2Assembly
To prevent personal injury or property damage, do not start the engine until all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understandthe safety and operatinginstructionsin this Manual.
INTRODUCTION
Carefully follow these assembly steps to correctly prepareyour tiller for use. It is recommendedthat you readthis Section in its entirety before beginningassembly.
INSPECTUNIT
Inspectthe unit andcarton for damage immediatelyafter delivery. Contactthe 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 writing and mail a copy to the carrier within 15 days after the unit has beendelivered. Contact us at the factory if you needassistance in this matter.
UNPACKINGANDASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1: UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Removeany cardboard inserts and packagingmaterialfrom the carton. Removeany staples from the bottom of the carton and removethe carton.
2.Cutthe large, plastic tie strap that securesthe transmission tube to the ship- ping pallet. Leavethe handlebarson top of the tiller to avoid damagingany cables.
3.A bag with loose hardware is inside the literature envelope. Checkthe con- tents against the following list and Figure
NOTE: For electric start units, a second hardware bag is located nearthe battery.
4.The tiller is heavy. You should not attempt to remove it from the shipping platform until instructed to do so in these "Assembly" steps.
HARDWARE BAG PARTS LIST
Fig.
Ref. Qty. Description
12
21 KeyedWasher
31 Wheel GearLever Knob
41 Height Adjustment Flange
Screw (SeeFigure
52 3/8" FlatWasher
62 #10 Lockwasher
72
82
92 #10-32 Nut
101 Cotter Pin (not used)
114 PlasticTie Strap (2 not used)
Tools/Materials Needed
for Assembly
(1)3/8"
(1)7/16"
(2)9/16"
(1)7/8"
(1)Scissors (to trim plastic ties)
(1)Ruler
(1)Small board (to tap plastic knob on lever)
(1) Tire pressuregauge
(1)Cleanoilfunnel
(1)
*Adjustablewrenches may be used.
IMPORTANT: Motor oil must beaddedto
the enginecrankcasebefore the engine is started. Followthe instructions in this
"Assembly" Sectionand in the separate EngineOwner'sManual.
NOTE:LEFTand RIGHTsides of the tiller
are as viewedfrom the operator'sposi- tion behindthe handlebars.
STEP 2: ATTACH HANDLEBARS
1.On electric start units, removeone screw and Iockwasherfrom the curved
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height adjustment bracket (A,
2.Cutthe large, plastic cable ties that securethe handlebarends to the handle- bar mounting tabs on the transmission top cover.
3.Gently lift handlebar (do not over- stretch attached cable) and place handle- bar
shownfor clarity.