Husqvarna 500RTTA owner manual Table of Contents

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity:

3 Quarts

 

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:

NGK

(Gap: .030"/0.76mm)

BPR6ES

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

Read and observe the safety rules.

Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tiller.

Follow instructions under “Maintenance” 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 EQUIPPED WITH A SPARK ARRESTER MEETING 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

2

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

3

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

3

ASSEMBLY

4-6

OPERATION

7-10

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

11

MAINTENANCE

11-12

SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS

13-16

STORAGE

17

TROUBLESHOOTING

18

REPAIR PARTS-TILLER

19-25

WARRANTY

26

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Contents 500RTTA Preparation Safety RulesMaintenance and Storage TrainingTable of Contents Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyOPERATOR’S Position See Fig Unpacking Carton See Fig Install Handle See Figs , 4,Check Tire Pressure Attach Clutch Cable See FigConnect Shift ROD See Fig Remove Tiller from CrateMeets Ansi Safety Requirements OperationKnow Your Tiller Reverse Wheels ONLY/TINES Stopped HOW to USE Your TillerTine Operation with Wheel Drive Forward Wheels ONLY/TINES StoppedADD Gasoline Before Starting EngineTurning To TransportTine Shear Pins Tilling HintsCultivating Before Each USE MaintenanceLubrication Chart General RecommendationsEngine CleaningService and Adjustments TillerTire Care To Replace Ground Drive Belt See Fig Ground Drive Belt Adjustment See FigTine Replacement See Figs , 23, Carburetor Engine SpeedThrottle Control Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points Handle Assembly Repair PartsKEY Part Description MAINFRAME, Left SideMAINFRAME, Right Side Cludes Key No 532 10 Grip Tine ShieldTine Assembly Decals Warranty Statement Service Notes 532 18 60-96 Rev 05.19.03 TR/rad/TR