Assembly & Set-Up

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Contents of Carton

 

 

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One Tiller

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One 20 oz. Bottle SAE 10W30 Oil

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One Handlebar Assembly

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One Operator’s Manual

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One Engine Operator’s Manual

 

 

NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several garden tiller models. The tiller depicted may differ from yours.

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.

Handle

NOTE: All references to the right or left side of the tiller are from the operator’s position.

1.Remove two hex screws (5⁄16-18 x 1.50), two flange lock nuts (5⁄16-18), carriage bolt (5⁄16-18 x 6.75), bell washer (.326 x

.875 x .145) and knob (5⁄16-18) from the lower handlebar and support brackets. See Fig. 3-1.

Recommended Tools for Assembly

•Two 1⁄2” open-end wrenches

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

•Tire pressure gauge

•Clean oil funnel

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

Assembly

Unpacking Instructions

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

1.The tiller is heavy, 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 loose parts 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).

Flange

Hex Screw

Lock

 

Nuts

 

Lower

 

Handlebar

 

Hex Screw

Knob

 

Carriage Bolt

Bell Washer

 

Support Brackets

Figure 3-1

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