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  GAS/OIL

RATIO

50:1

Operator's Manual

Original Operating Instructions

17455

 Front Tine Tiller

P/N: 17460

ECN: 10117

REV1: 09/04/13

© 2014 Ardisam, Inc.

All Rights Reserved. 

Model 17455

Briggs & Stratton 

6.75 ft-lbs Gross Torque

Summary of Contents for 17455

Page 1: ...o ardisam com GAS OIL RATIO 50 1 Operator s Manual Original Operating Instructions 17455 Front Tine Tiller P N 17460 ECN 10117 REV1 09 04 13 2014 Ardisam Inc All Rights Reserved Model 17455 Briggs Str...

Page 2: ...of Purchase Notes Record the product model number and serial number in the space provided for easy reference when ordering parts or requesting technical support Excluding emissions related warranty it...

Page 3: ...ructions Maintain the tiller according to directions and schedule included in this CountyLine operator s manual Ensure that anyone who uses the tiller is familiar with all controls and safety precauti...

Page 4: ...by the manufacturer Operate only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol drugs or other medication which can cause drowsiness or aff...

Page 5: ...feet away from the operation of the engine and its attachments Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine WARNING ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE AN ODOR LESS COLORLESS POIS...

Page 6: ...or a severe burn may result If the unit 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 indoor...

Page 7: ...basic knowledge to operate this equipment safely and effectively we have placed several safety labels on the tiller to remind you of this important information while you are operating the unit These i...

Page 8: ...ers and wheels in place SEE FIGURE 1 CAUTION DO NOT TRY TO LIFT THE ROTOTILLER FROM THE CARTON FIGURE 1 assembled wheel wheel axle hairpin washer A Warning B Avoid Injury From Rotating Tines C Read Ow...

Page 9: ...dth assemblewithshortsideoftineholderpipe towards center of machine SEE FIGURE 2 7 For wide width move the left tine to the right side and right tine to the left side Assemble with the long half of ti...

Page 10: ...ine shield FEATURES The advantage of the CountyLine gear drive front tine rototiller over other front tine tillers is the exclusive hinged tail mount wheel and drag stake assembly This feature gives t...

Page 11: ...ower jam nut 3 Check adjustment This procedure can be repeated until conduit adjustment bolts have no more adjustment left If no more adjustment can be made belt may have to be replaced SEE FIGURE 6 E...

Page 12: ...signs of oil or fuel leaks 9 Inspect fuel hoses for tightness and fuel seepage 10 Look for signs of engine damage 11 Remove excessive debris from muffler area and recoil starter 12 Turnfuelshutoffval...

Page 13: ...ine that is already warm from previous running does not normally require the use of the choke 1 Move throttle lever to SLOW throttle speed 2 Pull starting rope out rapidly until engine starts Allow ro...

Page 14: ...elt 15 X Engine maintenance 16 EM X X Check oil level change oil 16 EM X 1 Clean tine axle shaft 16 X Lubrication 16 X EM See engine manual 1 Change oil after the first five to eight hours of use then...

Page 15: ...and measure length of spring when compressed Ideal length would be 1 4 shorter See FIGURE 6 and instruction in the Controls Section of this manual CHANGE FORWARD BELT 1 Turn off engine Engine must be...

Page 16: ...tion Change oil while engine is warm Refill with new oil of recommended grade 4 Check spark plug yearly or every 100 hours of operation 5 Service air cleaner 6 Keep engine and parts clean 7 Check engi...

Page 17: ...ove spark plug pour one ounce of SAE 30 oil into spark plug hole 6 Plug hole and pull starter cord slowly to distribute oil evenly in cylinder head area 7 Reinstall spark plug 8 Transport unit to a su...

Page 18: ...stop when throttle control is positioned at stop See engine manual to check and adjust throttle linkage Tiller moves forward during starting Drive safety control lever must be released to neutral to s...

Page 19: ...ses other than those indicated in the product s operator s manual alteration accident use of unauthorized parts failure to perform periodic maintenance as specified in product s operator s manual norm...

Page 20: ...6 503 BOLT HH 5 16 18 X 1 1 2 1 7 504 LOCKWASHER SPRING 5 16 2 8 53606 NUT HEX NYLOC 10 24 1 9 53607 NUT HEX JAM 5 16 24 2 10 53612 LINK 11 5 8 LONG 1 REF NO PART DESCRIPTION QTY 11 15094 PIN M6 X 40...

Page 21: ...pacer 2 9 3322 SHAFT TINE 1 1 10 3323 TINE SET OUTSIDE RIGHT 1 11 3324 TINE SET INSIDE 2 12 3326 TINE SET OUTSIDE LEFT 1 REF NO PART DESCRIPTION QTY 13 3364 KEY 3 16 X 1 2 1 14 504 LOCKWASHER SPRING 5...

Page 22: ...345 6007 M F 8 5 CST 22 Operator s Manual 17455 Front Tine Tiller 28 24 29 37 14 13 26 5 23 25 36 33 8 9 30 18 10 30 34 2 35 4 27 36 28 3 17 30 20 22 7 12 21 6 19 31 11 38 38 1 7 12 MOTOR MOUNT HOOD...

Page 23: ...2 SHAFT TAIL MOUNT HINGE 1 2 1 23 3360 IDLER ARM FORWARD 1 24 3364 KEY SQUARE 3 16 X 5 8 1 25 3370 BELT FORWARD 1 26 48300 BOLT HHCS 5 16 18 X 2 1 4 GR5 1 27 53596B YOKE CABLE 1 28 60G56 NUT BI WAY LO...

Page 24: ...imate and are subject to change without notice Due to continuous product improvements product images may not be exact Items used for props not included Some assembly may be required For additional inf...

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