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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OPERAOPERA

OPERA

OPERAOPERA

SAFETY SIGNS & DECALSSAFETY SIGNS & DECALS

SAFETY SIGNS & DECALS

SAFETY SIGNS & DECALSSAFETY SIGNS & DECALS

FEAFEA

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ADJUSTMENTSADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTMENTSADJUSTMENTS

OPERAOPERA

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TION SAFETYTION SAFETY

TION SAFETY

TION SAFETYTION SAFETY

Owner's Responsibility ............................................. 2

Cautions and Important Notes.................................. 2

Important Safety Instructions.................................... 2

Safety Decals ........................................................... 4

TURESTURES

TURES

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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TIPS

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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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T roub leshooting Guide............................................ 22

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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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 Name Date Purchased

Engine Make/Model Engine ID/Serial Number

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Operation Safety

SECTION CHECKLISTSECTION CHECKLIST

SECTION CHECKLIST

SECTION CHECKLISTSECTION CHECKLIST

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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• 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

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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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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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rotate when the drive safety control levers are pulled
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reverse handle is pulled bac k towards the oper ator.
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.

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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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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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Controls

SECTION CHECKLISTSECTION CHECKLIST

SECTION CHECKLIST

SECTION CHECKLISTSECTION CHECKLIST

Drive Safety Control Levers
Reverse Handle
Engine Controls

DRIVE SAFETY CONTRDRIVE SAFETY CONTR

DRIVE SAFETY CONTR

DRIVE SAFETY CONTRDRIVE SAFETY CONTR

Engage wheels and tines into forward, releasing returns
machine to neutral.

Pulling down on drive safety control levers engages the
wheels and tines. Releasing drive saf ety control levers
disengages the wheels and brings the tiller to a
complete stop. It is now in the neutral position.

Drive Safety Control
Levers Engaged

OL LEVERSOL LEVERS

OL LEVERS

OL LEVERSOL LEVERS

CAUTION

This information is provided here only to introduce
the controls. DO NO T START THE ENGINE AT THIS
TIME. Starting and operating instructions are given
on page 13. Please read this section and all operating
and safety instructions before starting your tiller .

CAUTION

ENGINE SHOULD BE OFF BEFORE ADJUSTING
ANY CONTROLS!

❖ As a safety precaution, the drive saf ety control

levers will not loc k in the forward position.

❖ To stop the wheels and tines at any time release

the drive safety control le v ers .

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REVERSE HANDLEREVERSE HANDLE

REVERSE HANDLE

REVERSE HANDLEREVERSE HANDLE

Engages wheels and tines in reverse.

Pulling reverse handle bac k to wards oper ator re v erses
tiller.

reverse handle

Controls

CAUTION

Extreme caution should be used when operating
rototiller in the reverse direction.

❖ As a safety precaution, the rev erse handle will

not lock in rev erse .

❖ To stop the wheels and tines at any time,

release the rev erse handle.

❖ Do not operate both the rev erse handle and

drive safety control le v ers at the same time.

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Controls

ENGINE CONTRENGINE CONTR

ENGINE CONTR

ENGINE CONTRENGINE CONTR

OLSOLS

OLS

OLSOLS

Throttle ControlThrottle Control

Throttle Control

Throttle ControlThrottle Control

Move throttle control to f ast position to start and run the
engine. To stop the engine , mo ve to idle position, then to
off.

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Chok

e Control

ChokChok

e Controle Control

Put choke control in choke position if engine is cold. A
warm engine requires less choking than a cold engine.

Refer to your engine manual f or further information.

Briggs & Stratton Intec Engine

Briggs & Stratton Intec Engine

Model 6516RModel 6516R

Model 6516R

Model 6516RModel 6516R

1.Spark plug wire

2.Air cleaner

3. Choke

4.Carburetor

5. Fuel shut-off valve (if equipped)

6.Rope handle

7.Finger guard

8.Stop switch (if equipped)

9.Fuel fill

10.Fuel tank

11.Oil fill/Dipstick (if equipped)

12.Blower housing

13.Oil drain plug

14.Oil fill cap

15.Engine Id plate

16.Muffler

TB &5516RTB &5516R

TB &5516R

TB &5516RTB &5516R

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TB

TBTB

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Adjustments

SECTION CHECKLISTSECTION CHECKLIST

SECTION CHECKLIST

SECTION CHECKLISTSECTION CHECKLIST

Wheel Lockouts
Handlebar Height Adjustment

Depth Regulator Lever
Belt T ension Adjustment

WHEEL LOCKWHEEL LOCK

WHEEL LOCK

WHEEL LOCKWHEEL LOCK

Place wheels in tilling position.

