S7.50
Owner/Operator
Manual
TROY-BILT®
MINI-TILLER
CULTIVATOR
Model
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts Listing
12001
12001C
GARDEN WAY INCORPORATED
To help you as quickly as possible when you
write or call for parts or service assistance, we'll
need to know your tiller serial number. This num
ber tells us when your machine was made and
what features it has.
The arrow in the picture to the right points to
the location of the serial number. For your con
venience and ready reference, please enter the
serial number below and fill in the date your tiller
was delivered.
The Serial Number On My Tiller Is:
Date Tiller was Delivered:
A CAUTION
The Tiller Serial Number location.
TO AVOID INJURY:
READ THE OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL.
KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL
CONTROLS.
KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES AND SHIELDS IN
PLACE AND WORKING.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN OR UNIN
STRUCTED ADULTS TO OPERATE TILLER.
SHUT OFF ENGINE AND DISCONNECT
SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE UNCLOGGING
TINES OR MAKING REPAIRS.
KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY FROM MACHINE.
KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS.
USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN REVERSING
OR PULLING THE MACHINE TOWARDS YOU.
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Under California law, and under the laws of several other states, you are not permitted to operate an
internal combustion engine using hydrocarbon fueis on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grasscovered land, or on land covered with grain, hay, or other flammable agricultural crop, without an en
gine spark arrester in continuous effective working order.
WARNING TO ALL CALIFORNIA AND OTHER POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS
A WARNING:
The engine exhaust from
this product contains
chemicals known to the
State of California to
cause cancer, birth de
fects, or other reproduc
tive harm.
The engine on your power equipment, like most outdoor power equipment, is an internal combustion
engine that burns gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel. Therefore, your power equipment must be equipped
with a spark arrester muffler In continuous effective working order. The spark arrester must be at
tached to the engine exhaust system in such a manner that flames or heat from the system will not
ignite flammable material. Failure of the owner / operator of the equipment to comply with this regula
tion is a misdemeanor under California law, and may also be a violation of other state and/or federal
regulations, laws, ordinances, or codes. Contact your local fire marshal or forest service for specific
information about what regulations apply in your area.
TO THE OWNER:
Congratulations on the purchase of your new tiller/cuitivator. You’ll find it to be a very heipfui
addition to your current gardening tools. You can easily carry your equipment right to the garden or
flower bed and begin tilling or spot cultivating.
The tiiler is a rugged, easily operated and very dependable gardening tool, if properly cared for, it
can give years of gardening enjoyment.
We have prepared this Manual to make sure that you know how to safely operate and maintain your
machine. Please read this Manual all the way through before you assemble and operate your equip
ment. Before you even start the engine, make sure that you know both the functions of all controls and
the procedure for quickly stopping the engine.
if someone else uses your tiller, give that person this Manual to read. Before using the machine,
make sure that the operator knows how to safely operate and shut it off.
Of course, if you should ever have a question, need more information, or must order replacement
parts, please contact your local Authorized Dealer or contact the Factory directly. The Factory tele
phone numbers and addresses are listed on the back cover of this Manual.
Thank you!
TROY-BILT FACTORY
DIRECT 30-DAY TRIAL
TROY-BILT Mfg. wants you to be completely satisfied with your product. If you
are not totally satisfied with the condition or performance of your TROY-BILT
product, you may exchange your product or receive a refund of the purchase
price of your merchandise. To receive your refund, you must contact us within
30 days after you receive your order, and follow the return instructions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1: Safety.......................................................................................................................................... 6
Section 2: Easy Assembly.............................................................................................................................9
Section 3: Operation
The Gasoline / Two-Cycle Engine Oil Mixture.......................................................................................12
Starting and Stopping..............................................................................................................................12
Tilling And Cultivating.............................................................................................................................13
Tips and Techniques................................................................................................................................14
Section 4: Maintenance
Engine Lubrication................................................................................................................................. 16
Transmission Lubrication.......................................................................................................................16
Engine Air Filter.......................................................................................................................................17
Carburetor Adjustment............................................................................................................................17
Cooling System........................................................................................................................................17
Spark Plug............................................................................................................................................. 17
Tine Removal and Installation................................................................................................................ 18
Narrow Cultivating...................................................................................................................................19
Storage.................................................................................................................................................... 19
Maintenance Checklist.................................................................................................................................20
Parts Ordering Information.........................................................................................................................20
Exploded Parts View.................................................................................................................................... 2i
Specifications...............................................................................................................................................23
Warranty.........................................................................................................................................Back Cover
ENGINE SERVICE
If your tiller engine ever needs service or re
pair, or parts are required, please contact your
nearest Tecumseh Service Dealer.
To find the nearest Service Dealer, look in the
Yellow Pages of your telephone book under
“Engines- Gasoline”, or “Gasoline Engines.”
if you have problems getting engine service or
parts locally, let us know so we can provide you
with the name of the nearest Service Dealer.
QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS?
1. Check this Owner/Operator Manual:
The answer to your question or problem may
be in this Manual. Refer to the Table of Contents
on the previous page in this Manual to find the
listing that concerns your problem. Turn to that
page and read the information provided.
For Fastest Service, Use The Toll-Free Numbers Below
Within the U.S.A.;
Technical Service
Parts Service
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2. Contact your Local Dealer or the Factory;
If you can't find the answer to your question or
problem in this Manual, please first contact your
local Authorized Dealer. Factory assistance is
available if needed. One of our helpful, friendly
tiller experts will gladly help you. Be ready to
provide your tiller model and the serial number of
your tiller.
3. If you need a part:
Contact your local Authorized Dealer, or call or
write to our Parts Department (see the Toll-Free
telephone number below). Please have your tiller
model and serial number at hand. Use the Parts
Listing to find the part number, description, and
quantity of the part you need. Remember that
you can purchase many of the common hard
ware items at your local hardware store as well
as ordering them from us.
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(800) 520-5520
(800) 648-6776
Within Canada:
All Calls
From Overseas;
Please Call
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Our Hours are (Eastern Standard Time):
In the U.S.A.
Mon - Fri.- 8 A.M. to 7 P.M.
Saturday- 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.
If you would rather write to us, our mailing addresses are:
In the U.S.A. In Canada
Garden Way Incorporated
102nd St. & 9th Ave. 320 Van Sickle Road, Unit 12,
Troy, New York 12180
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In Canada
Mon - Fri- 8 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Garden Way Incorporated,
St. Catherines, Ontario L2R 6P7
(800) 225-3585
(518) 391-7000
IMPORTANT!
