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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

MODEL #100379

FRONT TINE TILLER

Made in China - REV 20180125

Champion Power Equipment, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA USA

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This manual contains important safety precautions which should be read and understood before operating the product.

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Specifications, descriptions and illustrations in this manual are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice.

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Page 1: ...ontains important safety precautions which should be read and understood before operating the product Failure to do so could result in serious injury This manual should remain with the product Specifications descriptions and illustrations in this manual are as accurate as known at the time of publication but are subject to change without notice REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE at championpowerequipmen...

Page 2: ...ips and Techniques 18 Tilling Depths 18 Choosing Correct Tine Speed 19 Avoid Tilling Soggy Wet Soil 19 Preparing Seedbeds 19 Clearing the Tines 20 Loading and Unloading the Tiller 20 Maintenance 20 Tiller Lubrication 21 Check for Oil Leaks 21 Check Hardware 22 Tines 22 Checking and Adjusting the Tine Drive Belt Tension 22 Belt Tension Adjustment 23 Change Forward Reverse Tine Drive Belts 23 Engine...

Page 3: ... each use Please always exercise common sense and always err on the side of caution when operating the product to ensure no accident property damage or injury occurs We want you to continue to use and be satisfied with your CPE product for years to come When contacting CPE about parts and or service you will need to supply the complete model and serial numbers of your product Transcribe the inform...

Page 4: ...utes before adding fuel 6c Keep matches cigarettes cigars pipes open flames and sparks away from the fuel tank and fuel container 6d Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care Never fill fuel tank indoors Use a funnel or spout to prevent spillage 6e Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely 6f If fuel is spilled do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of s...

Page 5: ...nfluence of alcohol drugs or medication 19 Operators shall not tamper with the engine governor settings on the machine the governor controls the maximum safe operating speed to protect the engine and all moving parts from damage caused by overspeed Authorized service shall be sought if a problem exists 20 Do not touch engine parts which may be hot from operation Let parts cool down sufficiently 21...

Page 6: ...to relieve pressure in the tank Only fill or drain gasoline outdoors in a well ventilated area DO NOT pump gasoline directly into the tiller at the gas station Use an approved container to transfer the fuel to the tiller DO NOT overfill the gasoline tank Always keep gasoline away from sparks open flames pilot lights heat and other sources of ignition DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes When starting ...

Page 7: ...oduct Safety Alert This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual As with any type of power equipment carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury This machine is capable of amputating fingers hands toes and feet and throwing foreign objects Failure to observe the safety instructions could result in serious injury or...

Page 8: ...less poison gas Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea fainting or death Use only in a well ventilated area Clearance Keep all objects including others at least 10 feet 3m from this machine Only one person should operate the tiller and load the logs Rotating Tines Avoid injury from rotating tines Keep hands away Rotating Tines Avoid injury from rotating tines Keep feet away Thrown Objects This...

Page 9: ...he product 4 5 6 7 8 1263 L OP A 10W 30 1 2 3 K 152 CG1 Colors LPN 1263 L OP Rev A Size 75 x 35 mm Artwork Notes 3mm corner radius 2mm safe margin Revision Changes This artwork belongs to Champion Power Equipment The contents are confidential and privileged and shall not be disclosed to or used by or for outside parties without the explicit consent of Champion Power Equipment Starting the Engine 1...

Page 10: ...ion of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation A spark arrestor may be required The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire prevention requirements ADVERTENCIA Operación de este equipo puede crear chispas que pueden iniciar incendios en vegetación seca Un parachispas puede ser requerido El operador debería contactar l...

Page 11: ...er 5 Forward Lever 6 Speed Control Engine 1 Muffler 2 Air Filter Protects the engine by filtering dust and debris from the intake air 3 Throttle 4 Choke Used to start the engine 5 Fuel Valve Used to turn fuel supply on and off to engine 6 Carburetor 7 Oil Fill Cap Dipstick Used to check and fill oil level 8 Oil Drain Bolt Used to drain the oil 9 Recoil Starter Used to manually start the engine 10 ...

