Rear Tine Tiller
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IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all safety rules and operating
instructions before using this product.
Instruction
Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3
SAFETY SYMBOLS 8
OPERATION SYMBOLS 10
SAFETY LABELS 12
SPECIFICATIONS 14
KNOW YOUR TILLER 15
ASSEMBLY 18
OPERATION 29
TILLING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES 36
MAINTENANCE 42
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE 61
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXPLODED VIEW PRODUCT 64
PARTS LIST PRODUCT 68
EXPLODED VIEW ENGINE R210PE00KU 74
PARTS LIST ENGINE R210PE00KU 75
EXPLODED VIEW ENGINE 1TC7QG020 80
PARTS LIST ENGINE 1TC7QG020 81
TROUBLESHOOTING 75
WARRANTY 92
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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SAFETY DEFINITIONS
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract
your attention to possible dangers. The
safety symbols, and their explanations,
deserve your careful attention and
understanding. The safety warnings do not
by themselves eliminate any danger. The
instructions or warnings they give are not
substitutes for proper accident prevention
measures.
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates information considered
important, but not hazard-related (e.g.,
messages relating to property damage).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– Carefully read this Operator’s Manual
and any other literature you may
receive. Be thoroughly familiar with
the controls and the proper use of the
tiller and its engine. Know how to stop
the unit and disengage the controls
quickly.
– Never allow children under age 16 to
operate the tiller. Never allow adults
to operate the tiller without proper
instruction.
– Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly children and pets.
– Keep in mind that the operator or user
is responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people, their
property, and themselves.
– Thoroughly inspect the area where
the tiller is to be used and remove all
foreign objects.
– Be sure all tiller controls are released
and both wheels are in the Wheel
Drive position before starting the
engine.
– Do not operate the tiller without
wearing adequate outer garments.
Avoid loose garments or jewellery that
could get caught in moving parts.
– Do not operate the tiller when barefoot
or wearing sandals, sneakers, or light
footwear. Wear protective footwear
that will improve footing on slippery
surfaces.
– Do not till near underground electric
cables, telephone lines, pipes or
hoses. If in doubt, contact your
telephone or utility company.
Take the following precautions:
– Store fuel in containers specifically
designed for this purpose.
– The gas cap shall never be removed or
fuel added while the engine is running.
Allow the engine to cool for several
minutes before adding fuel.
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– Keep matches, cigarettes, cigars,
pipes, open flames and sparks away
from the fuel tank and fuel container.
– Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme
care. Never fill fuel tank indoors. Use a
funnel or spout to prevent spillage.
– Replace all fuel tank and container
caps securely.
– If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start
the engine, but move the machine
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition
until fuel vapours have dissipated.
– Never make adjustments when engine
is running (unless recommended by
manufacturer).
OPERATION
– Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts.
– DO NOT till in reverse.
– Exercise extreme caution when on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.
Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
Do not carry passengers.
– After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine, remove the wire from the spark
plug and prevent it from touching the
spark plug. Thoroughly inspect the
machine for any damage and repair
the damage before restarting and
operating the machine
– Exercise caution to avoid slipping or
falling.
– If the unit should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine,
disconnect the spark plug wire and
prevent it from touching the spark plug,
and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
– Stop the engine, disconnect the spark
plug wire and prevent it from touching
the spark plug, whenever you leave the
operating position, before unclogging
the tines, or when making any repairs,
adjustments or inspections.
– Take all possible precautions when
leaving the machine unattended. Stop
the engine. Disconnect the spark plug
wire and move it away from the spark
plug. Be sure that both wheels are in
the Wheel Drive position.
– Before cleaning, repairing, or
inspecting, stop the engine and make
certain all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and
prevent it from touching the spark plug
to prevent accidental starting.
– The flap on the tine hood must be
down when operating the tiller.
– Never use the tiller unless proper
guards, plates, or other safety
protective devices are in place.
– Do not run the engine in an enclosed
area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide gas, a deadly poison that is
odourless, colourless, and tasteless.
– Keep children and pets away.
– Never operate the tiller under engine
power if the wheels are in the
Freewheel position. In the Freewheel
position, the wheels will not hold the
tiller back and the revolving tines
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could propel the tiller rapidly, possibly
causing loss of control. Always
engage the wheels with the wheel
drive pins in the Wheel Drive position
before starting the engine or engaging
the tines⁄wheels with the forward or
reverse controls.