IF YOU NOTICE any freight damage or missing parts, either at the time of delivery or later during
assembly, make sure that you put it in writing, within 15 days, and send your letter to the shipper
to confirm that you intend to file a claim. Tell the driver, or inform the truck terminal, that you intend
to file a written claim. They will advise you as to how to proceed. HOWEVER, if you have any
problems with this procedure, please call us so that we can help you get satisfaction.
Section 1: Safety Instructions
Your Tiller has been carefully designed and assembled. However, as with any other piece of
powered equipment, the operator must follow safe operating practices at ail times. Failure to do
so could result in personal injury or damage to the equipment or property.
Before assembling, operating or servicing the Tiller or its engine, carefully read and follow all
of the safety instructions found in this Owner / Operator Manual, in the separate Engine
Owner’s Manual, and in any other literature you may receive. If you ever have any questions,
please contact your local Authorized Dealer, or contact us at the Factory.
If you ever lend your machine to someone, make sure that he or she reads, understands, and
follows the Safety Instructions. Always use this equipment carefully and keep safety in mind.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. This symbol is used to alert you to im
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bol, carefully read and follow its safety message. Failure to do so can re
sult in personal injury or property damage.
portant safety messages in this Manual and on decals which are
on your tiller regarding potential hazards. When you see this sym
TRAINING
1. Carefully read this Owner/Operator Manual,
the separate Engine Owner’s Manual, and any
other literature you may receive. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of
the tiller/cuitivator and its engine. Know how to
stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
2. Never let children or uninstructed adults oper
ate this equipment. Let adults operate the tiller
only if instructed properly.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of all per
sons, particularly small children and pets.
4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is re
sponsible for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people, their property, and themselves.
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the tiller is
to be used and remove all foreign objects.
2. Disengage all control levers before starting
the engine.
3. Do not operate the tiller without wearing ade
quate outer garments. Avoid loose garments or
jewelry that could get caught in moving parts of
the tiller/cuitivator or its engine.
4. Do not operate the tiller when barefoot or wear
ing sandals, sneakers, or light footwear. Wear
footwear which grips well on slippery surfaces.
5. Do not till near underground electric cables,
telephone lines, pipes or hoses. If in doubt, con
tact your telephone or utility company.
6. Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable and
its vapors are explosive. Follow these precautions:
a. Use an approved fuel container.
b. Add fuel before starting the engine. Never
remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel
while the engine is running or when the en
gine is hot.
c. Keep matches, cigarettes, cigars, pipes,
open flames, and sparks away from the fuel
tank and fuel container.
d. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
Never fill fuel tank indoors. Use a funnel or
spout to prevent spillage.
e. Replace all fuel tank and container caps
securely.
f. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine, but move the machine away from
the area of spillage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until fuel vapors have
dissipated.
7. Never make adjustments when engine is run
ning (unless specifically recommended by the
manufacturer).
OPERATION
1. The correct operator’s position is when you
are standing behind the handlebars, hands on
handlebar grips, facing forward toward the en
gine. Do not leave this position while using the
engine throttle lever.
2. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotat
ing parts.
3. Exercise extreme caution when on or cross
ing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traffic.
4. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
disconnect the spark plug wire and prevent it
from touching the spark plug, then carefully look
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at the tiller for damage, and repair damage be
fore restarting and operating the tiller.
5. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
6. If the machine should start to vibrate abnor
mally, stop the engine. Disconnect the spark plug
wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug,
and check immediately for the cause. Vibration Is
generally a warning of trouble.
7. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug
wire and prevent it from touching the spark plug
whenever you leave the equipment, before unciogging the tines, or when making any repairs,
adjustments or inspections.
8. Before leaving the tiller unattended, always
stop the engine. Disconnect the spark plug wire
and prevent it from touching the spark plug.
9. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut
off engine and let all moving parts stop. Dis
connect spark plug wire and prevent it from
touching spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
10. Never operate tiller without proper guards,
plates, or other protective safety devices in place.
11. Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.
The exhaust fumes from the engine contain ex
tremely dangerous carbon monoxide gas.
Carbon monoxide gas is colorless, odorless,
tasteless and deadly poisonous.
12. Keep children and pets away.
13. Be aware that the tiller may unexpectedly
bounce upward or jump forward if the tines
should strike extremely hardpacked soil, frozen
ground, or buried obstacles such as large
stones, roots, or stumps. If you are in doubt
about the tilling conditions, always use the fol
lowing operating precautions to assist you in
maintaining control of the tiller:
a. Stand behind the tiller, using both hands on
the handlebars. Relax your arms, but use a
secure hand grip.
b. Start tilling at shallow depths, working grad
ually deeper with each pass.
c. Clear the tilling area of all large stones,
roots and other debris.
d. In an emergency, stop the tines by re
leasing the Engine Throttle Lever on the
right handlebar. To stop the engine,
move the Engine Ignition Switch to OFF.
14. Do not overload the tiller’s capacity by at
tempting to till too deeply at too fast a rate.
15. Never operate the tiller on slippery surfaces.
Look behind and use care when backing up.
16. Do not operate the tiller on a slope that is
too steep for safety. When on slopes, slow down
and make sure you have good footing.
17. Never allow bystanders near the unit.
18. Only use attachments and accessories that
are factory-approved.
19. Never operate the tiller without good visibility
or light.
20. Never operate the tiller if you are tired, or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
21. Do not tamper with the engine governor set
tings on the machine: the governor controls the
maximum safe operating speed and protects the
engine and ail moving parts from damage caused
by overspeed. Authorized service shall be sought if
a problem exists.
22. Do not touch engine parts which may be hot
from operation. Allow parts to cool before inspect
ing, cleaning or repairing.
23. Remember: You can stop the tines by releas
ing the Engine Throttle Lever. Move the Engine
Ignition Switch to OFF to shut the engine off.
24. Never transport this machine when the engine
is running. Shut the engine off before transporting
the machine.
25. Terminals and non-insulated electrical parts
shall be protected against shorting during normal
servicing, refueling or lubrication.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. Keep the tiller, attachments and accessories
in safe working condition.
2. Check ail nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent
intervals for proper tightness to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
3. Never store the tiller with fuel in the fuel tank in
side a building where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark (hot water and space heaters, fur
naces, clothes dryers, stoves, electric motors, etc.).
4. Allow the engine to cool before storing it.
5. To reduce the chances of a fire hazard, keep the
engine free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
6. Store gasoline in a cool, well-ventilated area,
safely away from any spark or flame-producing
equipment. Store gasoline in an approved con
tainer, safely away from the reach of children.
