Husqvarna CRT1350LS owner manual HOW to USE Your Tiller

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OPERATION

The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

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HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER

Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and oil or attempting to start engine.

STOPPING (See Fig. 9)

TINES AND DRIVE

Release drive control bar to stop movement.

Move shift lever to “N” (neutral) position.

ENGINE

Move throttle control to “STOP” position.

Never use choke to stop engine.

SHIFT LEVER

DRIVE CONTROL BAR “ENGAGED” POSITION

DRIVE CONTROL BAR “DISENGAGED” POSITION

Fig. 9

TINE OPERATION - WITH WHEEL DRIVE

Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever into another position.

Tine movement is achieved by moving shift lever to

( ) till position and engaging drive 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 the handle to start tiller movement.

HARD TO SHIFT GEARS

Briefly engage drive control bar and release or rock tiller forward and backward until are able to shift gears.

DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 10)

The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you more versatile tilling and cultivating, or to more easily transport your tiller.

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SHALLOWEST

 

TILLING

TRANSPORT

(CULTIVATING)

POSITION

DEEPEST

TILLING

DEPTH

 

stak

 

 

STAKE

 

 

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Fig. 10

TILLING (See Fig. 11)

Release depth stake pin. Pull the depth stake up for increased tilling depth. Place depth stake pin in hole of depth stake to lock in position.

Place shift lever indicator in tilling position.

Hold the drive control bar against the handle to start tilling movement. Tines and wheels will both turn.

Move throttle control to “FAST” position for deep tilling. To cultivate, throttle control can be set at any desired speed, depending on how fast or slow you wish to cultivate.

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS RELEASE DRIVE CONTROL BAR BEFORE MOVING SHIFT LEVER INTO ANOTHER POSITION.

DEPTH STAKE PIN “RELEASED” POSITION

 

 

“LOCKED”

NUT

 

POSITION

 

 

“B”

 

 

SIDE SHIELD

 

16

 

take

 

NUT

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“A”

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Fig. 11

TURNING

Release the drive control bar.

Move throttle control to “SLOW” position.

Place shift lever indicator in “F” (forward) position. Tines will not turn.

Lift handle to raise tines out of ground.

Swing the handle in the opposite direction you wish to turn, being careful to keep feet and legs away from

tines.

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Contents CRT1350LS Safety Rules Maintenance and StorageTraining PreparationTable of Contents OPERATOR’S Position See Fig AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Install Handle See Figs , 4, Unpacking Carton See FigAttach Clutch Cable See Fig Connect Shift ROD See FigRemove Tiller from Crate Check Tire PressureKnow Your Tiller Meets Ansi Safety RequirementsOperation HOW to USE Your Tiller Before Starting Engine To TransportCheck Engine OIL Level See ADD GasolineCultivating Tine Shear PinsTilling Hints Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleLubrication Chart General RecommendationsEngine AIR Filter See FigCleaning Cooling System See FigMuffler Spark PlugTire Care Service and AdjustmentsTiller Ground Drive Belt Adjustment See Fig To Replace Ground Drive Belt See FigTine Replacement See Figs , 25 To Adjust Carburetor Storage OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Repair Parts Handle AssemblyMAINFRAME, Left Side MAINFRAME, Right Side Transmission Tine Shield KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionTine Assembly Decals Service Notes 12.10.09 AP/SR

CRT1350LS specifications

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