Page 12: ...ain body with inner tines C Outer tines D Lower handles E Upper handle F Guard extensions G Depth Regulator H Knobs I Hardware Bolts not shown Nuts not shown Washers not shown Tools Included 8 10 Wrench J 13 16 Wrench K 13 17 Wrench L Spark Plug Wrench M Tools Not Included Needle Nose Pliers for cotter pins A H J K L M B F C D G E I ...

Page 13: ...he tiller 3 Carefully cut each corner of the box from top to bottom 4 Fold each side flat on the ground to provide a surface area to work with the tiller Install Lower Handle 1 Mount lower handles onto tiller body using the 2 M8 bolts 4 flat washers 2 lock washers and 2 M8 lock nuts Install Upper Handle 1 Mount upper handle using 2 M8 round head bolts 2 flat washers and 2 knobs Install the Guard E...

Page 14: ...nt temperature Temperatura ambiente Température ambiante Recommended Oil Type Tipo de aceite recomendado Type d huile recommandé 80 100 120 28 9 F C 17 8 6 7 4 4 15 6 26 7 37 8 48 9 10W 30 5W 30 Synthetic Sintético Synthétique 10W 40 5W 30 Add Fuel 1 Use clean fresh regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 85 and an ethanol content of 10 or less by volume y b c 2 DO NOT mix oil wi...

Page 15: ...abilizer that are formulated to work with ethanol gasoline blends Any damages or hazards caused by using improper gasoline improperly stored gasoline and or improperly formulated stabilizers are not covered by manufacturer s warranty It is advisable to always shut off the gasoline supply run the engine to starvation and drain the tank when the equipment is not in use for more than 30 days Forward ...

Page 16: ...ng at a very shallow depth setting and gradually increase the tilling depth WARNING Do not attempt to till too deeply too quickly Gradually work down to deeper tilling depths Place the Depth Regulator Lever in the travel position before starting the engine This position prevents the tines from touching the ground until you are ready to begin tilling Failure to follow this warning could result in p...

Page 17: ...he tines or wheels until you have read all of the operating instructions WARNING Before starting engine put both wheels in the WHEEL DRIVE position Never have wheels in FREEWHEEL position when engine is running When the wheels are in FREEWHEEL they do not hold back the tiller and the tines could propel the tiller rapidly forward or backward WARNING Never run engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ve...

Page 18: ...t be changed by adjusting the engine At high altitudes increased exhaust emissions can also result due to the increased enrichment of the air fuel ratio Other high altitude issues can include hard starting increased fuel consumption and spark plug fouling To alleviate high altitude issues other than the natural power loss CPE can provide a high altitude carburetor main jet The alternative main jet...

Page 19: ...ect engine speed in relation to the tilling depth will ensure a sufficient power level to do the job without causing the engine to labor Avoid Tilling Soggy Wet Soil Tilling wet soil often results in large hard clumps of soil that can interfere with planting If time permits wait a day or two after heavy rains to allow the soil to dry before tilling Test soil by squeezing it into a ball If it compr...

Page 20: ...get maximum chopping action as the tines chop the material against the ground Also try to till under crop residues or cover crops while they are green moist and tender While power composting try swaying the handlebars from side to side about 6 in to 12 in 15 to 30 cm This fishtailing action often clears the tines of debris If tangling occurs lift the tines out of the soil and run the tiller in rev...

Page 21: ...oil FIRST 2 HOURS OF BREAK IN OPERATION Check drive belt tension Check nuts and bolts Change engine oil EVERY 5 OPERATING HOURS Check motor oil level EVERY 10 OPERATING HOURS Check drive belt tension Check nuts and bolts Change engine oil Lubricate tiller EVERY FIRST MONTH OR FIRST 20 HOURS Change engine oil Replace reduction gear oil Clean air filter element EVERY 30 OPERATING HOURS Check gear oi...

