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OWNER'S MANUAL

MODEL:

PRRT65B

REAR TINE TILLER

ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION

181121 Rev. 1 10.11.02 TR

Printed in U.S.A.

WARNING:

Read this Owner's Manual and
fol low all Warnings and Safety
In struc tions. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury.

IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY

Summary of Contents for 181121

Page 1: ...ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION DURING OPERATION 181121 Rev 1 10 11 02 TR Printed in U S A WARNING Read this Owner s Manual and follow all Warnings and Safety Instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY ...

Page 2: ... 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 n...

Page 3: ...GINE 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 ...

Page 4: ... been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your tiller all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness FRONT OPERATOR S POSITION LEFT RIGHT FIG 1 1 Hairpin Clip 1 Carriage Bolt 3 8 16 UNC x 1 Grade 5 1 Center Locknut 3 8 16 UNC...

Page 5: ...bly is lowered into position HANDLE ASSEMBLY FIG 3 HANDLE ASSEMBLY GEARCASE NOTCH HANDLE LOCK VIEWED FROM R H SIDE OF TILLER LOOSEN HANDLE LOCK LEVER TO MOVE TIGHTEN HANDLE LOCK LEVER TO HOLD CARRIAGE BOLT SLOT GEARCASE HANDLE LOCK FLAT WASHER HANDLE LOCK LEVER PIVOT BOLT LOCKNUT HANDLE BASE FIG 5 Rotate handle assembly down Insert rear carriage bolt first with bolt head on L H side of tiller and ...

Page 6: ...clip through hole of shift rod to secure FIG 7 FIG 6 END OF CLUTCH CABLE CONTROL BAR CONTROL BAR BRACKET CONTROL BAR BRACKET CLUTCH CABLE ATTACH CLUTCH CABLE See Fig 6 Hook end of clutch cable through hole in control bar bracket CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your unit were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct and equal tire pressure is important for best tilling performance...

Page 7: ...E SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR THROTTLE CONTROL OUTER SIDE SHIELD FIG 8 MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our tillers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine DEPTH STAKE Controls depth at which tiller will dig DRIVE CONTROL BAR Used to engage tines LEVELING SHIELD Levels tilled soil OUTER SIDE SHIELD Adjustable to protect sm...

Page 8: ...ve control bar FORWARD WHEELS ONLY TINES STOPPED Release drive control bar and move shift lever indicator to F forward position Engage drive control bar and tiller will move forward REVERSE WHEELS ONLY TINES STOPPED DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER Release the drive control bar Move throttle control to SLOW position Move shift lever indicator to R reverse position Hold drive control bar against...

Page 9: ...ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gaso line Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life IMPORTANT WHENOPERATINGIN TEMPERATURESBELOW 32 F 0 C USE FRESH CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING WARNING Experienceindicatesthatalcoholblendedfuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract...

Page 10: ... climate rainfall and wind it may be advisable to till the soil at the end of the growing season to further condition the soil You will find tilling much easier if you leave a row un tilled between passes Then go back between tilled rows See Fig 14 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 t...

Page 11: ...l Check tine operation Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART SAE 30 OR 10W 30 MOTOR OIL REFER TO MAINTENANCE ENGINE SECTION EP 1 GREASE LUBRICATION CHART WHEEL HUB ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL IDLER BRACKET LEVELING SHIELD HINGES DEPTH STAKE PIN RH GEAR CASE GREASE FITTIG MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil ...

Page 12: ...y 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 tiller is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five 5 hours of continuous use Add SAE 30 motor oil or equivalent Tighten oil filler plug securely each time you check the oil level TEMPERATURE R...

Page 13: ... hand side gear case grease fitting with 1 oz of EP 1 Grease 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 muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine will shorten the useful life of your tiller...

Page 14: ...POSITION TIRE CARE CAUTION When mounting tires un lessbeadsareseated overinflationcan cause an explosion Maintain 20 PSI 1 4 kg cm2 of tire pressure If tire pressures are not equal tiller will pull to one side Keep tires free of gasoline or oil which can damage rubber TO REMOVE WHEEL See Fig 21 Place blocks under transmission to keep tiller from tipping Remove outer side shield by removing nuts A ...

Page 15: ...igs 22 and 23 Removebeltguardasdescribedin TOREMOVEBELT GUARD Remove old belt by slipping off engine pulley first then remove from transmission pulley Place new belt in groove of transmission pulley and into engine pulley BELT MUST BE IN GROOVE ON TOP OF IDLER PULLEY NOTE POSITION OF BELT TO GUIDES Check belt adjustment as described below Replace belt guard Reposition wheel and replace clevis pin ...

