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E-Z TILLERE-Z TILLER

E-Z TILLER

E-Z TILLERE-Z TILLER

Date 09-12-01

ISM, Inc. • 1028 4th Street SW • Auburn, WA 98001 • Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

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TS-720 E-Z Tiller™

Owner’s Manual

Dear E-Z Tiller Owner-

We congratulate you for choosing the finest and most "use-friendly" tiller in its class. Rugged and easy-to-operate, your Excel E-Z
Tiller is the only small, gas-powered tiller in the world with an electric starting system. So whether you're tilling soil or edging the lawn,
weeding flowerbeds or de-thatching grass, E-Z Tiller makes it simple to maintain your lawn and garden. It's easily the most versatile
outdoor power tool you can own.

Your Excel E-Z Tiller is superbly engineered and painstakingly assembled, which means it will provide many years of dependable
service. Its sturdy 2-cycle engine is built by one of the most highly regarded engine manufacturers in the world, with over 65 years of
experience. These power plants have a reputation for reliable performance and long life. You're guaranteed trouble-free operation for
years to come.

We suggest that you become thoroughly acquainted with your new E-Z Tiller before using it. Please take the time to read this
manual, and observe its recommendations. Knowing what the E-Z Tiller can do, and how to operate it safely, you'll derive far greater
enjoyment from using it. Welcome to the world of effortless lawn and garden maintenance!

This symbol of safety will be found throughout the manual, alerting you to a potentially dangerous situation.

Carefully read each message that follows the safety symbol.

Table Of Contents

Safety Precautions .............................. 2

What's Inside The

Shipping Carton ............................. 3

Putting It All Together ......................... 4

Engine Mounting ......................................... 4

Handle and Stabilizer Bar ............................. 4

Throttle Linkage ...........................................5

Tine Installation ...........................................5

Operating Instructions ................ ....... 6

Operating Controls .............................. 6

Operating Procedures .......................... 7

Your First Time Out .............................8

Tilling/Cultivating Hints ........................ 8

Charging The Battery ................. ....... 8

Maintenance ..............................

Storage ..................................... ....... 10

Specifications.............................. ....... 10

Trouble Shooting …… ....................... 11

Fuel .................................................... 6

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TS-720 E-Z Tiller™

Owner’s Manual

Safety Precautions

NOTE: These instructions are for your protection. Please read them carefully.

Training

Before using your E-Z Tiller for the first time, read the entire Owner's Manual carefully. It is important to be thoroughly familiar

with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.

Never allow children to operate the equipment. Don't let friends or neighbors use your E-Z Tiller without proper instruction.

Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and pets.

Preparation

Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects.

Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate outer garments. Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery

surfaces.

Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.

a) Use an approved fuel container.

b) Never add fuel to a running or hot engine.

c) Never fill fuel tank indoors.

d) Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel before restarting.

Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running (except where specifically recommended in this manual.)

Operation

1. Keep hands and feet away from rotating tines.

2. Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, roads.

3. If you should strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug
to prevent accidental starting. Thoroughly inspect the tiller for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and
operating the tiller.

4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

5. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a
warning of trouble.

6. Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating position. Also disconnect spark plug wire before unclogging the tmes and
when making any repairs, adjustments, and inspections.

7. Take all possible precautions whenever you leave the machine unattended. Always stop the engine. Never leave engine
unattended while running.

8. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped.

9. NEVER run engine indoors. Exhaust fumes contain CARBON MONOXIDE which is an ODORLESS and DEADLY POISONOUS
GAS.

10. Never operate the tiller without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place.

11. Keep children and pets away from the tiller while it is running.

12. Do not overload the machine's capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate.

13. Never allow bystanders near unit.

14. Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light.

15. Be careful during cleaning not to get the engine or start switch wet, as this may cause the electrical system to short circuit. If
the engine or switch becomes wet, dry before use.

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Owner’s Manual

Maintenance and Storage

Keep machine in safe working condition. Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness.

Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space
heaters, clothes dryers, etc. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

Always refer to the Owner's Manual for important details if the tiller is to be stored for any extended period.

Caring for the Starter System

1. Do not depress the "Start Button" while recharging the battery. This will result in damage to the battery charger. The battery
charger must be disconnected from the unit before starting.

2. Do not attempt to charge the E-Z Tiller battery with other than the E-Z Tiller charger. Do not attempt to charge other
batteries with the E-Z Tiller charger. The charger and the E- Z Tiller battery have specific voltage requirements and are
designed only to work together.

3. The charger is designed for standard household electrical power (AC 120V). Do not attempt to use any other voltage.

4. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.

5. Do not store the E-Z Tiller or charger where temperatures will meet or exceed 125° F (51° C) or below -25° F (-32° C).

6. Do not short circuit or in any way alter the charging system as this will result in damage to the battery and/or the unit.

7. Do not store or operate near open flames as this may cause the battery to burst and/or release toxic material.

8. Do not charge the battery below 32 degrees F (0 degrees C) or more than 113 degrees F (45 degrees C).

What's Inside The Shipping Carton

Take a minute or two to familiarize yourself with each component of the E-Z Tiller listed below. The only tool you'll need to assemble
the E-Z Tiller is an allen wrench, and we've included one

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Contents of Shipping Carton

1 - E-Z Tiller Frame
1 - E-Z Tiller Engine
4 - Tines
2 - Snap Pins
1 - Owner's Manual
1 - Allen Head Wrench
1 - Battery Charger
1 - Parts List

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