Simplicity 1693847 User Manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Rear Tine Tiller
5.5HP Rear Tine Tiller
Mfg. No. Description
1693847 5HP Rear Tine Tiller
6.5HP Rear Tine Tiller
Mfg. No. Description
1693848 6HP Rear Tine Tiller
1721526-00 Rev 1/2001
TP 100-2485-00-RT-S
MANUFACTURING, INC. 500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997
www.simplicitymfg.com
© Copyright 2001 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
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SAFETY SIGNS & DECALSSAFETY SIGNS & DECALS
SAFETY SIGNS & DECALS
SAFETY SIGNS & DECALSSAFETY SIGNS & DECALS
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ADJUSTMENTSADJUSTMENTS
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TION SAFETYTION SAFETY
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Owner's Responsibility ............................................. 2
Cautions and Important Notes.................................. 2
Important Safety Instructions.................................... 2
Safety Decals ........................................................... 4
TURESTURES
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TURESTURES
Drive Safety Control Levers ...................................... 6
Rev erse Handle........................................................ 7
Engine Controls........................................................ 8
Wheel Lockouts........................................................ 9
Handlebar Height Adjustment................................. 10
Depth Regulator Lever ........................................... 11
Belt T ension Adjustment ......................................... 12
Pre-Start Inspection ............................................... 13
Starting and Stopping the Engine ........................... 13
Tilling...................................................................... 14
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Table Of Contents
TIPSTIPS
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Tilling Tips .............................................................. 15
Cultivating Tips ....................................................... 15
MAINTENANCE AND STMAINTENANCE AND ST
MAINTENANCE AND ST
MAINTENANCE AND STMAINTENANCE AND ST
Check Forward Belt T ension................................... 16
Check Rev erse Belt T ension................................... 16
Change Forward/Re verse Belt................................ 17
Check or Fill Engine Crankcase ............................. 18
Check Tiller T r ansmission Grease .......................... 19
Check Tire Pressure ............................................... 19
Lubrication.............................................................. 19
Clean Tine Axle Shaft............................................. 19
Engine Maintenance............................................... 20
Prepare for Storage................................................21
Tiller and Engine Maintenance Schedule ............... 21
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SPECIFICASPECIFICA
SPECIFICA
SPECIFICASPECIFICA
Features................................................................. 24
Technical Manual Availability .................................. 24
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CAUTION
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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(Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for location of engine information serial number.)
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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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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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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
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Features
MODEL 6516RMODEL 6516R
MODEL 6516R
MODEL 6516RMODEL 6516R
Reverse Handle
Reverse Belt Tension Adjustment
Engine Controls
TB*TB*
TB*
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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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