– Be aware that the tiller may
unexpectedly bounce upward or
jump forward if the tines should strike
extremely hard packed soil, frozen
ground, or buried obstacles like large
stones, roots, or stumps. If in doubt
about the tilling conditions, always use
the following operating precautions to
assist you in maintaining control of the
tiller:
– Use shallower depth regulator settings,
working gradually deeper with each
pass.
– Use slower engine speeds.
– Clear the tilling area of all large
stones, roots or other debris.
– Avoid using downward pressure on
the handlebars. If need be, use slight
upward pressure to keep the tines from
digging too deeply.
– In an emergency, stop the tines and
wheels by releasing whichever lever
is engaged. Do not attempt to restrain
the tiller.
– Do not overload the tiller’s capacity by
attempting to till too deeply at too fast
a rate.
– Never operate the tiller at high
transport speeds on hard or slippery
surfaces. Look behind and use care
when backing up.
– Do not operate the tiller on a slope that
is too steep for safety (greater than 15
degrees). When on slopes, slow down
and make sure you have good footing.
Never permit the tiller to freewheel
down slopes.
– Never allow bystanders near the unit.
– Never operate the tiller without good
visibility or light.
– Never operate the tiller if you are tired;
or under the influence of alcohol, drugs
or medication.
– Operators shall not tamper with the
engine-governor settings on the
machine; the governor controls the
maximum safe operating speed to
protect the engine and all moving parts
from damage caused by overspeed.
Authorized service shall be sought if a
problem exists.
– Do not touch engine parts which may
be hot from operation. Let parts cool
down sufficiently.
– Please remember: You can always
stop the tines and wheels by releasing
control levers (whichever control is
engaged).
– Never pull the tiller towards you.
– Start the engine carefully according
to instructions and with feet well away
from the tines.
– Never pick up or carry a machine while
the engine is running.
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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
– Check all nuts, bolts, and screws
for proper tightness to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
– Never store the tiller with fuel in the
fuel tank inside a building where
ignition sources are present, such as
hot water and space heaters, furnaces,
clothes dryers, stoves, electric motors,
etc. Allow the engine to cool before
storing the unit in any enclosure.
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– To reduce the chances of a fire, keep
the engine free of grass, leaves,
or excessive grease.
– Store gasoline in a cool, well-ventilated
area, safely away from any spark- or
flame-producing equipment. Store
gasoline in an approved container,
safely away from the reach of children.
– Never perform maintenance while
the engine is running or the spark
plug wire is connected, except when
specifically instructed to do so.
– If the fuel tank has to be drained, do
this outdoors.
FUEL SAFETY
– Gasoline is highly flammable and
explosive.
– Gasoline can cause a fire or explosion
if ignited.
– Gasoline is a liquid fuel but it’s vapours
can ignite.
– Gasoline is a skin irritant and needs to
be cleaned up immediately if spilled on
skin or clothes.
– Gasoline has a distinctive odour, that
can help detect potential leaks quickly.
– In any petroleum gas fire, flames
should not be extinguished unless by
doing so the fuel supply valve can be
turned OFF. This is because if a fire is
extinguished and a supply of fuel is not
turned OFF, then an explosion hazard
could be created.
– Gasoline expands or contracts with
ambient temperatures. Never fill the
gasoline tank to full capacity, as
gasoline needs room to expand if
temperatures rise.
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When adding or removing gasoline:
– Turn the tiller off and let it cool for at
least two minutes before removing the
gasoline cap. Loosen the cap slowly to
relieve pressure in the tank.
– DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes
when handling gasoline.
– Only fill or drain gasoline outdoors in a
well-ventilated area.
– DO NOT pump gasoline directly into
the tiller at the gas station. Use an
approved fuel container to transfer the
fuel to the tiller.
– DO NOT overfill the gasoline tank.
– ALWAYS keep gasoline away from
sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat
and other sources of ignition.
When starting the tiller:
– DO NOT attempt to start a damaged
tiller.
– Make certain that the gasoline cap, air
filter, spark plug, fuel lines and exhaust
system are properly in place.
