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Model Numbers:

TS-720

TS-720

TS-720

TS-720

TS-720

E-Z TILLER

E-Z TILLER

E-Z TILLER

E-Z TILLER

E-Z TILLER

Date 09-12-01

               

Supplier To The Outdoor Power Equipment Industry

                ISM, Inc. • 1028 4

th

 Street SW • Auburn, WA 98001 • Phone: (253) 333-1200 • Fax: (253) 333-1212

tanaka-usa.com

[email protected]

Summary of Contents for TS-720

Page 1: ...odel Numbers TS 720 TS 720 TS 720 TS 720 TS 720 E Z TILLER E Z TILLER E Z TILLER E Z TILLER E Z TILLER Date 09 12 01 Supplier To The Outdoor Power Equipment Industry ISM Inc 1028 4th Street SW Auburn WA 98001 Phone 253 333 1200 Fax 253 333 1212 tanaka usa com custsvc tanaka ism com ...

Page 2: ...ave a reputation for reliable performance and long life You re guaranteed trouble free operation for years to come We suggest that you become thoroughly acquainted with your new E Z Tiller before using it Please take the time to read this manual and observe its recommendations Knowing what the E Z Tiller can do and how to operate it safely you ll derive far greater enjoyment from using it Welcome ...

Page 3: ...ke a foreign object stop the engine Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting Thoroughly inspect the tiller for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating the tiller 4 Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling 5 If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine and check immediately for the cause Vibrat...

Page 4: ...r The charger and the E Z Tiller battery have specific voltage requirements and are designed only to work together 3 The charger is designed for standard household electrical power AC 120V Do not attempt to use any other voltage 4 Do not expose the charger to rain or snow 5 Do not store the E Z Tiller or charger where temperatures will meet or exceed 125 F 51 C or below 25 F 32 C 6 Do not short ci...

Page 5: ...len head wrench If the engine does not slide down far enough rum it slightly in order to match the drive shaft splines 4 with those of the engine NOTE When properly installed the engine casing should be about 1 from the top of the fender see FIG 3 2 Handle and Stabilizer Bar Assembly a FIG 4 Remove handle lock bolt 1 and washer 2 b FIG 5 Extend handles to operating position Line up lock bolt holes...

Page 6: ... outward and inward Notice that each tine has a heavy metal hub on one side near the center And that each side of a tine is stamped with a letter A B C or D a On a level firm surface grasp the E Z Tiller s handle bars and pivot them over and on the other side of the engine Gently lower the top of the engine onto the ground The unit is now upside down in a handy position for installing the tines b ...

Page 7: ...the operating controls of your Excel E Z Tiger For your safety we strongly recommend that you become familiar with their functions before using the machine WARNING KEEP ARMS AND LEGS AWAY FROM ROTATING TINES ROTATING TINES CAN CAUSE INJURY a FIG 11 Throttle lever 1 controls the engine speed and tine rotation Your E Z Tiger is equipped with a centrifugal clutch that engages the tine drive system wh...

Page 8: ...n the engine is warmed up it is not necessary to depress the priming bulb and fuel injection button Doing this would cause the engine to flood and make starting difficult The correct procedure is to simply rotate the stop switch 2 to the on position and press the start button 3 If The Engine Does Not Start 1 If the engine starts but does not continue to run repeat steps under Cold Starting 2 If th...

Page 9: ...on such as old roots and weeds The E Z Tiller s stabilizer bar located behind the tines serves two purposes First it helps regulate the depth of the cut to a uniform level It also acts as a brake which helps you control the speed of the unit Lowering the depth of the bar will slow the tiner down allowing you to dig deeper tilling Raising the stabilizer bar will allow you to make a faster shallower...

Page 10: ...ase Insert grease rube nipple into bolt hole of gear case Squeeze tube until grease is level with the gear case gasket surface Reinstall gear case cover with gasket and tighten bolts securely Reinstall bolt with gasket and tighten securely CAUTION Before making any inspections or repairs recommended in this manual first make sure the stop switch is in the off position and the spark plug cap is rem...

Page 11: ...efer to p 5 for procedures 6 Remove clevis pin and snap pin then turn stabilizer bar 180 degrees for storage Remove handle lock bolt Carefully fold handles downward into storage position Reinstall handle lock bolt Refer to P 4 for procedures NOTE To give you more space in your garage or shed the E Z Tiller can be hung on a wall from the top of its rectangular tubing 7 Store your E Z Tiller in a pr...

Page 12: ... tank Engine Lost Power Carbon on muffler Clean see pg 9 Too much oil in fuel Replace with proper fuel Plugged air filter Clean see pg 9 Throttle is not open Squeeze the throttle lever Tines Won t Turn Incorrect Engine Installation Reinstall engine see pg 4 Foreign object lodged in tines Clean Tines Engine speed too slow See above Engine Lost Power section Tines Rotate when throttle is released Ca...

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