Husqvarna Complete Manual for Proper Operation of the FT900 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 til- ler and while tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask 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. 5)

TINES

Release forward tine control to stop forward move- ment.

Release reverse tine control to stop reverse move- ment.

ENGINE

Move throttle control to “STOP” position.

Never use choke to stop engine.

REVERSE TINE

REVERSE TINE

FORWARD

TINE CONTROL

CONTROL IN

CONTROL

IN “OFF” (UP)

“OFF” (UP)

IN “ON” (DOWN)

POSITION

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FORWARD TINE CONTROL

 

 

 

IN “ON” (DOWN) POSITION

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TINE OPERATION (See Fig. 5)

FORWARD

With reverse tine control in the “OFF” (up) position, Squeeze forward tine control to handle.

REVERSE

With forward tine control in the “OFF” (up) position, Squeeze reverse tine control to handle.

TILLING

The speed and depth of tilling is regulated by the position of the depth stake and wheel height.

The depth stake should always be below the wheels for digging. It serves as a brake to slow the tiller’s forward motion to enable the tines to penetrate the ground. Also, the more the depth stake is lowered into the ground the deeper the tines will dig.

DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 6)

Adjust depth stake by removing the hairpin clip and clevis pin. Change depth stake to desired position. Replace the clevis 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.

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HAIRPIN CLIP

 

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WHEEL

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Contents FT900 Preparation Safety RulesMaintenance and Storage TrainingTable of Contents Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyContents of Hardware Pack Tilling Width Unpack Carton & Install Handle See FigInstall Depth Stake Assembly See Fig Handle HeightOperation Meets Ansi Safety RequirementsKnow Your Tiller Tilling HOW to USE Your TillerStopping See Fig Tine Operation See FigADD Gasoline Before Starting EngineTo Transport Fill Engine with OIL See FigTilling Hints Breaking in Your TillerCultivating Maintenance Schedule MaintenanceGeneral Recommendations Engine AIR Cleaner See FigSpark Plug CleaningCooling System See Fig MufflerTine Arrangement Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Handle Height See Fig TillerTine Operation Check See Fig To Remove Belt Guard See FigTo Replace V-BELTS See Figs Check Tine Operation To Adjust CarburetorReplace Belt Guard Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsKEY Part Description Handle AssemblyBelt Guard and Pulley Assembly   Wheel and Depth Stake AssemblyTineipb3 Tine AssemblyKEY Part NO. NO. Description Decals Limitations and Exclusions HOW to Obtain Service Consumer Wheeled Warranty Chart Qjlqh 7UDQVPLVVLRQ 11.29.10 CL
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