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STARTING AND STOPPING THE
ENGINE

To Start Engine:

1. Drive control levers should be released to neutral

position.

2. Turn fuel shut-off valve (if equipped) 1/4 turn to 

open.

3. Push choke lever to 

choke position.

4. Move throttle control lever to 

fast position.

5. Push rocker switch (if equipped) to 

on.

6. Pull start engine. Stand to the right of tiller engine,

grasp rope handle and pull rope out, slowly, until it
pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly. Then
pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let rope return
to starter slowly. Let engine warm for a few minutes
before beginning to operate.

7. When engine starts, operate in 

fast position.

8. Move choke lever toward 

run position.

NOTE:  If engine does not start after 3 pulls, check
troubleshooting guide for suggestions.

To Stop Engine:

1. Move throttle control to 

slow position. Then move to

stop position.

2. Push rocker switch (if equipped) to 

off.

3. Close fuel shut-off valve (if equipped).

Refer to your engine manual for further information.

Operation

CAUTION

Always keep hands and feet clear of rotating machine
parts.

CAUTION

Temperature of muffler and near by areas may exceed
150

°

 F. Avoid these areas.

CAUTION

Do not move choke lever to CHOKE to stop engine.
Backfire or engine damage may occur.

To stop the engine at any time, move throttle control
to the off position. To stop wheels and tines at any
time, release drive control levers to neutral position.

Summary of Contents for 1693207

Page 1: ...Covers are all present at the beginning of this file Back cover for a particular manual is the page IMMEDIATELY AFTER the front cover Check the front cover for the individual part number typically a...

Page 2: ...THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK...

Page 3: ...ar Tine Tiller Mfg No Description 1693705 5HP Rear Tine Tiller 6HP Rear Tine Tiller Mfg No Description 1693704 6HP Rear Tine Tiller 8HP Rear Tine Tiller Mfg No Description 1693207 8HP Rear Tine Tiller...

Page 4: ...Simplicity Manufacturing Inc 500 N Spring Street P O Box 997 Port Washington Wisconsin 53074 0997...

Page 5: ...24 Features 24 Technical Manual Availability 24 CAUTION You must read understand and comply with all safety and operating instructions in this manual before attempting to setup and operate this equipm...

Page 6: ...work and how to control the tiller at all times Never allow children to operate the tiller Keep small children away from the area being tilled Do not allow adults to operate the tiller without proper...

Page 7: ...it should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Do not run the engine indoors exhaust fumes are dangerous Do not o...

Page 8: ...l warning caution and instructional messages on your equipment should be carefully read and obeyed If any of these decals are lost or damaged replace them at once They can be purchased from your local...

Page 9: ...ke Wheel Lockout Reverse Belt Tension Adjustment Console Forward Belt Tension Adjustment Reverse Handle Belt Cover Engine Oil Fill Plug Handlebar Tilt Lever Drive Control Lever Detent Pin Rear View of...

Page 10: ...It is now in the neutral position CAUTION This information is provided here only to introduce the controls DO NOT STARTTHE ENGINE ATTHISTIME Starting and operating instructions are given on page 13 Pl...

Page 11: ...ntrol Levers Released Reverse Handle CAUTION Extreme caution should be used when operating rototiller in the reverse direction As a safety precaution the reverse handle will not lock in reverse To sto...

Page 12: ...quires less choking than a cold engine Refer to your engine manual for further information Model 616RT 1 Spark plug wire 2 Air cleaner 3 Choke 4 Carburetor 5 Fuel shut off valve if equipped 6 Rope han...

Page 13: ...rn freely on axle WHEEL LOCKOUTS 514RT Place wheels in tilling position 1 Remove lockpin Align hole in axle with hole in wheel hub 2 Insert lockpin through holes fold lockpin ring to secure pin to axl...

Page 14: ...ar swivel lever in rotate handlebar 30 left or right 3 Handlebars will lock in place after handlebar swivel lever is released Handlebar Tilt Lever Handlebar Swivel Lever Adjustments T clamp 3 HANDLEBA...

Page 15: ...ore starting engine that is place the detent pin in the highest hole of the drag stake CAUTION Do not adjust tilling depth unless drive control levers are released to neutral position BELT TENSION ADJ...

Page 16: ...n CAUTION Please do not start your tiller until you have read the Manual that came with your engine and the sections in this manual titled Controls Adjustments and Safety If you have read these follow...

Page 17: ...en engine starts operate in fast position 8 Move choke lever toward run position NOTE If engine does not start after 3 pulls check troubleshooting guide for suggestions To Stop Engine 1 Move throttle...

Page 18: ...he handlebars or you can stop the tiller by releasing the drive control levers to the neutral position CAUTION To stop wheels and tines at any time release drive control levers to neutral position CAU...

Page 19: ...ds tall grasses vines or other materials clog or jam the tines reverse the tiller to unwind vegetation Immediately release the drive control levers if the tines jam or you strike a foreign object With...

Page 20: ...r too little belt tension will cause premature belt failure To check and adjust the forward belt tension 1 Turn off engine Engine must be cool 2 Remove spark plug wire from spark plug 3 With drive con...

Page 21: ...il rope to rotate the pulley with the pulley turning force the reverse belt out of the V groove slide the belt free of engine pulleys and reverse belt guides pull belt down and away from transmission...

Page 22: ...oil consumption and possible engine damage Check oil level more frequently if using these types of oils SAE 30 oil if used below 40 F 4 C will result in hard starting and possible engine bore damage d...

Page 23: ...the 00 grease to flow rearward and equalize in both front and rear The dipstick will read correctly on level ground for both gear units Grease Fill Hole Tilt Lever Swivel Lever Wheel Lockouts Maintena...

Page 24: ...ened CLEAN TINE AXLE SHAFT 1 Turn off engine Engine must be cool 2 Remove spark plug wire from spark plug 3 Tip the tiller forward Block the tiller in position so that it rests on the engine mount and...

Page 25: ...r to your Briggs Stratton manual to establish a maintenance schedule for the engine Maintenance Operation See Page Before Each Use 50 hrs or Every Season Check forward belt tension __________ 16 _____...

Page 26: ...replace air cleaner 1 Drain old fuel and replace with fresh Use gas stabilizer at end of season 2 Make sure spark plug wire is securely attached to spark plug 3 Drive control levers must be released...

Page 27: ...d spark plug wire 1 Adjust tabs on the reverse belt guide turn engine off and allow muffler to cool disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug release drive control levers to neutral remove belt guard...

Page 28: ...your request Model __________________________________________________ M N Mfg No ___________________________________________ S N Serial ____________________________________________ Your Name ________...

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