Contents
Operator’s Manual
Table of Contents
Finding Model Number
Engine Information
Calling Customer Support
Safety Alert Symbol
Training
Preparation
Operation
Keep children and pets away
Maintenance and Storage
Use slower engine speeds
Decals
To Avoid Serious Injury
Hardware BAG Parts List
Introduction
Inspect Unit
Attach Handlebars
Attach Reverse Clutch Control Cable
Attach Forward Clutch Control Cable
Electric start models--continue with the Assembly Steps
Attach Wheel Gear Lever
Check AIR Pressure in Tires
ADD Motor OIL to Engine
Forward Clutch Control
Wheel Gear Lever
To Operate the Forward Clutch Control
Handlebar Height Adjustment
Engine Controls
Reverse Clutch Control
Depth Regulator
Starting and Stopping Engine
PRE-START Checklist
BREAK-IN Operation
Starting the Engine
Operating the Tiller
Stopping the Engine
For reverse motion of the wheels and tines
Stopping the Tiller and Engine
Tilling Tips & Techniques
Choosing correct wheel and tine speeds
Tilling up and down slopes
Tilling across slopes without using terraces
Terrace Gardening
Power Composting
Loading and Unloading the Tiller
Check Hardware
Maintenance Schedule
Check Tire Pressure
Transmission Gear OIL Service
Using a clean funnel, slowly add SAE
Check for OIL Leaks
To Check Transmission Gear Oil Level
Engine Cleaning
Engine OIL Service
AIR Cleaner Service
Spark Plug Service
OFF Season Storage
Wheel Gear Cable Adjustment
Bolo Tines
Checking and Adjusting Forward Clutch Belt Tension
Cutting Edge Tine
Checking and Adjusting Reverse Clutch Belt Tension
Checking Forward Belt Tension
Installing Forward Clutch Belt
Removing Forward Clutch Belt
Installing Reverse Clutch Belt
Reverse Clutch Belt Removal and Replacement
Removing Reverse Clutch Belt
Problem Possible Cause Correction
Troubleshooting
Bumper Model OEM-290-254
HILLER/FURROWER Model OEM-290-251
See
Part Description
QTY
ENGINE, Support BRACKETS, PULLEYS, BELTS, Belt Cover
1917326
Transmission HOUSING, COVERS, SEALS, GASKETS, Plugs
Description QTY
Drive SHAFT, Input Pinion Shaft and Gear Assemblies
Main Drive Shaft
Wheel SHAFT, Eccentric Shaft and Tiller Shaft Assemblies
Bolo TINES, Wheels
Two ea. Refs 712-0375 Hex Locknut, 3/8-16 710-3096
Bumper Attachment
ROW Marker Attachment
2322
Row Marker Attachment option OEM-290-254
ROW Marker Attachment & Bumper Attachment
Bumper OEM-290-254
HOOD, Bracket and Depth Regulator
HILLER/FURROWER Attachment
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