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Summary of Contents for TP 700

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Page 2: ...the the machine machine machine machine IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS Please Please Please Please read read read read this this this this section section section section carefully carefully carefully carefully Operate the tiller according to the safety instructions and recommendations Outlined here and inserted t...

Page 3: ... before restarting Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION Never operate the tiller without guards covers and hoods in place Never start the engine or operate the tiller with the wheel hubs and wheel axle The wheels act as brake to keep the tiller at a controlled speed Disengage wheel lock pin to permit free wheeling only when engin...

Page 4: ... tiller Never operate the tiller without good visibility or light Be careful when tilling in hard ground The tines may catch in the ground and propel the tiller backward If this occurs let go of the handlebars and do not restrain the machine Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended Disengage all control levers stop the engine wait for all moving parts to stop and make cert...

Page 5: ...n here to help familiarize you with the location and content of the safety messages you will see as you perform normal tilling operations Please review these labels now If you have any questions regarding their meaning or how to comply with these instructions reread the complete safety instruction text on the preceding pages or contact your local dealer Should any of the safety labels become unrea...

Page 6: ...nd handlebar height You will need two 9 16 wrenches to complete the assembly STEP STEP STEP STEP 1 1 1 1 Install Install Install Install the the the the Depth Depth Depth Depth Regulator Regulator Regulator Regulator 1 1 1 1 Install the depth regulator into the top of the depth regulator Bracket with handle facing rearward 2 2 2 2 Insert depth regulator pin through depth regulator bracket and top ...

Page 7: ...o to to to the the the the Tiller Tiller Tiller Tiller 1 The ex arm rest stems on outside of the Transmission cover and align the lower boles 2 Insert one 3 8 16x1 bolt for each side in lower holes 3 Start 3 8 16 nuts on each bolt 4 Insert one 3 8 16x1 bolt for each side in Upper holes at desired handlebar height 5 Tighten the nuts ...

Page 8: ...4 4 Fill Fill Fill Fill Engine Engine Engine Engine Crankcase Crankcase Crankcase Crankcase IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Engine is shipped from factory without oil Engine oil must be added before starting engine 1 Add oil according to engine manual Do not overfill Use clean high quality detergent oils Do not mix oil with gasoline Oil level must be full Check the oil level by removing oi...

Page 9: ... Examine undermeath and around engine for 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 START UP START UP START UP START UP The controls required to start and run the rototiller are located on the engine and are marked choke and Throttle A more detailed description of...

Page 10: ...pth regulator lever to desired tilling depth NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE Raise Raise Raise Raise depth depth depth depth regulator regulator regulator regulator lever lever lever lever up up up up one one one one hole hole hole hole at at at at a a a a time time time time testing testing testing testing tiller tiller tiller tiller operation operation operation operation after after after after each each e...

Page 11: ...nd tines into reverse Pulling the drive safety control lever FORWARD back toward the operator tiller releasing the lever stops the wheels and tines Forward handle Reverse handle ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENTS WHEEL WHEEL WHEEL WHEEL LOCK LOCK LOCK LOCK PINS PINS PINS PINS Place wheels in tilling position 1 Remove clock pin Align hole in axle with hole in wheel hub 2 Insert lock pi...

Page 12: ...everal potential hazards Carbon Carbon Carbon Carbon monoxide monoxide monoxide monoxide poisoning poisoning poisoning poisoning from from from from engine engine engine engine exhaust exhaust exhaust exhaust Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine Never operate the engine in a closed building Burns Burns Burns Burns from from from from hot hot hot hot parts parts par...

Page 13: ...d locked locked To place wheels in free wheel position 1 Remove lock pin Slide wheel inward toward machine 2 Insert pin in axle only 3 Wheel should turn freely on axle HANDLEBAR HANDLEBAR HANDLEBAR HANDLEBAR HEIGHT HEIGHT HEIGHT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT Adjust handlebar height The ideal height of the handlebar varies with operator height and the depth of tilling To adjust...

Page 14: ...h Depth Regulator Regulator Regulator Regulator lever lever lever lever Up Up Up Up Deeper Deeper Deeper Deeper tilling tilling tilling tilling Place the detent pin in the bottom hole of the depth regulator lever for deepest tilling BELT BELT BELT BELT TENSION TENSION TENSION TENSION ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT Proper belt tension is critical to good performance After 1 2 hour of o...

Page 15: ...ral light passes over the area to be tilled Treset for deeper depths with successive passes If tiller jumps or skids uncontrollably lower the drag stake by placing the detent pin in a higher hole This will allow fo shallow tilling hold firmly to the handlebars to control sudden lurches If weeds tall grasses vines or other materials clog or jam the tines reverse the tiller to unwind vegetation Imme...

Page 16: ...NACE MAINTENACE MAINTENACE SCHEDULE SCHEDULE SCHEDULE SCHEDULE Your rototiller has been designed and produced by the industry s leading manufacturer of outdoor power equipment to provide you with years of reliable operation Keeping your tiller in top running condition will prolong its life and help you obtain optimum performance Please read this normal care schedule and note the recommended care o...

Page 17: ...elt free of the engine pulley pull the forward belt down and out of the way remove the reverse belt from the reverse engine pulley gently pull the engine recoil 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 gudes pull belt down and away from transmission pulley Install new reverse belt thread belt...

Page 18: ...ECK CHECK CHECK OR OR OR OR FILL FILL FILL FILL ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE CRANKCASE CRANKCASE CRANKCASE CRANKCASE 1 Add oil according to engine manual Do Do Do Do not not not not over over over over fill fill fill fill Use a clean high quality detergent oil Do Do Do Do not not not not mix mix mix mix oil oil oil oil With With With With gasoline gasoline gasoline gasoline Oil level must be full C...

Page 19: ...ring wire and other material that may have accumulated on the axle between the inside set of tines and the seal on the transmission housing 5 Tip the tiller back to a level positon 6 Replace spark plug wire STORAGE STORAGE STORAGE STORAGE PREPARE PREPARE PREPARE PREPARE FOR FOR FOR FOR STROAGE STROAGE STROAGE STROAGE Follow the steps below to prepare your tiller for storage 1 protect wheels and ax...

Page 20: ...TION ACTION ACTION ACTION Engine will not start Add gas to gas tank Connect spark plug wire to spark plug Throttle must be positioned at choke for a cold start Engine runs rough foods during operation Clean or replace air cleaner Engine is hard to start Drain old fuel and replace with fresh Use gas stabilizer at end of season Make sure spark plug wire is securely attached to spark plug Drive safet...

Page 21: ...k plug wire and secure from spark plug Remove belt guard Pull down on drive so there is 1 16 inch or less clearance between belt guide and belt Replace belt guard and spark plug wire Excessive heat build up in transmission tine area during tilling Remove vegetation by following instructions in clean tine axle shaft of normal care section FOLLOW FOLLOW FOLLOW FOLLOW ALL ALL ALL ALL SAFETY SAFETY SA...

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