Montgomery Ward TMO-39083A, TMO-39084A User Manual
Safe Operation Practices. Assembly. Controls. Operation. How To UseY our Tiller Adjustments.
...3 Lubrication ...4 Maintenance. ...8 Off-Season Storage
...9 Illustrated Parts ...
...9 PartsList ..10 Parts Information. .
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BackCover
Instructions given with this symbol are for per.
sonal safety. Be sure to follow them.
NOTICE: A data plate with the model number and serial numbers of your unit is located on the tine shield.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided on the back cover of this guide.
Check Spark Plug Wire
.Firmly attached?
.Wire terminal clean?
Check Crankcase Oil Level
.Overfilled/underfilled?
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Check Fuel Tank
.Fuel in tank?
.Fuel dirty or stale?
.If tank has been empty for a long period,
fill tank completely.
Check Air Cleaner
.Clean?
.Choke plate stuck?
.Governor spring free to move?
Check Starting Instructions
.Read instruction manuals and labels for specific
instructions.
* WARNING ~
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This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unim-
proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is
equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it
should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources
Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester muffler is
available at your nearest engine authorized service center.
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~ WARNING ~
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To reduce the potential for any injury, comply with the following safety instructions. Failure to comply with
the instructions may result in personal injury.
1. It is suggested that this manual be read in its
entirety before attempting to assemble or
operate this unit. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
2. Your tiller is a precision piece of power equip-
ment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times.
3. Read this Owner's Manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the equipment.
4. Never allow children to operate a power tiller.
Only persons well acquainted with these rules
of safe operation should be allowed to use
your tiller.
5. No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or while taking medication that impairs
the senses or reactions.
Keep the area of operation clear of all per-
sons, particularly small children and pets.
14. Do not walk in front of the tiller while the
engine is running.
15. Check the fuel before starting the engine.
Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Do
not fill gasoline tank indoors, when the engine
is running, or while the engine is still hot.
Wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting
the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion.
16. Do not run the engine while indoors. Exhaust
gases are deadly poisonous.
17. Be careful not to touch the muffler after the
engine has been running. It is hot.
Do not change the engine governor settings
or overspeed the engine. Excessive engine
speeds are dangerous.
19. Before any maintenance work is performed or
adjustments are made, remove the spark plug
wire and ground it on the engine block for
added safety.
7. Do not operate equipment when barefoot or
wearing open sandals. Always wear substan-
tial footwear.
8. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could
get caught on the tiller.
9. Do not start the engine unless the shift lever
is in the neutral (N) position.
10. Do not stand in front of the tiller while starting
the engine.
11. Do not place feet and hands on or near the
tines when starting the engine or while the
engine is running.
12. Never attempt to make a wheel or depth bar
adjustment while the engine is running.
Do not leave the tiller unattended with the
engine running.
20. Use caution when tilling near buildings and
fences. Rotating tines can cause damage or
injury.
21. Before attempting to remove rocks, bricks and
other objects from tines, stop the engine and
be sure the tines have stopped completely.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground to
prevent accidental starting.
Check the tine and engine mounting bolts at
frequent intervals for proper tightness.
23. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be
sure the equipment is in safe working condi-
tion.
24. Never store the equipment with gasoline in
the tank inside of a building where fumes may
reach an open flame or spark. Allow the
engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
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FIGURE 1.
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ASSEMBLY
NOTE
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see
separate engine manual for proper
fuel and engine oil recommenda-tions.
~Contents of Hardware Pack: (See Figure 1)
A (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 3/4" Long
B (1) Flat Washer 3/8" I.D.
C (1) Ball Knob
D (1) Clevis Pin
E (1) Hairpin Cotter
F (4) Hex Bolts 3/8-16 x 1.0" Long
G (4) Belleville Washers 3/8" I.D.
H (4) Lock Washers 3/8" I.D.
I (4) Hex Nuts 3/8-16 Thread
L (2) Cable Ties
M (4) Carriage Bolts 5/16-18 x 1.75" Long
N (4) Lock Washers 5/16" I.D.
0 (4) Hex Nuts 5/16-18 Thread -'=- -
P (4) Belleville Washers 5/16" I.D. --=.:;..-::
Q (4) Hex Nuts 5/16-18 Thread
R (1) Hex Bolt 1/4 -28 x 1" Long
S (1) He~Lqck Nut 1/4-28 Thread
T (1) Rubber Washer,~~_U (1) Flat Washer 5/16" I.D. X7/8~r-.o.Q=:.:: V (1) Hex Lock Nut 5/16-18 Thread --.
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FIGURE 2.
FIGURE 3.
W (1) Drive Clutch Lever--Loose
Parts in Carton: (See figure 2)
AA (1) Handle-R.H.
AB (2) Side Shields
AC (1) Handle Panel
AD (1) Depth Bar Assembly
AE (1) Handle-L.H.
1. Remove tiller, loose parts and hardware pack
from carton. Make certain all parts and
literature have been removed from the carton
before the carton is discarded.
2. Extend the control cables attached to the
ti!ler and place on the floor. Be careful not to
bend or kink the cables.
DEPTH BAR INSTAllATION
1. Raise the tine shield hinge flap assembly. )psert the depth bar assembly (AD) between the
two shoulder bolts and up through the tin~-shield
assembly as shown in figure 3.
NOTE
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For clarity, figure 3 was taken with., "-.-:"",,,~:
tiller raised on end. It is not neces~~;:
sary to raise the tiller. .:
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Ball Knob
(C) Hex Bolt
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(A)
Flat
Washer
-(8)
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Hairpin
Cotter'
(E) ,
FIGURE 4.