1. Pull knob in center of wheel out, away from machine.

2. Rotate knob and lockout to align with slot on axle,
release knob. Rotate wheel to align slot in wheel hub
with lockout.

3. Wheel and axle should be firmly lock ed together
before tilling.

4. Repeat for other wheel.

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OUTS (6516R

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Model
6516RTB
(6.5-hp)

WHEEL LOCKWHEEL LOCK

WHEEL LOCK

WHEEL LOCKWHEEL LOCK

Place wheels in tilling position.

1. Remove lockpin. Align hole in axle with hole in wheel
hub.

2. Insert lockpin through holes, f old loc kpin ring to
secure pin to axle.

3. Wheel and axle should be firmly lock ed together
before tilling.

4. Repeat for other wheel.

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Model
5516RTB
(5.5-hp)

Wheel lockpin in free-wheel position.

(axle hole only)

Wheel lockout in tilling position.

(hub & axle slot)

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To place wheels in free-wheel position.

1. Pull knob in center of wheel out, away from machine.

2. Rotate knob and lockout to align lockout with detent
in end of axle. Release knob .

3. Wheel should turn freely on axle.

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2. Insert pin in axle only.

3. Wheel should turn freely on axle.

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CAUTION

Never start engine or operate tiller with wheels in free­wheel position. The free-wheel position is for
transporting the tiller long distances over level g round-

-do not attempt to move the tiller up or down steep
grades in the free-wheel position.

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Adjustments

HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTHANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTHANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Adjust handlebar height.

The ideal height of the handlebar varies with operator
height and the depth of tilling. T o adjust handlebar
height:

lock nuts

1. Unscrew nuts and remove top bolt on each side until
handlebar moves freely up and down.

2. Align handlebar to desired hole on the transmission
cover.

3. Install bolts and nuts. Retighten.

height
adjustment
bolts

height
adjustment
bolts

height
adjustment
holes

transmission
cover

3 HANDLEBAR HEIGHT SETTINGS

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Adjustments

DEPTH REGULADEPTH REGULA

DEPTH REGULA

DEPTH REGULADEPTH REGULA

Tilling depth is controlled by the height of the depth
regualtor lever .

To adjust tilling depth.

1. Remove detent pin.

2. Raise the depth regulator lever to position tines at
chosen tilling depth.

3. Align hole in depth regulator le v er with hole in depth
regulator bracket and replace detent pin.

detent pin

depth regulator
bracket

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depth regulator lever

CAUTION

Always set the depth regulator lever in the transport
position before starting engine, that is, place the detent
pin in the highest hole of the depth regulator lever.

CAUTION

Do not adjust tilling depth unless drive safety control
levers are released to neutr al position.

Depth Regulator LeDepth Regulator Le

Depth Regulator Le

Depth Regulator LeDepth Regulator Le

the detent pin in the top hole of the depth regulator lever
for shallowest tilling.

Depth Regulator LeDepth Regulator Le

Depth Regulator Le

Depth Regulator LeDepth Regulator Le

detent pin in the bottom hole of the depth regulator lever
for deepest tilling.

vv

er Doer Do

v

er Do

vv

er Doer Do

vv

er Up = er Up =

v

er Up =

vv

er Up = er Up =

wn =wn =

wn =

Shallower tilling. Place

wn =wn =

Deeper tilling. Place the

Page 11

Adjustments

BELBEL

T T

BEL

BELBEL

Proper belt tension is critical to good performance. After
1/2 hour of operation, all cables may ha v e to be
adjusted due to initial stretch. Thereafter, check tension
after every 2 hours of operation.

TT

o increase belt tension:o increase belt tension:

T

o increase belt tension:

TT

o increase belt tension:o increase belt tension:

1. Loosen upper jam nut. Turn nut up cable in 1/8"

2. Tighten lower jam nut.

TENSION ADJUSTMENTTENSION ADJUSTMENT

T

TENSION ADJUSTMENT

T T

TENSION ADJUSTMENTTENSION ADJUSTMENT

increments.

➜➜

➜➜

➜

upper

jam nut

3. Check adjustment.
This procedure can be repeated until conduit

adjustment bolts have no more adjustment left. If no
more adjustment can be made, belt may ha v e to be
replaced.

bracket

reverse cable

up cable

lower jam nut

forward cable

Page 12

SECTION CHECKLISTSECTION CHECKLIST

SECTION CHECKLIST

SECTION CHECKLISTSECTION CHECKLIST

Pre-Start Inspection
Starting and Stopping the Engine
Tilling

Operation

CAUTION

Always put the depth regulator lever in the transport
position before starting engine. Tines should clear the
ground.

