Murray FT6000X92A User Manual
Front Tine Rototiller
Operators Manual
Transport Position
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Operating Position
Includes Models
FT6000X92A
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MODEL INFORMATION
MODEL IDENTIFICATION .............................................. 3
WARRANTY.................................................................... 4
SAFETY RULES ............................................................. 5
Owner's Responsibility ................................................. 5
General ........................................................................ 5
Preparation .................................................................. 5
Operation ..................................................................... 6
Maintenance and Storage ............................................. 6
Safety Decals .............................................................. 7
FEATURES ..................................................................... 8
UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY....................................... 9
Unpack Tiller ................................................................ 9
Install the Depth Regulator Lever ................................ 10
Fill Engine Crankcase ................................................ 10
CONTROLS .................................................................. 11
Drive Safety Control Lever .......................................... 11
ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................... 12
Belt Tension Adjustment ............................................ 12
Depth Regulator Lever ................................................ 13
OPERATION ................................................................. 14
Pre-Start Inspection ................................................... 14
Start-up ...................................................................... 14
Shutting Down ........................................................... 15
Tilling ......................................................................... 15
NORMAL CARE ............................................................ 16
Schedule ................................................................... 16
Servicing The Rototiller............................................... 17
STORAGE .................................................................... 20
Prepare For Storage ................................................... 20
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR ............................ 21
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................... 21
Parts Listings ............................................................ 22
Notes ......................................................................... 26
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 units left engine mount. Refer
to the Engine Owners Manual for location of engine serial
number.
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
M/N (Manufacturer's Number) S/N (Serial Number)
Dealer Name Date Purchased
ENGINE REFERENCE DATA
Engine Make/Model Engine ID/Serial Number
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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WARRANTY
Thank You . . .
for purchasing an Murray front tine rototiller. We guarantee that this front tine rototiller conforms to applicable North
American safety standards, and have worked to ensure that it will meet your exacting standards for usability and
durability. With proper care, your rototiller will provide many years of service.
Please take time to read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and service your rototiller correctly. Failure
to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. This manual should be considered a permanent part of
your rototiller. Congratulations on your investment in quality.
MURRAY, INC. Two Year Limited Warranty
TILLER PRODUCT 2 YEAR WARRANTY
Murray, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that this unit shall be free from defects in material and workmanship
under normal use and service for a period of Two (2) Years from the date of purchase; however, this warranty does
not cover Normal Wear Parts (except as noted below) or engines, accessories, transmissions, and transaxles
supplied through other companies that furnish their own warranties and provide service through their authorized
field service facilities. For additional information, see the warranties covering these particular parts. If you are
uncertain whether your unit contains or is equipped with one or more of these parts, consult your dealer prior to
purchase. Subject to the terms and conditions noted in this Limited Warranty, we shall, at our option, repair or
replace at no cost to the original purchaser any part covered by this Limited Warranty during the applicable
warranty period.
Normal Wear Parts are defined as belts, tines, pulley adapters, wheels, and pneumatic tires. These parts are
warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship as delivered with the product. Any claim for repair
or replacement of Normal Wear Parts must be made within thirty (30) days of the date of purchase. No claims involving
damage caused from material use, abuse or misuse will be honored.
This Murray, Inc. Two (2) Year Limited Warranty is your exclusive remedy; however, this warranty is void or does
not apply to any unit that has been tampered with, altered, misused, abused or used for rental or other commercial
and/or professional (nonhomeowner) uses. Your warranty does not cover minor mechanical adjustments which
are not due to any defect in material or workmanship. For assistance in making such adjustments, consult your
Instruction Book.
To make a claim under this Murray, Inc. Two (2) Year Limited Warranty, return the unit (or if authorized in advance,
the defective part) along with your proof of purchase to an Authorized Service Center near you. To locate the nearest
Authorized Service Center, call the Central Parts Distributor for your area shown in the list provided with your unit
or check the Yellow Page listings in your local telephone directory. If you return the entire unit, we will repair the unit.
If we authorize the return of the defective part only, we will either replace or repair the part. In the case of a defect in
a transmission or differential (as distinguished from a transaxle), the entire transmission or differential must be
returned since they do not include user serviceable parts.
This Murray, Inc. Two (2) Year Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state. This Limited Warranty is given in lieu of all other expressed and implied warranties
including the implied warranty of merchantability and warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. If you need
additional information on this written warranty or assistance in obtaining service, write or call:
MURRAY, INC.
Outdoor Power Equipment
Customer Service Department
P.O. Box 268; Brentwood, Tennessee 370240268
18002518007
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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.
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 tines quickly in an emergency. Learn
how the drive safety control lever works 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.
Do not operate the tiller under the influence of alchohol
or drugs.
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 drive safety control lever 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.
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.
Provides helpful information for proper assembly,
operation, or maintenance of your rototiller.
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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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SAFETY RULES
OPERATION
Never operate the tiller without guards, covers, and
hoods in place.
Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating
parts. Keep clear of tiller tines at all times.
Tines rotate when tiller is engaged in forward-- in
forward, tines rotate when the drive safety control
lever is pulled down. Releasing the drive safety
control lever to neutral stops the 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 and secure, thoroughly
inspect the tiller for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating the tiller.
If vegetation clogs 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 allow bystanders near the unit.
Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light.
Take all possible precautions when leaving the
machine unattended. Disengage drive control lever,
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 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.
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Part No. 48x5318
TINES DANGER/OPERATION
Hood Decal
Part No. 48x5322
WARNING
Belt Cover Decal
Part No. 48x5321
WARNING
Pivot Mount Decal
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Part No. 48x5410
HOOD WARNING
Hood Decal
Part No. 48x5320
CLUTCH ENGAGE
Handlebar Decal
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FEATURES
drive safety control lever
forward cable
belt guard
hand knob
3-way adjustable tine widths
The advantage of the MURRAY gear drive rototiller over other front tine tillers, is the exclusive
unfolding and flexible drag bar. This gives the Murray gear drive tiller its stability and its
versatility. For easy transport, fold the wheels under the engine. During operation, the wheels
unfold back and the drag bar folds down. The long length between the tines and the depth
regulator level make this the most comfortable front tine tiller on the market.
Transport Position
Operating Position
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UNPACK TILLER
1. Open top of carton and remove handlebar assembly.
UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
CAUTION
Do not try to lift the rototiller from the carton.
2. Cut open end of carton and remove machine:
a. Tines are pre-assembled at 21 width. Sharp edge
of tine will be away from operator at top or face down
at front of machine.(Figure 2)
b. Outside tines have two positions- wide 21 & narrow
16. For narrow width - assemble with short side of
tine holder pipe towards center of machine. For 11
width, remove outside tine sets. (Figure 1)
c. For wide width - move left tine to right side and right
to left side. Assemble with long half of tine pipe
towards machine. (Figure 2)
d. Remove two (2) hand knobs & bolts and slide top
handle of handlebar over lower loop. Put
5/16-18 x 1-3/4 bolts thru both holes from inside
out, and tighten with hand knobs.
e. Check upper and lower jam nuts for tightness. See
Figure 4, Belt Tension Adjustment.
f. Add and check engine oil.
The right and left sides of your
rototiller are determined from
the operating position as you
face the direction of forward
travel.
Narrow Tine Width
Figure 1
tension spring link
beehive spring
1/4 stretch
upper jam nut
lower jam nut
forward cable
Figure 4
lower
handlebar
loop
hand knob
Wide Tine Width
upper handlebar
Figure 2
Figure 3
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