Clevis
Shield Pin (0)
Assembly
Depth Bar
Assembly
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Insert clevis pin (0) through the tine shield
and depth bar assemblies. Secure with hairpin~cotter
(E). See figure 4.
3. Insert hex bolt (A) into the upper hole of the
depth bar assembly. Place flat washer (8) onto
the hex bolt and thread ball knob (C) onto the
hex bolt. See figure 4. Tighten securely.
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SIDE SHIELD INSTALLATION
Mount s,de shields (AB) over the weld bolts on the
end cover assemblies. Secure with belleville
-washers (P) and hex nuts (Q). See figure 5.
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FIGURE 5.
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
NOTE
Left and right is determined from
the operator's position, standing
behind the tiller.
1. Place right handle (AA) in position on the right
side of the tiller. Insert hex bolts (F) through
belleville washers (G), handle and mounting
4 bracket. See figure 6. Secure with hex nuts (I)
and lock washers (H).
2. Repeat step 1 for left handle (AE) on the left
side of the tiller.
FIGURE 6
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FIGURE 7.
Mount the handle panel (AC) to the handles.
Secure with carriage bolts (M), lock washers
-(N) and hex nuts (0). See figure 7.
NOTE
To align the holes in the handle
panel and the handle, it may be
necessary to loosen the cable
brackets which are mounted to the
back of the handles with selftapping screws.
THROTTLE CONTROL INSTAllATION
Assemble the throttle control to the handle panel
as follows.
1. Hold the throttle control assembly beneath
the handle panel. Turn the control sideways
and insert the lever up through the wide portion of the slot on the handle panel. See figure
8A.
2. After the end of the lever is through the slot,
turn and then tip the control forward as shown
-in figure 88 to slide it through the slot.
FIGURE 8.
NOTE
The lever must be all the way to the
back of the control housing as
shown in figure 88.
3. Push the control back into the slot in the handle panel and press in place. Be certain the
control is locked securely into the slot.
ATTACHING THE TINE CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE
The clutch control cables are already attached to
the unit. The tine clutch control cable has a "Z"
fitting on the loose end. This cable attaches to the
left handle.
NOTE
Both the drive clutch cables and the
tine clutch cable are attached tosprings,
which are hooked to bolts.
If either the cable or spring has
come loose in shipping, it must bereassembled.
Refer to page 18, ref-
erence numbers 2, 5,11,12,15,17
and 21.
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1.
Remove one nut and the lock washer from the
end of the tine clutch cable (short cable). Slip
the cable up through the slot on the cable
bracket on the left handle. Rethread hex nut
and lock washer on the end of the cable. See-figure
9. Do not tighten at this time.
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FIGURE 10.
2. Hook the "Z" end of tine clutch cable into the
hole in tine clutch lever.
3. With the clutch lever released (in the "up"
position), adjust the bottom nut at the cable
bracket so there is only a slight amount of
slack in the control wire. Tighten the upper
nut against the bracket. Squeeze the clutch
lever against the handle. The control wire
~should now be straight. See figure 10.
NOTE
Do not overtighten control wire.
Too much tension may cause it to
break.
ATTACHING THE DRIVE CONTROL CABLES
1. The drive clutch cables are already attached
to the unit. Attach the other end of cables to
the upper hole of drive clutch lever (W), one on
each side, using hex bolt (R) and hex lock nut
~(S). See figure 11.
2. Remove one nut and the lock washer from the
end of each drive clutch cable. Thread the
other hex nut all the way down the cable as far
as it will go as shown in figure 11.
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FIGURE 11.
FIGURE 12.
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FIGURE 13.
6. Secure drive clutch lever to weld bolt with rubber washer (T), flat washer (U) and hex lock nut.,(V).
See figure 13. Tighten hex nut.
7. Place the drive clutch lever in the neutral (N)
position. Adjust the cables at the cable
bracket so that the cables are tight, then
tighten the hex nuts against the cable
bracket.
IMPORTANT
Service engine with oil and gasoline
before checking the drive clutch
adjustment. Refer to the separate
engine manual packed with your
tiller.
8. Check the adjustment of the drive clutch as
follows. Place the unit against a solid object
(wall, fence, etc.). With the tine clutch lever
released and the drive clutch lever in the
neutral position, carefully start the engine. If
the unit shows any signs of motion with the
drive clutch lever in neutral, shut the engine
off immediately and readjust the hex nuts at
the cable bracket. Recheck the adjustment as
necessary .
9. Secure the cables to the handles as with cable
ties (L). Cut off excess ends of cable ties.
CONTROLS-Location and Use
Throttle Control
The throttle control lever is located on the right
hand side of handle panel and controls the engine
speed. See figure 14.
1. Start-Push throttle control lever forward
(down) to start position.
2. Stop-Pull lever back (upward) to stop the
engine.
Tine
Clutch
Lever
Throttle
Control
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Drive
Clutch
Lever
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FIGURE 14.
Tine Clutch Lever
The tine clutch lever is located on the left handle.
See figure 14.
Squeeze the lever down to engage the tines.
Release the lever to disengage the tines.
Drive Clutch Lever
The drive clutch lever is located on the left hand
side of handle panel. See figure 14.
The drive clutch lever may be placed in one of
three positions.
1. Forward (F)-Move the drive clutch lever to
the left and all the way forward to engage the
drive mechanism to the wheels.
2. Neutral (N)-Move lever to the detent marked
"N". Be certain lever is in neutral position
when starting the engine.
3. Reverse (R)-Raise up on the handles to lift
the tines out of the ground and pull the drive
clutch lever back (upward) slowly to obtain
reverse. Always use caution when using the
reverse. When using reverse, if gear shift lever
is released it will snap back into neutral (N).
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