PRE-STPRE-ST

PRE-ST

PRE-STPRE-ST

1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts
and bolts are secure.

2. Check oil level in engine crankcase. See y our engine
manual for procedure and specifications.

3. Inspect air cleaner for cleanliness. See your engine
manual for procedure.

4. Check the fuel supply. Fill the fuel tank no closer
than 1 inch from top of tank to provide space for
expansion. See y our engine man ual for fuel
recommendations.

5. Be sure spark plug wire is attached and spark plug is
tightened securely .

6. Check position of wheels and wheel lockouts.

7. Check depth regulator lever position.

ARAR

T INSPECTIONT INSPECTION

AR

T INSPECTION

ARAR

T INSPECTIONT INSPECTION

CAUTION

Please do not start your tiller until you have read the
Manual that came with your engine, and the sections
in this manual titled Controls, Adjustments and Safety.
If you hav e read these, follow the steps belo w to start
your tiller. Always perform this pre-start checklist
before starting the engine.

ENGINE IS SHIPPED FRENGINE IS SHIPPED FR

ENGINE IS SHIPPED FR

ENGINE IS SHIPPED FRENGINE IS SHIPPED FR
WITHOUT OIL.WITHOUT OIL.

WITHOUT OIL.

WITHOUT OIL.WITHOUT OIL.
BEFORE STBEFORE ST

BEFORE ST

BEFORE STBEFORE ST

STST

ARAR

ST

STST
ENGINEENGINE

ENGINE

ENGINEENGINE

NONO

NO

NONO
instrinstr

instr

instrinstr

TING AND STTING AND ST

AR

TING AND ST

ARAR

TING AND STTING AND ST

TE:TE:

Ref Ref

TE:

Ref

TE:TE:

Ref Ref

uctionsuctions

uctions

uctionsuctions

YY

OO

U MUST ADD ENGINE OILU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL

Y

O

U MUST ADD ENGINE OIL

YY

OO

U MUST ADD ENGINE OILU MUST ADD ENGINE OIL

ARAR

TING ENGINE.TING ENGINE.

AR

TING ENGINE.

ARAR

TING ENGINE.TING ENGINE.

er to engine maner to engine man

er to engine man

er to engine maner to engine man

..

.

..

OM FOM F

AA

CTCT

OM F

OM FOM F

OPPING OPPING

OPPING

OPPING OPPING

ual fual f

ual f

ual fual f

OROR

A

CT

OR

AA

CTCT

OROR

or proper operor proper oper

or proper oper

or proper operor proper oper

YY

Y

YY

THETHE

THE

THETHE

CAUTION

Always keep hands and f eet clear of rotating machine
parts.

CAUTION

T emperature of muffler and near b y areas may exceed
150° F. A v oid these areas .

atingating

ating

atingating

CAUTION

Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled
with care. Never fill the tank when the engine is hot or
running. Always move outdoors to fill the tank.

CAUTION

Wheels must always be loc ked in the TILLING position
when engine is running. Do not operate the tiller with
the wheel lockouts unlocked. Always set the wheels
in tilling position before starting engine.

CAUTION

Do not move choke control to CHOKE to stop engine .
Backfire or engine damage may occur.

To stop the engine at any time, move throttle control
to the off position. To stop wheels and tines at an y
time, release drive safety control le v ers to neutral
position.

Page 13

Operation

TILLINGTILLING

TILLING

TILLINGTILLING

1. Adjust the depth regulator lever to desired tilling
depth.

NONO

TE:TE:

NO

NONO
timetime

time

timetime
depth regulator ledepth regulator le

depth regulator le

depth regulator ledepth regulator le
control of control of

control of

control of control of

2. Move the throttle control to

3. Place the tiller in

NONO

NO

NONO
anan

an

anan
handlebarshandlebars

handlebars

handlebarshandlebars
the drthe dr

the dr

the drthe dr

Raise depth regulator leRaise depth regulator le

TE:

Raise depth regulator le

TE:TE:

Raise depth regulator leRaise depth regulator le

, testing tiller oper, testing tiller oper

, testing tiller oper

, testing tiller oper, testing tiller oper

tiller!tiller!

tiller!

tiller!tiller!

drive safety control le v ers--this will engage the
wheels and tines.

