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Section
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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.
INSPECT UNIT
Inspect the unit and carton for damage immediately 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 writing and mail a copy to the carrier within 15 days after the unit has been delivered. Contact us at the factory if you need assistance in this matter.
UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1: UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Remove any cardboard inserts and packaging material from the carton. Remove any staples from the bottom of the carton and remove the carton.
2.Cut the large, plastic tie strap that secures the transmission tube to the ship- ping pallet. Leave the handlebars on top of the tiller to avoid damaging any cables.
3. A bag with loose hardware is inside the literature envelope. Check the contents against the following list and Figure
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
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12
21 Keyed Washer
31 Wheel Gear Lever Knob
41 Height Adjustment Flange Screw (See Figure
52 3/8" Flat Washer
62 #10 Lockwasher
72
82
91 Cotter Pin (not used)
104 Plastic Tie Strap (2 not used)
Tools/Materials Needed for Assembly
(1)3/8"
(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 pressure gauge
(1) Clean oil funnel
(1)Clean,
*Adjustable wrenches may be used.
IMPORTANT: Motor oil must be added to the engine crankcase before the engine is started. Follow the instructions in this “Assembly” 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 HANDLEBARS
1.Cut the large, plastic cable ties that secure the handlebar ends to the handle- bar mounting tabs on the transmission top cover.
2.Gently lift handlebar (do not over- stretch attached cable) and place handle- bar
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Flange
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3.With forward clutch cable (N, Figure
4.Loosely attach the handlebars to the mounting tabs with two
5.Move the handlebars up or down to align the threaded hole in the