TRAINING

???Read the Owner???s Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.

???Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction.

???Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, par- ticularly small children, and pets.

PREPARATION

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

???Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine (motor).

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

???Keep children and pets away.

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

???Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.

???Never allow bystanders near the unit.

???Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the tiller.

???Never operate 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.

???Do not operate the equipment without wearing ade- quate outer garments. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.

???Handle fuel with care; it is highly ???ammable.

???Use an approved fuel container.

???Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.

???Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never ???ll fuel tank indoors.

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

???Use extension cords and receptacles as speci???ed by the manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors or electric starting motors.

???Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine (motor) is running (except where speci???cally recommended by manufacturer).

OPERATION

???Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

???Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross- ing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traf???c. Do not carry passengers.

???After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor), remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the tiller for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the tiller.

???Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

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

???Stop the engine (motor) when leaving the operating position.

???Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended. Disengage the tines, shift into neutral, and stop the engine.

???Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.Disconnect the cord on electric motors.

???Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are dangerous.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

???Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safe working condition.

???Check shear pins, engine mounting bolts, and other bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

???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, and the like. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

???Always refer to the operator???s guide instructions for important details if the tiller is to be stored for an ex- tended period.

- IMPORTANT -

CAUTIONS, IMPORTANTS, AND NOTES ARE A MEANS OF

ATTRACTING ATTENTION TO IMPORTANT OR CRITICAL

INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL.

IMPORTANT: USED TO ALERT YOU THAT THERE IS A

POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGING THIS EQUIPMENT.

NOTE: Gives essential information that will aid you to better understand, incorporate, or execute a particular set of instructions.

Look for this symbol to point out im- portant safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it can- not contact spark plug in order to pre- vent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product con- tains chemicals known to the State of Cali- fornia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tiller. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service center. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tiller properly. Always observe the ???SAFETY RULES???.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

???Read and observe the safety rules.

???Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tiller.

???Follow instructions under ???Maintenance??? and ???Storage??? sections of this Owner???s Manual.

IMPORTANT: THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL

COMBUSTION ENGINE AND SHOULD NOT BE USED ON

OR NEAR ANY UNIMPROVED FOREST-COVERED, BRUSH-

COVERED OR GRASS COVERED LAND UNLESS THE

ENGINE'S EXHAUST SYSTEM IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPARK

ARRESTER MEETING APPLICABLE LOCAL LAWS (IF ANY).

IF A SPARK ARRESTER IS USED, IT SHOULD BE MAINTAINED

IN EFFECTIVE WORKING ORDER BY THE OPERATOR.

IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, A SPARK ARRESTER IS

REQUIRED BY LAW (SECTION 4442 OF THE CALIFORNIA

PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE). OTHER STATES MAY HAVE

SIMILAR LAWS. FEDERAL LAWS APPLY ON FEDERAL

LANDS. SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER FOR

SPARK ARRESTER.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.

(1)Utility knife

(1)Pair of pliers

(1)Screwdriver

(2)1/2" wrenches

OPERATOR???S POSITION (See Fig. 1)

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (standing behind tiller handles).

FRONT

OPERATOR'S

POSITION

FIGURE 1

UNPACK CARTON & INSTALL HANDLE (See

Fig. 2)

CAUTION: Be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material.

IMPORTANT: WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING

TILLER, BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLE(S).

???Cut cable ties securing handles.

???The handle may be assembled in high or low position. Slowly lift handle assembly up, route cable(s) as shown and align handle holes with desired handle panel hole and slot.

???Loosely assemble hardware as shown. Be sure the shorter (3/4" long) hex bolt is assembled in lower hole of handle. Repeat for opposite side. Tighten all hardware securely.

NOTE: Cables must not touch the muf???er.

???Cut cable ties securing tiller to skid and remove tiller from skid.

???Remove screws securing depth stake to skid and dis- card the screws.

NUT LOCK

WASHER

TILLER

HANDLE

HANDLE

PANEL

HEX BOLT 5/16-18X1"

FLAT HEX BOLT

WASHER 5/16-18X3/4"

CABLE

TILLER

HANDLES

HANDLE

PANEL

BOLTS

FIG. 2

INSTALL DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY

(See Fig. 3)

???Loosen nut ???A???.

???Insert stake support between engine bracket halves with stake spring down.