TE:TE:

YY

ou can sloou can slo

TE:

Y

ou can slo

TE:TE:

YY

ou can sloou can slo

y time by time b

y time b

y time by time b

y putting slight doy putting slight do

y putting slight do

y putting slight doy putting slight do

, or y, or y

, or y

, or y, or y

iviv

e safe saf

iv

iviv

ety control leety control le

e saf

ety control le

e safe saf

ety control leety control le

ation after each ration after each r

ation after each r

ation after each ration after each r

vv

er too high can result in loss ofer too high can result in loss of

v

er too high can result in loss of

vv

er too high can result in loss ofer too high can result in loss of

ff

orworw

ardard

f

orw

ard

ff

orworw

ardard

w the tiller's fw the tiller's f

w the tiller's f

w the tiller's fw the tiller's f

ou can stop the tiller bou can stop the tiller b

ou can stop the tiller b

ou can stop the tiller bou can stop the tiller b

vv

v

vv

vv

er up one hole at aer up one hole at a

v

er up one hole at a

vv

er up one hole at aer up one hole at a

aiseaise

..

Raising Raising

aise

.

Raising

aiseaise

..

Raising Raising

ff

astast

f

ast

.

ff

astast

by pushing down on the

orworw

ard advard adv

orw

ard adv

orworw

ard advard adv

wnwwnw

ard pressure on theard pressure on the

wnw

ard pressure on the

wnwwnw

ard pressure on theard pressure on the

ers to the neutrers to the neutr

ers to the neutr

ers to the neutrers to the neutr

ance atance at

ance at

ance atance at

y releasingy releasing

y releasing

y releasingy releasing

al position.al position.

al position.

al position.al position.

CAUTION

To stop wheels and tines at any time, release drive
safety control lev ers to neutral position.

CAUTION

Always release drive safety control levers to neutral
position before adjusting the depth regulator lev er .

Practice operating the controls and tiller with tines out
of ground before beginning to till. It is important that
you know how to use the tiller properly, how to keep
control at all times, how to stop the tines and wheels
from turning, and how to stop the engine if necessary.
If you do not know how to do these things, read the
Controls, Adjustments and Safety sections before
proceeding.

Page 14

Tips

TILLING TILLING

TILLING

TILLING TILLING

The key to successful tilling is to begin with a shallow
cut on the first pass, and then work an inch or two
deeper on each successive pass.

✮ Tilling depth will v ary with ground conditions.
✮ When beginning to till in unbroken ground or in

extremely hard soil, set the detent pin in the highest
hole of the drag stake (follow instructions under
Tilling on previous page). This will allow for shallow
tilling. With the dr ag stake in this position, mak e
several light passes o v er the area to be tilled. Reset
for deeper depths with successive passes.

✮ If tiller jumps or skids uncontrollably, lower the drag

stake by placing the detent pin in a higher hole. This
will allow for shallower tilling. Hold firmly to the
handlebars to control sudden lurches.

✮ If weeds, tall g rasses, vines , or other materials clog

or jam the tines, rev erse the tiller to unwind
vegetation.

Immediately release the drive control lev ers if the tines
jam or you strike a foreign object. With drive control
levers in neutr al, push throttle control to
stop the engine. Disengage the spark plug wire. When
tines have stopped, remo ve foreign objects and check
for damage.

TIPSTIPS

TIPS

TIPSTIPS

stopstop

stop position to

stopstop

CAUTION

Extreme caution must be taken in selecting tilling
depth. If y ou attempt to till too deeply for soil conditions,
that is, with the drag stake in too high a position, loss
of control could result.

CAUTION

If removing material from the tines by hand, stop
engine and remove spark plug wire first.

CULCUL

TIVTIV

AA

CUL

TIV

CULCUL

TIVTIV

If you plan to use your tiller for cultiv ating:

✮ Plant rows on 20" - 22" centers f or ease of turning.
✮ Set the drag stak e with the detent pin in one of the

higher holes. This will allow the shallow cultivation
necessary to turn over weeds, and break up and
aerate the soil.

TING TING

A

TING

AA

TING TING

TIPSTIPS

TIPS

TIPSTIPS

Page 15

Maintenance and Storage

SECTION CHECKLISTSECTION CHECKLIST

SECTION CHECKLIST

SECTION CHECKLISTSECTION CHECKLIST

Check Forward Belt T ension
Check Rev erse Belt T ension
Change Forward/Re verse Belt
Check or Fill Engine Crankcase

CAUTION

To prevent accidental starting:

Check Tiller T r ansmission Grease
Check Tire Pressure
Lubrication
Clean Tine Axle Shaft
Engine Maintenance
Prepare for Storage
Tiller and Engine Maintenance Schedule

CHECK FORCHECK FOR

CHECK FOR

CHECK FORCHECK FOR

Forward belt tension ma y decrease over time. It must be
adjusted within the first half hour of operation, and
checked after e v ery two hours of operation. Proper
adjustment will assure long belt life. Too much or too
little belt tension will cause premature belt failure. To
check and adjust the forward belt tension:

1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.

