Texas TX601B, Instruction Manual

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Start the motor as per the instructions below. Stand
clear of the machine’s moving parts.
Never attempt to move the machine in any way other
than intended for normal use while the motor is running.
The tiller is designed for use in vegetable gardens and
flowerbeds. Ensure that you are familiar with these
instructions before operating the machine, in particular the
motor start and stop procedures.
Fig 10B: To use the black handle the control stick must first
be activated. By tilting the control stick to the right or left side
and then activate the black handle lever, the tiller will move
forward or backwards.
Pay attention while reversing. It is important that the area is
cleared, for any obstacle before reversing. Never reverse the
tiller against a wall, tree or any other fixed obstacle.
Operation zone
While the machine is being operated and the motor is
running, do not leave the operation zone marked fig 11. If it
is necessary to leave the operation zone, for example to
attach an accessory, first stop the engine.
It is normally necessary to drive the tiller over a section of
earth 2-3 times from different directions. Do not till very wet
soil, as clods of earth will form that are difficult to break up.
Adjusting the handle
TX602 model only: Fig 3. The handle angle can be adjusted.
Use the two hand wheels to set one of the 3 available
positions. The handle can be flipped forward during
transport. NB: Ensure the cables do not become trapped.
Adjusting the wheel/ depth skid
Fig 12. During operation, it may be necessary to raise the
wheel assembly, as it is connected to the depth skid.
Depress the pedal to the right of the support wheels to adjust
the wheel assembly/depth skid to one of the 3 available
positions.
The depth skid can be set to 3 different depths. The deeper it
extends into the soil, the deeper the tilling blades will work
and the slower the machine will advance. Setting the correct
tilling depth will significantly reduce the effort required. The
depth skid should always be adjusted to suit the ground
conditions. We recommend testing several depths to see
which works best.
Lubrication of gearbox
The gearbox is permanently lubricated at the factory, never
open the gearbox.
Starting and stopping the engine
Remember: Always check the oil level prior to use!
The oil level must always be between the min. and max.
Mark on the dipstick. Always use SAE-30 oil. Use only
unleaded 95 octane gas. Never over-fill the gas tank.
Warning: Stay out of dashed zone, while starting the engine!
Always start the engine from dotted operation zone See
Figure 9.
Starting the engine See fig. 10
1. Set the throttle control on the handle to max.
2. Position the choke at max. Move the choke lever fully to
the left. The choke is not required if the motor is hot.
3. Pull the start cord to start the motor. Always feed the
start cord back into the motor by hand.
4. When the motor is started, set the choke to minimum
(fully to the right) Engage the throttle slightly.
Stopping the engine
1. Set the throttle control to “low” and let the motor run for
approx. 30 seconds.
2. When the motor idles, set the throttle control to full stop.
Use the toolbox underneath the breastplate to keep tools
handy.Fig 8.
Vibrations may travel up into the handle during
use. We therefore recommend taking a break
every 30 minuttes.
Cleaning the tiller
The tiller should be cleaned after use. Use a garden hose to
wash off soil and dirt. Remove any grass, etc. from the rotor
shaft. The chassis number should only be cleaned with a
damp cloth to avoid unnecessary wear. Avoid using a high-
pressure washer during cleaning.
Changing the oil
The oil should initially be changed after the first 5 hours of
use, and thereafter once per year.
1. Let the motor run for 5 minutes to heat up the oil. This
allows the oil to run more freely and makes for a more
complete oil change.
2. After 5 minutes, stop the motor. Remove the spark plug
cap. Drain the oil by unscrewing the sump plug.
Remember to drain the oil into a container of sufficient
capacity. NB: The motor must not be tipped backwards
more than 45 degrees.
3. Screw the sump plug back in and pour new oil into the
motor. Do this by removing the dipstick and pouring in
the recommended quantity of oil.
4. Refit the spark plug cap.
Alternatively, use an oil extractor kit.
1. Suck the oil up through the oil filler hole using the
syringe. Use the hose to reach the sump.
2. Transfer the used oil to the container.
3. Fill the engine with new SAE-30 oil.
4. Check the oil level using the dipstick.
Remember to dispose of used oil in a safe way.
Oil and oil extractor kit are not included
Air filter maintenance
Please inspect and clean the air filter on a regular basis. If
the filter has not been cleaned for a longer period, this will
have influence on the engines power take-off and the
exhaustion.
1. Clean around the air filter before it is removed.
2. Carefully remove the paper filter and check it. Brush it
with a soft brush. If it is very dirty, it must be changed.
Take care that no dirt gets into the intake of the engine.
3. Wash the black foam element on the right side in warm
soapy water.
4. Press the water out of the foam element and let it dry.
Put a few drops of SAE-30 oil on the filter to moisten it
lightly with oil. Carefully squeeze out any surplus oil.
Remount the element.
5. Check that all parts are fitted correctly and the cover
closed as shown in the picture.