– Allow spilled gasoline to evaporate
fully before attempting to start the
engine.
– Make certain that the tiller is resting
firmly on level ground.
When operating the tiller:
– DO NOT tip the tiller or allow fuel or oil
to spill.
When transporting or servicing the
tiller:
– Make certain that the fuel valve is in
the OFF position, and the gasoline
tank is empty.
– Disconnect the spark plug wire.
When storing the tiller:
– Store away from sparks, open flames,
pilot lights, heat and other sources of
ignition.
– Do not store tiller or gasoline near
furnaces, water heaters, or any other
appliances that produce heat or have
automatic ignitions.
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DANGER: GASOLINE AND GASOLINE VAPOURS ARE HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
WARNING: Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable and its
vapours are explosive
SAFETY SYMBOLS
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Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn
their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate
the product.
Symbol Meaning
Read Operator’s Manual. To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and
understand operator’s manual before using this product. Know the location
and functions of all controls. Never allow children or adults unfamiliar with
the instructions to operate the machine.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Eye and Ear Protection. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields, and as necessary a full face-shield as well as full ear
protection when operating this product.
Footwear. Always wear safety shoes or heavy boots when operating the
machine.
Gloves. Always wear nonslip, heavy-duty protective gloves when operating
this product.
Safety Alert. Precautions that involve your safety. Keep all safety devices
and shields in place and working.
Risk of Fire. Fuel and its vapours are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire can cause severe burns or death. Do not add fuel while the product is
operating or still hot.
Hot Surface. To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any
hot surface.
Open Flame Alert. Fuel and its vapours are extremely flammable and
explosive. Keep fuel away from smoking, open flames, sparks, pilot lights,
heat, and other ignition sources.
Symbol Meaning
Rotating Tines. Avoid injury from rotating tines. Keep hands away.
Rotating Tines. Avoid injury from rotating tines. Keep feet away.
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DO NOT till in reverse.
Toxic Fumes. The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm.
Risk of Asphyxiation. This engine emits carbon monoxide, an odourless,
colourless poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea,
fainting or death. Use only in a well-ventilated area.
Clearance. Keep all objects including others at least 10’ (3 m) from this
machine. Only one person should operate the tiller. Keep bystanders away
from machine.
Thrown Objects. This machine may pick up and throw objects which can
cause serious personal injury.
Reverse. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the machine
towards you.
Service. Shut off engine before manually unclogging tines or
making repairs.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
OPERATION SYMBOLS
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Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn
their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate
the product.
Symbol Meaning
Check Oil Level. Recommended oil is 5W-30. The engine can be seriously
5W-30
damaged without oil. Always check the oil level before using. The machine
must be resting firmly on level ground when checking.
OPERATION SYMBOLS
Check Fuel Level. Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a
minimum octane rating of 87 and an ethanol content of less than 10% by
volume.
Choke. Move choke lever to “CHOKE” position.
Throttle: Full Speed. Move the throttle lever to full speed to start the
engine.
Fuel Valve ON. Move the fuel valve lever to “ON” position.
Recoil Starter. Pull recoil starter to start the engine.
Choke RUN. Move choke lever to “RUN” position.
Symbol Meaning
Choke Lever
CHOKE: left position
RUN: right position
Fuel Valve
CLOSED: left position
OPEN: right position
Forward.
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OPERATION SYMBOLS
Reverse.
Engage Wheels and Tines.
Disengage Wheels and Tines.
Speed.
Transmission Gear Oil. API rated GL-4 or GL-5 Viscosity of SAE 140, SAE
85W-140 or SAE 80W-90.
1966-L-SF-A
DO NOT TOUCH!
Hot surface.
WARNING
¡NO TOCAR!
Superficie caliente.
ADVERTENCIA
AVERTISSEMENT
NE TOUCHEZ PAS!
Surface chaude.
2018-L-OP-A
ESSENCE SANS PLOM SE ULEMENT.
Indice d’octane minimal de
87. Maximum 10 % d'éthanol.
La clasificación mínimo de 87
octano. Máximo de eta nol de 10%.
GASOLINA SIN PLOMO S OLAMENTE.UNLEADED FUEL ONLY.
Minimum octane rating of 87.
Maximum 10% ethanol.