2. Remove and secure spark plug wire from spark plug.

3. With driv e saf ety control le v ers in neutr al position,
measure length of spring when compressed.

WW

ARD BELARD BEL

W

ARD BEL

WW

ARD BELARD BEL

T T

TENSIONTENSION

T

TENSION

T T

TENSIONTENSION

Engine must be turned off and cool, and spark plug
wire must be removed and secured from spark plug
before checking and adjusting engine or equipment.

1"

1-1/4"

4. Pull down on driv e safety control levers and
remeasure length of spring when stretched out. Ideal
length would be 1/4" longer.

CHECK REVERSE BELCHECK REVERSE BEL

CHECK REVERSE BEL

CHECK REVERSE BELCHECK REVERSE BEL

Reverse belt tension is not adjustab le.

T T

TENSIONTENSION

T

TENSION

T T

TENSIONTENSION

CAUTION

Check forward belt tension regularly . Too much or too
little tension will cause premature belt failure.

Page 16

Maintenance and Storage

CHANGE FORCHANGE FOR

CHANGE FOR

CHANGE FORCHANGE FOR
BELBEL

TT

BEL

T

BELBEL

TT

1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.

2. Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug.

3. Remove belt guard.
✮ remove the forw ard belt from the f orward engine

pulley:

- gently pull the engine recoil rope to rotate the
pulley.

- with the pulley turning, force the forward belt
out of the V-groove.

- slide the belt free of the engine pulley.

- pull the forward belt down and out of the w a y.

✮ remove the rev erse belt from the reverse engine

pulley:

- gently pull the engine recoil rope to rotate the
pulley.

- with the pulley turning, force the rev erse belt
out of the V-groove.

- slide the belt free of engine pulleys and rev erse
belt guides.

- pull belt down and awa y from transmission
pulley.

WW

ARD/REVERSEARD/REVERSE

W

ARD/REVERSE

WW

ARD/REVERSEARD/REVERSE

✮ install new reverse belt:

- thread belt up from bottom.

- place belt around transmission pulley in groov e .

- place belt under reverse belt guides .

- gently pull engine recoil rope while forcing the
belt over the edge of the engine pulle y into the
V -g roov e .

✮ install new forward belt:

- place forward belt in transmission pulle y
groove .

- gently pull the engine recoil rope to rotate the
pulley while forcing the f orward belt into the
V -g roov e .

4. Replace belt guard.

5. Attach spark plug wire .

Page 17

Maintenance and Storage

CHECK OR FILL ENGINECHECK OR FILL ENGINE

CHECK OR FILL ENGINE

CHECK OR FILL ENGINECHECK OR FILL ENGINE
CRANKCASECRANKCASE

CRANKCASE

CRANKCASECRANKCASE

1. Add oil according to chart below .
Use a high quality detergent oil classified "For
Service SF-SJ,". Use no special additiv es with
recommended oils. Do not mix oil with gasoline.

2. Alw a ys chec k oil le v el before starting engine. Ref er
to engine manual for complete instructions.

Do not oDo not o

Do not o

Do not oDo not o

vv

erfill.erfill.

v

erfill.

vv

erfill.erfill.

Engine is shipped from fEngine is shipped from f

Engine is shipped from f

Engine is shipped from fEngine is shipped from f
mm

ust add engine oil befust add engine oil bef

m

ust add engine oil bef

mm

ust add engine oil befust add engine oil bef

Adapted from Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Form No. 274263-10/99.

*

Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive engines. Use
of non-synthetic multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W-30, etc.)
above 40ο F (4ο C) will result in high oil consumption and
possible engine damage. Check oil level more frequently if
using these types of oils.

**

SAE 30 oil, if used below 40
starting and possible engine bore damage due to inadequate
lubrication.

actoractor

y without oil.y without oil.

actor

y without oil.

actoractor

y without oil.y without oil.

ore starore star

ore star

ore starore star

ο

ting engineting engine

ting engine

ting engineting engine

ο

F (4

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Adapted from Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Form No. 274263-10/99.

