, to follow the safety instructions necessary for safe, effective operation of your rototiller.
Part No. 1716747
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS / Hood Decal
Part No. 1716840
TINES DANGER / Hood Flap Decal
Part No. 1716839
FREE HAND / Bumper Guard Decal
Part No. 1716800
WARNING / Belt Cover Decal
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Features |
MODEL 7016RT* |
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1722551 - Simplicity Logo Decal |
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1723522 - 7016 RT Decal |
Drive Safety Control Lever |
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1723523 - 6016 RT Decal |
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Reverse Handle |
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Console |
Reverse Belt Tension |
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Adjustment |
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Forward Belt Tension |
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Adjustment |
Engine Controls |
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Drag Stake |
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Detent Pin |
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Belt Cover |
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Wheel Lockouts |
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(Standard on Model 7016RT) |
Bumper Guard |
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(Standard on Model 7016RT) |
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Serial No. Plate |
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* Hiller-Furrower Attachment |
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is standard on Model 7016RT |
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Controls
DRIVE SAFETY CONTROL LEVERS
Engage wheels and tines into forward, releasing returns machine to neutral.
Pulling down on drive safety control levers engages the wheels and tines. Releasing drive safety control levers disengages the wheels and brings the tiller to a complete stop. It is now in the neutral position.
Drive Safety Control |
Levers Engaged |
CAUTION
This information is provided here only to introduce the controls. DO NOT STARTTHE ENGINE ATTHIS TIME. Starting and operating instructions are given on page 11. Please read this section and all operating and safety instructions before starting your tiller.
WARNlNG
ENGINE SHOULD BE OFF BEFORE ADJUSTING ANY CONTROLS.
CAUTION
As a safety precaution, the drive safety control levers will not lock in the forward position.
To stop the wheels and tines at any time release the drive safety control levers.
REVERSE HANDLE
Engages wheels and tines in reverse.
Pulling reverse handle back towards operator reverses tiller.
reverse handle |
WARNlNG
Extreme caution should be used when operating rototiller in the reverse direction.
CAUTION
As a safety precaution, the reverse handle will not lock in reverse.
To stop the wheels and tines at any time, release the reverse handle.
Do not operate both the reverse handle and drive safety control levers at the same time.
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