7. Never perform maintenance while the engine
is running or the spark plug wire is connected, ex
cept when specifically instructed to do so.
DECALS
If any of the decals below become illegible, damaged, or missing, order replacements immediately.
See the Parts Ordering Information at the back of this Manual.
Engine
Ignition
Serial
Number
Photo 1: Decals
Warning
Section 2: Easy Assembly
Please follow the steps in this Section to assemble your tiller and prepare it for use. These
steps will not take long and will assure correct assembly of your new tiller. We recommend you
read this Section ail the way through first. Then begin the assembly steps.
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UNPACKING AND LOOSE PARTS
Your tiller was shipped fully assembled except for the parts shown in Photo 2. The small hardware
items are inside a plastic bag.
Photo 2: Contents of the shipping carton.
Compare the contents of the shipping carton
with the items shown in Photo 2. if any items
are damaged or missing, contact your local
Authorized Dealer or our Technical Service
Department for replacements or for advice on fil
ing a damage claim with the motor freight carrier.
1. The engine/tines/transmission assembly.
2. The lower left handlebar.
3. The lower right handlebar.
4. The upper handlebar.
5. The hardware bag, which contains:
a. Two cun/ed head carriage bolts (2” long).
b. Six 5/16” fiat washers.
c. Two handlebar knobs.
d. Two hex head screws (1/4"-20 x 5” long).
e. Two 1/4"-20 locknuts.
f. One throttle lever mounting screw (#10-16 x
1V2" self-tapping screw).
g. One rectangular, rubber throttle lever
mounting spacer.
h. Two plastic tie straps.
i. Two tine spacers (used when outer tines are
removed for narrow tilling).
j. One engine ignition switch with wire
assembly.
ASSEMBLY STEPS
You’ll need the following tools for assembly:
• Two 7/16" wrenches ( a 7/16" socket, exten
sion, and ratchet can be substituted for one
of the 7/16" wrenches).
• One Medium size Phillips head screwdriver.
1. Unwind the throttle cable from around the en
gine. Use care when unwinding the cable so it is
not kinked or bent.
2. Place the engine/tines/transmission assembly
so it is resting on its “face" (the product name
logo label is face down).
3. Place the lower left handlebar on the left side
of the transmission (below the engine— above
the tine cover). Align the two holes in the lower
handlebar with the two holes in the transmission.
6. Evenly tighten the two screws and locknuts
that secure the lower handlebars. Snug the nuts
down until tight, but do not overtighten them.
7. Place the upper handlebar between the top
ends of the two lower handlebars.
8. From the outside, slide one of the curved
head carriage bolts through the left handlebar.
(Photo 5).
9. Place a flat washer over the end of this bolt.
Install a handlebar knob on the carriage bolt.
See Photo 5.
Photo 3: Attaching Lower Left Handlebar.
4. Install a fiat washer on the two long (5”) hex
head screws provided in the hardware bag.
Insert the two screws through the lower left han
dlebar and out the right side of the transmission.
See Photo 3.
5. Place the lower right handlebar over the ends
of the screws on the right side of the transmis
sion. See Figure 4. Add a fiat washer (A, Figure
4) and locknut (B) to each screw.
Photo 5: Attach Upper Handlebar to Lower
Handlebars.
10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 for the other side.
11. Tighten both handlebar knobs.
12. Slip the throttle lever mounting screw (A,
Figure 6) down through the hole in the Engine
Ignition On/Off Switch bracket (B, Figure 6).
Then insert the screw down into the hole that is
in front of the right handlebar grip. Note that the
switch and bracket are to the inside of the right
handlebar.
13. Place the rectangular rubber throttle lever
spacer (C) over the end of the screw (turn
spacer so its “long” end points to the rear).
14. Position the Engine Throttle Lever assembly
(D) on the end of the screw.
15. Hold the Throttle Lever Assembly In place.
After you’ve started the screw, use a Phillips
head screwdriver to firmly tighten it. See Figure 6.
Figure 4: Install Lower Right Handlebar. Secure
with two flat washers (A) and two locknuts (B).
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Figure 6: Installing Engine On/Off Switch (B) and
Throttle Lever Assembly (D) to right handlebar.
16. Two wire leads come from the top of the
On/Off switch assembly. See Figure 7. Each
wire has a different color connector.
Figure 8: Snap together the two sets of wires
having the same connector colors.
Photo 9: Install plastic ties to keep the cables
next to the handlebars.
must be connected to their corresponding en
gine leads.
17. Oonnect the loose ends of these two wire
leads to the two loose wires shown in Figure 8.
Plug the matching color connectors together.
Red connector to red connector, and white con
nector to white connector.
18. Secure the throttle cable and the Engine
Ignition On/Off switch wires to both the lower and
the upper handlebars with the plastic ties (Photo
9). The serrated side of the ties should be on
the inside when you loop the tie around the han
dlebar, wire, and throttle cable. Tighten the tie
by pulling on its loose end. Snip off excess.
19. Inspect and tighten ail hardware using regu
lar household tools. IMPORTANT: Do Not
Tighten Or Adjust The Engine Governor
Screw Shown in Figure 9A. It Is FactoryAdjusted For Proper Engine Operation!
Figure 9A:
Do not
adjust or
tighten the
factory-set
governor
speed screw
(see arrow).
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Section 3: Operation
Your equipment is now assembled and ready
to be serviced with the correct fuei/oii mixture.
THE GASOLINE / TWO‘CYCLE
ENGINE OIL MIXTURE
Since your tiiler has a Tecumseh two cycle
(“two-stroke”) engine, you MUST mix together a
quality two-cycle oil with gasoline. The mixture
is 24 parts gasoline to 1 part two-cycle oii. If you
do not do this, the engine will seize up from a
lack of lubrication. (This is similar to allowing
your car’s engine to run out of oii.)
A WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable. Keep gaso
line away from possible ignition sources.
Do not smoke while mixing the fuel/oil or
when filling the gasoline tank.
Failure to follow these precautions could re
sult in the fuel igniting, resulting in personal
injury or property damage.
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Never mix gasoline and two-cycle oii di
rectly in the machine’s gas tank.
Use the proper fuel/oil mix.
Read the fuel/oil mixing instructions in this
Manual and on the engine. Disregard any
conflicting instructions on pre-mixed fuel/oil
containers. Always use the proper oii.
Use unleaded regular gasoline (leaded regular
gasoline is an acceptable substitute) — do not
jse high test gasoline.
Combine clean, fresh gasoline with clean,
ligh-quality two-cycle oii.
