Homelite 1600407 User Manual
HOMELITE
3H.P.
TILLER
3H.P. TILLER MFG. NO. 1600399
TINE EXTENSION KIT MFG. NO. 1600407
FURROW OPENER MFG. NO. 1600373
OPERIITOR'S
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FORM - 1651763
PRINTED IN U.S.A
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WARRANTY
We warrant this HOMELITE product to be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and
service, except that we make no warranty, express or implied, with respect to tires, engines, generators or voltage
regulators {which usually are warranted by their respective manufacturers) nor with respect to any unit which
after sale by HOME LITE has been altered m any way without HOME LITE'S express consent.Our obligation under
this warranty is limited to replacing, without charge any part which is proven defective within one year {30 days
if the unit IS used for commercial, rental or municipal purposes) from date of purchase, if returned to us. with
transportation charges prepaid, at a HOMELITE branch office or to a dealer whom we have authorized to make
the replacement.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES. EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANT
ABILITY. FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. PERFORMANCE OR OTHERWISE AND IN NO EVENT
SHALL HOMELITE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL. SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
HOIVIELITE
a division ot Teitron Inc.
TINE WARRANTY
HOMELITE warrants rotary tiller tines against breakage for the period not to exceed
the normal life of the roUiry tiller; and will replace broken tines directly to the customer
at no diarge, [¡rovided broken tines are returned prepaid to the nearest HOMELITE
district office.
HOMELITE
a division of Teitron Inc
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ACCESSORIES
TINE EXTENSION SET (Mfg. NO. 1600407)
See Figure 1. The extension set consists of a left and right
tine assemblies with mounting pins and hairpin clips. Mount
long hub of extension over outside end of standard tine as
sembly and secure assemblies together with pin and hairpin
clip. Be sure sharpened edges of tines on top face forward.
The extension set increases effective tilling width to 31-1/4-
inches.
ASSEMBLING
1. Remove all components of tiller from box and place
them in a clean, level area. Inspect each part for damage.
FURROW OPENER, 8-INCH (Mfg. No. 1600373)
See Figure 2. The furrow opener is intended for digging
furrows for crops which must be planted in rows. To install,
proceed as follows.
1. Remove the depth bar, turn it upside down and bolt it to
the tool holder (A) with the carriage bolts, washers and nuts
provided.
2. Remove the stop plate from between the frame supports
and install the extension support (B) with the old hardware.
3. Position the depth bar in the extension support and re
install the depth bar clamp using the pin and spring clip pro
vided. Bolt the furrow opener to the tool holder as shown.
SPECIAL WORM GEAR OIL
2. Remove belt cover.
3. See Figure 3. Assemble left and right handles to frame
as shown. Note locations of flat washers.
FLAT
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Figure 3.
4. Connect throttle cable as follows:
WASHERS (2)
CAPSCREW,
WHIZ-LOCK
CAUTION
Damage to the worm gear drive which results from
use of any lubricant other than that specified will
invalidate the warranty. (See back cover for special
Worm Gear Oil Part Number).
a. Place throttle control lever in SLOW position.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................Inside Cover
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................... 1
ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................................... 2
ASSEMBLING ................................................................................................................................. 2
OPERATION
ADJUSTMENTS .............................................................................................................................. 5
MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................................. S
OFF-SEASON STORAGE .............................................................................................................. ^
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................... 8
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................... 9
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4
PARTS LISTINGS
FRAME, HANDLES & WHEELS ....................................................................................................10
ENGINE PULLEY & CONTROL GROUP ......................................................................................11
DRIVE & TINE GROUP .................................................................................................................12
FURROW OPENER .......................................................................................................................13
TINE EXTENSION KIT .................................................................................................................. 13
DECAL LOCATION ........................................................................................................................14
CONGRATULATIONS!
This great new product is engineered with imagination and built with integrity to assure you maximum service and
performance for years to come. To completely understand the operation of your equipment and to take full advantage
of its many fine built-in features, study this instruction manual thoroughly before operating the machine. The little time you
spend reading now will repay you many times over in the time you save and the satisfaction you gain in using your equipment
properly and safely.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Know the controls and how to stop quickly - READ THE
OPERATOR'S MANUAL.
Do not allow children to operate the Tiller. Do not allow
adults to operate it without proper instructions.
Clear the work area of objects which might be picked up and
thrown.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure equipment is
in safe working condition.
Do not operate equipment when barefoot or wearing open
sandals. Always wear substantial footwear.
Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable.
A. Use approved gasoline container.
B. Never remove cap or add gasoline to a running or hot
engine or fill the fuel tank indoors. Wipe up spilled
gasoline.
C. Open doors if the engine is run in a garage. Exhaust
fumes are dangerous. Do not run engine indoors.
Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
To reduce fire hazard keep the engine free of grass, leaves or
excessive grease.
Release the clutch lever and stop the engine before cleaning
the tines, removing obstacles, making adjustments, or when
leaving the operating position.
Never allow children or pets to cross your path, or cause dis
tractions in the area while operating.
b. Be sure throttle control cable is secured along right
handle with a cable clip.
c. See Figure 5. Route cable under right side of belt
cover, along right side of engine, and up between fuel
tank bracket and starter. Install control wire on throttle
control lever (A).Throttle control lever must be down and
the governor spring relaxed.
d. Loosen clamp screw on fuel tank bracket and install
throttle cable in clamp. Tighten clamp screw.
■ S CONTROL
ROD
Figure 6.
c See Figure 6. Adjust spring tension by loosening
clamp setscrew and moving clamp on control rod. Idler
pulley should be 1/4-inch from frame when clutch dis
engaged (handle released). See Adjustments section of
this manual for clutch adjustment procedure.
d. Secure belt cover to frame with two self-tapping
screws. Tighten two whiz-lock screws attaching part of
handles.
6. Install wheel assemblies as follows;
a. Tilt unit forward on engine.
b. See Figure 7. Secure each wheel assembly (bushing
inward) to frame through lower holes in frame support
with a 3-1/2-inch long capscrew, a lockwasher, and hex
nut. Tighten hex nut.
5. Install forward control rod as follows:
a. See Figure 6. Attach forward control rod springs to
bellcrank.
b. See Figure 6. Slide forward control rod through wire
clamp and inside spring. Loosely secure rod in clamp
with setscrew and flat washer. Hook loose end of spring
between flat washer and clamp.
Figure 7.
7. See Figure 7. Secure depth bar and clamp to rear of
frame with pin and hairpin clip. Digging tip of bar should be
installed as shown.
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