1253-L-SF-A
DANGER PELIGRO DANGER
2049-L-SF-A
DANGER PELIGRO DANGER
SAFETY LABELS
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These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read them
carefully.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact Technical Support Team for possible
replacement.
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SAFETY LABELS
B
D
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Label Description
A
B
C
Hot Surface
Fuel
Safety Icons
D
Safety Icons
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DANGER PELIGRO DANGER
DO NOT till
in reverse.
NO cultivar
en reversa.
NE PAS labourer en
marche arrière.
WARNING
Operation of this equipm ent may create spa rks that can st art fires arou nd
dry vegetation. A spar k arrestor may be r equired. The op erator should
contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire prevention requirements.
ADVERTENCIA
Operación de este equipo puede crear chispas que pueden
iniciar incendios en vege tación seca. Un p arachispas pue de ser
requerido. El operador d ebería contac tar las agencia s locales de incend ios para leyes o
regulaciones relacionadas con requisitos de prevención de incendios.
AVERTISSEMENT
Le fonctionnement de ce t équipement peu t créer des
étincelles qui peuvent déclencher des incendies autour de la
végétation sèche. Un pa re-étincell es peut être néce ssaire. L'utilisate ur doit communiq uer avec
le service d'incendie lo cal pour les lois e t les règlements r elatifs à la pré vention des ince ndies.
1047-L-SF-C
F
SAFETY LABELS
C
E
F
Label Description
Danger
Combustion
SPECIFICATIONS
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This machine meets voluntary safety standard B71.8 – 1996, which is sponsored by
the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc., and is published by the American National
Standards Institute.
TILLER SPECIFICATIONS
Model 100529
Tine Diameter 13⁄" (350 mm)
Tilling Width 19" (480 mm)
Tilling Depth 8" (203 mm)
Tilling Depth Adjustments 1
Wheel Diameter 13" (330 mm)
SPECIFICATIONS
Transmission Gear Oil
Net Weight 160 lb 15 oz (73 kg)
Length 58.7" (149 cm)
Width 19.7" (50 cm)
Height 49.6" (126 cm)
5
⁄8" (41 mm) increments
API rated GL-4 or GL-5;
Viscosity of SAE 140, SAE 85W-140 or SAE 80W-90
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement 212 cc
Type 4-Stroke OHV
Fuel Capacity 0.82 gal (3.1 L)
Oil Capacity 16.9 fl. oz. (500 ml)
Oil Type 5W-30
FUEL SPECIFICATIONS
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum
octane rating of 87 and an ethanol content of
less than 10% by volume. DO NOT USE E15 or
E85. DO NOT OVERFILL.
NOTICE: Weather will affect engine oil and engine performance.
Change the type of engine oil used based on weather conditions to suit
the engine needs.
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KNOW YOUR TILLER
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TILLER
1. Front Bumper
2. Wheels
3. Wheel Lock Pins
4. Tines
5. Tine Shield
6. Depth Regulator Lever
7. Reverse Lever
8. Forward Lever
9. Handlebars
10. Speed Control
11. Gear Oil Dipstick
2 3 4 5
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KNOW YOUR TILLER
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ENGINE
1. Muffler
2. Air Filter
3. Throttle
4. Choke Used to start the engine.
5. Fuel Valve Used to turn fuel supply on and off to engine.
6. Engine On/Off Switch
7. Oil Drain Bolt Used to drain the oil.
8. Oil Fill Cap/ Dipstick Used to check and fill oil level.
9. Recoil Starter Used to manually start the engine.
10. Gasoline Tank 0.82 gal (3.1 L)
11. Gasoline Tank Cap
Protects the engine by filtering dust and debris from the
intake.
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PARTS INCLUDED
Accessories:
Engine Oil [16.9 fl. oz. (500 ml)] 1
Oil Funnel 1
TOOLS INCLUDED TOOLS NOT INCLUDED
8-10 Wrench 1
12-14 Wrench 1
13-16 Wrench 1
Spark Plug Wrench (engine) 1
Needle Nose Pliers (for cotter pins) 1
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KNOW YOUR TILLER
ASSEMBLY
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Your tiller requires some assembly. This unit ships from our factory without oil. It must be
properly serviced with fuel and oil before operation.