???Bolt stake support to engine brackets with bolts, lock washers and nuts. Tighten securely. Tighten nut ???A???.

???Depth stake must move freely. If it does not, loosen support bolt.

ENGINE BRACKET

HALVES

NUT ???A???

DEPTH STAKE

SUPPORT

STAKE

SPRING

DEPTH

STAKE

SUPPORT

HEX BOLTS, BOLT

LOCK WASHERS,

AND HEX NUTS

FIG. 3

HANDLE HEIGHT

???Handle height may be adjusted to better suit operator. (See ???HANDLE HEIGHT??? in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual).

TILLING WIDTH

???Tilling width may be adjusted to better handle your tilling conditions (See ???TINE ARRANGEMENT??? in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

TINE OPERATION

???Check tine operation before ???rst use. (See ???TINE OP- ERATION CHECK??? in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

DEPTH STAKE

CHOKE CONTROL

FORWARD TINE CONTROL - Engages tines in forward direction.

THROTTLE CONTROL - Controls engine speed. CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.

DEPTH STAKE - Controls forward speed and the depth at which the tiller will dig.

RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Used to start the engine.

HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER

Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine.

STOPPING (See Fig. 5)

TINES

???Release tine control to stop movement.

ENGINE

???Move throttle control to ???STOP??? position.

???Never use choke to stop engine.

FIG. 5

TINE OPERATION (See Fig. 5)

???Squeeze tine control to handle.

TILLING

The speed and depth of tilling is regulated by the position of the depth stake and wheel height.

The depth stake should always be below the wheels for digging. It serves as a brake to slow the tiller???s forward motion to enable the tines to penetrate the ground. Also, the more the depth stake is lowered into the ground the deeper the tines will dig.

DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 6)

Adjust depth stake by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin. Change depth stake to desired position. Replace the clevis pin and hairpin clip.

???For normal tilling, set depth stake at the second or third hole from the top.

WHEELS (See Fig. 6)

Adjust wheels by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin. Change wheel position. Replace the hairpin clip and clevis pin.

???For normal tilling, set wheels at the second or third hole from the top.

HAIRPIN CLIP

AND CLEVIS PIN

DEPTH

STAKE

STAKE

SPRING

WHEEL

FIG. 6

TRANSPORTING YOUR TILLER

CAUTION: Before lifting or transporting, allow tiller engine and muf???er to cool. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from fuel tank.

AROUND THE YARD

???Tip depth stake forward until it is held by the stake spring.

???Push tiller handles down, raising tines off the ground.

???Push or pull tiller to desired location.

AROUND TOWN

???Disconnect spark plug wire.

???Drain fuel tank.

???Transport in upright position to prevent oil leakage.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

IMPORTANT: BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT

TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING

OIL OR FUEL. USE CLEAN OIL AND FUEL AND STORE IN

APPROVED, CLEAN, COVERED CONTAINERS. USE CLEAN

FILL FUNNELS.

FILL ENGINE WITH OIL (See Fig. 7)

???With engine level, remove engine oil ???ller plug.

???Fill engine with oil to point of over???owing. For approx- imate capacity see ???PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS??? on page 3 of this manual.

???Tilt tiller back on its wheels and then re-level.

???With engine level, re???ll to point of over???owing if nec- essary. Replace oil ???ller plug.

???For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See ???OIL VISCOSITY CHART??? in the Maintenance section of this manual).

???To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section of this manual.

OIL

LEVEL

OIL

FILLER

PLUG

FIG. 7

ADD GASOLINE

???Fill fuel tank to bottom of ???ller neck. Do not over???ll. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness.

CAUTION: Fill to within 1/2 inch of top of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow for fuel expansion. If gasoline is ac- cidentally spilled, move machine away from area of spill. Avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disappeared.

Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open ???ame.

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW32??F(0??C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE

GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER

STARTING.

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can at- tract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8)

CAUTION: Keep drive control bar in ???DISENGAGED??? position when start- ing engine.

When starting engine for the ???rst time or if engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra pulls of the recoil starter to move fuel from the tank to the engine.

???Make sure spark plug wire is properly connected.

???Move shift lever indicator to ???N??? (neutral) position.

???Place throttle control in ???FAST??? position.

