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CONGRATULATIONS
on your purchase of a new tiller. It
has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give
you the best possible dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problems you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service
center. We have competent, well-trained technicians and
the proper tools to service 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
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Read and observe the safety rules.
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Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and
using your tiller.
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Follow instructions under “Customer Responsibilities”
and “Storage” sections of this Owner’s Manual.
IMPORTANT:
THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE 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
E Q U I P P E D W I T H A S P A R K A R R E S T E R M E E T I N G
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
PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE). OTHER STATES MAY
HAVE SIMILAR LAWS. FEDERAL LAWS APPLY ON
FEDERAL LANDS. SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE
CENTER/DEPARTMENT FOR SPARK ARRESTER.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 11
SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS ............................... 13-16
STORAGE ................................................................. 17
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................... 18
REPAIR PARTS-TILLER ...................................... 19-25
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .................... 3,11-13
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..................................... 3
ASSEMBLY .............................................................. 4-6
OPERATION ........................................................... 7-10
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
GASOLINE CAPACITY:
3 Quarts (2.8L)
Unleaded Regular
OIL (API-SF-SJ):
SAE 30 (Above 40°F)
(Capacity: 20 oz./0.6L)
SAE 5w-30/10W30
(Below
40°F)
SPARK PLUG:
Champion RC12YC
(GAP: .030"/0.76mm)