Dirty hand tools 100983 Operation Manual

Counter-Rotating

Rear Tine Tiller

MODEL # 100983

Operation Manual

is safety alert symbol identies important safety messages in this manual. Failure to follow this important safety information may result in serious injury or death.

Part # 101192 Rev C

For Service or Questions

Call 1-877-487-8275

720-287-5182

www.dirtyhandtools.com

Dirty Hand Tools® is a brand of

1100 W 120th Ave, Suite 600

Westminster, CO 80234 • 720-287-5182

Table of Contents

Important Safety Information

Intended Use Personal Protective Equipment General Safety Safety Decals

Unpacking and Assembly Instructions

Unpacking Attaching the Handlebar

Attaching the Wheels..................................................................9

Tiller Overview

Operating Precautions Operating Instructions

Preparation Pre-Start Inspection Startup Shutting Down Tilling Depth Regulator Adjustment Belt Tension Adjustment Tilling Tips

Maintenance

Lubrication Cleaning the Tine Axle Shaft Changing the Forward/Reverse Belt Engine Maintenance Transmission Grease Tire Pressure Storage Troubleshooting

Handlebar and Control Lever Parts List Motor Mount Parts List Tines and Safety Shields Parts List Warranty & Specications

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Important Safety Information

WARNING

WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions

and safety information before assembling or operating this tiller. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow anyone to operate this tiller who has not read this manual. As with all power equipment, a tiller can be dangerous if assembled or used improperly. Do not operate this tiller if you have doubts or questions concerning safe operation.

Call our customer service department at 720-287-5182, 1-877-487-8275, or visit www.dirtyhandtools.com if you have any questions or concerns about the safe operation of this equipment.

DANGER

Intended Use

Do Not Use the tiller for any purpose other than tilling garden 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 safety gear including goggles or safety glasses, steel toed shoes and tight ﬁtting gloves (no loose cuﬀs or draw strings). Always wear ear plugs or sound deafening headphones to protect against hearing loss when operating this 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.

CAUTION

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 lever operates and how to

control the tiller at all times.

Read the entire Operation Manual before using this equipment!

Important Safety Information

General Safety

Failure to follow warnings, cautions, assembly and operation instructions in the Operation Manual may result in serious injury or death.

DANGER

READ THE OPERATION MANUAL BEFORE

OPERATION.

• Do not permit children to operate this equipment at any time.

Do not permit others that have not read and understood the complete Operation Manual to operate this equipment.

• Keep all people and pets a minimum of 10 feet away from the

work area when operating this tiller.

• Do not operate the tiller when under the inﬂuence of alcohol,

drugs or medication.

• Do not allow a person who is tired or otherwise impaired or not

completely alert to operate the tiller.

DANGER

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.

• Leave control lever in the neutral position before starting the engine.

• Handle fuel with care; it is highly ﬂammable. Use an approved fuel container. Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.

• Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never ll fuel tank

indoors.

• Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel before restarting.

• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running.

Important Safety Information

• Read the Operator’s Manual before operating.

• Know the location and function of all controls.

• Keep all shields and guards in place and in good condition while in operation.

• Never allow children to operate the tiller.

• Wear approprate clothing and footwear.

• Never wear loose clothing that can become entangled in rotating parts.

• Wear protective goggles or eyewear.

• Wear protective noise reduction head gear.

• Carefully inspect the area to be tilled. Remove rocks and other obstacles.

• Check for underground utility lines including electrical, water, gas and other pipes before beginning operation.

• STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE REMOVING DEBRIS OR SERVICING.

• SHUT THE ENGINE OFF WHEN LEAVING THE TILLER FOR ANY REASON.

• WAIT FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO STOP.

101027

AVOID SERIOUS INJURY

• Never start or operate the tiller with the wheels in the Free-Wheel position. Make sure wheel lockouts are engaged through wheel hubs and axle.

• Wheels act as brakes to keep the tiller at a controlled speed. Disengage wheel lockouts ONLY when the engine has stopped.

WHEELS ACT AS BRAKES

OPERATION

REFER TO OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR

DETAILED OPERA TION AND

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

TO START:

1. Move drive control lever to neutral position.

2. Lower the drag stake so that the tines do not touch the ground.

3. Check position of wheels and wheel lockouts.

4. Slide choke control to choke position.

5. Move throttle control lever to the fast position.

6. Pull starter rope.

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DANGER

• Tines and wheels rotate

when drive control lever is pulled toward the handle bar.

