You must read, understand and comply with all safety
and operating instructions in this manual before
attempting to setup and operate this equipment.
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.
CAUTION
Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductiv e harm.
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The Rototiller Reference Data can be found on the
identification tag located on the unit's left engine mount.
(Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for location of
engine information serial number.)
ROTOTILLER REFERENCE DA TA
Model Description/Number
M/N (Manufacturer's Number)S/N (Serial Number)
Dealer NameDate Purchased
Engine Make/ModelEngine ID/Serial Number
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Operation Safety
SECTION CHECKLISTSECTION CHECKLIST
SECTION CHECKLIST
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Owner's Responsibility
Cautions and Important Notes
Important Safety Instructions
OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITYOWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY
OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY
OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITYOWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY
Safe and effectiv e use of the rototiller is the o wner'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.
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UTIONS AND IMPORUTIONS AND IMPOR
Two symbols which draw attention to information of
special importance appear throughout this manual.
These comments range in importance from helpful hints
to warnings about risk of personal injury. Please take
the time to read and understand them.
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•Be familiar with all controls before oper ating the
tiller. Your tiller is equipped with a safety de vice that
enables you to stop the wheels and tines quic kly in
an emergency. Learn how the drive safety control
levers w ork and how to control the tiller at all times.
•Never allo w 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.
The right and left sides of your
rototiller are determined from the
operating position as you face the
direction of forward trav el.
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according to the safety instructions and recommendations
outlined here and inserted throughout the text. Mak e
sure anyone who uses the tiller has read the
instructions and is familiar with the controls.
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•Dress appropriately when operating the tiller. Always
wear sturdy footwear. Never wear sandals ,
sneakers, or open shoes, and ne v er oper ate the
tiller with bare feet. Do not w ear 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 all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting the engine.
•Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammab le.
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. Ne v er fill
fuel tank indoors.
d. Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up
spilled fuel before restarting.
•Never attempt to mak e any adjustments while the
engine is running.
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Operation Safety
OPERAOPERA
OPERA
OPERAOPERA
•Never oper ate the tiller without guards, covers, and
•Never start the engine or operate the tiller with the
•Keep hands, f eet, and clothing a w a y from rotating
•Tines and wheels rotate when tiller is engaged in
•Be extremely cautious when operating in
•Exercise e xtreme caution when operating on or
•After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
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hoods in place.
wheels in the free-wheel position. Mak e sure the
wheel lockouts or lockpins are engaged through
wheel hubs and wheel axle. The wheels act as a
brake to keep the tiller at a controlled speed.
Disengage wheels to permit free-wheeling only when
engine is stopped.
parts. Keep clear of tiller tines at all times .
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Releasing the drive safety control le v ers to
stops the wheels and tines.
Take extra care to avoid slipping or falling, and to
keep feet clear of tines.
crossing gravel drives , walks, or roads. Stay alert f or
hidden hazards or traffic.
remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the tiller for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating the tiller.
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•Never allo w b ystanders near the unit.
•Use only attachments and accessories approved by
the manufacturer of the tiller .
•Never oper ate the tiller without good visibility or
light.
•Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines may
catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward. If
this occurs, let go of the handlebars and do not
restrain the machine.
•Take all possible precautions when leaving the
machine unattended. Disengage all controls le v ers,
stop the engine, wait for all mo ving parts to stop,
and make certain guards and shields are in place.
•When leaving the operating position for an y reason:
- shut off the engine.
- wait for all moving parts to stop.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGEMAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGEMAINTENANCE 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
and secure the spark plug wire from the spark plug
before perf orming tiller maintenance.
•Never run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are
deadly.
•If vegetation clogs the tines, raise the handlebars to
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•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; e xhaust fumes are
dangerous.
•Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting
to till too deep at too fast a rate.
•Never oper ate the machine at high transport speeds
on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care
when backing.
THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT
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THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT
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•Always allow m uffler to cool bef ore 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 ref er to the operator's guide instructions f or
important details if the tiller is to be stored for an
extended period.
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Safety Signs & Decals
SAFETY DECALSSAFETY DECALS
SAFETY DECALS
SAFETY DECALSSAFETY DECALS
Safety warning decals are placed at strategic locations on the equipment as a constant reminder to the operator
of the most important precautions. All warning, caution and instructional messages on your equipment should be
carefully read and obeyed. If any of these decals are lost or damaged, replace them at once. The y can be
purchased from your local dealer .
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FREE HAND / Bumper Guard Decal
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Features
MODEL 6516RMODEL 6516R
MODEL 6516R
MODEL 6516RMODEL 6516R
Reverse Handle
Reverse Belt Tension
Adjustment
Engine Controls
TB*TB*
TB*
TB*TB*
Drive Safety Control Lever
Console
Forward Belt Tension
Adjustment
Drag Stake
Detent Pin
Bumper Guard
(Standard on Model 6516RTB)
Belt Cover
Wheel Lockouts
(Standard on Model 6516RTB)
Serial No. Plate
* Hiller-Furrower Attachment
is standard on Model 6516RTB.
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