Page 22: ...d before reusing tiller Be sure to check the screws underneath the tiller hood that secure the transmission cover and the Depth Regulator Lever to the transmission Tines The tines will wear with use and should be inspected at the beginning of each tilling season and after every 30 operating hours The tines can be replaced either individually or as a complete set Refer to the parts list for tine id...

Page 23: ...e hex nut halfway up the adjustment screw 3b Unhook the top of the spring from the lever 3c Use pliers to prevent the adjuster from turning and turn the slotted screw located inside the spring clockwise viewed from operator s position to increase tension on the spring Turn the screw counter clockwise to decrease tension Once adjusted reattach the spring to the lever 3d Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to re m...

Page 24: ...from spark plug 3 Remove belt guard 4 Loosen belt Tension by removing tine engagement cables 5 Remove the bolt holding the main drive pulley 6 Remove the forward direction tine belt 7 Remove belt guide bracket for reverse tine belt 8 Remove drive pulley and reverse belt 9 Install new belts and replace drive components 10 Tension belt control cables as per belt tension adjustment instructions 11 Re...

Page 25: ...ighten it securely and remove it Add oil as needed to bring the level up to the FULL mark Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is checked Do not overfill Tighten dipstick securely MAX MIN OIL DIP STICK VARILLA DEL ACEITE JAUGE D HUILE OIL DIP STICK VARILLA DEL ACEITE JAUGE D HUILE B To Change the Engine Oil CAUTION DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly filled w...

Page 26: ...e element out 2 Paper element Wash the element with home detergents and warm water or non flammable or high flash point cleansing solvents and dry Foam element Soak in clean engine oil until saturated Squeeze out excess oil otherwise the engine will smoke when starting 3 Clean the air cleaner cover and inner surface with a damp cloth be careful not to allow dust to enter the carburetor 4 Reinstall...

Page 27: ... Store unit in a clean dry area 9 Never store the tiller with fuel in the fuel tank in an enclosed area where gas fumes could reach an open flame or spark or where ignition sources are present space heaters hot water heaters furnaces etc 10 Loosen the oil drain bolt and completely drain the gasoline out of the carburetor into a proper container and screw the oil drain bolt down Remove the sediment...

Page 28: ...7 2 in 120 cm Width 23 6 in 60 cm Height 37 8 in 96 cm Engine Specifications Displacement 212 cc Type 4 Stroke OHV Fuel Capacity 0 9 gal 3 2 L Oil Capacity 0 6 qt 0 6 L Oil Type 10W 30 NOTICE Weather will affect engine oil and engine performance Change the type of engine oil used based on weather conditions to suit the engine needs Fuel Specifications Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum o...

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Page 30: ...34 100379 034 48 Right Extension Fenderboard 1 35 100379 035 Wheel Adjusting Pole 1 36 100379 036 2 Wheel Bracket Black 1 Part Number Description Qty 37 100379 037 Locknut M12 2 38 100379 038 Flat Washer Ø12 4 39 100379 039 Adjusting Press Spring 1 40 100379 040 Gasket Ø10 2 41 100379 041 Axle Bushing 2 42 100379 042 B Uncork Pin Ø2 37 2 43 100379 043 48 Wheel 8 Yellow 2 44 100379 044 Bolt M12 65 ...

Page 31: ...l Ø10 40 1 97 100379 097 Bushing Case 8 98 100379 098 Pin Roll Ø10 50 6 99 100379 099 Flange Locknut M6 16 100 100379 100 2 Right Case Black 1 101 100379 101 Bearing 6206 2 102 100379 102 Big Chain Wheel 1 103 100379 103 Chain 08B 1 80 1 104 100379 104 2 Left Case Black 1 105 100379 105 Small Chain Wheel 1 106 100379 106 Bushing Small Chain Wheel 2 107 100379 107 Bushing Base 2 108 100379 108 Flan...

