Simplicity 5521FT User Manual
OPERATOR’S
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MANUAL
Front Tine Tiller
5.5 TP Front Tine Tiller
Mfg. No. Description
1695578 5521FT, 5.5 TP Front Tine Tiller
1695584 5521FT, 5.5 TP Front Tine Tiller
1695615
Revision A
Rev. Date 10/2008
TP10008988
OM5521FT
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Table of Contents
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MODEL IDENTIFICATION .......................................... 3
SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 4
Owner's Responsibility ............................................. 4
Special Messages .................................................... 4
Important Safety Precautions ................................... 4
Preparation ............................................................... 4
Operation ................................................................. 5
Maintenance and Storage ........................................ 5
Safety Decals ........................................................... 6
UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY................................. 7
Unpack Tiller and Assemble ..................................... 7
Install Depth Regulator Lever .................................... 7
Fill Engine Crankcase ..............................................
FEATURES ................................................................. 8
CONTROLS ................................................................ 9
Drive Safety Control Lever ....................................... 9
Belt Tension Adjustment ............................................ 9
Depth Regulator Lever ............................................. 9
OPERATION ............................................................. 10
Pre-Start Inspection ............................................... 10
Start-up .................................................................. 10
Operating Speed ....................................................
Shutting Down ........................................................ 11
Tilling ...................................................................... 11
MAINTENANCE.........................................................
Maintenance Schedule............................................12
Servicing the Rototiller.............................................
Check Belt Tension ................................................
Change Forward Belt .............................................
Engine Maintenance ..............................................
Check or Fill Engine Crankcase .............................
Clean Tine Axle Shaft ............................................
Lubrication ..............................................................
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STORAGE ................................................................. 15
Prepare for Storage................................................ 15
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR ....................... 16
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................ 16
TECHNICAL MANUALS ........................................... 17
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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 unit's left engine mount.
Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for location of
engine serial number.
If you have a service problem requiring special
assistance, contact a local dealer for help.
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)
desahcruP etaDemaN relaeD
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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Safety Rules
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OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY
Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the rototiller is the
owner’s responsibility.
s Read and follow all safety instructions.
s Carefully follow all assembly instructions.
s Maintain the tiller according to directions and schedule included
in this Earthquake operator’s manual.
s Ensure that anyone who uses the tiller is familiar with all
controls and safety precautions.
SPECIAL MESSAGES
Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to potential
safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful operating and
servicing information. Please read all the information carefully to avoid
injury and machine damage.
NOTE: General information is given throughout the manual
that may help the operator in the operation or service of the
machine.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read this section carefully. Operate the tiller according to the
safety instructions and recommendations outlined here and inserted
throughout the text. Anyone who uses this tiller must read the instructions and be familiar with the controls. Your tiller is equipped with a
safety device that enables you to stop the wheels and tines quickly
in an emergency. Learn how the drive safety control lever operates
and how to control the tiller at all times.
This symbol points out important safety instructions
which if not followed could endanger your personal
safety. Read and follow all instructions in this manual
before attempting to operate this equipment.
s Do not allow children to operate this rototiller. Keep small children away
from the area being tilled. Do not allow adults to operate the tiller without
proper instruction.
PREPARATION
s 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.
s 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.
s Disengage all clutches and leave all control levers in the neutral
position before starting the engine.
s Handle fuel with care; it is highly fl ammable.
a. Use an approved fuel container.
b. Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
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DANGER
DANGER INDICATES A SERIOUS INJURY OR FATALITY WILL RESULT IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE
NOT OBEYED.
WARNING
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WARNING INDICATES A SERIOUS INJURY OR FATALITY COULD RESULT IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE
NOT OBEYED.
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CAUTION
CAUTION INDICATES YOU CAN OR YOUR EQUIPMENT CAN BE HURT IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE
NOT OBEYED.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT INDICATES HELPFUL INFORMATION
FOR PROPER ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, OR
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR EQUIPMENT.
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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.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT
CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH
DEFECTS, OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
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c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fi ll fuel
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tank indoors.
d. Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel
before restarting.
s Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is
running.
OPERATION
s Do not operate the tiller under the infl uence of alcohol or
drugs.
s Never operate the tiller without guards, covers, and hoods in
place.
s Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating parts. Keep
clear of tiller tines at all times.
s Tines rotate when tiller is engaged, tines rotate when the drive
safety control lever is pulled down. Releasing the drive safety
control lever to neutral stops the tines.
s Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or
traffi c.
s After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the
wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the tiller for
any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and
operating the tiller.
s If vegetation clogs the tines, STOP THE ENGINE AND
DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE before removing
vegetation by hand.
s Engine muffl er will be hot from operation. Do not touch it with
bare skin or a severe burn may result.
s If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine
and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a
warning of trouble.
s Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are deadly.
s Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to till too
deep at too fast a rate.
s Never allow bystanders near the unit.
s Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light.
s 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.
s Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine
unattended. Disengage all control levers, stop the engine,
wait for all moving parts to stop, and make certain guards
and shields are in place.
s When leaving the operating position for any reason:
- shut off the engine.
- wait for all moving parts to stop.
Safety Rules
IMPORTANT
THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES OF YOUR
ROTOTILLER ARE DETERMINED FROM
THE OPERATING POSITION AS YOU
FACE THE DIRECTION OF FORWARD
TRAVEL.
ENGINE IS SHIPPED FROM FACTORY
WITHOUT OIL. YOU MUST ADD ENGINE
OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
s Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safe working
condition.
s 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.
s To prevent accidental starting, always disconnect and secure
the spark plug wire from the spark plug before performing tiller
maintenance.
s Never run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are deadly.
s Always allow muffl er to cool before fi lling fuel tank.
s Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a closed
building where fumes may reach an open fl ame or spark. Allow
the engine to cool before storing in any building.
s 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
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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. 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 the safety 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.
The safety labels are easily applied, and will act as a constant visual reminder to you, and others who may use the equipment. Follow
the safety instructions necessary for safe, effective operation of your rototiller.
Part No. 1737283
TINES DANGER/OPERATION
Hood Decal
Part No. 1737285
WARNING
Belt Cover Decal
Part No. 1737287
WARNING
Pivot Mount Decal
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Part No. 1737284
HOOD WARNING
Hood Decal
Part No. 1737288
CLUTCH ENGAGE
Handlebar Decal
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