Owner's Manual
532 43 99-99
FT900
"This machine is approved by the EPA for E10 (10% ethanol) and lower fuel only.
Do not use any fuel >E10 in this machine."
Страница 1: ...Owner s Manual 532 43 99 99 FT900 This machine is approved by the EPA for E10 10 ethanol and lower fuel only Do not use any fuel E10 in this machine ...
Страница 2: ... the controls and the proper use of the equipment Know how 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 a...
Страница 3: ...e or repair this unit Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tiller properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tiller Followinstructionsunder Maintenance and Storage sections of this Owner s Manual IMPORTANT THIS UNI...
Страница 4: ...Your new tiller has 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 2 Flange Locknuts 5 16 18 UNC 2 Lock Washers 5 16 2 Hex Nuts 5 16 18 2 Hex Bolts 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 2 Carria...
Страница 5: ... TINE OPERATION Check tine operation before first use See TINE OP ERATION CHECK in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual UNPACK CARTON INSTALL HANDLE See Fig 2 CAUTION Be careful of exposed staples when handling or disposing of cartoning material IMPORTANT WHEN UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLING TILLER BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRETCH OR KINK CABLE S Cut cable ties securing handles Slowlylift handleas...
Страница 6: ...TER HANDLE DEPTH STAKE TINE SHIELD CHOKE CONTROL FORWARD TINE CONTROL REVERSE TINE CONTROL TINES THROTTLE CONTROL Fig 4 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 forward speed and the depth at which the tiller will dig FORWARD TINE CONTROL Engages tines ...
Страница 7: ...is pin and hairpin clip For normal tilling set depth stake at the second or third hole from the top WHEELS See Fig 6 Adjust wheels by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin Change wheel position Replace the hairpin clip and clevis pin For normal tilling set wheels at the second or third hole from the top engine_art_71 h a n d le s _ 9 4 FORWARD TINE CONTROL IN OFF UP POSITION REVERSE TINE CONTRO...
Страница 8: ...t store spill or use gasoline near an open flame IMPORTANT WHENOPERATINGINTEMPERATURESBELOW 32 F 0 C USE FRESH CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can at tract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in...
Страница 9: ...epending on the climate rainfall and wind it may be advisable to till the soil at the end of the growing season to further condition the soil Soilconditionsareimportantforpropertilling Tineswill notreadilypenetratedry hardsoilwhichmaycontribute to excessive bounce and difficult handling of your tiller Hard soil should be moistened before tilling however extremely wet soil will ball up or clump dur...
Страница 10: ...your engine run better and last longer BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level Check tine operation Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Oil Pivot Points Inspect Air Screen Inspect Spark Arrester Muffler Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge C...
Страница 11: ... API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected temperature NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W 30 10W 30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F 0 C Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the o...
Страница 12: ...e muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine will shorten the useful life of your tiller Clean engine wheels finish etc of all foreign mat ter Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax engine_art_71 COOLING SYSTEM See Fig 14 Your engine is air cooled For proper engine performance and long li...
Страница 13: ...O 2 ON LEFT SIDE OF TILLER Fig 15 MID WIDTH TILLING 24 INCH PATH See Fig 17 Assemble holes A in tine hubs to holes C in tine shaft tine_5 A C A C Fig 17 NARROW TILLING CULTIVATING 12 3 4 INCH PATH See Fig 18 Remove outer tines Fig 18 tine_6 INNER TINES ONLY TINE ARRANGEMENT Youroutertinescanbeassembledinseveraldifferentways to suit your tilling or cultivating needs CAUTION Tines are sharp Wear glo...
Страница 14: ...cable up to remove slack and retighten clip Fig 20 TO REMOVE BELT GUARD See Fig 19 Remove two 2 cap nuts and washers from side of belt guard Loosen do not remove tine shield nut on underside of tine shield Pull belt guard out and away from unit Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure Be sure slot in bottom of belt guard is under head of tine shield bolt and all nuts are tightened securely ...
Страница 15: ...ices and systems which are being done at the custom ers expense may be performed by any non road engine repair establishment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer s service outlet TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Thecarburetorhasbeenpresetatthefactoryandadjustment should not be necessary However engine performance can be affected by differences in fuel temperatu...
Страница 16: ...nual 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...
Страница 17: ...ill and 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 C...
Страница 18: ...16 18 x 1 10 810 04 05 00 Washer Lock 5 16 11 873 22 05 00 Nut FIn Hx 5 16 18 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 3 16 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 FT handle_assy_5 14 7 11 10 29 19 20 29 19 20 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NO FT900 96083000501 PRODUCT NO 960 83 00 05 HANDLE ASSEMBLY 12 898 00 01 29 Nut Flange 13 532 18 08 47 Bolt RDHD 5 16 18 x 3 4 1...
Страница 19: ...Forward Motion 15 532 00 26 14 V Belt Reverse 16 812 00 00 28 Ring Retainer 17 532 00 26 49 Key Square 18 532 15 12 36 Sheave Transmission Flat 19 532 18 85 02 Bolt Belt Guard 20 812 00 00 36 Ring Klip 21 873 35 06 00 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 22 532 16 18 06 Pulley Idler 23 532 17 53 77 Arm Idler 24 874 76 06 20 Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 25 532 10 69 68 Shaft Idler Arm 26 873 35 05 00 Nut Hex Jam 5 16 18 27 8...
Страница 20: ...32 00 03 26 Pin Clevis 11 874 78 06 28 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 13 532 00 19 51 Support Depth Stake L H 15 532 00 53 88 Spring Stake 16 532 12 11 17 Bolt Shoulder 17 532 42 70 25 Wheel 19 532 00 91 90 Bracket Wheel 20 873 68 06 00 Locknut Crown 3 8 16 21 874 76 05 16 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 1 22 873 80 05 00 Locknut w insert 5 16 18 24 873 97 05 00 Locknut Flange 5 16 18 unc 25 819 17 14 16 Washer ...
Страница 21: ...ON 4 532 15 69 31 Tine Inner L H 5 532 15 69 33 Tine Outer L H 6 532 00 49 29 Rivet Pan Hd Drilled 1 4 Dia 1 532 15 69 34 Tine Outer R H 2 532 00 31 46 Retainer Spring 3 532 15 69 32 Tine Inner R H REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NO FT900 96083000501 PRODUCT NO 960 83 00 05 TINE ASSEMBLY ...
Страница 22: ... 2 874 78 06 52 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 3 1 4 3 819 13 13 11 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 11 5 873 90 06 00 Locknut 3 8 16 6 532 44 07 04 Shield Tine 7 532 18 81 95 Bracket Engine R H 8 532 16 58 34 Bracket Engine L H 10 873 97 05 00 Nut Hex 5 16 18 11 532 18 79 12 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 18 x 2 5 12 532 15 12 22 Transmission 2 3 5 6 8 11 16 17 11 10 7 19 14 10 12 18 10 14 1 20 transmission_12 NOTE All component d...
Страница 23: ...al Control Forward 7 532 15 87 01 Decal Control Reverse 8 532 12 00 76 Decal Warning Rotating Tines 9 532 42 29 72 Decal Tine Shield 10 532 40 91 43 Decal Tank 11 532 43 22 78 Decal Air Cleaner 532 43 99 99 Manual Owner s English 532 44 00 00 Manual Owner s French REPAIR PARTS TILLER MODEL NO FT900 96083000501 PRODUCT NO 960 83 00 05 DECALS 9 10 7 6 5 8 3 11 1 2 ...
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