Do not use a multi-viscosity two-cycle engine
3ii. Do not use regular engine oil. These types
5f oii may not lubricate the engine properly and
nay foul the spark plug. Also— do not use
gasoline containing METHANOL (wood alcohol).
vJOTE—
Jse only clean two-cycle oil and gasoline. Store
uel mixture in an approved, dean container.
Jse a clean funnel to fill the tank.
WARNING
To Make The Correct Mixture of Gasoline and Oil Use The Chart Beiow
To mix: first fill a clean container with one-
quarter of the amount of gasoline you will be
mixing. Then add ALL of the two-cycle oil re
quired for the entire amount of fuel you’re mixing.
Mix this thoroughly. Then add the remaining
three-quarter’s of the amount of gasoline.
FUEL MIX CHART
Mixture Ratio— 24:1
U.S. IMPERIAL
Oil to
Gas Add
1 gal 5 oz.
2 gal 11 oz
To fill the fuel tank on the engine: first wait
until the engine cools. Then insert a clean fun
nel into the fuel tank. Slowly pour the fuel/oil
mixture into the fuel tank, being careful not to
overfill the fuel tank. (Fill the fuel tank up to, but
no higher than, 1/2 inch from the top to allow
room for gasoline expansion.)
Gas Add
1 gal 6 oz
2 gal 13 oz
Oii to
S.l.(Metric)
Oii to
Petrol Add
4 liter .167 liter
8 liter .333 liter
STARTING AND STOPPING
starting The Engine
1. Make sure the spark plug wire is connected.
2. Turn the Engine Ignition On/Off Switch to ON.
3. If your engine has fuel primer button, it should
be used as follows:
First Start- When starting a new engine for the
first time, after running out of gas, or after ex
tended storage, use High-Volume priming (see
Fig. 10)- squeeze sides of the primer button be
tween thumb and index finger 8-to-10 times. Be
sure to align your fingers with the coiored line on
the housing around the button.
Cold Start- If the engine has been sitting (or
after brief storage), and still has fuel in the tank,
use Standard-Volume priming (Fig.lO)-.push top
of primer button two (2) times if above 55°F,
three (3) times if beiow 55°F.
Warm Start- Do not push primer button after
the engine has been stopped, still has fuel in the
fuel tank, and has not cooled down completely.
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The muffler and surrounding areas become
very hot during engine operation.
Avoid contact with this area. Failure to
comply could result in personal injury.
WARNING
Figure 10: Select the right fuel priming tech
nique: High Volume (A) or Standard Volume (B).
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Do not touch the Throttle Control Lever
while starting the engine.
The tines may propel the machine forward if
the engine speed is advanced from idle.
Failure to follow these instructions can re
sult in personal injury or property damage.
4. Support the Tiller with your left hand on its
right handlebar so it doesn’t fall over.
5. To start the engine, rapidly pull the engine
starter rope out. Do not allow the engine starter
rope to snap back. Slowly let the engine starter
rope be pulled back into the recoil housing.
Push the primer button once if the engine fails to
start after three pulls, then pull starter rope
again.
Photo 10A: Starting the engine.
WARNING
Figure 11: Operating position.
Do not use engine throttle lever
unless you are in this position.
Stopping
To stop the engine, move the Engine On/Off
Switch to its OFF position.
NOTE
For the On/Off Switch to work properly, the
On/Off Wires must be securely connected at
both ends. Check regularly to see the wires
are firmly connected.
TILLING AND CULTIVATING
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NEVER transport tiller when engine is on.
Failure to follow these instructions could re
sult in personal injury or property damage.
1. Move the Tiller to the work area.
2. Check to make sure that the Engine On/Off
Switch is in the ON position. Make sure the
switch wires are connected to the push-on termi
nals of the wires from the engine.
3. Start the engine. Assume the operator’s po
sition behind the handlebars. Tilt the tiller
back on its drag stake until the tines are
off the ground. Squeeze the throttle
lever and then release it. The engine
should return to its idle speed. The
tines should stop rotating or they may
rotate slowly. If they do rotate slowly,
lower the tines into some fairly soft soil.
The tines should now stop any rotation,
if tines continue to rotate (with engine
still at idle speed) either the idle speed
is too high or the centrifugal clutch is
malfunctioning. Idle speed should be
adjusted by your local Authorized
Tecumseh Service Dealer.
4. Tilt the tiller back so its tines are clear
of the ground. Squeeze the throttle
lever.
5. Lower the tines to begin digging.
When the tines contact the ground, the
cultivator may tend to “walk” forward. Firmly
hold the handlebars to prevent the tiller from
moving forward too fast and to give the rotating
tines sufficient time to dig into the earth.
WARNING
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6. If you need to make any adjustments to the
tilling depth:
a. Turn the engine OFF. Disconnect the spark
plug wire.
b. Remove the hairpin cotter and the clevis pin
from the depth stake bracket.
c. Move the depth stake down for deeper tilling
and cultivating, or up for shallower work.
d. Reinsert the clevis pin through the aligned
holes (in depth stake and depth stake bracket),
and secure it in place with the hairpin cotter.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Avoid tilling and cultivating in soil that is
too dusty or too wet. Neither of these soil con
ditions lend themselves to proper cultivation.
If the tiller/cultivator tends to stay in one spot
and just dig a hole instead of moving forward,
move the handlebars from side to side to start
the machine moving forward again.
When cultivating to get rid of unwanted plants,
it is best to use a shallower setting to prevent
bringing any weed seeds to the surface.
If you need to cultivate between very closely
spaced plants, you can remove the outer tines
as instructed in Section 4. This will give you a
cultivating width of approximately 6 inches.
After you’ve finished cultivating, check the
tines for any tangling. Stop the engine and dis
connect the spark plug wire before untangling
the tines. Be sure to reinstall the tines in the
same position from which you removed them. If
you reinstall the tines incorrectly, they wii! not
work as well and will make the equipment jump.
To till deeply, hold the tiller/cultivator in one
spot and allow it to dig as deep as you want.
The drag stake can be removed to allow the
tiller/cultivator to dig to maximum depth.
If a rock should get stuck between the tines
and the hood, you can remove the drag stake
and use it to pry the rock loose. You can also
use a block of wood and a hammer to remove
the rock. The tines only turn in one direction
(clockwise as viewed from the right side). Do not
attempt to force them to turn the opposite way.
IMPORTANT: Running the engine when the
tines are immobilized by a wedged rock or root
can burn out the clutch. Always remove an ob
struction binding the tines before damage occurs.
IMPORTANT: Your unit has a centrifugal clutch
which is designed to operate within a specific
RPM range of the engine. If you bog your engine
down (below this range), the clutch will disen
gage and the tines will stop turning.