???Move choke control to full ???CHOKE??? position. Grasp recoil starter handle with one hand and grasp tiller handle with other hand. Pull rope out slowly until en- gine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point).

???Pull recoil starter handle quickly. Do not let starter handle snap back against starter. Repeat if neces- sary.

???If engine ???res but does not start, move choke control to half choke position. Pull recoil starter handle until engine starts.

???When engine starts, slowly move choke control to ???RUN??? position as engine warms up.

NOTE: A warm engine requires less choking to start.

???Move throttle control to desired running position.

???Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before engaging tines.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32??F), the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See ???TO ADJUST CARBURETOR??? in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

NOTE: If engine does not start, see troubleshooting points.

SPARK

PLUG

THROTTLE

CONTROL

CHOKE

CONTROL

RECOIL STARTER

HANDLE

FIG. 8

BREAKING IN YOUR TILLER

Break-in your belts, pulleys and tine control before you actually begin tilling.

???Start engine, tip tines off ground by pressing handles down and engage tine control to start tine rotation. Allow tines to rotate for ???ve minutes.

???Check tine operation and adjust if necessary. See???TINE OPERATION CHECK??? in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

TILLING HINTS

CAUTION: Until you are accustomed to handling your tiller,start actual ???eld use with throttle in slow position (mid-way between ???FAST??? and ???IDLE???).

To help tiller move forward, lift up the handles slightly (thus lifting depth stake out of ground). To slow down the tiller, press down on handles.

If you are straining or tiller is shaking, the wheels and depth stake are not set properly in the soil being tilled.The proper setting of the wheels and depth stake is through trial and error and depends upon the soil condition. (The harder or wetter the ground, the slower the engine and tine speed needed. Under these poor conditions, at fast speed the tiller will run and jump over the ground).

A properly adjusted tiller will dig with little effort from the operator.

???Tilling is digging into, turning over, and breaking up packed soil before planting. Loose, unpacked soil helps root growth. Best tilling depth is 4" to 6" (10-15 cm). A tiller will also clear the soil of unwanted vegetation. The decomposition of this vegetable matter enriches the soil. Depending on the climate (rainfall and wind), it may be advisable to till the soil at the end of the growing season to further condition the soil.

???Soil conditions are important for proper tilling.Tines will not readily penetrate dry, hard soil which may contribute to excessive bounce and dif???cult handling of your tiller. Hard soil should be moistened before tilling; however, extremely wet soil will ???ball-up??? or clump during tilling. Wait until the soil is less wet in order to achieve the best results. When tilling in the fall, remove vines and long grass to prevent them from wrapping around the tine shaft and slowing your tilling operation.

???You will ???nd tilling much easier if you leave a row un- tilled between passes. Then go back between tilled rows. (See Fig. 9) There are two reasons for doing this. First, wide turns are much easier to negotiate than about-faces. Second, the tiller won???t be pulling itself, and you, toward the row next to it.

???Set depth stake and wheel height for shallow tilling when working extremely hard soil or sod. Then work across the ???rst cuts at normal depth.

FIG. 9

CULTIVATING

Cultivating is destroying the weeds between rows to prevent them from robbing nourishment and moisture from the plants. At the same time, breaking up the up- per layer of soil crust will help retain moisture in the soil. Best digging depth is 1" to 3" (2.5-7.5 cm).

???You will probably not need to use the depth stake. Begin by tipping the depth stake forward until it is held by the stake spring.

???Cultivate up and down the rows at a speed which will allow tines to uproot weeds and leave the ground in rough condition, promoting no further growth of weeds and grass (See Fig. 10).

FIG. 10

MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

Check Engine Oil Level

SERVICE DATES

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tiller as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tiller.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

???Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air ???lter, and check tines and belts for wear. A new spark plug and clean air ???lter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

???Check engine oil level.

???Check tine operation.

???Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See ???LUBRICATION CHART???)

.

LUBRICATION CHART

cTINE CONTROL

d ENGINE

c IDLER

ARM

cSAE 30 OR 10W-30 MOTOR OIL

dREFER TO MAINTENANCE ???ENGINE??? SECTION

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classi???cation SF-SJ. Select the oil???s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

FIG. 11

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32??F (0??C). Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each ???ve (5) hours of continuous use. Add SAE 30 motor oil or equivalent. Tighten oil ???ller plug securely each time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 11 and 12)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classi???cation SF-SJ.