Page 18

Maintenance and Storage

CHECK CHECK

CHECK

CHECK CHECK
GREASEGREASE

GREASE

GREASEGREASE

TILLER TILLER

TILLER

TILLER TILLER
FF

AA

CTCT

F

A

CT

FF

AA

CTCT

00 LIQ00 LIQ

00 LIQ

00 LIQ00 LIQ

Check the grease lev el ann ually. To chec k the grease
level:

1. Move tiller to level ground.

2. Remove grease level dipstick located betw een the
handlebar mounts in the front transmission cover.
Correct 00 grease lev el is indicated betw een the high
and low lev els on the dipstick.

3. Replace grease level dipstick in the filler hole.

4. Note that the front wheel transmission and rear tine
transmission are one common reservoir. When you
add to the front transmission, you must wait a short
period of time for the 00 grease to flow rearward and
equalize in both front and rear. The dipstick will read
correctly on level g round f or both gear units.

TILLER TILLER

TILLER

TILLER TILLER

TRANSMISSION IS SHIPPED FRTRANSMISSION IS SHIPPED FR

TRANSMISSION IS SHIPPED FR

TRANSMISSION IS SHIPPED FRTRANSMISSION IS SHIPPED FR

OROR

Y Y

WITH WITH

OR

Y

WITH

OROR

Y Y

WITH WITH

UID GREASE.UID GREASE.

UID GREASE.

UID GREASE.UID GREASE.

TRANSMISSIONTRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSIONTRANSMISSION

THE PRTHE PR

THE PR

THE PRTHE PR

OPER AMOUNT OFOPER AMOUNT OF

OPER AMOUNT OF

OPER AMOUNT OFOPER AMOUNT OF

OMOM

OM

OMOM

CHECK CHECK

CHECK

CHECK CHECK

Recommended tire pressure is 20 PSI. If tires do not
have equal pressure, tiller will pull to one side.

LUBRICALUBRICA

LUBRICA

LUBRICALUBRICA

Proper lubrication of moving mechanical parts of your
rototiller is a very important part of care and
maintenance. You should oil the moving parts shown at
10 hour intervals using a 30 weight oil.

CLEAN CLEAN

CLEAN

CLEAN CLEAN

1. Turn off engine. Engine must be cool.

2. Remove spark plug wire and secure from spark plug.

3. Tip the tiller forward. Block the tiller in position so
that it rests on the engine mount and the tines are
exposed.

4. Remove all vegetation, string, wire, and other
material that may have accumulated on the axle
between the inside set of tines and the seal on the
transmission housing.

5. Tip the tiller back to a level position.

6. Replace spark plug wire.

TIRE PRESSURETIRE PRESSURE

TIRE PRESSURE

TIRE PRESSURETIRE PRESSURE

TIONTION

TION

TIONTION

TINE AXLE SHAFTTINE AXLE SHAFT

TINE AXLE SHAFT

TINE AXLE SHAFTTINE AXLE SHAFT

When replacing gWhen replacing g

When replacing g

When replacing gWhen replacing g
holds 18-22 ouncesholds 18-22 ounces

holds 18-22 ounces

holds 18-22 ouncesholds 18-22 ounces

reaserease

rease

reaserease

..

DO NO DO NO

.

DO NO

..

DO NO DO NO

dipstick

transmission

, the tiller tr, the tiller tr

, the tiller tr

, the tiller tr, the tiller tr

T OT O

VERFILL.VERFILL.

T O

VERFILL.

T OT O

VERFILL.VERFILL.

gear case

dipstick hole

cover plate

ansmissionansmission

ansmission

ansmissionansmission

Page 19

Maintenance and Storage

ENGINE MAINTENANCEENGINE MAINTENANCE

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

ENGINE MAINTENANCEENGINE MAINTENANCE

Refer to the engine manual included in your parts
packet f or information on engine maintenance. Your
engine manual provides detailed information and a
maintenance schedule for performing the follo wing
tasks:

CAUTION

Do not operate tiller before reading the engine manual
provided in the parts packet.

1. Check oil level before each use or after ev ery 8
hours of operation.

2. Change oil after first 5-8 hours of operation. Change
oil while engine is warm. Refill with new oil of
recommended grade.

4. Check spark plug yearly or every 100 hours of
operation.

5. Service air cleaner .

6. Keep engine and parts clean.

7. Check engine and equipment often for loose nuts
and bolts, keep these items tightened.

CAUTION

T emperature of muffler and near by areas ma y exceed
150° F. Avoid these areas .

Engine can overheat and become damaged if
debris blocks the cooling system or rotating screen.

Never run engine without complete air cleaner
installed on engine.

Page 20

Maintenance and Storage

PREPPREP

PREP

PREPPREP

Follow the steps below to prepare y our tiller f or storage .
Read your engine manual for detailed instructions on
preparing the engine for storage.