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
Cultivating and Weeding
For effective weed control: prepare the ground
thoroughly, as early as you can, and till it again
several times before you plant. Each time you
do this, you bring buried weed seeds to the sur
face where they begin to sprout and are killed
next time you till. Then, just before you plant, do
one last shallow tilling to destroy the latest batch
of weed sprouts. From then on, keep all cultiva
tion shallow, so buried weed seeds stay buried
too deep to germinate.
Your tiller is ideal for this kind of shallow culti
vating, and the work goes quickly because you
only need to dig an inch or so deep. Some other
tips:
» Set the depth stake with its sloped edge for
ward (point backward) to minimize tangling on
weeds and to speed up cultivating. Don't set it
too deep: cultivating must be shallow.
• For weeding and cultivating in very tight spots,
/ou can remove the outer tines and work with
ust the inner tines which provide a 6" tilling
width. In these tight situations, you may want to
'emove the depth stake too.
• The machine can be “steered” by tipping it
slightly to either the left or the right.
• To catch weeds growing very close to more
mature garden crops or plants, you can pull the
tiller backward so the tines lift up the plant
leaves. This allows close weeding without dam
age to the foliage.
• When cultivating around short ornamentals or
flowers, place the machine on the far side of the
plant so the earth is moved toward it, rather than
stripped away from its roots.
Photo 11A
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Some Special Techniques
Your handy tiller can do some impressive
tricks for you after you’ve had a fair bit of prac
tice with it. Here are a few;
• To make a furrow, remove the two outer tine
gangs and replace them with the short tine spac
ers. Also remove the depth stake. Use a high
engine throttle setting and puil the machine
slowly straight backward, allowing earth to spill
out on each side. You’ll have a fine furrow.
Photo 11B
pull itself along at a steady pace.
If you set the stake too deep, the machine
won’t pull itself at all; if too shallow, it will want to
move ahead too quickly. Keep in mind that one
depth stake height adjustment either way can
make a big difference. Take a little time and ex
periment. Different soils and tilling depths re
quire different stake adjustments.
• Occasionally, “sweeping” the tiller from side to
side is helpful when the going is tough. This lets
the tines undercut roots and stones, leaving a
completely tilled path. This can also be accom
plished with multiple passes (normally required
when breaking sod with a powered tiller).
Tilling Seedbeds
Your tiller will also do a nice job of digging up
a small plot of soil for planting. This is usually
easier than tilling sod. Once again, set the stake
with the point facing forward and take time to get
the depth adjusted correctly.
• Here’s a trick to smooth the bed for seeding
after it’s well-tilled: Hold the machine level and
pull it quickly backward over the ground like a
large hoe. The slower you work and the higher
the engine speed, the more earth you’ll move, so
just use a quick motion and you’ll reduce the
need for raking.
• For hills and raised beds, keep all the tines in
place and pull the machine backward at a tilt, so
you “hiir up the earth on one side.
• You don’t have to carry your tiller across the
lawn to a work area. If you prefer, you can start
the engine and “walk” the machine lightly over
the grass. Keep the engine speed as low as
possible— just high enough to keep the tines ro
tating at your walking pace, or the tines will try to
dig into the lawn.
Tilling Sod
• Set the depth stake with its point facing forward
and adjust it deeply enough so the machine will
Photo 11C
Tilling in Stony Soil
Your tiller was specifically designed to have a
very small center tine gap, allowing it to weed
more effectively and to mix the soil more thor
oughly.
However, when tilling deeply in stony soil,
you’ll find that stones can frequently lodge be
tween the tines and tiller hood, stopping tine mo
tion. If a rock jam occurs, shut off the engine
and disconnect the spark plug wire. Take off
the tine gangs to free the lodged stone, if this
doesn’t remove the jam, pry out the rock by
using a block of wood and a hammer. (Wear
safety glasses if you need to do this.) Don’t try
to rotate the tines backward, and don’t wear out
the clutch trying to drive the jammed tines for
ward using engine power. Once loose, toss the
stone away from the garden area.
A Special Tine Pattern For Stony Soils
If you encounter frequent rock jams in the
tines when working in very stony soils, here’s a
simple change in the tine pattern that will gener
ally minimize the problem.
Wearing heavy gloves, remount the four tine
gangs in the following order: move the inner-left
tine gang to the inner-right position, and the
inner-right gang to the inner-left position. Keep
the outer tine gangs as is. Remember— the
curved tine edges enter the soil first!
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Remounting the tine gangs takes just a coupie
)f minutes and you’ll need a pliers at most. The
■igures to the right show the conventional tine
:onfiguration where there is a narrow gap beween the center (inner) tines, and the special
itony soil tine pattern where the inner tine gangs
lave been swapped in position. The stony paterns creates a much wider gap between the
iner tine gangs— rocks are much less likely to
lecome lodged between them and the tine hood.
Important: Remember that when you remount
rie tines on the tine shaft, they must be turned in
he direction that allows the curved portions of
ne blades to enter the soil first! Don’t turn the
nes so they face backwards or tilling will be very
lifficuit.
Figure 11D: Normal tine gang pattern.
Section
4: Maintenance
iNGINE LUBRICATION
The engine on your Tiller is a two-cycle (“twotroke”) engine. Engine lubrication is provided
y mixing the proper type and amount of twoycle oil with the gasoline. Refer to “The
iasoline/Two-Cycle Engine Oil Mixture” for cor
set proportions and mixing instructions.
Attempting to run the engine on just gasoline
lone (without the correct amount and type of
vo-cycle oil mixed with it) will cause the engine
) overheat and seize from lack of lubrication.
rRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE
Your transmission was factory-iubricated with
igh-quality grease and should not require any
dditional regular lubrioation.
However, you should check for sufficient lubriant after the initial five hours of operation, and
very twenty-five operating hours afterward.
If needed, use grease that is a high quality, au-
imotive petroleum-base grease usually availble at most hardware or auto parts stores.
b check the transmission:
. Lay the machine on the left side so the tine
taft is vertical.
. Remove both right-side tines (see “Tine
emoval” this Section).
Figure 11E: Tine gang pattern for very stony soil.
3, Clean any dirt or debris away from the trans
mission so none will enter the housing.
4. Remove all three threaded plugs from the right
side of the transmission. See Figure 12 for their lo
cations. Lubricant should be visible in the top two
holes, if so, replace the three plugs securely. If lu
bricant is needed, see the following steps.
Figure 12: Check top two plug locations for pres
ence of lubricant. If needed, add lubricant to
these two locations with a standard grease gun.
