Assembly & Set-Up

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Contents of Carton

 

 

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One Tiller

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One Handlebar Support

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One Handlebar Assembly

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One Hardware Pack

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One Operator’s Manual

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One Engine Operator’s Manual

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.

Recommended Tools for Assembly

•1⁄2” open-end wrench

•9⁄16” open-end wrench

•3⁄8” open-end wrench

•Scissors (to trim plastic ties)

•Ruler (for belt tension check)

•Block of wood (to support tiller when removing wheels)

•Tire pressure gauge (for models with pneumatic tires)

•Clean oil funnel

•Motor oil. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for oil specifications and quantity required.

Contents of Hardware pack

•Hex Screw, 5⁄16-18 x 1-1⁄2”

•Hex Screw, 3⁄8-16 x 3⁄4”

•Flat Washer, 3⁄8”

•Split Lock Washer, 5⁄16”

•Hex Nut, 5⁄16”-18

•Hex Locknut, 3⁄8”-16

Assembly

Unpacking Instructions

NOTE: While unpacking, do not severely bend any of the control cables.

1.The tiller weighs approximately 133 lbs. Do not attempt to remove it from the shipping platform until instructed to do so in these assembly steps.

2.Remove any packaging material from the carton. Remove any staples from the bottom of the carton and remove the carton from the shipping platform.

3.Remove all unassembled parts and the separate hardware pack from the carton. Check that you have the items listed in the Contents of Carton list (contact your local dealer or the factory if items are missing or damaged).

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Handle

NOTE: All references to the right or left side of the tiller are from the operators positon.

1.Loosely attach the legs of the handlebar support to the inner sides of the tiller frame using two 3⁄8”-16 x 3⁄4” hex head screws, 3⁄8” flat washers, and 3⁄8”-16 hex locknuts. See Fig. 3-1.

 

Flat Washer

Locknut

Hex Screw

 

Figure 3-1