If you have any questions regarding the assembly of your tiller, call our
Technical Support Team at 1.866.523.5218. Please have your serial number and model
number available.
UNPACKING
1. Remove all parts and packaging components.
2. Remove top lid and remove sides.
3. Remove any remaining packaging.
ASSEMBLY
4. With helper, remove the tiller from the shipping crate.
ATTACH LOWER HANDLE
1. Loosen the lower handle bolts.
2. Align the lower handle holes to the middle height adjustment holes in the transmission
cover and install the (4) M10×25 mm flange head bolts and (4) M10 nuts. Tighten all
hardware.
INSTALL THE WHEELS
1. Remove the locking pins from the
wheel hubs.
2. The tiller wheels are directional. For
best performance install the wheels
with the tire thread facing the direction
as shown.
3. Slide the wheel hub onto the wheel
axle.
4. Align the wheel hub hole with the hole
in the axle and insert the locking pin.
5. Rotate the locking pin ring to lock the
pin in position. Repeat on other wheel.
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ASSEMBLY
INSTALL THE TINES
1. Check the orientation of the 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 (2) pins and (2) cotter
pins. Bend cotter pins once inserted to
prevent them from coming out.
Before Assembly
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INSTALL THE TINE SHIELD
1. Remove the (4) M10×25 mm flange head bolts installed in the tine shield brackets
above the transmission housing.
2. Place the tine shield on the bracket and secure with the bolts removed in step 1.
ASSEMBLY
INSTALL THE DEPTH REGULATOR
1. Remove the (1) pin and (1) clip from
the depth regulator lever.
2. Insert the depth regulator into the
bottom of the depth regulator bracket.
3. Insert the pin through the bracket and
lever.
4. Install the clip removed in 1 onto the
depth regulator lever.
ATTACH UPPER HANDLE
1. Slide the upper handle down over the lower handle and align the holes.
2. Insert the (4) M8×50 curved head bolts into the holes as shown and securely with the
(4) handle knobs and (4) flat washers.
3. Tighten the handle knobs securely.
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ASSEMBLY
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ATTACH SPEED CONTROL
1. Attach speed control using provided (1) M6 bolt, (1) washer, and (1) M6 nut.
2. Tighten completely.
3. Use plastic clips to secure the cables as shown.
ASSEMBLY
ATTACH FRONT BUMPER
1. Slide the front bumper onto the outside of the base frame and align the holes.
2. Install the (4) M8×25 mm bolts and (4) M8 lock nuts and tighten securely.
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Before operating your machine, carefully read and
understand all safety, controls and operating instructions.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury.
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INTRODUCTION
This section describes the location and function of the controls on your tiller. Refer to the
following section, Operation, for detailed operating instructions.
Practice using these controls, with the engine shut off, until you understand the operation of
the controls and feel confident with each of them.
WHEEL DRIVE PINS
Each wheel is equipped with a locking pin that secures the wheel to the wheel shaft.
The wheels can be positioned in either a WHEEL DRIVE or a FREEWHEEL mode.
Before starting the engine, put both wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position by inserting the
wheel drive pins through the wheel hubs and axle shaft. Doing so “locks” the wheels to the
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axle shaft, causing the wheels to turn when either the forward or reverse lever is engaged.
Use the FREEWHEEL mode only when the engine is not running. In FREEWHEEL, the
wheel locking pins are placed only through the holes in the wheel shaft (not the wheel
hubs), thus allowing the wheels to turn freely when you manually move the tiller.
To replace the wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE or FREEWHEEL:
1. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and allow engine
to cool.
2. Raise one wheel about 1" (2.5 cm) off the ground and place a sturdy support under the
transmission.
WARNING: Never allow either of the wheels to be in the
FREEWHEEL position when the engine is running. Always put both
wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position before starting the engine.
Failure to comply could cause loss of tiller control, property damage, or
personal injury.
WARNING: Do not place tiller on its side when changing wheel drive
positions. Doing so could result in gasoline leaking from the fuel tank.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or property
damage.
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FOR WHEEL DRIVE MODE: Slide wheel
outward and align the holes. Insert locking
pin through wheel hub and wheel shaft.