See text for full instructions.
To lubricate the transmission:
5. Place the nozzle of a grease gun on the rim of
the middle hole. Push the nozzle firmly up
against the opening.
6. Apply grease until it begins to come out of the
bottom hole. Replace the bottom plug securely.
Then apply grease to the top plug hole. Add
until it begins to come out of the middle hole.
Reinstall the plugs in the middle and top holes.
7. Reinstall the right-side tines. Before rein
stalling the tines, use a fine grade of sandpaper
to clean any rust off the tine shaft. Then coat the
tine shaft with a few drops of oii or anti-seize
compound to make future tine removal easier.
ENGINE AIR FILTER
After using your filler for 25 operating hours or
after a 3-month period (more frequently in dirty
or dusty areas), the engine air filter system will
need to be cleaned.
Use the following instructions:
1. Remove the air cleaner outer cover by taking
out the two cover screws shown in Figure 13.
Put cover aside. Remove the thin, outer flocked
filter, the thick foam filter, and the thin, inner
flocked filter. (Your assembly may have one or
two thin flocked filters which need to be
cleaned.) Clean the body of the air filter housing
and the cover with a clean rag.
2. Inspect the flocked filters and thick foam filter
for dirt. If dirty, continue with step 3.
3. Wash the thick foam filter in detergent and
water. Squeeze to remove dirt— do not twist it.
4. Rinse the foam filter in clean water thoroughly.
5. Wrap in a cloth and squeeze until dry.
6. Saturate the foam filter with clean engine oil
and squeeze out any excess oii.
7. The thin flocked filters should be washed in a
water and detergent solution, rinsed thoroughly
in clean water, and air dried. Do not oil them.
8. Reassemble all components carefully.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
Your Tiller is designed to run at full speed
when you are tilling or cultivating with it. When
you release the throttle lever, the engine should
return to its idle speed.
NOTE
The tines may slowly rotate when you have them
out of the soil and the engine is idling.
The tines should stop rotating (when engine is
idling) when you lower the tines into soft soil.
If the tines continue to rotate (when engine is
idling) in soft soil, the idle speed may be set too
high or the centrifugal clutch may be malfunc
tioning.
If you think your carburetor or the engine
speed require adjustment, see your nearest
Authorized Tecumseh Service Outlet.
Never tamper with the engine governor which
is factory-set for the proper engine speed.
Overspeeding the engine above the factory
high-speed setting can be dangerous.
COOLING SYSTEM
Important: Frequently remove debris from the
engine cooling fins, around the air intake screen
and levers and linkage. This will help to ensure
adequate cooling and correct engine speed.
SPARK PLUG
Check the spark plug once yearly or every 5
operating hours. Clean around the spark plug,
then remove it for inspection. Replace the plug if
the electrodes (see Figure 14) are pitted or
burned, or the porcelain is cracked.
Check the electrode gap with a wire feeler
gauge and adjust the gap to .030" if necessary.
Figure 13: The engine air filter assembly.
Figure 14: Set spark plug gap at .030“.
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TINE REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
A
Worn tines may become sharp. Wear heavy
gloves when removing, handling, or rein
stalling tines to prevent personal injury.
The four tines are not interchangeable.
They must be reinstalled in the same posi
tions from which you removed them and
their cutting edges must face forward in
order for the cultivator to function properly.
if you are replacing tines due to wear, you
should replace all four as a set, rather than
replacing a single, worn tine.
To be sure of reinstalling the tines in the cor
rect order, mark the tines as follows: (Do this the
very first time that you remove the tines to be
sure of marking them correctly.) Disconnect the
spark plug wire. Use a sharp naii or awl to
scratch the tine location on the tine (Outer L/H,
Inner lUH, Outer R/H, and Inner R/H).
WARNING
IMPORTANT
B. Slide the two tines off the tine shaft.
NOTE: If you don’t plan to reinstall the tines
right away, reinsert the hairpin cotter in the
hole in the tine shaft to prevent it from being
accidentally misplaced.
C. Repeat steps A and B for the other side.
2. To reinstall the tines:
When reinstalling the tines, refer to Photo 16
for the correct location of each tine.
A. Double check that the dust cover and felt
washer (underneath the dust cover) are in place.
They should be on the tine shaft, against the
side of the transmission. The set screws on the
dust covers should be tight and not allow the
dust covers to move. See Photo 18.
Clean the tine shafts and then use fine-grade
sandpaper to remove any rust or burrs. Apply a
thin coating of oil to the tine shafts to make fu
ture tine removal easier.
1. To remove the tines:
A. Pull the hairpin cotter out of the hole in the
outboard end of the tine shaft. It is easier to first
turn the hairpin cotter 90“ (so it “stands" away
from the outer tine) and then slip it off, over the
tip of the axle, than it is to attempt to pull the
hairpin cotter out of the hole in the tine shaft.
Photo 16: The correct position of the tines.
Swept-BacK Edge of Tine
Must Enter Soil First
Direction of Rotation
i^Vievired from Right Side of
tMachme)
Photo 15: Removing the hairpin cotter.
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Tines Are Stamped “R" or "L"
for Right and Left Side Locatjons
Photo 17: Side view of a tine.
Düst; Cover
"WÌtlT^
Jeft Washer
NARROW CULTIVATING
The two outer tines can be removed for a nar
rower tilling or cultivating width of 6 inches.
To do this, simply remove the outer tines (see
previous instructions). Then place a tine spacer
(included with your machine) over the tine shaft.
Secure the spacer in place with the hair pin cot
ter inserted through the outer hole.
Photo 18: Installing an inner tine.
B. Slide the inner tine over the tine shaft.
C. Slide the outer tine over the tine shaft.
D. Secure the tines to the tine shaft by inserting
the hairpin cotter in the outer hole in the tine
shaft. It is easier to install the hairpin cotter by
inserting it through the hole in the tine shaft 90°
from its installed position and then turning it so it
lies fiat against the outer tine.
E. Repeat steps A, B, C, and D on other side.
Photo 20: Outer tines off for narrow cultivating.
STORAGE
A WARNING
Never store the tiller when there is gasoline
in the fuel tank.
Never place the tiller near any source of
sparks or open flame (such as a hot water
heater, space heater or clothes dryer).
Failure to comply can lead to serious per
sonal injury or property damage.
To prepare your tiller for extended storage:
1. Prepare the engine for storage by following
the “STORAGE" instructions in the separate
Engine Owner’s Manual.
2. Allow the engine to cool. Then clean any dirt
and debris from the engine cooling fins, linkage
and other engine surfaces.