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Releasing the drive control

lever stops the wheels and tines from rotating.

AVOID INJURY FROM

ROTATING TINES!

KEEP HANDS, FEET

AND CLOTHING AW AY!

DO NOT START ENGINE UNLESS THE BELT COVER IS ATTACHED TO THE TILLER.

KEEP HANDS, FEET AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM MOVING BELTS AND PULLEYS. FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

SEE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

101028

101029

Safety Decals

Safety labels on the tiller are to remind you of important information while you are operating the unit. Make sure all safety warning decals are attached and in readable condition. Replace missing or defaced decals. Contact Dirty Hand Tools at 1-877-487-8275 for replacement decals.

Unpacking and Assembly

Your tiller comes partially assembled at the factory. e following instructions will help you unpack your tiller, assemble and adjust the depth regulator lever, cable tension and handlebar height. You will need 2- 9/16” wrenches.

Unpacking

Open top of carton and remove handlebar assembly. Find parts packet. Parts packet contains: 2 each - Flanged Hex Bolt, M12 x 50 2 each - Flanged Hex Bolt, M12 x 25 4 each - Nylock Hex Nut, M12 4 each - Hex Bolt, M6 x 35 4 each - Nylock Hex Nut, M6 2 each - Lynch Pin, 5/16” x 1-3/4” 1 each - Detent Pin, 5/16” x 2”

Do not attempt to lift the tiller from the carton. Cut open end of carton and remove machine by putting wheels onto machine with lock pin disengaged from wheel. en toll the tiller from carton.

Transmission Gear

Dip Stick

Figure 1

CAUTION

DO NOT ADD ENGINE OIL TO THE

TRANSMISSION GEAR CASE

Only Liquid Grease should be used when needed.

e tiller transmission is lled at the factory with the correct amount

of liquid grease (see Figure 1).

CAUTION

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START ENGINE

BEFORE ADDING OIL TO ENGINE

e engine is shipped from the factory without oil. You must add

engine oil before starting the engine. Use only the recommended

weight of oil for a 4-cycle engine (See Engine Operation Manual).

1. Attaching the Handlebar

1. Place the handlebar plate assembly and Hex Nuts, M6 Nylock

2. Position the upper handelbar assembly 2 to align with one of the three sets of holes on the Tiller Frame

Hex Bolt, M12 x 25

bottom side with

3. Tighten all hardware securely.

NOTE: e three dierent positions for attachment to the lower handlebar assembly allow for height adjustment.

, align holes, and attach with Hex Bolts, M6 x 35

Hex Nuts, M12 Nylock

on outside of upper handlebar

in 4 places.

and attach with

on top and Hex Bolt, M12 x 50 7 on the

in four places.

Item # Part # Description Qty.

1 101728 Handlebar Plate 1

2 100926 Upper Handlebar Assembly 1 3 101713 Hex Bolts, M6 x 35 4 4 101494 Hex Nuts, M6 Nylock 4 5 101080 Tiller Frame 1 6 100953 Hex Bolt, M12 x 25 2 7 100954 Hex Bolt, M12 x 50 2 8 100059 Hex Nuts, M12 Nylock 4

2. Attaching the Wheels

To place wheels in tilling position. (See Figure)

1. Slide wheel

2. Align hole in axle with hole in wheel hub.

3. Insert lynch pin

4. Firmly lock wheel and axle together before tilling.

4. Repeat for other wheel.

NOTE: Always have both wheel lock pins in or out. Do not operate tiller with only one wheel locked.

To place wheels in free-wheel position.

1. Remove lynch pin. Slide wheel inward toward machine.

2. Insert pin in axle only.

3. Wheel should turn freely on axle.

onto axle.

through holes, fold lock pin ring to secure pin.

WARNING

NEVER START ENGINE OR OPERATE TILLER WITH

WHEELS IN FREEWHEEL POSITION.

e free-wheel position is for transporting the tiller long

distances over level ground-do not attempt to move the tiller up or

down steep grades in the free-wheel position.

Position the lock pin in the

axle holes only to permit

free wheel turning.

Item # Part # Description Qty.

1 100879 Wheel, Right 13 x 5-6 1

100907 Wheel, Left 13 x 5-6 1

2 101221 Lynch Pin, 5/16” x 1-3/4” 2

3 100884 Retaining Ring, 1” 2

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