1. Protect wheels and axles from rust:

2. Run with gas stabilizer in fuel.

3. Drain the fuel tank. Run the engine until it stops.

4. While engine is still warm, drain the oil from the

TILLER AND ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULETILLER AND ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

TILLER AND ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

TILLER AND ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULETILLER AND ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

ARE FOR STARE FOR ST

ARE FOR ST

ARE FOR STARE FOR ST

- Loosen locking bolt inside wheel. Slide wheel
toward machine.

- Coat the axles lightly with axle grease.

- Move wheel back into position and snug loc king
bolt. Bac k off loc king bolt 1/16 turn and lock jam
nut.

engine. Refill with fresh oil of the recommended
grade.

ORAORA

ORA

ORAORA

GEGE

GE

GEGE

5. Remove spark plug, pour one-half ounce of clean
engine oil into cylinder. Pull starter handle slowly
sever al times to distribute oil. Replace spark plug.

6. Clean entire tiller.

7. Store your tiller in a clean, dry building.

Do not store tiller in an unventilated area where fuel
fumes may reach flame, sparks, pilot lights or an
ignited object. Drain fuel outdoors away from any
ignition sources. Use only appro v ed fuel containers .

CAUTION

Your tiller will require maintenance including service and adjustments before and after use. T o help ensure long lif e
and peak performance for your tiller, follow the maintenance schedule below. Refer to your Briggs & Stratton
manual to establish a maintenance schedule for the engine .

Maintenance Operation See Page # Before Each Use 50 hrs or

Every Season

Check forward belt tension _________ 16 ___________ ✓
Check or fill engine crankcase ______ 18 ___________ ✓
Check tiller transmission grease _____ 19 ___________ ✓
Check tire pressure _______________ 19 ___________ ✓
Change forward/reverse belt ________ 17 _______________________________ ✓
Clean tine axle shaft ______________ 19 _______________________________ ✓
Lube wheel axle shaft _____________ 21 _______________________________ ✓

Check throttle control adjustment ____ EM_______________________________ 1
Change engine oil ________________ EM_______________________________ 2

EM = See engine manual.
11

1 Adjust throttle control after first 3 hours of operation or if engine is hard to start or run-on occurs.

11
22

2 Change oil after first 5-8 hours of use, then after every 50 hours or every season. Change oil every 25 hours

22

when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures.

Page 21

Troubleshooting and Repair

TRTR

OUBLESHOOOUBLESHOO

TR

OUBLESHOO

TRTR

OUBLESHOOOUBLESHOO

Engine will not starEngine will not star

Engine will not star

Engine will not starEngine will not star

TING GUIDETING GUIDE

TING GUIDE

TING GUIDETING GUIDE

PRPR

OBLEMOBLEM

PR

OBLEM

PRPR

OBLEMOBLEM

tt

t

tt

CAUTION

Practice safety at all times. Engine must be turned off
and allowed to cool, and spark plug wire must be
disconnected and secured before attempting any
maintenance or repair.

REMEDREMED

REMED

REMEDREMED

1.Connect spark plug wire to spark plug

2.Throttle must be positioned at choke for a cold start
(see page 8 for instructions)

Y/ACTIONY/ACTION

Y/ACTION

Y/ACTIONY/ACTION

Engine rEngine r

Engine r

Engine rEngine r
Engine is hard to starEngine is hard to star

Engine is hard to star

Engine is hard to starEngine is hard to star

Engine misses or lacEngine misses or lac

Engine misses or lac

Engine misses or lacEngine misses or lac

Engine will not stop when throttle control isEngine will not stop when throttle control is

Engine will not stop when throttle control is

Engine will not stop when throttle control isEngine will not stop when throttle control is
positioned at stoppositioned at stop

positioned at stop

positioned at stoppositioned at stop
Tiller moTiller mo

Tiller mo

Tiller moTiller mo

Tiller is difficult to control when tilling (machine jumpsTiller is difficult to control when tilling (machine jumps

Tiller is difficult to control when tilling (machine jumps

Tiller is difficult to control when tilling (machine jumpsTiller is difficult to control when tilling (machine jumps
or or

or

or or

uns rough, floods duruns rough, floods dur

uns rough, floods dur

uns rough, floods duruns rough, floods dur

vv

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orworw

v

es f

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es fes f

orworw

lurches flurches f

lurches f

lurches flurches f

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t

tt

ks poks po

ks po

ks poks po

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w

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ing staring star

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tingting

ting

tingting

ationation

ation

ationation

1.Clean or replace air cleaner

1.Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use gas stabilizer
at end of season