3. Cover the engine and store this equipment in
a dry, sheltered location.
4. Remove the tines, and clean all soil and de
bris away from the dust covers and the tine
shaft. Lubricate the tine shaft.
Photo 19: Installing an outer tine.
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MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
Are ignition switch wires securely attached?
Make sure air cleaner assembly is secure.
Before
Each Use
X
X
Regularly
Every 25
HrsOf
Use
Check all nuts and bolts for tightness. X
Clean cooling system by removing debris
from cylinder fins and carburetor area.
X
Check transmission lubricant.* X
Remove and service the air filters.
(service more frequently in dusty conditions)
Have engine exhaust ports cleaned by an
Authorized Tecumseh Engine Dealer.
Clean dirt and debris from the equipment.
Every 75
Mrs Of
Use
Every 100
Hrs. Of
Use
After
Season
^ X
1
X
X
!
X
Clean and lubricate the tine shafts. X
Check spark plug.**
i
!
X
X
’ After the first five (5) hours of use. Unless there is an obvious leak, the transmission
should not require that any lubricant be added.
** Annually or every 5 operating hours.
Note: For carburetor and engine speed adjustments, see your Authorized Tecumseh Service Outlet.
PARTS ORDERINC INFORMATION
If you should ever need any replacement parts for your Tiller, please use the exploded parts illus
tration and parts listing which follow to determine which parts you’ll need to order.
You may order replacement parts directly from a local Authorized Dealer. Should you need to
order any replacement parts from the Factory, please see the address and telephone information on
the back cover of this Owner/Operator Manual.
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EXPLODED VIEW OF THE TILLER/CULTIVATOR
-3A
21
Ref. No. Description Part No. Qtv.
1
..................
2 ..................Switch, Engine Ignition.......................................................................................................1983718
3
.................
3A....................Grip, Handlebar..................................................................................................................1983728.........................2
4 ..................Spacer, rectangular rubber
5 ..................Wire, Engine ignition, “On/Off............................................................................................1909812
6 ..................Ref. Number Not Used
7 ..................Lever and Cable Assembly, Throttle..................................................................................1986201
8
.................
9
.................
10
...............
11
...............
12
...............
13
...............
14
...............
15
................
16
...............
17
...............
18
...............
19
...............
20
...............
21 ................Drag Stake.........................................................................................................................1981014001..................1
22
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23
...............
24
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25
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26
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27
...............
28
...............
29
...............
29A
..................
30
...............
31
...............
32
...............
33
...............
34
...............
35
...............
36
...............
37
...............
38
...............
' Denotes items usually available from a quality hardware store as well as from the Factory.
Screw, 10-16 X 1-1/2“, Panhead*......................................................................................1750608
Bracket Switch..................................................................................................................1981012001
Handlebars, Upper, with grips and decals.........................................................................1981046
................................................................................................1983649.......................1
Bolt, Carriage, 5/16"-18 x 2"..............................................................................................1731025.........................2
Rat Washer, 5/16” I.D...............................................................
Knob, Handlebar................................................................................................................1763767
Handlebar, Lower Right.....................................................................................................1984509001
Handlebar, Lower Left........................................................................................................1984510001
Washer, Rat #8*.................................................................................................................1187293........................1
Screw, Hex Head #8 - 32 x 1“ *.........................................................................................1983661........................1
Engine, Tecumseh TC-200-2106 (Available through Local Tecumseh Service Dealers)
Locknut, 1/4"-20’'................................................................................................................1817146
Bolt, Hex Head 1/4"-20 x 5" *.............................................................................................1983663
Hairpin Cotter.....................................................................................................................1185590
Clutch Rotor.......................................................................................................................1909487........................1
Ref. Number Not Used
Clevis Pin, 5/16" x 7/8".......................................................................................................1983723........................1
Drag Stake Bracket............................................................................................................1981010001
Hairpin Cotter.....................................................................................................................1703011 .......................1
Tine, Outer, Right-Hand Side.............................................................................................1984430........................1
Tine, Inner, Right-Hand Side.............................................................................................1984429........................1
Bolt, 1/4"-20 X 1-1/8“ * (drag stake to transmission)..........................................................1983658
Tine Cover (with Decals)....................................................................................................1904124........................1
Plate, Rear, Tine Cover.....................................................................................................1981022010..................1
Rock Shield........................................................................................................................1981018010..................1
Screw, #10-32 X 1/2“, self-tapping (for rear tine cover plate)............................................1983662
Lockwasher, 1/4“ *.............................................................................................................1100241
Bolt, 1/4"-20 X 2“ (Grade 5)...............................................................................................1100807
Bolt, 1/4"-20 X 7/8” (Grade 5)............................................................................................1111600
Ref. Number Not Used
Tine, Inner, Left-Hand Side................................................................................................1984427........................1
Tine, Outer, Left-Hand Side...............................................................................................1984428
Ref. Number Not Used
Clutch Drum and Hub........................................................................................................1909486........................1
..........................................
1107382........................6
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..................
......................
........................
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10
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
3
2
4
4
5
Decals
Product Name Logo Decal (on front lip of tine cover)
Caution Decal (located on rear of tine cover)...................................................................1983094........................1
Warning Decal (located on rear of tine cover)
Engine / Tine Speed Decal (located on the right handlebar)............................................1983096........................1
Engine Ignition Switch Identification Decal (on right handlebar)
Kits and Accessories
Tine Spacers (install when outer tines are off for cultivating)
Cup, Oil Measuring.............................................................................................................1983647.
Replacement Tines (ind. Ref. No.’s 25, 26, 35, 36)..........................................................1982393.
Transmission Assembly......................................................................................................1909803.
Tie Strap, 6", nylon.............................................................................................................1983727.
Tine Spacer Kit (incl. two 1983648)....................................................................................1981053.
22
......................................................
..................................................................
......................................1983097
...........................................
1984529........................1
1983095........................1
.......................
1983648
........................
.............
.............
.............
.............
.............
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
Ref. No. Description Part No.
1
................
2 ................Transmission Case, with pressed-in bushing, right side
Transmission Case, with pressed-in bushing, leftside
..........................
......................
1915039.
1915040.
3 ................Oil Seal.........................................................................................................1983632.
4 ................Shaft, worm- input......................................................................................1983634.
4A
................
5 ......................Bearing, input.........................................................................................................................1983731....................2
6 ......................Bearing, thrust........................................................................................................................1983636
7 ......................Ball Bearing............................................................................................................................1983637
8 ......................Shaft Assembly, incl. pressed-on worm gear
9
......................
10
...................
11
...................
12
...................
13
...................