OIL

DRAIN

PLUG

OIL LEVEL

OIL FILLER

PLUG

FIG. 12

AIR CLEANER (See Fig. 13)

Service air cleaner cartridge every twenty-???ve hours, more often if engine is used in very dusty conditions.

???Loosen air cleaner screws, one on each side of cover.

???Remove air cleaner cover.

???Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge. Be careful. Do not allow dirt or debris to fall into carburetor.

???Clean by tapping gently on a ???at surface.

???If very dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.

???Clean and replace cover. Tighten screws securely.

CAUTION: Petroleum solvents,such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean cartridge.They may cause deterioration of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge.

AIR

COVER

CLEANER

SCREW

AIR CLEANER

CARTRIDGE

COOLING SYSTEM (See Fig. 14)

Your engine is air cooled. For proper engine performance and long life keep your engine clean.

???Clean air screen frequently using a stiff-bristled brush.

???Remove blower housing and clean as necessary.

???Keep cylinder ???ns free of dirt and chaff.

FIG. 14

MUFFLER

Do not operate tiller without muf???er. Do not tamper with exhaust system.Damaged muf???ers or spark arresters could create a ???re hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if necessary. If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly, remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection. Replace if damaged.

SPARK PLUG

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each tilling sea- son or after every 50 hours of use, whichever comes ???rst. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in ???PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS??? on page 3 of this manual.

TRANSMISSION

Your transmission is sealed and will only require lubrica- tion if serviced.

CLEANING

Do not clean your tiller when the engine and transmission are hot. We do not recommend using pressurized water (garden hose, etc.) to clean your unit unless the gasket area around the transmission and the engine muf???er, air ???lter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine will shorten the useful life of your tiller.

???Clean engine, wheels, ???nish, etc. of all foreign mat- ter.

???Keep ???nished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

???Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

TILLER

TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT (See Fig. 15)

Factory assembly has provided lowest handle height. Select handle height best suited for your tilling conditions. Handle height will be different when tiller digs into soil.

???If a higher handle height is desired, loosen the four nuts securing handle panel to engine brackets.

???Slide handle panel to desired location.

???Tighten the four nuts securely.

ENGINE

BRACKETS

HANDLE

PANEL

NUTS (ALSO 2

ON LEFT SIDE

OF TILLER)

FIG. 15

MID-WIDTH TILLING - 15" PATH (See Fig. 17)

???Assemble holes ???A??? in tine hubs to holes ???C??? in tine shaft.

A CC A

FIG. 17

NARROW TILLING - 10-1/4" PATH (See Fig. 18)

???Remove outer tines.

INNER TINES ONLY

FIG. 18

NARROW CULTIVATING - 12-1/2" PATH (See Fig. 19)

???Remove inner tines.

???Assemble holes ???A??? in tine hubs to holes ???C??? in tine shaft.

TINE ARRANGEMENT

Your outer tines can be assembled in several different ways to suit your tilling or cultivating needs.

CAUTION: Tines are sharp. Wear gloves or other protection when han- dling tines.

NORMAL TILLING - 17" PATH (See Fig. 16)

???Assemble holes ???A??? in tine hubs to holes ???B??? in tine shaft.

FIG. 16

FIG. 19

EDGING - 9-5/8" PATH (See Fig. 20)

???Remove inner tines.

???Assemble holes ???A??? in tine hubs to holes ???D??? in tine shaft.

A DD A

FIG. 20

NOTE: Additional tine arrangements can be attained by moving outer tines to opposite side of tiller which will point tines outward. Always keep sharp edges of tines rotating forward from above.

TINE OPERATION CHECK (See Fig. 21)

Be sure tines do not rotate when engine is running and tine control is in the ???OFF??? position.

WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug to prevent starting while checking tine operation.

FINAL CHECK ???OFF??? POSITION

???With tine control ???OFF??? (up), push down on handle to raise tines off the ground.

???Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines. Tines should not rotate.

???If tines rotate, place loop of idler spring in a lower link of chain and retest.

FINAL CHECK ???ON??? POSITION

???With tine control ???ON??? (held down to handle) push down on handle to raise tines off the ground.

???Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines. Tines should rotate forward.

???If tines do not rotate, place loop of idler spring in a higher link of chain and retest.