2.Make sure spark plug wire is securely attached to spark
plug

neutrneutr

alal

neutr

3.Drive safety control levers must be released to
to start the engine

1.Raise the tines for shallower tilling by lowering the depth
regulator lever, see page 11

2.Remove and clean fuel tank

3.Clean or replace air cleaner

4.Improper carburetor adjustment, take to authorized
Briggs & Stratton service center

5.Replace spark plug and adjust gap

6.Drain and refill gas tank and carburetor

1.See engine manual to check and adjust throttle linkage

1.Drive safety control levers must be released to
to start the engine

1.Lock wheels in tilling position, see page 9

2.Raise the tines for shallower tilling by lowering the depth
regulator lever, see page 11

neutrneutr

neutrneutr

neutr

neutrneutr

al

alal

al

alal

alal

Tines turTines tur

Tines tur

Tines turTines tur

Tines turTines tur

Tines tur

Tines turTines tur

n, wheels do not turn, wheels do not tur

n, wheels do not tur

n, wheels do not turn, wheels do not tur

n, wheels turn, wheels tur

n, wheels tur

n, wheels turn, wheels tur

n, tiller does not mon, tiller does not mo

n, tiller does not mo

n, tiller does not mon, tiller does not mo

nn

n

nn

vv

ee

v

e

vv

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1.Lock wheels in tilling position, see page 9

2.Internal transmission failure, see your dealer

1.Lower the tines for deeper tilling by raising the depth
regulator lever, see page 11

Page 22

PRPR

PR

PRPR

Belts squeal in neutrBelts squeal in neutr

Belts squeal in neutr

Belts squeal in neutrBelts squeal in neutr

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Troubleshooting and Repair

REMEDREMED

REMED

REMEDREMED

1.Adjust forward belt guide:

- turn engine off and allow muffler to cool

- disconnect spark plug wire and secure from spark plug

- remove belt guard

- pull down on drive safety control levers

- manually bend forward belt guide so there is 1/16
inch or less clearance between belt guide and belt

- replace belt guard and spark plug wire

Y/ACTIONY/ACTION

Y/ACTION

Y/ACTIONY/ACTION

Belts squeal in fBelts squeal in f

Belts squeal in f

Belts squeal in fBelts squeal in f

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ing tillinging tilling

ing tilling

ing tillinging tilling

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ard operard oper

orw

ard oper

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ard operard oper

uild up in truild up in tr

uild up in tr

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ationation

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ansmission/tine areaansmission/tine area

ansmission/tine area

ansmission/tine areaansmission/tine area

1.Adjust tabs on the reverse belt guide

- turn engine off and allow muffler to cool

- disconnect spark plug wire and secure from spark plug

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- release drive safety control levers to

- remove belt guard

- adjust tabs of reverse belt guide:
while drive safety control levers are released, bend
metal tabs on reverse belt guide to 1/64 inch or less
clearance from reverse belt

- replace belt guard and spark plug wire

1.Remove vegetation by following instructions in Clean
Tine Axle Shaft on page 19 of Maintenance & Storage
section. FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

2.Check transmission fluid and fill if needed by following
instructions on page 19

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Specifications

FEAFEA

TURESTURES

FEA

TURES

FEAFEA

TURESTURES

N 6.5-HP Briggs & Stratton Engine (6516RTB)
N 5.5-HP Briggs & Stratton Engine (5516RTB)

N Tractor Type Pneumatic Tires
N All Gear Drive Transmission
N Handlebar Height Adjustment
N Forward/Reverse Control
N Functional Depth Regulator System
N Wheel Lockout Control (6516RTB)
N Drive Safety Control Levers

N Self Cleaning Bolo Tines (6516RTB)
N Slasher Tines (5516RTB)
N Bumper Guard (6516RTB)
N Hiller-Furrower Attachment (6516RTB)

TECHNICAL MANUTECHNICAL MANU

TECHNICAL MANU

TECHNICAL MANUTECHNICAL MANU
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AILABILITYAILABILITY

A

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AILABILITY

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AILABILITYAILABILITY

Additional copies of this manual, as well as a fully
illustrated Parts Manuals for y our unit are a v ailable . The
Parts Manuals show all of the assemblies and individual
parts as exploded views which show the relationship of
the parts and how they go together. Important assembly
notes and special torque values are included in the
illustrations. Standard hardware and torque specification

charts are also included.

To order copies of the manuals applicable
to your model, contact the Simplicity
Customer Publications Department at
414-284-8519.414-284-8519.

414-284-8519.

414-284-8519.414-284-8519.

Have the follo wing inf ormation on the form

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