Secure wheel locking pin by pushing in as
far as it will go then wrapping ring around
the wheel shaft as shown. Repeat with the
other wheel and then remove the support
from beneath the transmission.
Freewheel Position
Wheel Drive Position
ASSEMBLY
FOR FREEWHEEL MODE: Slide the wheel
inward and insert the wheel drive locking
pin only through the hole in the axle shaft.
Secure wheel locking pin by pushing in as
far as it will go then wrapping ring around
the wheel shaft as shown. Repeat for the
other wheel and then remove the support
from beneath the transmission.
WARNING: Before starting engine, be sure that both wheels are in
WHEEL DRIVE position. See Wheel Drive Pins for instructions.
Engaging the Forward Lever when the wheels are not in WHEEL DRIVE
could allow the tines to rapidly propel the tiller forward or backward.
Failure to comply could cause loss of tiller control, property damage, or
personal injury.
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FORWARD LEVER
The Forward Lever controls the
engagement of forward drive to the wheels
and counter-rotating tilling with the tines.
To operate the Forward Lever:
1. Put wheels in WHEEL DRIVE position
(see “WARNING” statement).
2. Depress and hold the lever against the
handlebar to start the wheels going
forward and tines rotating in a reverse
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direction.
3. Release the lever to disengage (stop)
the wheels and tines (the engine will
continue to run).
REVERSE LEVER
The reverse lever controls the reverse
motion of the wheels and forward motion of
the tines. To operate the Reverse Lever:
1. Put wheels in WHEEL DRIVE position
(see “WARNING” statement).
2. Ensure all tiller tine motion has
stopped before re-engaging tines.
3. Depress and hold the lever against
the handlebar to start the wheels in
reverse and tines rotating in a forward
direction.
4. Release the lever to disengage (stop)
the wheels and tines (the engine will
continue to run).
WARNING: Never pull the tiller toward you with the tines engaged.
WARNING: DO NOT till in reverse.
DEPTH REGULATOR LEVER ADJUSTMENT
This regulator lever controls the tilling depth of the tines. Remove pin and clip and slide
regulator lever up or down as required. Reassemble pin and clip.
The “travel position” (highest hole) raises the tines approximately 1⁄" off the ground,
allowing the tiller to be moved without the tines contacting the ground. This setting should
also be used when starting the engine.
Moving the regulator lever upward will increase the tilling depth. The lowest notch allows
a tilling depth of approximately 6" (15 cm), depending on soil conditions. For best results,
always begin tilling at a very shallow depth setting and gradually increase the tilling depth.
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Do not attempt to till too deeply too quickly.
Gradually work down to deeper tilling depths.
Place the Depth Regulator Lever in the “travel” position before starting
the engine. This position prevents the tines from touching the ground
until you are ready to begin tilling.
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or property
damage.
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HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The handlebar height is adjustable to three different settings. In general, adjust the
handlebars so they are at waist level when the tines are 3 to 4" (8 to 10 cm) in the soil.
To adjust the handlebars:
1. Stop engine, disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug, and allow engine to cool.
2. Remove hardware, reposition handlebars, and reinstall hardware securely.
ASSEMBLY
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OPERATION
INTRODUCTION
Read this section before you start the engine. Then, take the time to familiarize yourself
with the basic operation of the tiller before using it in the garden. Find an open, level area
and practice using the tiller controls without the tines engaging the soil (put tines in “travel”
setting). Only after you’ve become completely familiar with the tiller should you begin using
it in the garden.
ADD FUEL
1. Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded
gasoline with a minimum octane rating
of 87 and an ethanol content of 10% or
less by volume. ybc
2. DO NOT mix oil with gasoline.
3. Remove the gasoline cap.
4. Slowly add gasoline to the tank.
DO NOT OVERFILL.
Gasoline can expand after filling.
A minimum of ¼" (6.4 mm) of space
left in the tank is required for gasoline
expansion although more than ¼" (6.4 mm)
is recommended. Gasoline can be forced
out of the tank as a result of expansion if
overfilled and can affect the stable running
condition of the tiller.
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OPERATION
WARNING: Before operating your machine, carefully read and
understand all safety, controls and operating instructions in this
Operator’s Manual.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Pouring gasoline too fast through the fuel screen may
result in blow back of gasoline at the operator while filling.
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