NOTE: If ???ON??? position check required adjustment, recheck ???OFF???position adjustment to insure tines do not rotate when control is ???OFF??? (up).

TINE CONTROL

???OFF??? POSITION

TINE CONTROL

???ON??? POSITION

CHAIN

IDLER

SPRING

TO REMOVE BELT GUARD (See Fig. 22)

???Remove screws from side of belt guard.

???Pull belt guard out and away from unit.

???Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure. Be sure slot in bottom of belt guard is under head of tine shield bolt and all nuts are tightened securely.

BELT GUARD

SCREW

SCREW

TINE

SHIELD

SCREW

FIG. 22

TO REPLACE V-BELT (See Fig. 23)

Replace V-belt if it has stretched considerably or if it has cracks or frayed edges.

Belt guard must be removed to service belt. See ???TO RE- MOVE BELT GUARD??? in this section of manual.

BELT REMOVAL

???Remove V-belt from transmission pulley ???rst and then from engine pulley.

BELT REPLACEMENT

???Install new V-belt to engine pulley ???rst then to trans- mission pulley. Be sure belt is positioned on inside groove of both pulleys, inside all belt guides and rests on idler pulley.

CHECK TINE OPERATION

???See ???TINE OPERATION CHECK??? in this section of manual.

REPLACE BELT GUARD

Immediately prepare your tiller for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.

WARNING: Never store the tiller with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open ???ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

TILLER

???Clean entire tiller (See???CLEANING???in the Maintenance section of this manual).

???Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re- placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

???Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual.

???Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.

???Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT:IT IS IMPORTANTTO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS

FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH

AS THE CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK

DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT

ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING

ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTUREWHICH

LEADSTO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING

STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM

OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.

???Drain the fuel tank.

???Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

???Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent.

NOTE: Fuel stablizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stablizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stablizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean oil. (See ???ENGINE??? in the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

???Remove spark plug.

???Pour 1 ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder.

???Pull starter handle slowly several times to distribute oil.

???Replace with new spark plug.

OTHER

???Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

???Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.

???If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt.

???Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust.

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TILLER WHILE ENGINE AND

EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1137176X505 Bracket, Handle

272140512 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1??2

573680500 Locknut, Crown 5/16-18

619111116 Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga.

719121414 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.

874760516 Bolt, Hex Hd. 5/16-18 x 1

974760512 Bolt, Hex Hd 5/16-18 x 3/4

1010040500 Washer, Lock 5/16

1173220500 Nut, Hex 5/16-18

1298000129 Nut, Flanged 5/16-18

NOTE: All component dimensions are given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

123230506 Screw, Set 5/16-18 x 3/8

2130812 Sheave, Engine

474610812 Bolt, Hex 1/2-20 x 3/4

517490440 Bolt Thd Roller 1/4-20 X 2-1/2

6174898 Shield Inner Guard Belt

7170488 Screw Hex Wsh Slt #10-24 x .50

8139155 Spacer Split .523 x .718 x 2

9165768X505 Guard, Belt

1312000028 Ring, Retainer

14151223 Sheave, Transmission

2074760620 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

21106968X Shaft, Idler Arm

25 73350500 Nut, Hex, Jam 5/16-18

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

274760520 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/4

374760512 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4

473220500 Nut, Hex 5/16-18

510040500 Washer, Lock 5/16

1819131311 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 11 Ga.

199190R Bracket, Wheel

2073680600 Locknut, Crown 3/8-16

2174760516 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1

2273800500 Locknut, w/insert 5/16-18

2374780524 Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1/2

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

7165835 Bracket, Engine, R.H.

8165834 Bracket, Engine, L.H.

1073970500 Nut, Lock Hex Flange

1174760544 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 2-3/4

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1619091412 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 12 Ga.

1719092016 Washer 9/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

1810040400 Washer, Lock 1/4

1974610412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-28 x 3/4 Gr. 5

20- - - - - - - Engine, Briggs Model 94202

(Order parts from engine Manufac- turer)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TILLER - - MODEL NUMBER FN620K

DECALS

5

1

6

12

2

8

11

4

4127185X Decal, Description

5110613X Decal, Tine Control

6110614X Decal, Hand Placement

8120076X Decal, Warning, Rotating Tines

9171803 Decal, Briggs & Stratton

10

9