SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY
WARNING: To prevent personal injury or property damage, do not start the engine until all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understand the safety and operating instructions in this manual.
INTRODUCTION
Carefully follow these assembly steps to correctly prepare your tiller for use. It is recommended that you read this Section in its entirety before beginning assembly.
NOTE: Various tiller models are presented in this Manual. Use only the information appropriate for your tiller model. Engine styles vary by model. Your engine may appear differently than those illustrated in this manual.
INSPECT UNIT
Inspect the unit and carton for damage im- mediately after delivery. Contact the carrier (trucking company) if you find or suspect damage. Inform them of the damage and request instructions for filing a claim. To protect your rights, put your claim in writ- ing and mail a copy to the carrier within 15 days after the unit has been delivered. Contact
TOOLS / MATERIALS NEEDED
(2)1/2”
(2)9/16"
(1)3/8"
(1)Large adjustable wrench (Models 643B & 645A only)
(1)Scissors (to trim plastic ties)
(1)Ruler (for belt tension check)
(1)Block of wood (to support tiller when removing wheels)
(1)Tire pressure gauge (for models with pneumatic tires)
(1) Clean oil funnel
(1)Motor oil. Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for oil specifications and quantity required.
* Adjustable wrenches may be used.
ASSEMBLY STEPS
STEP 1: UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: While unpacking, do not severely bend any control cables.
1. The tiller weighs approximately 133 lbs. Do not attempt to remove it from the ship- ping platform until instructed to do so in these Assembly steps.
2.Remove any packaging material from the carton. Remove any staples from the bottom of the carton and remove the car- ton from the shipping platform.
3.Remove all unassembled parts and the separate hardware bag from the carton. Check that you have the items listed in the Loose Parts List (contact your local dealer or the factory items are missing or dam- aged).
NOTE: Use the screw length template (Fig.
Loose Parts List
Qty. | Description |
1 | Handlebar Support (see A, Fig. |
1 | Handlebar Assembly (see K, Fig. |
4 | Hardware bag contents: |
Hex hd. screw, | |
2 | Hex hd. screw, |
2Flat Washer, 3/8"
4Split lock washer, 5/16"
4Hex nut,
2Hex locknut,
IMPORTANT: Motor oil must be added to the engine crankcase before the engine is started. Follow the instructions in this Section and in the separate Engine Owner’s Manual.
NOTE: LEFT and RIGHT sides of the tiller are as viewed from the operator’s position behind the handlebars.
STEP 2: ATTACH HANDLEBAR
1.Loosely attach the legs of the handlebar support (A, Fig.
16hex locknuts.
1 |
2 |
Figure 2-1: To identify length of screws, place screw on template as shown and measure dis- tance between bottom of screw head and tip of screw.
2.Using two
3.There are three height adjustment holes in the two handlebar support brackets (E and F, Fig.
IMPORTANT: The support brackets must be assembled to the outside of the handlebar assembly.
4.Tighten all handlebar mounting hard- ware securely.
STEP 3: MOVE TILLER OFF CRATE
To roll the tiller off the shipping platform, put the wheels in freewheel, as follows:
1.Place a sturdy block under the transmis- sion to raise one wheel about 1" off the ground.
2.Remove the Klik Pin (J, Fig.
3.Slide the wheel fully inward on the wheel shaft (N, Fig.
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