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Page 33: ...2 6 Part Number Description Qty 31 13300 Z533210 0000 Crankshaft Assembly 1 32 13200 Z140210 0099 Piston Ring Assembly 1 33 13122 Z010110 0000 Clip Piston Pin 2 34 13111 Z140220 0099 Piston 1 35 13121 Z010110 0000 Pin Piston 1 36 13010 Z440210 0099 Rod Connecting 1 37 12110 Z810110 0099 Intake Valve 1 38 12110 Z810120 0099 Exhaust Valve 1 39 12112 Z810210 0000 Seat Valve Spring 2 40 12109 Z810110 ...

Page 34: ...be Fuel Ø4 5 x Ø8 5 x 160 1 79 90001 0630 01 Bolt M6 x 30 1 80 16062 Z010110 0000 Rod Governeor 1 81 30431 Z010110 0000 Jacket Rubber 1 82 13501 Z010110 0000 Nut Flywheel M14 x 1 5 1 83 28002 Z010310 0000 Pulley Starter 1 84 19352 Z440110 0000 Cooling Fan 1 85 13510 Z440410 0000 Flywheel Subassembly 1 86 30400 Z440110 0100 Coil Ignition 1 87 90001 0625 01 Bolt M6 x 25 2 88 16520 Z010430 0001 Contr...

Page 35: ... Carburetor out of adjustment Contact Technical Support Team Oil level is low Check oil level Engine does not shut off Misadjusted throttle control or ignition switch Contact Technical Support Team Wheels and Tines will not turn Improper use of controls Review controls section Worn broken or misadjusted drive belt s See Checking and Adjusting Forward Drive Belt Tension or Belt Tension Adjustment I...

Page 36: ...und electrodes Clear carbon deposits Too much carbon deposit and dirt around electrodes Replace spark plug Too much carbon deposit and dirt around electrodes Adjust to proper value Abnormal cylinder compression Piston ring is at its wear limit Replace Piston ring is broken Replace Piston ring is sticking Clear up carbon fouling Spark plug is not installed tightly or gasket is missing Tighten with ...

Page 37: ...worn part Air leakage from the surface where the cylinder block contacts the cylinder head Replace cylinder gasket Too big or too small valve clearance Readjust Valve tightness is poor Repair Gasoline Engine Running Roughly Problem Cause Solution Knocking sound Piston cylinder or piston ring is worn excessively Replace the worn part Piston pin and piston pin hole are worn excessively Replace pisto...

Page 38: ...osened and malfunctioning Reinstall properly Connection rod deformation has made piston and cylinder bushing side wear Replace connection rod Cylinder or piston or piston ring is worn and made a space between cylinder and crankcase Replace the worn parts Crankshaft main bearing burned out Replace main bearing Beating sound Piston piston ring or cylinder is worn Replace the worn part Connection rod...

Page 39: ...trical component Normal maintenance is not covered by this warranty and is not required to be performed at a facility or by a person authorized by CPE Other Exclusions This warranty excludes Cosmetic defects such as paint decals etc Wear items such as filter elements o rings etc Accessory parts such as starting batteries and storage covers Failures due to acts of God and other force majeure events...

Page 40: ...iagnosis parts and labor For engines less than or equal to 80cc only the fuel tank and fuel line is subject to the evaporative emission control warranty requirements of this section MANUFACTURER S EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE This emission control system is warranted for two years subject to provisions set forth below If during the warranty period emission related part on your engine ...

Page 41: ...shall be warranted for the period of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that part If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement the part shall be repaired or replaced by CPE according to Subsection d below Any such emissions related part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period prior to the first s...

Page 42: ...kets Carburetor Purge Port Connector TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE You must take your CPE engine or the product on which it is installed along with your warranty registration card or other proof of original purchase date at your expense to any Champion Power Equipment dealer who is authorized by Champion Power Equipment Inc to sell and service that CPE product during his normal business hours Alterna...

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