*14
...................
*15
...................
*16
.................
**17..................Thrust Washer, input (.025")..............................................................................................1983642.
18
...................
19
...................
20
...................
21
...................
22
...................
23
...................
24
...................
* Use as required to reduce slack and center the worm gear in the transmission case
** Use as required to reduce slack.
Oil Seal, input.........................................................................................1909923.
...........................................................
Ref. Number Not Used
Plug, 1/8“................................................................................................................................1185741....................3
Screw, 1/4“-20 X 7/8" (five locations on transmission case)
Screw, 1/4"-20 x 1-1/8“ (three locations on transmission case)
Lock Nut, Nyloc, 1/4“-20.........................................................................................................1817146
Thrust Washer, output (.050“)............................................................................................
Thrust Washer, output (.040“)................................................................................................1983640
Thrust Washer, input (.020")...............................................................................................1983641
Thrust Washer.....................................................................................................................1983638.
Fiat Washer, 1/4"................................................................................................................. 1100254.
Screw, Hex Hd., 1/4“-20 x 5"................................................................................................1983663.
Clutch Drum and Hub...........................................................................................................1909486.
Set Screw, #10-32 x 1/4".....................................................................................................1983052.
Dust Cover...........................................................................................................................1983622.
Felt Washer.....................................................................................................................................................1983713.2
.......................................
.............................................
* **
...................
...................
1981052
1111600
1983658
1983635.........As Req’d.
...................
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.....
As Req’d.
.As Req’d.
.As Req’d.
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...
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...
....
....
Qtjt
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
5
3
8
2
2
2
1
2
2
SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Height— 51“
Height with Handlebars off— 17-’/4"
Width (at Handlebar Grips)— 16-V4"
Tilling Width— 9" (approx.)
Tilling Width (outer tines off)— 6“ (approx.)
Tine Construction— stamped steel, heat-treated,
non-interchangeable
Controls; Engine Throttle Speed Lever
Engine Ignition Switch
Fuel Primer Button or Choke Lever
Depth Stake
Starting System— Manual rope pull (automatic
rope rewind)
Fuel Tank Capacity— 20 ounces
Engine Make: Tecumseh TC-200-2106
Engine Type: two-cycle (2-stroke), air-cooled.
Engine Displacement: 32.8cc (2 cu in). 1.6HP
Maximum Engine RPM: 5200
Fuel Mix Requirements: Use a ratio of 24 parts of un
leaded regular gasoline to 1 part of quality two-cycle
engine oil. See Page 12 in the Manual for specific in
structions.
Engine Lubrication; Quality two-cycle engine oil must
be mixed in the correct ratio (see above) with un
leaded regular gasoline.
Spark Plug: Refer to separate Engine Owner’s
Manual. Gap plug to .030".
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LIIVIITED WARRANTY
Products Covered This warranty is for the following TROY-BiLT® branded products and their attachments or accessories:
chipper/shredders, chipper/vacs, walk-behind mowers, riding mowers, tractors, snow throwers, brushcutters, sprayers, carts, composters and the Mini-Tiller.
Date Warranty
Begins
What is Covered This product (except for the engine, as explained below) is warranted by Garden Way Incorporated to
_______________
What is Not 1. This warranty does not cover the periodic, normal replacement of parts that wear out such as
Covered belts, seals, blades, batteries, etc.
What We Will We will, at our option, repair or replace any part found to be defective in material or workmanship, with-
Do For You out charge for parts and labor. However, charges for pick-up, delivery, and service calls are not covered
How to Obtain • You may be required to provide proof of the date of purchase (your sales receipt, for example).
Non-Engine • Contact any TROY-BILT® Authorized Service Dealer (if purchased from a dealer, we recommend that you
Related contact the same dealer you purchased this product from in order to give the dealer the opportunity to
Warranty Service service you to your satisfaction). Refer to your local telephone directory for the name of your nearest
How to Obtain Contact any service dealer that is authorized by the manufacturer of your engine. Please refer to the en-
Engine Warranty gine manufacturer's Limited Warranty for exact details on how to obtain warranty service. If you have
Service any questions or concerns regarding engine warranty service, please call the TROY-BILT® Technical
_______________
Disclaimer of Garden Way Incorporated shall not be liable under any circumstances for any incidental or consequen-
Gonsequential tial damages or expense of any kind, including but not limited to cost of equipment rental, loss of prof-
Damages its, or cost of hiring services to perform tasks normally performed by the equipment.
_______________
Limitation of SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN-
Implied TIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS. THEREFORE, THE
Warranties ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
The warranty begins on the date of purchase.
the original purchaser only, to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use and
service for the following time periods:
NON-COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL USE
COMMERCIAL OR OTHER NON-RESIDENTIAL USE
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7 Years
90 Days
ENGINES: Engines used for non-commercial residential purposes are covered by the engine manufac
turer's separate Limited Warranty. Garden Way Incorporated does, however, extend the length of the en
gine manufacturer’s limited warranty, providing you with coverage for a total of 3 years. Please refer to
the separate engine owner's manual for details concerning the engine manufacturer's Limited Warranty..
Engines used for commercial or other non-resldential purposes are warranted by their respective man
ufacturer for the time periods indicated in the Limited Warranty printed in the separate engine manufacturer's owners manual.__________________________________________________________________
2. This warranty does not cover damage, malfunctions or failures due to:
a) Use of unauthorized accessories or attachments.
b) Misuse, accidents, or a lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance as specified in your
product's Owner/Operator Manual (you may wish to keep records of maintenance and service).
by this warranty.
dealer or call the TROY-BILT® Technical Service Department (see Toll-Free number below) for assistance.
-OR-
• Contact the TROY-BiLT® Technical Service Department in Troy, N.Y. at this Toll-Free number 1-800-520-5520.
Service Department for assistance.
Any implied warranties, including without limitation any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose, shall be limited in duration to a period of seven years (90 days if product is
purchased for commercial or other non-residential use) from the date of sale.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state
to state.
Garden Way Incorporated, 102nd St. & 9th Avenue, Troy, New York 12180
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For customer assistance, contact your nearest authorized dealer or:
In the U.S.A.; Garden Way Incorporated * 102nd St. & 9th Ave. • Troy, New York 12180
For Technical Service: (800) 520-5520 — For Parts: (800) 648-6776
In Canada: Garden Way Incorporated • 320 Van Sickle Road, Unit 12 • St. Catherines, Ontario L2R 6P7
For Technical Service or Parts: (800) 225-3585
1903844 (1/96) Printed in U.S.A. & 1996 Garden Way Incorporated
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