Page 16: ...G 25 To maintain the superb tilling performance of this machine the tines should be checked for sharpness wear and bending particularly the tines which are next to the transmission If the gap between the tines exceeds 3 1 2 inches 9 cm they should be replaced or straightened as necessary New tines should be assembled as shown in Fig 26 Sharpened tine edges will rotate rearward from above TINE TINE...

Page 17: ...throttle lever up until it touches high speed stop and hold in this position Tighten cable clamp screw securely TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Thecarburetorhasbeenpresetatthefactoryandadjustment should not be necessary However engine performance can be affected by differences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment contact your nearest authorized service center department...

Page 18: ... 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 ENG...

Page 19: ...nd clean carburetor 6 Stale or dirty fuel 6 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 7 Water in fuel 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline 8 Clogged fuel tank 8 Remove fuel tank and clean 9 Spark plug wire loose 9 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 10 Dirty engine air screen 10 Clean engine air screen 11 Dirty clogged muffler 11 Clean replace muffler 12 Carbur...

Page 20: ... Bar Control 41 102744X Clamp Bar Control KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 180634 Control Throttle 2 9266R Grip Handle 4 159228 Bar Assembly Control 6 180678 Panel Control 8 71191008 Screw Phd 10 24 10 8206H Grip Handle 11 4497H Clip Hairpin 12 81328 Bolt Shoulder 13 109335X Handle Shift 14 109313X Grommet Rubber 15 109337X Rod Shift 16 72110608 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 17 109229X Lock Handle 18 ...

Page 21: ...770508 Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 24 UNF x 1 2 23 5015J Tire 127259X Rim 795R Tire Valve 24 126875X Rivet Drilled 25 4497H Clip Hairpin 26 165501X428 Guard Belt 27 132801 Belt V 28 104679X Pulley Idler 29 12000032 Ring Klip REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER PRRT65B MAINFRAME LEFT SIDE KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 30 159229 Bracket Idler 31 102384X Bolt Hex 5 16 16 x 12 32 102141X Shaft Idler Arm 33 74760616 B...

Page 22: ...cket Reinforcement 6 74760532 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 2 7 102173X Counter Weight R H 8 10040600 Washer Lock 3 8 9 73220600 Nut Hex 3 8 16 10 74760524 Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 11 4497H Clip Hairpin NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 12 126875X Rivet Drilled 13 5015J Tire 127259X Rim 795R Tire Valve 15 Engine Briggs Stratton Model No 121402 Order parts from engine manufac tu...

Page 23: ...ON KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 24 10040700 Washer Lock 7 16 25 73610700 Nut Hex 7 16 20 27 143009 Bearing Shaft Ground Drive L H 28 106390X Spacer 0 765 x 1 125 x 1 23 29 102134X Chain 35 50 Pitch 30 150737 Ground Shaft Assembly 31 143008 Bearing Shaft Ground Drive R H 32 106388X Spacer 0 70 x 1 00 x 1 150 33 102121X Sprocket and Gear Assembly 34 102112X Shaft Reduction 2nd 35 102101X Screw Whiz Lo...

Page 24: ...0 Nut Lock Hex Flange 5 16 18 2 161415X428 Shield Side Outer L H 3 8393J Pin Stake Depth 4 12000036 Ring Klip 5 72140506 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 3 4 Gr 5 6 8394J Spring 7 8392J Bracket Latch 8 109230X Spring Depth Stake 9 124289X428 Shield Tine 10 72140508 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 UNC x 1 11 73220500 Nut Hex 5 16 18 12 10040500 Washer Lock 5 16 13 72110510 Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 14 124311X Bra...

Page 25: ...er Spring Zinc 5 132727 Assembly Hub and Plate L H 6 73610600 Nut Hex 3 8 24 7 10040600 Washer Lock 3 8 8 74610616 Bolt Hex 3 8 24 x 1 9 4460J Tine Outer R H 10 132728 Assembly Hub and Plate R H 11 6555J Tine Inner R H NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER PRRT65B TINE ASSEMBLY ...

Page 26: ...02180X Decal Shift Indicator 7 162384 Decal caution 9 120076X Decal Warning Rotating Tines 11 173538 Decal Rewind 13 173698 Decal B S Tank 14 173248 Decal B S Air Cleaner 181121 Manual Owner s English 181122 Manual Owner s French KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 2 6 9 REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NUMBER PRRT65B DECALS 5 1 7 14 13 11 4 ...

Page 27: ...arranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or to normal wear of the product 5 Exclusions Excluded from this Warranty are belts tines tine adapters normal wear normal adjustments stan dard hardware and normal maintenance 6 In the event you have a claim under this Warranty you must return the product to ...

Page 28: ...rimmers Brushcutters and Blowers 3 For replacement parts have available the following information a Model Number Manufacturer s I D Number b Description of part NOTE Electrolux Home Products provides parts and service through its authorized distributors and dealers therefore all requests for parts and service should be directed to your local dealer s The philosophy of Electrolux Home Products is t...

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